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 | £472,381 |
| 4 Hillcrest Heights, 18 - 20 Hillcrest Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £108,500 | 1996-05-10 | £627,470 |
| 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 | 3out of 4 | 3,050 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 | 3,234 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 3,371 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 4,218 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 5,073 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montpelier Primary School Montpelier Road , Ealing W5 2QT | 4out of 4 | 622 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School Woodfield Road , Ealing W5 1SL | 2out of 4 | 833 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Vale Lane , Acton W3 0DY | 4out of 4 | 1,017 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Twyford Primary School Twyford Abbey Road , NW10 7DN | 3out of 4 | 1,483 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ the Saviour Church of England Primary School 1 Springbridge Road , Ealing Broadway W5 2AA | 4out of 4 | 1,499 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | - not rated | 735 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls Queen's Drive , Acton W3 0HW | 4out of 4 | 1,125 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Alperton Community School Stanley Avenue , HA0 4JE | 3out of 4 | 2,269 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | 4out of 4 | 2,296 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Soane Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Ealing W3 8EA | - not rated | 2,531 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 5,036 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 5,038 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 5,089 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 | 263 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| St Benedict's School 54 Eaton Rise , Ealing W5 2ES | - not rated | 1,002 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durston House School 12-14 Castlebar Road , Ealing W5 2DR | - not rated | 1,273 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Harvington Prep School 20 Castlebar Road , Ealing W5 2DS | - not rated | 1,309 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| La Chouette School 17 The Mall , W5 2PJ | - not rated | 1,311 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.