Dock Road is in Brentford and in Hounslow district. TW8 8AG is located in the Syon & Brentford Lock electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brentford and Isleworth. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dock Road, Brentford, TW8 8AG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TW8 8QJ, TW8 8QL, TW8 8QN, TW8 8QP, TW8 8QR, TW8 8QW, TW8 8QS, TW8 8QT, TW8 8QF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TW8 8AG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 52.2% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 50.4% | 47.8% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around TW8 8AG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.6% | 53.2% | 10.6% | 37.9% | 15.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.4% | 23.4% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -20.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6.6% | 4.3% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 12.8% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 6.4% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.1% | 51.2% | 5.1% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 26.2% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -7.4% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 17.1% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 3.7% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.3% | 22% | -0.3% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 4.3% | -7.4% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 13.5% | 2.8% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4.3% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.1% | 13.5% | 7.4% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.5% | 36.9% | 2.4% | 33.8% | 3.1% |
| Other | 12.2% | 5.7% | -6.5% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 4.4% | 1.8% | -2.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 5.3% | 1.8% | -3.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 4.4% | 4.3% | -0.1% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 0.6% | -2.5% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 71.1% | 76.1% | 5.0% | 81.4% | -5.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 3.1% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, 63.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.4% | 63.4% | -2.0% | 83.2% | -19.8% |
| European Union | 6.1% | 14% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.1% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Africa | 7.9% | 5.5% | -2.4% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.6% | 7.9% | -5.7% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 4.3% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64% | 63.8% | -0.2% | 83.2% | -19.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 23.3% | 22.4% | 9.8% | 13.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 8% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 5.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 3.1% | -5.7% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.8% | 1.8% | -21.0% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.8% | 76.7% | -1.9% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 8% | 1.3% | 6.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4.9% | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Turkey | 3.1% | 0.1% | 3.0% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38% | 37.2% | 0.8% |
| Christian | 41.6% | 46.2% | -4.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 13.9% | 6.5% | 7.4% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dock Road was 167.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 178.3% higher than the Northfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dock Road has the 22nd highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Northfield and the 202nd highest crime rate of 951 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Thames Lock House Dock Road, Brentford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £161,500 | 2013-03-21 | £239,010 |
| 2 Thames Lock House Dock Road, Brentford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £189,000 | 2013-03-08 | £279,708 |
TW8 8AG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
TW8 8AG area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windham Nursery School Windham Road , TW9 2HP | 4out of 4 | 2,000 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 4out of 4 | 3,532 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre East Churchfield Road , Acton W3 7LL | 2out of 4 | 4,622 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's CofE Primary School St Paul's Road , TW8 0PN | 3out of 4 | 328 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Dragon Primary School North Road , TW8 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 919 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Dragon Infant and Nursery School North Road , TW8 0BJ | - not rated | 919 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Dragon Junior School North Road , TW8 0BJ | - not rated | 919 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Floreat Brentford Primary School Unit 3 Trico House , Ealing Road TW8 0GD | - not rated | 990 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Ealing Middle School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EA | - not rated | 1,980 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fielding Middle School Wyndham Road , Ealing W13 9TE | - not rated | 2,601 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Middle School Oaklands Road , Hanwell W7 2DP | - not rated | 3,442 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton Green County First and Middle School Beaumont Road , W4 5AW | - not rated | 3,813 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater Middle School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | - not rated | 4,329 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brentford School for Girls 5 Boston Manor Road , TW8 0PG | - not rated | 416 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Brentford School for Girls 5 Boston Manor Road , TW8 0PG | - not rated | 416 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Green School for Boys Twickenham Road , TW7 6AU | 3out of 4 | 1,498 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Gunnersbury Catholic School The Ride , Boston Manor Road TW8 9LB | 4out of 4 | 1,538 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Green School for Girls Busch Corner , London Road TW7 5BB | 3out of 4 | 1,577 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc) Parkshot , TW9 2RE | - not rated | 2,157 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Adult Community College Parkshot , TW9 2RE | - not rated | 2,162 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thames College London Road , TW7 4HS | - not rated | 2,960 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing Tertiary College Acton Centre , Mill Hill Road W3 8UX | - not rated | 3,745 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond-upon-Thames College Langhorn Drive , TW2 7SJ | - not rated | 4,693 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nishkam School West London 152 Syon Lane , TW7 5PN | 4out of 4 | 2,469 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park School Syon Park , TW8 8JF | - not rated | 789 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kew Green Preparatory School Layton House , Ferry Lane TW9 3AF | - not rated | 1,188 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Unicorn School 238 Kew Road , TW9 3JX | - not rated | 1,261 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomfield House School Broomfield Road , Kew Gardens TW9 3HS | - not rated | 1,308 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity School 62a The Ride , TW8 9NL | - not rated | 1,391 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santamaria Pizzeria | Unit 2 Brent Works, Catherine Wheel Road | 125 yd | |
| Rye by the Water | Catherine Wheel Road | 127 yd | |
| ING Thai Restaurant | 68 High Street | 279 yd | |
| Sam's Larder | 7 Bradshaw Yard | 294 yd | |
| Cafe Capri | 207 Unit B High Street | 306 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brewery Tap | The Brewery Tap, 47 Catherine Wheel Yard | 126 yd | |
| The Beehive | The Beehive, 227 High Street | 235 yd | |
| The Magpie and Crown | The Magpie And Crown, 128 High Street | 345 yd | |
| The Weir Bar & Dining Room | The Weir, 24 Market Place | 400 yd | |
| The Watermans Arms | The Watermans Arms, 1 Ferry Lane | 408 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerk hub 247 / Gourmet Hub 247 | Brent Works, Unit 1-3 Catherine Wheel Road | 125 yd | |
| Home Cho | Units 1 To 3, Brent Works, Catherine Wheel Yard | 125 yd | |
| KFC | 211 High Street | 276 yd | |
| Greggs PLC | 203 High Street | 315 yd | |
| Albany Fish Bar | 8 Market Terrace, Albany Road | 585 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrisons Supermarket Limited | 228-246 High Street | 232 yd | |
| Wm Morrisons Supermarket Limited | Land behind, 128 High Street | 345 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | Unit 1 Burgoyne House | 1,044 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brentford School For Girls BOSTON MANOR ROAD | 523 yd | |
| Brentford Fc (Griffin Park) GRIFFIN PARK GRIFFIN PARK BRAEMAR ROAD | grass pitches | 699 yd |
| Kallima Spa (London Syon Park) Park Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 875 yd |
| Fitness For Less (Brentford) WESTGATE HOUSE WESTGATE HOUSE EALING ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,061 yd |
| Fit4Less (Brentford) WESTGATE HOUSE WESTGATE HOUSE EALING ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,061 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 20.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 20.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 20.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 50.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.