Fairfax Road is in London and in Hounslow district. W4 1EN is located in the Chiswick Homefields 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 Fairfax Road, London, W4 1EN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W4 1TY, W4 1EW, W4 1TZ, W4 1EP, W4 1EY, W4 1ER, W4 1UF, W4 1ET, W4 1LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding W4 1EN has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 51.6% | 50% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 48.4% | 50% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 1EN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.4% 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 | 23.4% | 25.3% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.2% | 65.4% | 0.2% | 44.2% | 21.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 3.7% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -5.4% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 3.7% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 (92.2%) 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 | 70.2% | 62.9% | -7.3% | 48.4% | 14.5% |
| Good health | 23% | 29.3% | 6.3% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 3.8% | 6.6% | 2.8% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 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 1EN this area, 5.2% 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 77.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.1% | 5.2% | 0.1% | 18.2% | -13.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.9% | 1.9% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -7.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.4% | 5.2% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -8.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 9% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 69.1% | 77.2% | 8.1% | 33.8% | 43.4% |
| Other | 7% | 0% | -7.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 92.3% | 88.9% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 7.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 71% 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 | 72.9% | 71% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -12.2% |
| European Union | 8.8% | 13.2% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 3.9% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.9% | 5.7% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
| Oceania | 3.8% | 2.1% | -1.7% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.4% | 71.2% | -0.2% | 83.2% | -12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 18.3% | 15.4% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 1.2% | -2.3% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 6.9% | 4.8% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.1% | 2.4% | -17.7% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.1% | 76.7% | 4.4% |
| Ireland | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| France | 5.4% | 0.3% | 5.1% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 0.9% | 13.5% | -12.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.7% | 37.2% | -1.5% |
| Christian | 52% | 46.2% | 5.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairfax Road was 20.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.6% lower than the Chiswick Homefields average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Fairfax Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Chiswick Homefields and the 42nd lowest crime rate of 640 local areas in Hounslow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Fairfax Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,825,000 | 2022-10-13 | £2,740,503 |
| 13 Fairfax Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,990,000 | 2020-10-09 | £2,185,406 |
| 3 Fairfax Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £3,126,500 | 2020-08-12 | £3,587,364 |
| 27 Fairfax Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,450,000 | 2018-10-17 | £2,964,988 |
| 7 Fairfax Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £2,525,000 | 2017-03-23 | £2,926,705 |
W4 1EN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 22% 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.
W4 1EN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 89 |
| Self-Employed | 58 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 45 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 25 |
| Information and communication | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,397 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 1,532 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 3out of 4 | 1,625 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 2,216 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 3,134 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 | 3out of 4 | 426 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wendell Park Primary School Cobbold Road , W12 9LB | 3out of 4 | 703 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Good Shepherd RC Primary School 35 Gayford Road , W12 9BY | 4out of 4 | 829 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Primary School Belmont Road , Chiswick W4 5UL | 4out of 4 | 915 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Priory Primary Academy Acton Lane , W3 8NR | 4out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West London Free School 241 King Street , W6 9LP | 3out of 4 | 1,407 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hammersmith Academy 25 Cathnor Road , W12 9JD | 3out of 4 | 1,437 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiswick School Burlington Lane , Chiswick W4 3UN | 2out of 4 | 2,054 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Soane Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Ealing W3 8EA | - not rated | 2,058 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Academy The Curve , W12 0RQ | 3out of 4 | 2,155 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,969 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 3,116 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 | 4,038 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 | 3,092 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiswick and Bedford Park Preparatory School Priory House , Priory Avenue W4 1TX | - not rated | 223 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| ArtsEd Day School and Sixth Form ArtsEd , Cone Ripman House W4 1LY | - not rated | 317 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard House School 16 Newton Grove , W4 1LB | - not rated | 327 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenscourt Park Preparatory School 16 Ravenscourt Avenue , Ravenscourt Park W6 0SL | - not rated | 1,278 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Q+ 1 Askham Road , Shepherds Bush W12 0NW | - not rated | 1,351 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti | 4 Bedford Corner, South Parade | 343 yd | |
| The Post Room | 2 Bedford Corner, South Parade | 346 yd | |
| Lara Restaurant | 3/4 Bedford Park Corner | 360 yd | |
| Chill Since Pizza | 63 Turnham Green Terrace | 483 yd | |
| Grilandia | 4 Turnham Green Terrace Mews | 486 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tabard | The Tabard, 2 Bath Road | 322 yd | |
| Malieh Skin and Beauty | 80-82 Chiswick High Road | 592 yd | |
| The Roebuck | The Roebuck, 122 Chiswick High Road | 593 yd | |
| The Duchess W6 | The Duchess Of Cambridge, 320 Goldhawk Road | 627 yd | |
| The Packhorse and Talbot | The Pack Horse And Talbot, 145 Chiswick High Road | 692 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the Park House | 6 Bedford Park Corner | 344 yd | |
| Kentucky Fried Chicken | 88 Chiswick High Road | 598 yd | |
| Chris's Fish Bar | 19 Turnham Green Terrace | 608 yd | |
| Bagel Box | 115 Chiswick High Road | 642 yd | |
| Tiffin box | 115 Chiswick High Road | 642 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 118-120 Chiswick High Road | 594 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 236 Chiswick High Road | 749 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 248 Chiswick High Road | 789 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 383 King Street, London | 853 yd | |
| Co-op | 100 Askew Road, London | 905 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arts Educational Schools London BATH ROAD | 231 yd | |
| W6 Gym PREBEND GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 504 yd |
| Barrecore Chiswick TURNHAM GREEN TERRACE | 596 yd | |
| Rocks Lane Multi Sports Centre CASTLE PLACE | artificial grass pitch | 597 yd |
| Chiswick Back Common WINDMILL ROAD | grass pitches | 624 yd |
| L.S.S.T PREBEND GARDENS | swimming pool | 628 yd |
| Sport Dimensions 1B 1B DEVONSHIRE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 734 yd |
| Hogarth Health Club AIREDALE AVENUE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 788 yd |
| Ravenscourt Park RAVENSCOURT PARK | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 875 yd |
| Kiss Gyms (Acton) Unit 4 Unit 4 The Vale | 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 230.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.