Park Drive is in London and in Hounslow district. W3 8NA 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 Park Drive, London, W3 8NA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W3 8ND, W3 8LB, W3 8LX, W3 8LL, W3 8NB, W3 8LT, W3 8LN, W3 8LW, W3 8LY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding W3 8NA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% of residents 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 | 48.1% | 48.5% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 51.9% | 51.5% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 W3 8NA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.4% 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 | 43.4% | 46.4% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42% | 38.8% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -5.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 7.2% | 2.7% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 3.8% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.4%) 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 | 46.9% | 59.7% | 12.8% | 48.4% | 11.3% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 28.7% | -3.9% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 16% | 8.7% | -7.3% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
In the area around W3 8NA this area, 9.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.2% | 9.5% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.6% | 6.5% | -0.1% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.7% | 6.1% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -7.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 4.6% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 12.6% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.1% | 58% | 13.9% | 33.8% | 24.2% |
| Other | 16.7% | 2.7% | -14.0% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.7% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 5.6% | 11.4% | 5.8% | 0.7% | 10.7% |
| Indian | 7.4% | 5% | -2.4% | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 4.7% | 3% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.3% | 1.3% | -2.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 59.1% | 58.7% | -0.4% | 81.4% | -22.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Arab | 4.5% | 5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 4.4% |
| Other | 2.4% | 4% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, just 39.1% 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 | 46% | 39.1% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -44.1% |
| European Union | 18.7% | 26.1% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 20.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 3.3% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19% | 19.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | 14.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 6% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Oceania | 8.6% | 3.7% | -4.9% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 39.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 33.1% 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 | 45.1% | 39.5% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -43.7% |
| 10+ Years | 9.2% | 33.1% | 23.9% | 9.8% | 23.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.5% | 7.4% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.1% | 6.8% | -6.3% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.1% | 13.2% | -12.9% | 1.9% | 11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.3% | 76.7% | -16.4% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 6% | 0.6% | 5.4% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 6.3% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 1.3% | 13.5% | -12.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.9% | 37.2% | -4.3% |
| Christian | 40.9% | 46.2% | -5.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 5.7% | 1.7% | 4.0% |
| Muslim | 9.4% | 6.5% | 2.9% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Drive was 47.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.3% lower than the Chiswick Gunnersbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Park Drive has the 13th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Chiswick Gunnersbury and the 167th lowest crime rate of 640 local areas in Hounslow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 71.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Park Drive, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2025-04-29 | £750,000 |
| 56 Park Drive, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £822,000 | 2025-03-14 | £824,542 |
| 44 Park Drive, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £765,000 | 2024-09-16 | £756,448 |
| 62 Park Drive, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2024-04-24 | £514,271 |
| 36 Park Drive, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £820,000 | 2024-02-27 | £823,385 |
W3 8NA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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 8NA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in W3 8NA 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 | 95 |
| Self-Employed | 53 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Education | 22 |
| Other | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 904 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 | 2,018 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 3,748 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windham Nursery School Windham Road , TW9 2HP | 4out of 4 | 3,857 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 4,105 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 | 881 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Berrymede Infant School Castle Close , Acton W3 8RN | 3out of 4 | 881 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lionel Primary School Lionel Road North , TW8 9QT | 4out of 4 | 1,185 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Priory Primary Academy Acton Lane , W3 8NR | 4out of 4 | 1,441 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Strand-on-the-Green Junior School Thames Road , Chiswick W4 3NX | 3out of 4 | 1,557 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 682 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Soane Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Ealing W3 8EA | - not rated | 1,062 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | 4out of 4 | 1,258 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls Queen's Drive , Acton W3 0HW | 4out of 4 | 2,063 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ealing Fields High School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EJ | 3out of 4 | 2,191 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 5,196 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thames College London Road , TW7 4HS | - not rated | 5,345 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 5,378 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 | 4,283 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 4,693 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 | 410 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| International School of London 139 Gunnersbury Avenue , W3 8LG | - not rated | 531 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eden SDA School 92-100 Warwick Road , Ealing W5 5PT | - not rated | 592 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leap Service - the National Autistics Society Woodlands Building , Mill Hill Road W3 8RR | - not rated | 886 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kew House 6 Capital Interchange Way , Kew Bridge TW8 0EX | - not rated | 1,164 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aquarium Persian Restaurant | 4 The Broadway, Gunnersbury Lane | 293 yd | |
| Yummy Flaming Grill | 4 The Broadway, Gunnersbury Lane | 293 yd | |
| Casereccio Ltd | 10 The Broadway, Gunnersbury Lane | 293 yd | |
| Tokri Indian Restaurant | 7 Park Parade, Acton | 315 yd | |
| Base Pizza and Drink | 8 The Broadway | 338 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnersbury Triangle Sports & Social Club | The Pavilion, The Ridgeway | 172 yd | |
| Gunnersbury Sports and Social Club | Club, Gunnersbury Sports And Social Ground, Park Place | 342 yd | |
| Actonians Sports Club | Old Actonians Sports Club, Gunnersbury Drive | 460 yd | |
| West 5 Bar | West Five Ph, Popes Lane | 601 yd | |
| The Union | Building 5, 566 Chiswick High Road | 761 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitestone & Partners | 5 The Broadway, Gunnersbury Lane | 359 yd | |
| Tiffin Planet | Unit 5, The Broadway, Gunnersbury Lane | 387 yd | |
| Biryani Planet | Unit 1, The Broadway, Gunnersbury Lane | 387 yd | |
| Java & Juice | Kiosk In Booking Hall, Acton Town Underground Station | 450 yd | |
| Eats & Bits | Kiosk On Platforms 1 And 2, Acton Town Underground Station | 451 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 15-16 The Broadway, Gunnersbury Lane | 310 yd | |
| BP Gunnersbury Park SF Connect | 119 Gunnersbury Avenue, Ealing | 334 yd | |
| Ocado Zoom | Units 2-3, North Chiswick Business Park | 600 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 142 Bollo Bridge Road, Acton | 904 yd | |
| We Drinks Cash&Carry 24/7 | 961 Great West Road | 942 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gunnersbury Triangle Club THE RIDGEWAY | tennis courts | 167 yd |
| Hanwell Fc (Vuk Club) Park Place | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 403 yd |
| Old Actonians Association GUNNERSBURY DRIVE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 540 yd |
| Old Actonians Sports Ground Boddington Gardens | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 575 yd |
| Gunnersbury Park Gunnersbury Park | grass pitches, tennis courts | 735 yd |
| Reynolds Sports Centre REYNOLDS SPORTS CENTRE REYNOLDS SPORTS CENTRE GUNNERSBURY LANE | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 763 yd |
| The Gym Clinic (Chiswick) 126-129 126-129 POWER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 768 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Chiswick Park) CHISWICK PARK CHISWICK PARK CHISWICK HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 787 yd |
| The Wellbeing Centre (Closed) Bollo Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 882 yd |
| Popesfield Sports Ground ST. PAULS CLOSE | grass pitches | 896 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 192.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.