Wellesley Road is in London and in Hounslow district. W4 3AR is located in the Chiswick Riverside 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 Wellesley Road, London, W4 3AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W4 3AS, W4 3AL, W4 3AA, W4 3BT, W4 3AT, W4 3AH, W4 3BU, W4 3BH, W4 3AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding W4 3AR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 46.4% | 49.2% | 2.8% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 53.6% | 50.8% | -2.8% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 3AR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.2% 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 | 43.6% | 39.5% | -4.1% | 37.9% | 1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45% | 51.2% | 6.2% | 44.2% | 7.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 5.3% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 (94.8%) 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 | 70.3% | 71% | 0.7% | 48.4% | 22.6% |
| Good health | 22.8% | 23.8% | 1.0% | 33.6% | -9.8% |
| Fair health | 4.9% | 3.6% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -9.1% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 3AR this area, 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 73%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.6% | 5% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -13.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.7% | 4.6% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.8% | 7.1% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 8.2% | -0.7% | 16.9% | -8.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 63.8% | 73% | 9.2% | 33.8% | 39.2% |
| Other | 6.7% | 1.8% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 88.2% | 75% | -13.2% | 81.4% | -6.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 64% 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 | 74.5% | 64% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -19.2% |
| European Union | 8% | 13.1% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 4.4% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 7.6% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.2% | 6.8% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.4% | 64.9% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -18.3% |
| 10+ Years | 5.2% | 18.5% | 13.3% | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 7.5% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 6.6% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.8% | 2.5% | -12.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 2.2% | 13.5% | -11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.9% | 37.2% | 1.7% |
| Christian | 47.2% | 46.2% | 1.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wellesley Road was 72.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.0% lower than the Chiswick Homefields average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Wellesley Road has the 26th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Chiswick Homefields and the 283rd lowest crime rate of 640 local areas in Hounslow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 43.6%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59A Wellesley Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2014-08-28 | £830,441 |
| 59 Wellesley Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2009-07-23 | £780,538 |
| 55 Wellesley Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £217,500 | 1999-10-29 | £892,943 |
W4 3AR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 3AR 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 | 124 |
| Self-Employed | 49 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 35 |
| Information and communication | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Other | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 3out of 4 | 1,771 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windham Nursery School Windham Road , TW9 2HP | 4out of 4 | 2,726 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 | 2,794 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 3,975 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 4,591 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strand-on-the-Green Junior School Thames Road , Chiswick W4 3NX | 3out of 4 | 469 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Strand-on-the-Green Infant and Nursery School Thames Road , Chiswick W4 3NX | 4out of 4 | 469 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lionel Primary School Lionel Road North , TW8 9QT | 4out of 4 | 982 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Dragon Primary School North Road , Green Dragon Primary School TW8 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,032 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Park Primary School Nightingale Close , Chiswick W4 3JN | 4out of 4 | 1,207 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 | 1,801 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentford School for Girls 5 Boston Manor Road , TW8 0PG | 3out of 4 | 1,828 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Chiswick School Burlington Lane , Chiswick W4 3UN | 2out of 4 | 2,103 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Soane Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Ealing W3 8EA | - not rated | 2,124 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing Fields High School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EJ | 3out of 4 | 2,268 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Thames College London Road , TW7 4HS | - not rated | 4,800 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 5,026 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 5,278 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 | 4,006 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 5,338 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kew House 6 Capital Interchange Way , Kew Bridge TW8 0EX | - not rated | 244 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| International School of London 139 Gunnersbury Avenue , W3 8LG | - not rated | 620 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eden SDA School 92-100 Warwick Road , Ealing W5 5PT | - not rated | 647 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kew Green Preparatory School Layton House , Ferry Lane TW9 3AF | - not rated | 759 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eagle Park Independent School Park Place , Chiswick W3 8JY | - not rated | 804 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepe nero | 565 Chiswick High Road | 198 yd | |
| George Cafe | 573 Chiswick High Road | 213 yd | |
| Bickels Yard Food and Drink Co | Fountain Leisure Centre, 658 Chiswick High Road | 224 yd | |
| Rowans Cafe Bar | 8 Stile Hall Parade, Chiswick High Road | 270 yd | |
| Age Concern Chiswick @ The Friendship Club | 2 Oxford Road North | 342 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pilot | 56 Wellesley Road | 337 yd | |
| The Bell and Crown | 11 Thames Road | 387 yd | |
| Express Tavern | The Express Tavern, 56 Kew Bridge Road | 453 yd | |
| One Over the Ait | One Over The Ait, Kew Bridge Piazza, 8 Kew Bridge Road | 530 yd | |
| The Gunnersbury | The Gunnersbury, 590 Chiswick High Road | 563 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falafel | 4 Stile Hall Parade, Chiswick High Road | 250 yd | |
| Cluck Yeah! | 7 Stile Hall Parade, Chiswick High Road | 268 yd | |
| Oke Sushi | 76 Waldeck Road | 276 yd | |
| Sushi Point | 10 Stile Hall Parade, Chiswick High Road | 281 yd | |
| Oregano | 108 Strand-On-The-Green | 426 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| We Drinks Cash&Carry 24/7 | 961 Great West Road | 479 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | Unit 9, Kew Bridge Piazza, 8 Kew Bridge Road | 531 yd | |
| The Coop | 578-586 Chiswick High Road | 549 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brentford Fountain Leisure Centre CHISWICK HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 220 yd |
| The Gym Clinic (Chiswick) 126-129 126-129 POWER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 387 yd |
| Clayton Hotel Chiswick CHISWICK HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 400 yd |
| Westerly Ware THETIS TERRACE | tennis courts | 607 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Chiswick Park) CHISWICK PARK CHISWICK PARK CHISWICK HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 731 yd |
| Kew Cricket Club KEW GREEN | grass pitches | 748 yd |
| Hanwell Fc (Vuk Club) Park Place | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 781 yd |
| West 4 Gym 10A 10A SUTTON LANE NORTH | health and fitness suite | 916 yd |
| Gunnersbury Park Gunnersbury Park | grass pitches, tennis courts | 972 yd |
| Carville Hall Park North CARVILLE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 1,027 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.