Lion Way is in Brentford and in Hounslow district. TW8 8AR 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 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lion Way, Brentford, TW8 8AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TW8 8AH, TW8 8BN, TW8 8BL, TW8 0LZ, TW8 8AY, TW8 0JG, TW8 8EG, TW8 8AT, TW8 8FJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TW8 8AR has a female population much higher than UK average, with 63.5% of the population 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 | 57.9% | 63.5% | 5.6% | 51.0% | 12.5% |
| Male | 42.1% | 36.5% | -5.6% | 49.0% | -12.5% |
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 8AR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.9% 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 | 55% | 55.9% | 0.9% | 37.9% | 18.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32% | 27.1% | -4.9% | 44.2% | -17.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 8.7% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 4.3% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 49.3% | 46.1% | -3.2% | 48.4% | -2.3% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 29.6% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 16.9% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4.1% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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 | 25.4% | 21.3% | -4.1% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 5% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.6% | 11% | 2.4% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 10.7% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.2% | 41% | 1.8% | 33.8% | 7.2% |
| Other | 10.3% | 6.7% | -3.6% | 2.8% | 3.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 0.3% | -2.7% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 5.3% | 1.7% | -3.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 5% | 11.4% | 6.4% | 2.5% | 8.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 75.4% | 64.6% | -10.8% | 81.4% | -16.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 64.6% 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 | 68.5% | 64.6% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -18.6% |
| European Union | 8.9% | 15.9% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 9.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 6.8% | 9.5% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 6.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.8% | 5.6% | -4.2% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 3.6% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.9% | 64.4% | 4.5% | 83.2% | -18.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 26.1% | 21.4% | 9.8% | 16.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.3% | 2.5% | -5.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.4% | 3.3% | -20.1% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.6% | 76.7% | -16.1% |
| Ireland | 5% | 0.6% | 4.4% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 4.7% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.4% | 13.5% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.2% | 37.2% | -13.0% |
| Christian | 46.1% | 46.2% | -0.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 15.8% | 6.5% | 9.3% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lion Way was 212.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 252.5% higher than the Northfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lion Way has the 16th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Northfield and the 137th highest crime rate of 951 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Elworthy Lion Way, Brentford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 1997-09-18 | £924,494 |
TW8 8AR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 8AR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Other | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Information and communication | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windham Nursery School Windham Road , TW9 2HP | 4out of 4 | 2,310 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 4out of 4 | 3,534 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 | 4,639 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 | 231 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Floreat Brentford Primary School Unit 3 Trico House , Ealing Road TW8 0GD | - not rated | 845 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St John's Catholic Primary School Boston Park Road , TW8 9JF | 3out of 4 | 922 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Dragon Primary School North Road , TW8 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 958 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Dragon Infant and Nursery School North Road , TW8 0BJ | - not rated | 958 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,738 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fielding Middle School Wyndham Road , Ealing W13 9TE | - not rated | 2,303 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Middle School Oaklands Road , Hanwell W7 2DP | - not rated | 3,132 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton Green County First and Middle School Beaumont Road , W4 5AW | - not rated | 3,859 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater Middle School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | - not rated | 4,313 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 | 199 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Brentford School for Girls 5 Boston Manor Road , TW8 0PG | - not rated | 199 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Gunnersbury Catholic School The Ride , Boston Manor Road TW8 9LB | 4out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Green School for Boys Twickenham Road , TW7 6AU | 3out of 4 | 1,392 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Green School for Girls Busch Corner , London Road TW7 5BB | 3out of 4 | 1,432 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 | 2,401 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Adult Community College Parkshot , TW9 2RE | - not rated | 2,406 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thames College London Road , TW7 4HS | - not rated | 2,818 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing Tertiary College Acton Centre , Mill Hill Road W3 8UX | - not rated | 3,711 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond-upon-Thames College Langhorn Drive , TW2 7SJ | - not rated | 4,739 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 | 2,203 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 | 776 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity School 62a The Ride , TW8 9NL | - not rated | 1,143 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Kew Green Preparatory School Layton House , Ferry Lane TW9 3AF | - not rated | 1,346 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Busch House School Twickenham Road , TW7 6AU | - not rated | 1,392 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Syon Park School Twickenham Road , TW7 6AU | - not rated | 1,392 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Capri | 207 Unit B High Street | 62 yd | |
| La Rosetta Restaurant | 200-201 High Street | 82 yd | |
| Daniel's Restaurant Ltd | Unit 1, Magistrates House, Market Place | 127 yd | |
| Sam's Larder | 7 Bradshaw Yard | 144 yd | |
| The Lounge @ Equippers Church | The Market Building, Market Place | 154 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beehive | The Beehive, 227 High Street | 104 yd | |
| The Weir Bar & Dining Room | The Weir, 24 Market Place | 129 yd | |
| The Magpie and Crown | The Magpie And Crown, 128 High Street | 181 yd | |
| The Brewery Tap | The Brewery Tap, 47 Catherine Wheel Yard | 208 yd | |
| Six Bells | The Six Bells, 148 High Street | 327 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | 211 High Street | 49 yd | |
| Greggs PLC | 203 High Street | 88 yd | |
| Jerk hub 247 / Gourmet Hub 247 | Brent Works, Unit 1-3 Catherine Wheel Road | 238 yd | |
| Home Cho | Units 1 To 3, Brent Works, Catherine Wheel Yard | 238 yd | |
| Romeo's Desserts at Bridge House | 1 Commerce Road | 421 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrisons Supermarket Limited | 228-246 High Street | 148 yd | |
| Wm Morrisons Supermarket Limited | Land behind, 128 High Street | 181 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | Block H Paragon Site, Boston Manor Road | 795 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | Unit 1 Burgoyne House | 900 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brentford School For Girls BOSTON MANOR ROAD | 269 yd | |
| Brentford Fc (Griffin Park) GRIFFIN PARK GRIFFIN PARK BRAEMAR ROAD | grass pitches | 601 yd |
| Kallima Spa (London Syon Park) Park Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 886 yd |
| Fitness For Less (Brentford) WESTGATE HOUSE WESTGATE HOUSE EALING ROAD | health and fitness suite | 897 yd |
| Fit4Less (Brentford) WESTGATE HOUSE WESTGATE HOUSE EALING ROAD | health and fitness suite | 897 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 50.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.