Ship Alley is in London and in Hounslow district. W4 3PT 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 Ship Alley, London, W4 3PT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W4 3PP, W4 3PE, W4 3RN, W4 3PG, W4 3PD, W4 3RE, W4 3RJ, W4 3PW, W4 3PF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W4 3PT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 51.2% | -2.6% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 46.2% | 48.8% | 2.6% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.2% | 39.1% | 0.9% | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44% | 39.5% | -4.5% | 44.2% | -4.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 10.2% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 8.4% | 3.1% | 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 (90%) 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 | 64.2% | 56% | -8.2% | 48.4% | 7.6% |
| Good health | 26.5% | 34% | 7.5% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 5.8% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -6.9% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 3PT this area, 6% 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 67%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.7% | 6% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 5.6% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8% | 8.4% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 10.2% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 62.2% | 67% | 4.8% | 33.8% | 33.2% |
| Other | 5.8% | 2.3% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 89.2% | 87.6% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 6.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 69.5% 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 | 66.5% | 69.5% | 3.0% | 83.2% | -13.7% |
| European Union | 11.2% | 11.4% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 6.5% | 3.4% | -3.1% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.2% | 5.9% | -0.3% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5% | 4.2% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Oceania | 4.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.5% | 69.2% | 5.7% | 83.2% | -14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 6.9% | 19% | 12.1% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.5% | 5.1% | -1.4% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 3.8% | -5.0% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.2% | 3% | -11.2% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 76.7% | 3.6% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 5% | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 45.8% | 46.2% | -0.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ship Alley was 134.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.0% higher than the Chiswick Homefields average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ship Alley has the 9th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Chiswick Homefields and the 154th highest crime rate of 640 local areas in Hounslow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Ship Alley, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,900,000 | 2018-08-09 | £3,236,519 |
| 1 Ship Alley, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2005-04-29 | £1,123,583 |
| 1 Ship Alley, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £189,000 | 2000-04-11 | £704,586 |
W4 3PT 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.
W4 3PT 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 2,151 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windham Nursery School Windham Road , TW9 2HP | 4out of 4 | 2,308 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 | 3,118 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 4,087 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 4,786 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 | 197 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Strand-on-the-Green Infant and Nursery School Thames Road , Chiswick W4 3NX | 4out of 4 | 197 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Queen's Church of England Primary School Cumberland Road , Kew TW9 3HJ | 4out of 4 | 897 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Park Primary School Nightingale Close , Chiswick W4 3JN | 4out of 4 | 936 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Dragon Primary School North Road , Green Dragon Primary School TW8 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,041 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brentford School for Girls 5 Boston Manor Road , TW8 0PG | 3out of 4 | 1,788 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Chiswick School Burlington Lane , Chiswick W4 3UN | 2out of 4 | 1,855 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Acton Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | 1out of 4 | 2,231 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gunnersbury Catholic School The Ride , Boston Manor Road TW8 9LB | 4out of 4 | 2,468 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ealing Fields High School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EJ | 3out of 4 | 2,499 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 | 4,710 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 4,965 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 5,242 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 | 4,045 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 539 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kew Green Preparatory School Layton House , Ferry Lane TW9 3AF | - not rated | 566 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Falcons Pre Preparatory School for Boys 2 Burnaby Gardens , Chiswick W4 3DT | - not rated | 745 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kew College 24-26 Cumberland Road , Richmond TW9 3HQ | - not rated | 801 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eden SDA School 92-100 Warwick Road , Ealing W5 5PT | - not rated | 1,055 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coffee Traveller | 58 Thames Road | 46 yd | |
| The Steam Packet | 85 Strand-On-The-Green | 224 yd | |
| Annies Restaurant | 162 Thames Road | 343 yd | |
| Strand Cafe | 109 Strand-On-The-Green | 480 yd | |
| Rowans Cafe Bar | 8 Stile Hall Parade, Chiswick High Road | 507 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bell and Crown | 11 Thames Road | 151 yd | |
| City Barge | Flat, The City Barge, 27 Strand-On-The-Green | 254 yd | |
| The Bulls Head | The Bulls Head, Strand-On-The-Green | 396 yd | |
| The Greyhound | 82 Kew Green, Kew | 396 yd | |
| The Coach & Horses | The Coach And Horses, 8 Kew Green | 498 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oke Sushi | 76 Waldeck Road | 168 yd | |
| Oregano | 108 Strand-On-The-Green | 478 yd | |
| Sushi Point | 10 Stile Hall Parade, Chiswick High Road | 504 yd | |
| Falafel | 4 Stile Hall Parade, Chiswick High Road | 506 yd | |
| Cluck Yeah! | 7 Stile Hall Parade, Chiswick High Road | 507 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | Unit 9, Kew Bridge Piazza, 8 Kew Bridge Road | 559 yd | |
| The Coop | 578-586 Chiswick High Road | 822 yd | |
| We Drinks Cash&Carry 24/7 | 961 Great West Road | 851 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westerly Ware THETIS TERRACE | tennis courts | 388 yd |
| Kew Cricket Club KEW GREEN | grass pitches | 521 yd |
| Brentford Fountain Leisure Centre CHISWICK HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 599 yd |
| Clayton Hotel Chiswick CHISWICK HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 752 yd |
| The Gym Clinic (Chiswick) 126-129 126-129 POWER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 818 yd |
| West 4 Gym 10A 10A SUTTON LANE NORTH | health and fitness suite | 900 yd |
| St Winefride'S Catholic Church ST WINEFRIDES RC CHURCH ST WINEFRIDES RC CHURCH LEYBORNE PARK | 993 yd | |
| Virgin Active Club (Chiswick Park) CHISWICK PARK CHISWICK PARK CHISWICK HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,065 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.