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Last updated 15 OCT 2026

TW2 6SP

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NestScope Score
92/ 100

One of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England

Better off than 9 in 10 neighbourhoods in England.

How the score works

One of the more comfortable corners of Richmond upon Thames: a school rated Good within a short walk and Strawberry Hill Rail Station 0.5 miles off, putting roughly 4.0 sq mi within half an hour by public transport.

  • Good school · a short walk
  • Strawberry Hill · 0.5 mi
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01 — Snapshot

Around TW2 6SP.

The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK. Each factor looks a different distance around the postcode — how this is put together.

Schools99

Are the schools any good?

47Good/Outstanding within 2 miles
  • 66 schools in total
0Nursery
42Primary
15Secondary
1Post-16 & universities
8All-through
10 Outstanding37 Good0 Requires improvement0 Inadequate19 not yet graded
  • IMD education decile 10/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 10 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Closest
1Twickenham Primary AcademyAges 4–11PrimaryGood0.1 mi2St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary SchoolAges 4–11PrimaryOutstanding0.2 mi3Strathmore SchoolAges 4–19All-throughOtherGood0.2 mi4Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary SchoolAges 3–11PrimaryGood0.3 mi5St Richard Reynolds Catholic High SchoolAges 11–18SecondaryOutstanding0.3 mi6St Catherine's SchoolAges 7–18All-throughIndependent0.4 mi
Nearest top-rated
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Safety72

Is it safe?

15crimes last month within 0.25 miles
  • Safer than most UK areas on recorded crime
Violent7
ASB3
Shoplifting0
Public order1
Vehicle2
Burglary0
England median for an urban postcode · full bar = 50 a month
  • IMD crime decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.

Crimes reported last month · UK Police API

Healthcare94

Can I see a GP?

23GP & hospitals within 1.5 miles
  • Everyday healthcare is right on hand
21GP
2Hospital
23Pharmacy
30Dentist
  • IMD health decile 10/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 10 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest
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Transport91

Can I get to work?

  • Among the best-connected areas in the UK
2Train
0Overground
0Metro & tram
0Ferry
27Bus
Stations
1Strawberry Hill Rail Station0.5 mi
2Twickenham Rail Station0.5 mi
·27 bus stopsnearest 0.10 mi
NestReachreal roads and timetables, not a circle on a map

How far can you get from TW2 6SP?

By car · 30 min167 sq mi
about the size of the Isle of Wight · less far than 9 in 10 postcodes in England
Bus & rail · 30 min4.0 sq mi
about the size of Richmond Park · further than 7 in 10 postcodes in England
England median · full bar = 2,000 km² by car, 20 km² by bus & rail
By carreaches 25 towns · ····· · ····· · ·····
Bus & railreaches 5 stations · ····· · ····· · ·····
Green space93

How green is it?

55green spaces within 1 mile
  • Very green — open space all around
Parks & facilities94128.8 ha of parkland — about 184 football pitches · largest park 71 ha, 0.18 mi away
Countryside57Ham Lands (nature reserve) covers 5% of the mile around
21%of the mile
9Parks
18Playgrounds
5Fields
9Sports
8Allotments
1Golf
Nearest
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Amenities92

Can I get the shopping done?

48shops & libraries within 2 miles
  • Everyday shopping on the doorstep
14Tesco
8Sainsbury's
2M&S
3Iceland
3Waitrose
4Co-op
9Library
Nearest
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Getting a school place

In Richmond upon Thames, 65% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (87% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 91% got their first preference (99% one of their top three).

Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Richmond upon Thames, not a per-school number.

02 — Environment

Environment & risk near TW2 6SP.

Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.

03 — House prices

Sold prices in TW2.

Average sold price by property type across the TW2 district, 2021–2026.

04 — Write-up

About TW2 6SP

TW2 6SP scores 92/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and healthcare — with Twickenham Primary Academy within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.

In national context, TW2 6SP is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 10/10, ranked 29,942 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is low (IMD housing decile 9/10).

There are 66 schools within the typical catchment area, including 10 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 37 rated Good. The nearest school is Twickenham Primary Academy (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.

There were 15 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.

Healthcare access is good, with 21 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 30 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is THE GREEN & FIR ROAD, within a short walk. The nearest hospital is TEDDINGTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, 1.4 mi away. A pharmacy is within a short walk.

05 — Method

How this NestScope Score works.

Anchored on official IMD data — decile 10/10, ranked 29,942 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. What is an area score?

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We map what’s nearby. Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around TW2 6SP — each measured at its own radius, from a 0.25-mile crime count to a 2-mile school catchment.
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We blend in national context. Every local factor is combined with England’s Index of Multiple Deprivation, so a postcode is judged both on what’s actually nearby and on how the wider neighbourhood compares nationally.
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One score, six visible factors. Schools, Safety, Healthcare, Transport, Green space and Amenities each get their own 0–100 score; the six combine into the single NestScope Score above. No black box — see the full methodology.
06 — Questions
Is TW2 6SP a good place to live?

TW2 6SP scores 92/100 on the NestScope Score, and nationally it is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in england. It is strongest on schools (99/100) and weakest on safety (72/100) — which of those matters more is your call, not the score's.

How many schools are near TW2 6SP?

There are 66 schools within a 2-mile catchment of TW2 6SP, including 10 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted, compiled by NestScope.

Is TW2 6SP safe?

15 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of TW2 6SP in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 10/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.

What transport is near TW2 6SP?

Transport within 0.5 miles of TW2 6SP includes 2 train stations, 27 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN, mapped by NestScope. About 4.0 sq mi is reachable from TW2 6SP within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).

What is the NestScope Score for TW2 6SP?

TW2 6SP has a NestScope Score of 92/100 — one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in england. The score blends six local factors — schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities — with England's Index of Multiple Deprivation for national context. See the full methodology for how it's calculated.

How far around TW2 6SP does NestScope look?

NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around TW2 6SP: schools within 2 miles, supermarkets and libraries within 2 miles, GP surgeries and hospitals within 1.5 miles, transport stops within 0.5 miles, green space within 1 mile, and crime within 0.25 miles. These radii reflect how people actually reach each type of place.

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Compiled by NestScope (nestscope.uk) from DfE/Ofsted · UK Police API · NHS ODS · NaPTAN · Ordnance Survey · Geolytix. Crown Copyright / OGL. Cite as: NestScope — TW2 6SP area report, nestscope.uk/area/TW2+6SP. TW2 6SP is in Richmond upon Thames. Look up any postcode: nestscope.uk/area/YOUR+POSTCODE — e.g. SW1A 1AA, M1 1AE, BS1 1HT.