Princes Avenue is in London and in Hounslow district. W3 8LZ 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 Princes Avenue, London, W3 8LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W3 8LS, W3 8NB, W3 8JY, W3 8LD, W3 8LB, W3 8NA, W3 8LE, W3 8ND, W3 8JU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W3 8LZ is primarily male, with 53.3% 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 | 50.9% | 46.7% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -4.3% |
| Male | 49.1% | 53.3% | 4.2% | 49.0% | 4.3% |
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 8LZ, 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 | 51.2% | 55.9% | 4.7% | 37.9% | 18.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.9% | 28.4% | -5.5% | 44.2% | -15.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 7.7% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 3.4% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (88.1%) 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 | 48.4% | 48.1% | -0.3% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 40% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 6.4% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 9.1% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
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 58.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.1% | 11.2% | 3.1% | 18.2% | -7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 5.4% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6% | 8.9% | 2.9% | 13.4% | -4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 10.9% | -0.8% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.6% | 58.9% | 11.3% | 33.8% | 25.1% |
| Other | 16.5% | 2.7% | -13.8% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.2% 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 | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 5.3% | 5.9% | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Pakistani | 5.3% | 0.7% | -4.6% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 5.6% | 8.4% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 6.8% |
| Black African | 5.3% | 1.7% | -3.6% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 4.5% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| White | 60% | 55.2% | -4.8% | 81.4% | -26.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| Arab | 4.9% | 3.5% | -1.4% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Other | 5.3% | 7.7% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 6.1% |
In this area, just 45.9% 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 | 48.1% | 45.9% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -37.3% |
| European Union | 14% | 16.6% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 10.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 10.2% | 8.1% | -2.1% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.8% | 14.8% | -2.0% | 5.6% | 9.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 6.7% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 5.4% |
| Oceania | 6.3% | 4.9% | -1.4% | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 23.5% 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 | 46.3% | 45.6% | -0.7% | 83.2% | -37.6% |
| 10+ Years | 8.4% | 23.5% | 15.1% | 9.8% | 13.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 11.2% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 8.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.1% | 10.9% | -4.2% | 2.2% | 8.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.2% | 8.8% | -15.4% | 1.9% | 6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65% | 76.7% | -11.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 5.6% | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 4.2% | 0.4% | 3.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 4.5% | 0.1% | 4.4% |
| No passport held | 1.7% | 13.5% | -11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.2% | 37.2% | -7.0% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 9% | 6.5% | 2.5% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 11.5% | 6.0% | 5.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Princes Avenue was 95.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.8% lower than the Chiswick Gunnersbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Princes Avenue has the 29th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Chiswick Gunnersbury and the 260th highest crime rate of 640 local areas in Hounslow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Princes Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £695,000 | 2024-09-02 | £687,231 |
| 5 Princes Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £695,000 | 2017-08-21 | £847,412 |
| 1 Princes Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2016-02-12 | £895,007 |
| 5 Princes Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2012-02-24 | £789,415 |
| 3 Princes Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2007-08-20 | £1,058,019 |
W3 8LZ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
W3 8LZ 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 | 112 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Education | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 976 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 | 2,086 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windham Nursery School Windham Road , TW9 2HP | 4out of 4 | 3,661 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 3,706 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 4,118 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 | 933 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Berrymede Infant School Castle Close , Acton W3 8RN | 3out of 4 | 933 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lionel Primary School Lionel Road North , TW8 9QT | 4out of 4 | 1,115 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Strand-on-the-Green Junior School Thames Road , Chiswick W4 3NX | 3out of 4 | 1,346 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Strand-on-the-Green Infant and Nursery School Thames Road , Chiswick W4 3NX | 4out of 4 | 1,346 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 | 865 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Soane Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Ealing W3 8EA | - not rated | 1,218 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | 4out of 4 | 1,429 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing Fields High School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EJ | 3out of 4 | 2,219 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls Queen's Drive , Acton W3 0HW | 4out of 4 | 2,274 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | 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 | 5,090 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thames College London Road , TW7 4HS | - not rated | 5,283 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 5,284 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 | 4,267 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 4,744 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Park Independent School Park Place , Chiswick W3 8JY | - not rated | 206 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| International School of London 139 Gunnersbury Avenue , W3 8LG | - not rated | 322 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eden SDA School 92-100 Warwick Road , Ealing W5 5PT | - not rated | 382 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kew House 6 Capital Interchange Way , Kew Bridge TW8 0EX | - not rated | 982 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leap Service - the National Autistics Society Woodlands Building , Mill Hill Road W3 8RR | - not rated | 1,025 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Light Box | 111 Power Road | 444 yd | |
| Sodexo Catering | 130 Bollo Lane | 451 yd | |
| Baxter Storey at International SOS Assistance UK | Building 4 Fourth Floor, Chiswick Park, 566 Chiswick High Road | 497 yd | |
| Aquarium Persian Restaurant | 4 The Broadway, Gunnersbury Lane | 500 yd | |
| Yummy Flaming Grill | 4 The Broadway, Gunnersbury Lane | 500 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnersbury Sports and Social Club | Club, Gunnersbury Sports And Social Ground, Park Place | 129 yd | |
| Gunnersbury Triangle Sports & Social Club | The Pavilion, The Ridgeway | 380 yd | |
| The Union | Building 5, 566 Chiswick High Road | 569 yd | |
| Actonians Sports Club | Old Actonians Sports Club, Gunnersbury Drive | 634 yd | |
| West 5 Bar | West Five Ph, Popes Lane | 748 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitestone & Partners | 5 The Broadway, Gunnersbury Lane | 554 yd | |
| Gochisou | 566 Chisiwick High Road Building 5 Unit 1b | 569 yd | |
| Tiffin Planet | Unit 5, The Broadway, Gunnersbury Lane | 577 yd | |
| Biryani Planet | Unit 1, The Broadway, Gunnersbury Lane | 577 yd | |
| Java & Juice | Kiosk In Booking Hall, Acton Town Underground Station | 634 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Gunnersbury Park SF Connect | 119 Gunnersbury Avenue, Ealing | 512 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 15-16 The Broadway, Gunnersbury Lane | 513 yd | |
| Ocado Zoom | Units 2-3, North Chiswick Business Park | 577 yd | |
| The Coop | 578-586 Chiswick High Road | 787 yd | |
| We Drinks Cash&Carry 24/7 | 961 Great West Road | 792 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hanwell Fc (Vuk Club) Park Place | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 192 yd |
| Gunnersbury Triangle Club THE RIDGEWAY | tennis courts | 364 yd |
| The Gym Clinic (Chiswick) 126-129 126-129 POWER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 559 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Chiswick Park) CHISWICK PARK CHISWICK PARK CHISWICK HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 598 yd |
| Clayton Hotel Chiswick CHISWICK HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 695 yd |
| Old Actonians Association GUNNERSBURY DRIVE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 700 yd |
| Gunnersbury Park Gunnersbury Park | grass pitches, tennis courts | 705 yd |
| Old Actonians Sports Ground Boddington Gardens | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 787 yd |
| Brentford Fountain Leisure Centre CHISWICK HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 874 yd |
| The Wellbeing Centre (Closed) Bollo Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 921 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 141 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.