twickenham TW5 Postcodes
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Twickenham (TW5)
The TW5 postcode area is located in the Twickenham postcode town region, within the county of Greater London, and contains a total of 687 individual postcodes.
There are 2 electoral wards in the TW5 postcode area, including Ashford, Brentford, Egham, Feltham, Hampton, Hounslow, Isleworth, Richmond, Shepperton, Staines, Sunbury-On-Thames, Teddington, Twickenham which come under the local authority of the Hounslow Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 19% of people in TW5 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of TW5 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
TW5 is the postcode for the Twickenham district in West London. The area is bordered by Hounslow, Richmond, and Ealing. It is home to over 14,000 people and covers an approximate 8.4km squared.
The district of Twickenham is popular for its well-preserved Georgian architecture and parks, such as St Margarets Park, Bushy Park, Marble Hill Park and Crane Park. It is mostly comprised of family-oriented suburbs and vibrant commercial areas. The Great Chertsey Road, London Road and St Margarets Road are its main roads.
TW5 is home to a range of attractions. Twickenham Stadium, which is a rugby stadium, is the largest facility – it is known as the ‘Home of English Rugby'. Twickenham Film Studios, nestled on the St Margarets Road, is the world's oldest continuously working studio. Twickenham Museum is located at 25 The Embankment and is the community centre for the local history and culture of Twickenham.
The main shopping areas of the district are in the St Margarets Centre and in a smaller area around The Plaza. This area is packed with restaurants, bars, pubs, supermarkets, banks, estate agents and other small business.
The schools in the area include St Margarets Nursery, Waldegrave Girls' School, Nelson Primary School, St James Primary School, and Twickenham Academy.
Transport links in the TW5 postcode are excellent, with the area served by two railway stations - St Margarets and Whitton, and multiple bus routes. It is also just a short commute away from Heathrow Airport.
The area is a treasure trove of culture, art, and history and its natural environment makes it an ideal place to live. It is a great spot for families and visitors alike, with plenty of reasons to visit.
Demographics
Greater London
TW5 is located in the county of Greater London, in England.
Greater London has a total population of 8,778,500, making it the 1st largest county in the UK.
Greater London has a total area of 606 square miles, and a population density of 5594 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | TW5 |
| Postal Town | Twickenham |
| MSOA Name | Hounslow 011 |
| LSOA Name | Hounslow 011C |
| County | Greater London |
| Region | Greater London |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Hounslow |
| Area Classification | Urban with Major Conurbation |
TW5 Electoral Wards
The postal region of TW5, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.
Chris H
Sunday, April 7, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 19% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.