Harvard Road is in London and in Hounslow district. W4 4EA is located in the Chiswick Gunnersbury 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 Harvard Road, London, W4 4EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W4 4EG, W4 4EQ, W4 4EL, W4 4EE, W4 4BE, W4 3LY, W4 4EF, W4 3LP, W4 4BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding W4 4EA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 47.9% | 49.5% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 52.1% | 50.5% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 4EA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 53.9% | 53% | -0.9% | 37.9% | 15.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38% | 35.6% | -2.4% | 44.2% | -8.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 8.1% | 2.7% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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 (90.6%) 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 | 60.3% | 58% | -2.3% | 48.4% | 9.6% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 32.6% | 4.4% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 5.2% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -7.5% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 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 4EA this area, 5.6% 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 69.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3% | 5.6% | 2.6% | 18.2% | -12.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.4% | 4% | -0.4% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.4% | 8% | 0.6% | 13.4% | -5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 10.4% | -1.4% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 64.6% | 69.7% | 5.1% | 33.8% | 35.9% |
| Other | 8.1% | 0% | -8.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 4.8% | 2.8% | -2.0% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.7% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 4.1% |
| White | 80.6% | 71.4% | -9.2% | 81.4% | -10.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 2.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 51.9% 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 | 62.7% | 51.9% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -31.3% |
| European Union | 10.6% | 21.4% | 10.8% | 6.1% | 15.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 5.8% | 3.5% | -2.3% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.5% | 11.2% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 7.4% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| 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 | 61.5% | 51.2% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -32.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 20.8% | 18.1% | 9.8% | 11.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.4% | 11.1% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 8.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.3% | 10% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 7.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.1% | 6.9% | -9.2% | 1.9% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.6% | 76.7% | -18.1% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Italy | 6.9% | 0.6% | 6.3% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| South-East Asia | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 46% | 46.2% | -0.2% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harvard Road was 53.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.7% lower than the Chiswick Gunnersbury average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Harvard Road has the 17th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Chiswick Gunnersbury and the 189th lowest crime rate of 634 local areas in Hounslow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26B Harvard Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2024-08-30 | £474,061 |
| First Floor Flat 13 Harvard Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,175,000 | 2024-08-05 | £1,136,779 |
| 13 Harvard Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,175,000 | 2024-08-05 | £1,136,779 |
| Flat 1 36 Harvard Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2024-08-01 | £677,230 |
| 27 Harvard Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2023-12-08 | £544,099 |
W4 4EA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 | 127 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 40 |
| Information and communication | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Other | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 9 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 4out of 4 | 1,785 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre East Churchfield Road , Acton W3 7LL | 2out of 4 | 2,572 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windham Nursery School Windham Road , TW9 2HP | 4out of 4 | 2,789 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 3,321 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 4,059 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Park Primary School Nightingale Close , Chiswick W4 3JN | - not rated | 570 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Strand-on-the-Green Junior School Thames Road , Chiswick W4 3NX | 3out of 4 | 578 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Strand-on-the-Green Infant and Nursery School Thames Road , Chiswick W4 3NX | 3out of 4 | 578 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Primary School Belmont Road , Chiswick W4 5UL | 3out of 4 | 937 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School ,Chiswick Duke Road , Chiswick W4 2DF | 3out of 4 | 1,191 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 1,686 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater Middle School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | - not rated | 2,536 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ealing Middle School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EA | - not rated | 2,909 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fielding Middle School Wyndham Road , Ealing W13 9TE | - not rated | 3,873 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier Middle School Helena Road , Ealing W5 2RA | - not rated | 4,742 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiswick School Burlington Lane , Chiswick W4 3UN | 3out of 4 | 1,336 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiswick Community School Burlington Lane , Chiswick W4 3UN | - not rated | 1,336 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton High School Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | - not rated | 1,995 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Acton Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | 3out of 4 | 2,067 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Soane Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Ealing W3 8EA | 4out of 4 | 2,264 yd | Free schools | 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 | 2,213 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc) Parkshot , TW9 2RE | - not rated | 3,741 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Adult Community College Parkshot , TW9 2RE | - not rated | 3,742 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 4,222 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| TBAP 16-19 Academic AP Academy Finlay Street , SW6 6HB | - not rated | 4,377 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 4,787 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons Pre-Preparatory Chiswick 2 Burnaby Gardens , Chiswick W4 3DT | - not rated | 175 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield House School Turnham Green Church Hall , Heathfield Gardens W4 4JU | - not rated | 426 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kew House 6 Capital Interchange Way , Brentford TW8 0EX | - not rated | 1,064 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| International School of London 139 Gunnersbury Avenue , W3 8LG | - not rated | 1,094 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eagle Park Independent School Eagle Park Independent School Chiswick, , London Transport Sports Ground W3 8JY | - not rated | 1,152 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peppers | 10 Fauconberg Road | 326 yd | |
| Rhythm & Brews | 22 Walpole Gardens | 394 yd | |
| British Standards Institution | Ground And First Floor, 389 Chiswick High Road | 398 yd | |
| Cafe 403 | 403 Chiswick High Road | 433 yd | |
| Starbucks | Building 5, Chiswick Park, 566 Chiswick High Road | 442 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Head Chiswick | 12 Sutton Lane North | 230 yd | |
| The Copper Cow | 2 Fauconberg Road | 305 yd | |
| The Pilot | 56 Wellesley Road | 372 yd | |
| The Gunnersbury | The Gunnersbury, 590 Chiswick High Road | 470 yd | |
| Crown and Anchor | The Crown And Anchor, 374 Chiswick High Road | 597 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curry Leaf / Grove Park Fish and Chips | 16 Fauconberg Road | 341 yd | |
| Subway | 393 Chiswick High Road | 426 yd | |
| Dayfresh | 395 Chiswick High Road | 427 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 317 Chiswick High Road | 554 yd | |
| Oke Sushi | 76 Waldeck Road | 641 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coop | 578-586 Chiswick High Road | 455 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 31 Essex Place | 813 yd | |
| Waitrose | 356-362 Chiswick High Road | 881 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West 4 Gym 10A 10A SUTTON LANE NORTH | health and fitness suite | 227 yd |
| Clayton Hotel Chiswick CHISWICK HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 574 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Chiswick Park) CHISWICK PARK CHISWICK PARK CHISWICK HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 694 yd |
| The Gym Clinic (Chiswick) 126-129 126-129 POWER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 791 yd |
| Brentford Fountain Leisure Centre CHISWICK HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 907 yd |
| Chiswick House Cricket Pitch CRICKET PAVILION CRICKET PAVILION STAVELEY ROAD | grass pitches | 962 yd |
| Chiswick House Gardens BURLINGTON LANE | tennis courts | 969 yd |
| Hanwell Fc (Vuk Club) Park Place | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,049 yd |
| Westerly Ware THETIS TERRACE | tennis courts | 1,067 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 | 70.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.