Downside Walk is in Brentford and in Hounslow district. TW8 8DN is located in the Brentford West 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 Downside Walk, Brentford, TW8 8DN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TW8 8DX, TW8 0PW, TW8 8FA, TW8 8DR, TW8 8DY, TW8 0QX, TW8 8DP, TW8 0PD, TW8 0QU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TW8 8DN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 50.3% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 47.8% | 49.7% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 8DN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.5% 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 | 43.6% | 44.5% | 0.9% | 37.9% | 6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.9% | 41.6% | 2.7% | 44.2% | -2.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 9.1% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 2.5% | -4.3% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 | 48.4% | 48.2% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 26.8% | -5.4% | 33.6% | -6.8% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 13.3% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 7.3% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 4.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
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 | 18.9% | 17% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 12.5% | 1.1% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 8.8% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 4% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 15% | 7.1% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.1% | 39.7% | 7.6% | 33.8% | 5.9% |
| Other | 16.4% | 3.1% | -13.3% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 3% | 4.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 8.6% | 5.0% | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 77.9% | 70.8% | -7.1% | 81.4% | -10.6% |
| Arab | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1.2% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 64.8% 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 | 70.4% | 64.8% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -18.4% |
| European Union | 11.9% | 11.7% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 3.9% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Africa | 7.8% | 8.7% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 6.7% | 1.9% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.4% | 64.8% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -18.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 22.5% | 21.0% | 9.8% | 12.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.3% | 7.4% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.8% | 3.4% | -4.4% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.1% | 1.8% | -14.3% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.5% | 76.7% | -3.2% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.7% | 37.2% | -11.5% |
| Christian | 45.2% | 46.2% | -1.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 18.8% | 6.5% | 12.3% |
| Sikh | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Downside Walk was 135.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 124.6% higher than the Northfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Downside Walk has the 30th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Northfield and the 269th highest crime rate of 951 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Downside Walk, Brentford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2025-03-14 | £436,144 |
| 3 Downside Walk, Brentford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2022-08-23 | £403,553 |
| 5 Downside Walk, Brentford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2019-03-05 | £370,069 |
| 3 Downside Walk, Brentford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £362,750 | 2015-12-15 | £409,370 |
| 8 Downside Walk, Brentford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2015-05-19 | £326,740 |
TW8 8DN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in TW8 8DN area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 49 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Other | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windham Nursery School Windham Road , TW9 2HP | 4out of 4 | 2,720 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 4out of 4 | 3,360 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 | 4,475 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 | 447 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St John's Catholic Primary School Boston Park Road , TW8 9JF | 3out of 4 | 510 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Floreat Brentford Primary School Unit 3 Trico House , Ealing Road TW8 0GD | - not rated | 598 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Dragon Primary School North Road , TW8 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 956 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Dragon Infant and Nursery School North Road , TW8 0BJ | - not rated | 956 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 | 1,322 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fielding Middle School Wyndham Road , Ealing W13 9TE | - not rated | 1,878 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Middle School Oaklands Road , Hanwell W7 2DP | - not rated | 2,726 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton Green County First and Middle School Beaumont Road , W4 5AW | - not rated | 3,741 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater Middle School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | - not rated | 4,111 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 | 322 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Brentford School for Girls 5 Boston Manor Road , TW8 0PG | - not rated | 322 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Gunnersbury Catholic School The Ride , Boston Manor Road TW8 9LB | 4out of 4 | 816 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ealing Fields Church of England High School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,138 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Green School for Girls Busch Corner , London Road TW7 5BB | 3out of 4 | 1,550 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 | 2,830 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Adult Community College Parkshot , TW9 2RE | - not rated | 2,835 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thames College London Road , TW7 4HS | - not rated | 2,894 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing Tertiary College Acton Centre , Mill Hill Road W3 8UX | - not rated | 3,491 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond-upon-Thames College Langhorn Drive , TW2 7SJ | - not rated | 5,028 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 | 2,054 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity School 62a The Ride , TW8 9NL | - not rated | 728 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Park School Syon Park , TW8 8JF | - not rated | 1,101 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West London Performing Arts Academy (WLPA Academy) 268 Northfield Avenue , W5 4UB | - not rated | 1,434 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Kew Green Preparatory School Layton House , Ferry Lane TW9 3AF | - not rated | 1,457 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Busch House School Twickenham Road , TW7 6AU | - not rated | 1,567 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Sandwich Bar | 3 Station Parade, Boston Manor Road | 158 yd | |
| Cafe Blend | 1 Station Parade, Boston Manor Road | 169 yd | |
| L’AMORE PIZZA | 43 Windmill Road | 219 yd | |
| Charlton House & Co | Great West House, Great West Road | 282 yd | |
| Subway | The Mille, 1000 Great West Road | 373 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inverness Lodge Social Club Ltd | 9 Boston Manor Road | 90 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | The Kings Arms, 19 Boston Manor Road | 140 yd | |
| The Globe | The Globe, 104 Windmill Road | 392 yd | |
| The Weir Bar & Dining Room | The Weir, 24 Market Place | 444 yd | |
| The Beehive | The Beehive, 227 High Street | 489 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | 211 High Street | 480 yd | |
| Greggs PLC | 203 High Street | 491 yd | |
| Happy Valley | 40 Brook Road South | 494 yd | |
| Papas Pizza | 10 York Parade | 525 yd | |
| NOT ONLY DUMPLINGS | 86 Manor Vale | 536 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food | Block H Paragon Site, Boston Manor Road | 431 yd | |
| Wm Morrisons Supermarket Limited | 228-246 High Street | 495 yd | |
| Wm Morrisons Supermarket Limited | Land behind, 128 High Street | 559 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | Unit 1 Burgoyne House | 646 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brentford School For Girls BOSTON MANOR ROAD | 215 yd | |
| Brentford Fc (Griffin Park) GRIFFIN PARK GRIFFIN PARK BRAEMAR ROAD | grass pitches | 508 yd |
| Fitness For Less (Brentford) WESTGATE HOUSE WESTGATE HOUSE EALING ROAD | health and fitness suite | 612 yd |
| Fit4Less (Brentford) WESTGATE HOUSE WESTGATE HOUSE EALING ROAD | health and fitness suite | 612 yd |
| Gunnersbury Catholic School GUNNERSBURY CATHOLIC SCHOOL GUNNERSBURY CATHOLIC SCHOOL THE RIDE | health and fitness suite | 792 yd |
| Boston Manor Tennis Club BOSTON MANOR ROAD | tennis courts | 806 yd |
| Swyncombe Avenue Playing Fields SWYNCOMBE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 967 yd |
| Topnotch Health Club (Brentford) 1-5 1-5 WINDSOR CLOSE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 971 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Median download speed | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.