Overview of W4 2RU

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Thames Crescent is in London and in Hounslow district. W4 2RU is located in the Chiswick Homefields electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brentford and Isleworth. This postcode has been in use since 1996-12-01.

StreetScan combines information about Thames Crescent, London, W4 2RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: W4 2RB, W4 2TW, W4 2TP, W4 2RD, W4 2QZ, W4 2TR, W4 2RL, W4 2TN, W4 2TS.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W4 2RU 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female47.7%46.7%-1.0% 51.0% -4.3%
Male52.3%53.3%1.0% 49.0% 4.3%

Partnership Status

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 W4 2RU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.2% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single44.5%44.2%-0.3% 37.9% 6.3%
Married: Opposite sex38%35.3%-2.7% 44.2% -8.9%
Separated3%0.6%-2.4% 2.2% -1.6%
Divorced11%15.4%4.4% 9.1% 6.3%
Widowed3.5%4.5%1.0% 6.1% -1.6%

Health

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 (89.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health58.2%51.4%-6.8% 48.4% 3.0%
Good health31.4%38%6.6% 33.6% 4.4%
Fair health7.3%8.9%1.6% 12.7% -3.8%
Bad health0.9%1.7%0.8% 4.0% -2.3%
Very bad health2.3%0%-2.3% 1.2% -1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 2RU this area, 8.8% 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 65.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications5%8.8%3.8% 18.2% -9.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 7%5.7%-1.3% 9.6% -3.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels5%6.3%1.3% 13.4% -7.1%
Apprenticeship2%0.6%-1.4% 5.3% -4.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels8%12.6%4.6% 16.9% -4.3%
Degree or Similar63.5%65.4%1.9% 33.8% 31.6%
Other9.5%0.6%-8.9% 2.8% -2.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0%1.1%1.1% 0.7% 0.4%
Indian9.5%5.9%-3.6% 3.1% 2.8%
Pakistani0%0.5%0.5% 2.7% -2.2%
Other Asian1.8%4.3%2.5% 1.6% 2.7%
Black African0.9%3.8%2.9% 2.5% 1.3%
Black Caribbean1.4%2.2%0.8% 1.0% 1.2%
Other Black0.5%0%-0.5% 0.5% -0.5%
Mixed White and Asian0%1.6%1.6% 0.8% 0.8%
Mixed White and African0%1.6%1.6% 0.4% 1.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.4%1.6%0.2% 0.9% 0.7%
Mixed Other1.4%1.1%-0.3% 0.8% 0.3%
White73.6%68.3%-5.3% 81.4% -13.1%
Roma0%0.5%0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
Arab5.9%4.3%-1.6% 0.6% 3.7%
Other3.6%3.2%-0.4% 1.6% 1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 54.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom64.1%54.7%-9.4% 83.2% -28.5%
European Union10%18.2%8.2% 6.1% 12.1%
Rest of Europe1.8%3.3%1.5% 0.8% 2.5%
Africa4.5%6.6%2.1% 2.7% 3.9%
Middle East and Asia15.5%12.7%-2.8% 5.6% 7.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.8%2.2%0.4% 1.3% 0.9%
Oceania2.3%1.7%-0.6% 0.3% 1.4%
British Overseas0%0.6%0.6% 0.0% 0.6%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK62.7%55%-7.7% 83.2% -28.2%
10+ Years5.5%25%19.5% 9.8% 15.2%
5-10 Years6.8%10%3.2% 2.9% 7.1%
2-5 Years4.5%5.6%1.1% 2.2% 3.4%
Less than 2 years20.5%4.4%-16.1% 1.9% 2.5%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom69.2% 76.7% -7.5%
Ireland3.3% 0.6% 2.7%
France0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
Germany1.1% 0.2% 0.9%
Italy1.1% 0.6% 0.5%
Portugal2.7% 0.5% 2.2%
Spain1.1% 0.4% 0.7%
Poland3.3% 1.3% 2.0%
Romania2.2% 0.9% 1.3%
Other EU countries3.8% 1.5% 2.3%
Turkey0.5% 0.1% 0.4%
South and Eastern Africa1.6% 0.2% 1.4%
Middle East0.5% 0.1% 0.4%
Eastern Asia0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
Southern Asia1.1% 1.2% -0.1%
South-East Asia0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
North America and the Caribbean1.1% 0.3% 0.8%
Oceania1.1% 0.1% 1.0%
No passport held4.4% 13.5% -9.1%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion30.6% 37.2% -6.6%
Christian46.7% 46.2% 0.5%
Buddhist2.2% 0.5% 1.7%
Hindu1.7% 1.7% 0.0%
Jewish1.7% 0.5% 1.2%
Muslim8.3% 6.5% 1.8%
Not answered8.9% 6.0% 2.9%

Safety

Is Thames Crescent Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thames Crescent was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Chiswick Gunnersbury average.

Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.1%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£67,800
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in W4 2RU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Thames Crescent are based on 71 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Hounslow.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Thames Crescent, London, W4 2RU

Estimated Average Property Prices for W4 2RU

Average Price
£1,745,088
Semi-Detached
£3,295,758
Terraced
£2,344,457
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£1,000,400
Other
£63,969

Estimated Average Property Prices for Thames Crescent

Average Price
£1,858,285
Semi-Detached
£2,943,213
Terraced
£2,457,871
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£1,083,916
Other
£53,142

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Thames CrescentStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Garage 1 Royal Thames Crescent, London, Greater London
Other, an established residential building
£75,5002024-03-19 £76,514
29 Thames Crescent, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£1,800,0002024-03-08 £1,809,298
14 Thames Crescent, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£900,0002023-02-01 £890,918
3 Thames Crescent, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£2,000,0002022-06-09 £2,083,512
11 Thames Crescent, London, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£2,700,0002022-05-24 £2,896,472
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for W4 2RU

Employment

W4 2RU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 2RU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee73
Retired30
Self-Employed27
Looking after home or family6
Part-Time Employee5
Student (economically inactive)5
Long-Term Sick or disabled5
Other3
Unemployed2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)2

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities28
Other17
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles16
Information and communication16
Human health and social work activities15
Financial and insurance activities11
Administrative and support service activities9
Manufacturing8
Accommodation and food service activities6
Construction6
Education5
Real estate activities5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security3
Transport and storage3

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Vanessa Nursery School
14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA
4out of 4 2,804 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Bayonne Nursery School
50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF
4out of 4 2,955 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
South Acton Childrens Centre
Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX
3out of 4 3,049 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Windham Nursery School
Windham Road , TW9 2HP
4out of 4 3,202 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
James Lee Nursery School
Gliddon Road , W14 9BH
4out of 4 3,246 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Cavendish Primary School
Edensor Road , Chiswick W4 2RG
3out of 4 313 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
The William Hogarth Primary School
Duke Road , Chiswick W4 2JR
3out of 4 783 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School ,Chiswick
Duke Road , Chiswick W4 2DF
3out of 4 791 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Osmund's Catholic Primary School
Church Road , Barnes SW13 9HQ
3out of 4 1,110 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Lowther Primary School
Stillingfleet Road , Barnes SW13 9AE
3out of 4 1,135 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Chiswick School
Burlington Lane , Chiswick W4 3UN
2out of 4 492 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
West London Free School
241 King Street , W6 9LP
3out of 4 1,727 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Richmond Park Academy
Park Avenue , SW14 8RG
3out of 4 2,436 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Sacred Heart High School
212 Hammersmith Road , W6 7DG
4out of 4 2,663 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
Hammersmith Academy
25 Cathnor Road , W12 9JD
3out of 4 2,762 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

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 2,861 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College
Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL
- not rated 3,202 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ark Burlington Danes Academy
Wood Lane , W12 0HR
2out of 4 4,822 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Harrodian School
Lonsdale Road , SW13 9QN
- not rated 538 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
The Swedish School
82 Lonsdale Road , SW13 9JS
- not rated 1,290 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
St Paul's School
Lonsdale Road , Barnes SW13 9JT
- not rated 1,344 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
Heathfield House School
Turnham Green Church Hall , Heathfield Gardens W4 4JU
- not rated 1,534 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
The Falcons Pre Preparatory School for Boys
2 Burnaby Gardens , Chiswick W4 3DT
- not rated 1,643 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Fatboys10a-10b Edensor Road345 yd
Baxter Storey at Fullers BreweryGriffin Brewery, The Stables, 130 Chiswick Lane South757 yd
KAUAI CHISWICK RIVERSIDEKauai Chiswick Riverside, Riverside Health And Racquets Club Dukes Meadows, Riverside Drive817 yd
200 Degrees300 Degrees, Riverside Health And Racquets Club Dukes Meadows, Riverside Drive817 yd
The Nest56 Barnes High Street, Barnes948 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Dukes Meadow Golf and Tennis Club1 Great Chertsey Road392 yd
Chiswick Cricket Club12 Riverside Drive471 yd
Barnes Sports Club Ltd261 Lonsdale Road, Barnes540 yd
George and DevonshireThe George And Devonshire, 8 Burlington Lane584 yd
Will to Win Tennis CentreChiswick House Grounds, Burlington Lane586 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Chiswick Fish & Chips12a Edensor Road334 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Marks & Spencer28 Barnes High Street, Barnes984 yd
Sainsbury'sSainsburys Supermarkets Ltd, 11 Barnes High Street1,003 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
New Chiswick Pool
Edensor Road
health and fitness suite, swimming pool253 yd
Riverside Lands Playing Fields (Closed)
Riverside Drive
grass pitches359 yd
The Harrodian School
LONSDALE ROAD
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool535 yd
Barnes Sports Club
LONSDALE ROAD
grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts543 yd
Chiswick Cricket Club
RIVERSIDE DRIVE
grass pitches592 yd
King'S House Sports Ground
RIVERSIDE DRIVE
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts593 yd
Chiswick School
BURLINGTON LANE
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts613 yd
The Swedish School
LONSDALE ROAD
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches696 yd
Virgin Active Classic (The Chiswick Riverside Health & Racquets Club)
DUKES MEADOWS
health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts815 yd
Chiswick Tennis Club
BURLINGTON LANE
tennis courts888 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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 87.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 87.5%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 87.5%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed79.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed152.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed21.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.