Richmond upon Thames

Local Authority District in England

Outer London, Greater London

§ This page gives an overview of the Richmond upon Thames local authority district, bringing together key facts, maps, and data to help you quickly understand the area. This is one of 361 LAD profiles on Baseview.

Overview ⁞ Richmond upon Thames is a scenic southwest London borough and the only one to span both sides of the River Thames. It is famous for Richmond Park, Kew Gardens, and its historic riverside towns, attracting both residents and visitors seeking green surroundings.

Richmond upon Thames Boundary Map

This map shows the official boundary of the Richmond upon Thames local authority district, based on the latest geographic data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). It provides a clear view of the district’s extent and helps you understand how the area fits within the wider regional and national landscape.

Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025. Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

The administrative boundary of Richmond upon Thames can also be viewed on OpenStreetMap: District Boundary of Richmond upon Thames.

Key Facts about Richmond upon Thames

What region is Richmond upon Thames in? Richmond upon Thames is in the Greater London, an administrative region and a ceremonial county in England.

Is Richmond upon Thames a city? No, Richmond upon Thames is not a city. (Note: the UK has 76 officially designated cities.)

Who governs Richmond upon Thames? The local government for this district is: The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames (London Borough).

▶ Official website of The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames 🔗 richmond.gov.uk

Which police force covers Richmond upon Thames? Policing in Richmond upon Thames is provided by Metropolitan Police Service 🔗 met.police.uk, which serves 32 London Boroughs.

Richmond upon Thames in International Geographies

In the International Territorial Levels (ITLs) hierarchy, Richmond upon Thames is within an ITLs Level 3 area:

1. (ITL 1) London
2. (ITL 2) ⇒ Outer London - West and North West
3. (ITL 3) ⇒⇒ Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames

The International Territorial Levels are used by OECD member countries for statistical purposes to classify administrative areas. We have this listable page for easy browsing of ITL names and codes: International Territorial Levels.

Constituencies in Richmond upon Thames

Richmond upon Thames is divided into 3 parliamentary constituencies, listed below in alphabetical order.

• Brentford and Isleworth
• Richmond Park
• Twickenham

A constituency is a specific geographical area that elects one Member of Parliament (MP) to represent them in the House of Commons. The United Kingdom is divided into 650 parliamentary constituencies, 75 of them are in Greater London (covering 32 London boroughs). We have this list page for easy browsing of all UK parliamentary constituencies: List of Constituencies.

Wards in Richmond upon Thames

Richmond upon Thames is divided into 18 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.

• Barnes
• East Sheen
• Fulwell & Hampton Hill
• Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside
• Hampton
• Hampton North
• Hampton Wick & South Teddington
• Heathfield
• Kew
• Mortlake & Barnes Common
• North Richmond
• South Richmond
• South Twickenham
• St Margarets & North Twickenham
• Teddington
• Twickenham Riverside
• West Twickenham
• Whitton

In the UK, a ward is a subdivision of a local authority area, used mainly for electoral and statistical purposes. Defined by the ONS, wards represent the primary unit for local elections, each returning one or more councillors to the local council. Wards are also used as a key geography for presenting population and census data. We have this list page for easy browsing of all electoral wards: List of all Electoral Wards in the UK.

Parishes in Richmond upon Thames

Richmond upon Thames is entirely unparished—there are no civil parishes in this local authority district.

Parishes are the lowest tier of local government; where they don’t exist, those very local services and representation sit directly with the principal council. We have this list page for easy browsing of all parishes: List of Civil Parishes in England and Wales.

Post Towns in Richmond upon Thames

Below is a list of post towns in Richmond upon Thames, grouped by postcode area:

• TW ▸ Hampton (TW12) ⁞ Richmond (TW9 / TW10) ⁞ Teddington (TW11) ⁞ Twickenham (TW1 / TW2)

The UK postal hierarchy begins with broad postcode areas (such as “CB” or “M”), which are divided into smaller postcode districts (such as “CB8” or “M1”) to support accurate mail routing. Each postal address is anchored by a designated post town, the official locality name used in the UK postcode system, which operates independently from Local Authority Districts —the administrative boundaries used for council tax and local government services. Because they serve different purposes, a property’s postal address and its local authority district do not always align exactly.

Built-up Areas in Richmond upon Thames

Richmond upon Thames covers 6 built-up areas, listed below in alphabetical order.

• Hounslow *
• Kingston upon Thames *
• Richmond upon Thames *
• Sunbury-on-Thames *
• Wandsworth *
• West Molesey *

In the UK, a Built-up Area (BUA) is a continuous urban area of at least 20 hectares (0.2 km²), defined by the ONS as land where buildings are generally no more than 200 metres apart, such as towns, cities, or large villages. (Note: A BUA name marked with an asterisk (*) indicates that the area is situated partly in the district of Richmond upon Thames.)

We have this list page for easy browsing of all built-up areas: List of all Built-up Areas in GB.

Railway Stations in Richmond upon Thames

Richmond upon Thames is served by a number of National Rail stations, providing rail connections to nearby towns, cities, and destinations across Great Britain. The railway stations listed below are located within the Richmond upon Thames Local Authority District and are grouped by train operating company for clarity.

• London Underground ▸ Kew Gardens (TW9 3BZ)
• South Western Railway ▸ Richmond (TW9 2NA) ⁞ Twickenham (TW1 1BD) ⁞ Barnes (SW13 0HT) ⁞ Teddington (TW11 0BB) ⁞ Mortlake (SW14 8LN) ⁞ Whitton (TW2 7LG) ⁞ St Margarets (TW1 2LH) ⁞ Hampton (TW12 2HU) ⁞ Barnes Bridge (SW13 0NP) ⁞ Hampton Wick (KT1 4DQ) ⁞ Strawberry Hill (TW1 4PP) ⁞ Fulwell (TW2 5NY) ⁞ North Sheen (TW9 4QA)

This is a district-level view only. For a complete list of all National Rail stations across Great Britain, see the UK National Rail Stations Directory.

Richmond upon Thames compared with other districts in the UK

This section shows how Richmond upon Thames compares with other local authority districts in the UK, using a variety of measures and rankings.

Richmond upon Thames has 18 electoral wards.

Richmond upon Thames has a population of 196,678 (2024 mid-year estimate by ONS)

Population and Migration Trends in Richmond upon Thames

This chart shows the population trend for Richmond upon Thames from 2015 to 2024. It provides a quick overview of whether the local authority is growing, stable, or declining over time, and helps set context for the migration patterns shown below.

Population change is influenced by natural change (births minus deaths) and migration. The net migration chart below focuses on migration, separating internal migration (moves within the UK) from international migration (moves to and from abroad). Positive values indicate net inflows, while negative values indicate net outflows. The rate labels (per 1,000 residents) help compare migration intensity across years, even when the population size changes.

More local statistics and data for Richmond upon Thames can be found on the ONS statistics for Richmond upon Thames.