Hillcrest Road is in London and in Ealing district. W5 1HJ is located in the Hanger Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ealing Central and Acton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hillcrest Road, London, W5 1HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W5 1HL, W5 1HH, W5 2JL, W5 1HN, W5 2JT, W5 1HW, W5 2AY, W5 2JE, W5 1EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W5 1HJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.4% | 50.5% | 6.1% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 55.6% | 49.5% | -6.1% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of W5 1HJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.8% 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 | 29.1% | 26.6% | -2.5% | 37.9% | -11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 52.8% | 2.6% | 44.2% | 8.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 8.6% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 7.7% | -3.1% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.7% | 57% | 10.3% | 48.4% | 8.6% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 27.2% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -6.4% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 11.1% | -7.4% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
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 59.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.9% | 12.8% | 5.9% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 5.6% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.9% | 4.7% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -8.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3.8% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 9.8% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.3% | 59.8% | 10.5% | 33.8% | 26.0% |
| Other | 18.2% | 3.4% | -14.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 26.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 4.1% |
| Indian | 9.7% | 7.1% | -2.6% | 3.1% | 4.0% |
| Pakistani | 5.4% | 7.4% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Other Asian | 11.6% | 13.9% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 12.3% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 44% | 26.8% | -17.2% | 81.4% | -54.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 9.3% | 21.3% | 12.0% | 0.6% | 20.7% |
| Other | 7.7% | 9.7% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 8.1% |
In this area, just 33.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 36.7% | 33.3% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -49.9% |
| European Union | 12% | 5.9% | -6.1% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 8.9% | 4.9% | -4.0% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 37.5% | 48% | 10.5% | 5.6% | 42.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 5.6% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 33.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 35.4% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 35.1% | 33.1% | -2.0% | 83.2% | -50.1% |
| 10+ Years | 10.4% | 35.4% | 25.0% | 9.8% | 25.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.6% | 15.9% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 13.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.7% | 11.4% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 9.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 35.1% | 4.2% | -30.9% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.4% | 76.7% | -10.3% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 6.8% | 0.1% | 6.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 5.2% | 0.3% | 4.9% |
| Southern Asia | 5.5% | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26% | 37.2% | -11.2% |
| Christian | 19.9% | 46.2% | -26.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 36% | 6.5% | 29.5% |
| Sikh | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hillcrest Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Hanger Hill average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Hillcrest Heights, 18 - 20 Hillcrest Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2000-12-15 | £466,968 |
| 4 Hillcrest Heights, 18 - 20 Hillcrest Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £108,500 | 1996-05-10 | £620,280 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 4out of 4 | 2,934 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 | 3,101 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 3,325 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 4,159 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 4,939 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montpelier First School Helena Road , Ealing W5 2RA | - not rated | 635 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier Primary School Montpelier Road , Ealing W5 2QT | 3out of 4 | 729 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Vale Lane , Acton W3 0DY | 4out of 4 | 883 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School Woodfield Road , Ealing W5 1SL | 3out of 4 | 952 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Acton Primary School Noel Road , Acton W3 0JL | 3out of 4 | 1,443 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montpelier Middle School Helena Road , Ealing W5 2RA | - not rated | 635 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Perivale Middle School Federal Road , Perivale UB6 7AF | - not rated | 2,130 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater Middle School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | - not rated | 2,614 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gurnell Middle School Hathaway Gardens , Ealing W13 0DH | - not rated | 2,785 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ealing Middle School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EA | - not rated | 3,356 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Lovelace Church of England High School Park View Road , Ealing W5 2JX | 4out of 4 | 652 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls Queen's Drive , Acton W3 0HW | 4out of 4 | 1,013 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ealing Green High School The Green , W5 5EW | - not rated | 1,961 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | - not rated | 2,176 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | 4out of 4 | 2,176 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | - not rated | 5,087 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 2,483 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of North West London Willesden Centre , Dudden Hill Lane NW10 2XD | - not rated | 5,097 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 5,087 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 5,121 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine's Priory Hillcrest Road , Ealing W5 2JL | - not rated | 129 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Crofton Hill Education Establishment 35 Corfton Road , Ealing W5 2HP | - not rated | 618 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Angelo Preparatory School 10 Montpelier Road , Ealing W5 2QP | - not rated | 690 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Aston House School 1 Aston Road , Ealing W5 2RL | - not rated | 904 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's School 54 Eaton Rise , Ealing W5 2ES | - not rated | 1,086 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Momo Japanese Restaurant | 15 Ashbourne Parade, Ealing | 544 yd | |
| Ghasre Ayeneh Restaurant | 13 Ashbourne Parade, Ealing | 587 yd | |
| Beluga Restaurant | 7 Ashbourne Parade, Ealing | 600 yd | |
| Premier Inn | 1 - 6 Ritz Parade, Ealing | 631 yd | |
| Gourmandise | 6 Royal Parade, Ealing | 633 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ealing Cricket & Social Club | Ealing Cricket Club, Corfton Road | 610 yd | |
| New Ashbourne | 1 - 3 Ashbourne Parade, Ealing | 625 yd | |
| Bar 8 | 8 Hanger Green, Ealing | 759 yd | |
| The Greystoke | The Greystoke, 7 Queens Parade | 936 yd | |
| The Haven Arms (Bar Only) | Haven Arms, 33 Haven Lane | 989 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nosh N Go | 7 Abbey Parade, Ealing | 887 yd | |
| Hopewell | 4 Boileau Parade, Boileau Road | 887 yd | |
| Square Bubbles | Subway, Royale Leisure Park | 984 yd | |
| Paul's Plaice | 11 Norbreck Parade, Park Royal | 997 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 12-15 Hanger Green, Ealing | 757 yd | |
| Little Waitrose | Little Waitrose, Shell Service Station | 1,077 yd | |
| Co-op Food - Park Royal | Unit 2, 9 Lakeside Drive | 1,090 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Augustine'S Priory HILLCREST ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 96 yd |
| Fox Wood Nature Reserve STREET RECORD STREET RECORD ACCESS ROAD AND CARPARK FOR FOX LANE NATURE RESERVE | grass pitches | 243 yd |
| Wood Sports Ground BARCLAY SPORTS GROUND BARCLAY SPORTS GROUND PARK VIEW ROAD | grass pitches | 462 yd |
| Revive Health Club (Ealing) WESTERN AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 646 yd |
| Ealing Cricket Club CORFTON ROAD | grass pitches | 774 yd |
| Queens Drive Playing Field QUEENS DRIVE PLAYING FIELDS QUEENS DRIVE PLAYING FIELDS QUEENS DRIVE | grass pitches | 940 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Park Royal) KENDAL AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 965 yd |
| St Benedicts School EATON RISE | health and fitness suite | 1,044 yd |
| The Ellen Wilkinson School For Girls QUEENS DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,078 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 | 72 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.