Alexandra Road is in London and in Ealing district. W4 1AX is located in the Southfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ealing Central and Acton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Alexandra Road, London, W4 1AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W4 1BA, W4 1AU, W4 1AN, W4 1AF, W4 1BB, W4 1AW, W4 1DH, W4 1AE, W4 1DD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W4 1AX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.1% | 50.7% | -5.4% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 43.9% | 49.3% | 5.4% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of W4 1AX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37% | 28.6% | -8.4% | 37.9% | -9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.3% | 57.3% | 11.0% | 44.2% | 13.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 12% | 8.2% | -3.8% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 4.5% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 (91.9%) 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 | 66.9% | 59.6% | -7.3% | 48.4% | 11.2% |
| Good health | 24.2% | 32.3% | 8.1% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 5.7% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -7.0% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 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.
In the area around W4 1AX this area, 6.8% 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 76.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6% | 6.8% | 0.8% | 18.2% | -11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.6% | 0% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.9% | 6.4% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -7.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 9.1% | -1.1% | 16.9% | -7.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 65.3% | 76.4% | 11.1% | 33.8% | 42.6% |
| Other | 6.5% | 0.9% | -5.6% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 92.9% | 81% | -11.9% | 81.4% | -0.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 69% 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 | 75.1% | 69% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -14.2% |
| European Union | 8.9% | 9.3% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 5.7% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.5% | 8.5% | 4.0% | 1.3% | 7.2% |
| Oceania | 5.2% | 2.1% | -3.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.5% | 69.5% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 19.7% | 15.6% | 9.8% | 9.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 1.8% | -4.9% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.6% | 3.2% | -9.4% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.4% | 76.7% | 3.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Central and South America | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32% | 37.2% | -5.2% |
| Christian | 53.4% | 46.2% | 7.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alexandra Road was 41.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.8% lower than the Southfield average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Alexandra Road has the 15th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Southfield and the 170th lowest crime rate of 951 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.8%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Alexandra Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,450,000 | 2024-07-01 | £1,481,167 |
| 4 Alexandra Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,315,000 | 2022-08-12 | £1,348,787 |
| 25 Alexandra Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,340,000 | 2020-11-26 | £1,512,805 |
| First Floor Flat 1 Alexandra Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £651,096 | 2020-06-15 | £709,403 |
| 7 Alexandra Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,295,000 | 2019-03-21 | £1,587,727 |
W4 1AX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 31 |
| Information and communication | 30 |
| Education | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre East Churchfield Road , Acton W3 7LL | 2out of 4 | 700 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 4out of 4 | 1,061 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 1,905 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 2,244 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 3out of 4 | 3,570 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southfield Primary School Southfield Road , Bedford Park W4 1BD | 4out of 4 | 305 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Byron Primary Academy The Vale , Acton W3 7JT | 3out of 4 | 530 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Priory Primary Academy Acton Lane , W3 8NR | - not rated | 555 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wendell Park Primary School Cobbold Road , W12 9LB | 3out of 4 | 797 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Acton Primary School East Acton Lane , Acton W3 7HA | 3out of 4 | 1,019 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acton Green County First and Middle School Beaumont Road , W4 5AW | - not rated | 502 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater Middle School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | - not rated | 1,043 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ealing Middle School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EA | - not rated | 3,775 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier Middle School Helena Road , Ealing W5 2RA | - not rated | 4,079 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fielding Middle School Wyndham Road , Ealing W13 9TE | - not rated | 4,632 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Soane Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Ealing W3 8EA | 4out of 4 | 1,402 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | - not rated | 1,563 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | 4out of 4 | 1,563 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton High School Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | - not rated | 1,574 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Acton Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | 3out of 4 | 1,645 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ealing Tertiary College Acton Centre , Mill Hill Road W3 8UX | - not rated | 1,332 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 3,606 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 3,709 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College 74 St Charles Square , North Kensington W10 6EY | - not rated | 4,005 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TBAP 16-19 Academic AP Academy Finlay Street , SW6 6HB | - not rated | 4,512 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard House School 16 Newton Grove , W4 1LB | - not rated | 753 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Aird School Cobbold Road , Shepherds Bush W12 9LB | - not rated | 873 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Orchard House School Priory House , Priory Avenue W4 1LB | - not rated | 904 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form Cone Ripman House , 14 Bath Road W4 1LY | - not rated | 1,038 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barbara Speake Schools for Performing Arts East Acton Lane , East Acton W3 7EG | - not rated | 1,152 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noco HQ At The Tank Factory | 68-70 Stanley Gardens, Acton | 283 yd | |
| Snack Box | Cafe, Overstone House | 353 yd | |
| Team Sport | 20 Allied Way, Acton | 380 yd | |
| Nur Malaysia London | Gnd Flr Right, 177 The Vale | 442 yd | |
| Dada's Diner | 167 The Vale, Acton | 452 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stag Public House | The Stag, 177 Acton Lane | 596 yd | |
| West London Trades Union Club | Hall, 33-35 High Street | 617 yd | |
| The Windmill | The Windmill, 50 High Street | 655 yd | |
| The Station House | Station House, Churchfield Road | 727 yd | |
| The Rocket | The Rocket, 11 - 13 Churchfield Road | 735 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wingstop | Unit 8, 33 Acton Park Estate | 277 yd | |
| Deliveroo SP | 33 Acton Park Estate, The Vale | 277 yd | |
| Tao Tao Ju | Unit 5, 33 Acton Park Estate | 328 yd | |
| Hermanos Taco House | 191 Acton Lane, Chiswick | 560 yd | |
| Bermuda Triangle Fish And Chips | 191 Acton Lane, Chiswick | 560 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 61 - 63 Churchfield Road, Acton | 816 yd | |
| Tesco | 31 The Vale, Acton | 832 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 142 Bollo Bridge Road, Acton | 881 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 4, The Oaks Shopping Centre | 915 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 9, The Oaks Shopping Centre | 930 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southfield Road Playing Field Southfield Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 220 yd |
| Kiss Gyms (Acton) Unit 4 Unit 4 The Vale | health and fitness suite | 247 yd |
| Acton Swimming Baths (Closed) Salisbury Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 685 yd |
| Acton Centre ACTON TOWN HALL ACTON TOWN HALL HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 739 yd |
| Club Des Sports THE PARK CLUB THE PARK CLUB EAST ACTON LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 813 yd |
| Virgin Active (West London) BROMYARD AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 823 yd |
| New Fitness Exchange (London Acton) (Closed) Shopping Precinct Shopping Precinct High Street | health and fitness suite | 886 yd |
| The Wellbeing Centre (Closed) Bollo Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 907 yd |
| Shepherds Bush Cricket Club Bromyard Avenue | grass pitches | 968 yd |
| Arts Educational Schools London BATH ROAD | 1,033 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 | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| 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 | 63.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 155.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.