The Ridgeway is in London and in Hounslow district. W3 8LR is located in the Chiswick Gunnersbury 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 The Ridgeway, London, W3 8LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W3 8LP, W3 8LU, W3 8HR, W3 8HP, W3 8LY, W3 9BA, W3 8QZ, W3 8LN, W3 8JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W3 8LR is primarily male, with 55.2% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 44.8% | -7.7% | 51.0% | -6.2% |
| Male | 47.5% | 55.2% | 7.7% | 49.0% | 6.2% |
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 W3 8LR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.3% 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 | 40.9% | 54.3% | 13.4% | 37.9% | 16.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.7% | 35.3% | -6.4% | 44.2% | -8.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4% | 1.3% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 5.3% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 3.5% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (94.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.4% | 65% | 9.6% | 48.4% | 16.6% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 29.6% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 4.9% | -4.6% | 12.7% | -7.8% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 0.2% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -3.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.5% | 12.3% | 3.8% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.3% | 5.5% | 0.2% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 10.8% | 0.3% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 10.5% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.9% | 43.8% | -1.1% | 33.8% | 10.0% |
| Other | 18.6% | 16.5% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 13.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.3% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 5.2% | 3.1% | -2.1% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 4.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 9.2% | 3.5% | -5.7% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 0.2% | -4.1% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 63.9% | 39.3% | -24.6% | 81.4% | -42.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 3.6% | 39.3% | 35.7% | 0.6% | 38.7% |
| Other | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, just 29.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 43% | 29.8% | -13.2% | 83.2% | -53.4% |
| European Union | 23% | 13.8% | -9.2% | 6.1% | 7.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 39.8% | 34.2% | 2.7% | 37.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.4% | 10.1% | -7.3% | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 6.6% | 1.1% | -5.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 29.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 21.5% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 42% | 29.9% | -12.1% | 83.2% | -53.3% |
| 10+ Years | 10.2% | 21.5% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 11.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.1% | 18.5% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 15.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.2% | 26.6% | 17.4% | 2.2% | 24.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.6% | 3.5% | -21.1% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 43.7% | 76.7% | -33.0% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 5.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 32.5% | 0.1% | 32.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 1.5% | 13.5% | -12.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.9% | 37.2% | -18.3% |
| Christian | 27.7% | 46.2% | -18.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 44% | 6.5% | 37.5% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Ridgeway was 9.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.8% lower than the Chiswick Gunnersbury average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
The Ridgeway has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Chiswick Gunnersbury and the 11th lowest crime rate of 640 local areas in Hounslow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 The Ridgeway, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £806,000 | 2020-12-18 | £868,481 |
| 70 The Ridgeway, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £461,680 | 2015-11-05 | £595,775 |
| 46 The Ridgeway, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £782,000 | 2014-07-30 | £1,118,950 |
| 48 The Ridgeway, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2014-03-25 | £988,568 |
| 46 The Ridgeway, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2012-02-06 | £835,311 |
W3 8LR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 W3 8LR area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 131 |
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 3out of 4 | 676 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre East Churchfield Road , Acton W3 7LL | 3out of 4 | 1,770 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 3,610 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 3,900 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windham Nursery School Windham Road , TW9 2HP | 4out of 4 | 4,141 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berrymede Junior School Osborne Road , Acton W3 8SJ | 3out of 4 | 679 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Berrymede Infant School Castle Close , Acton W3 8RN | 3out of 4 | 679 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Priory Primary Academy Acton Lane , W3 8NR | 4out of 4 | 1,228 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School 1 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JR | 3out of 4 | 1,321 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater Primary School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | 3out of 4 | 1,367 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Acton Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | 1out of 4 | 386 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Soane Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Ealing W3 8EA | - not rated | 764 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | 4out of 4 | 958 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls Queen's Drive , Acton W3 0HW | 4out of 4 | 1,823 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ada Lovelace Church of England High School Park View Road , Ealing W5 2JX | - not rated | 2,184 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 5,144 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 5,306 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 4,449 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nishkam School West London 152 Syon Lane , TW7 5PN | 4out of 4 | 4,511 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leap Service - the National Autistics Society Woodlands Building , Mill Hill Road W3 8RR | - not rated | 595 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eagle Park Independent School Park Place , Chiswick W3 8JY | - not rated | 634 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| International School of London 139 Gunnersbury Avenue , W3 8LG | - not rated | 798 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eden SDA School 92-100 Warwick Road , Ealing W5 5PT | - not rated | 817 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greek Primary School of London 3 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JR | - not rated | 1,321 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Pizza and Drink | 8 The Broadway | 91 yd | |
| Gro Meals | Unit 3, The Broadway, Gunnersbury Lane | 92 yd | |
| JOSSPI FRESH Burger &Lobster | Unit 2- 1 The Broadway, Gunnersbury Lane | 95 yd | |
| Aquarium Persian Restaurant | 4 The Broadway, Gunnersbury Lane | 123 yd | |
| Yummy Flaming Grill | 4 The Broadway, Gunnersbury Lane | 123 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnersbury Triangle Sports & Social Club | The Pavilion, The Ridgeway | 160 yd | |
| Actonians Sports Club | Old Actonians Sports Club, Gunnersbury Drive | 525 yd | |
| Gunnersbury Sports and Social Club | Club, Gunnersbury Sports And Social Ground, Park Place | 599 yd | |
| West 5 Bar | West Five Ph, Popes Lane | 698 yd | |
| The Talbot | The Talbot, 1 Mill Hill Road | 791 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitestone & Partners | 5 The Broadway, Gunnersbury Lane | 89 yd | |
| Tiffin Planet | Unit 5, The Broadway, Gunnersbury Lane | 103 yd | |
| Biryani Planet | Unit 1, The Broadway, Gunnersbury Lane | 103 yd | |
| Java & Juice | Kiosk In Booking Hall, Acton Town Underground Station | 155 yd | |
| Eats & Bits | Kiosk On Platforms 1 And 2, Acton Town Underground Station | 156 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 15-16 The Broadway, Gunnersbury Lane | 103 yd | |
| BP Gunnersbury Park SF Connect | 119 Gunnersbury Avenue, Ealing | 428 yd | |
| Ocado Zoom | Units 2-3, North Chiswick Business Park | 541 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 142 Bollo Bridge Road, Acton | 726 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 355-363 Uxbridge Road | 797 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gunnersbury Triangle Club THE RIDGEWAY | tennis courts | 138 yd |
| Old Actonians Sports Ground Boddington Gardens | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 389 yd |
| Reynolds Sports Centre REYNOLDS SPORTS CENTRE REYNOLDS SPORTS CENTRE GUNNERSBURY LANE | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 475 yd |
| Old Actonians Association GUNNERSBURY DRIVE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 620 yd |
| Hanwell Fc (Vuk Club) Park Place | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 645 yd |
| The Wellbeing Centre (Closed) Bollo Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 696 yd |
| Energize Fitness Centre (Acton Campus) (Closed) Acton Centre Acton Centre Gunnersbury Lane | health and fitness suite | 738 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Acton) Uxbridge Road | health and fitness suite | 801 yd |
| Popesfield Sports Ground ST. PAULS CLOSE | grass pitches | 890 yd |
| Twyford Sports Centre TWYFORD SPORTS CENTRE TWYFORD SPORTS CENTRE TWYFORD CRESCENT | 895 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 134 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.