Hillcrest Road is in London and in Ealing district. W5 1HW 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 1HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W5 1HN, W5 2AY, W5 1HL, W5 2JL, W5 2JE, W5 1HJ, W5 2JT, W5 1HP, W5 1HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W5 1HW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.3% | 50.1% | -6.2% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 43.7% | 49.9% | 6.2% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 | 42.6% | 36% | -6.6% | 37.9% | -1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.2% | 50.5% | 9.3% | 44.2% | 6.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 8% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 4.4% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 (87.2%) 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 | 52.9% | 61.4% | 8.5% | 48.4% | 13.0% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 25.8% | -11.3% | 33.6% | -7.8% |
| Fair health | 6.3% | 9% | 2.7% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 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 W5 1HW this area, 9.1% 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 60.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.4% | 9.1% | 1.7% | 18.2% | -9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.8% | 6.5% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 7.2% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 11.2% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 53% | 60.5% | 7.5% | 33.8% | 26.7% |
| Other | 14.2% | 3.6% | -10.6% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39% 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 | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 3.1% | 0.9% | -2.2% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 12% | 16.5% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 13.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 6.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 1.0% | 3.3% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 3.1% | 0.6% | -2.5% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 58.3% | 39% | -19.3% | 81.4% | -42.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 7.7% | 13.6% | 5.9% | 0.6% | 13.0% |
| Other | 5.4% | 9.2% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 7.6% |
In this area, just 46.5% 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 | 48.6% | 46.5% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -36.7% |
| European Union | 16% | 13.1% | -2.9% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.7% | 0.9% | -2.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 4.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.7% | 31.4% | 7.7% | 5.6% | 25.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 3.2% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 31% 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 | 46.9% | 46.4% | -0.5% | 83.2% | -36.8% |
| 10+ Years | 5.7% | 31% | 25.3% | 9.8% | 21.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.7% | 7.2% | -2.5% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.6% | 10.1% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 7.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 31.1% | 5.2% | -25.9% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.6% | 76.7% | -4.1% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 3.5% | 0.1% | 3.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas Territories | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 0.9% | 13.5% | -12.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.1% | 37.2% | -18.1% |
| Christian | 40.5% | 46.2% | -5.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 10.4% | 1.7% | 8.7% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 16.2% | 6.5% | 9.7% |
| Sikh | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hillcrest Road was 80.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.2% higher than the Hanger Hill average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Hillcrest Road has the 15th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Hanger Hill and the 473rd highest crime rate of 964 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Hillcrest Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2010-06-17 | £1,055,375 |
| 4 Hillcrest Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2005-04-15 | £924,662 |
| 2 Hillcrest Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2000-06-21 | £1,427,481 |
| 4 Hillcrest Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2000-04-28 | £1,272,731 |
| 2 Hillcrest Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £212,000 | 1996-09-25 | £1,367,034 |
W5 1HW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
W5 1HW 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 | 82 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 3,112 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 | 3,324 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 3,455 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 4,309 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 5,178 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 | 514 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School Woodfield Road , Ealing W5 1SL | 2out of 4 | 721 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Vale Lane , Acton W3 0DY | 4out of 4 | 1,120 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ the Saviour Church of England Primary School 1 Springbridge Road , Ealing Broadway W5 2AA | 4out of 4 | 1,448 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Ealing Primary School Pitshanger Lane , Ealing W5 1RP | 3out of 4 | 1,549 yd | Community 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 | 772 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls Queen's Drive , Acton W3 0HW | 4out of 4 | 1,187 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Alperton Community School Stanley Avenue , HA0 4JE | 3out of 4 | 2,284 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | 4out of 4 | 2,364 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Soane Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Ealing W3 8EA | - not rated | 2,596 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 5,051 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 5,116 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 5,146 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 | 365 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| St Benedict's School 54 Eaton Rise , Ealing W5 2ES | - not rated | 904 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durston House School 12-14 Castlebar Road , Ealing W5 2DR | - not rated | 1,203 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Harvington Prep School 20 Castlebar Road , Ealing W5 2DS | - not rated | 1,237 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| La Chouette School 17 The Mall , W5 2PJ | - not rated | 1,289 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 | 587 yd | |
| Ghasre Ayeneh Restaurant | 13 Ashbourne Parade, Ealing | 627 yd | |
| Beluga Restaurant | 7 Ashbourne Parade, Ealing | 639 yd | |
| Gourmandise | 6 Royal Parade, Ealing | 655 yd | |
| Crowne Plaza Ealing | Crown Plaza Hotel, Western Avenue | 661 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ealing Cricket & Social Club | Ealing Cricket Club, Corfton Road | 570 yd | |
| New Ashbourne | 1 - 3 Ashbourne Parade, Ealing | 668 yd | |
| Bar 8 | 8 Hanger Green, Ealing | 862 yd | |
| The Haven Arms (Bar Only) | Haven Arms, 33 Haven Lane | 943 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | The Wheatsheaf, 41 Haven Lane | 943 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nosh N Go | 7 Abbey Parade, Ealing | 911 yd | |
| Hopewell | 4 Boileau Parade, Boileau Road | 935 yd | |
| Paul's Plaice | 11 Norbreck Parade, Park Royal | 1,018 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 12-15 Hanger Green, Ealing | 862 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fox Wood Nature Reserve STREET RECORD STREET RECORD ACCESS ROAD AND CARPARK FOR FOX LANE NATURE RESERVE | grass pitches | 134 yd |
| St Augustine'S Priory HILLCREST ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 180 yd |
| Wood Sports Ground BARCLAY SPORTS GROUND BARCLAY SPORTS GROUND PARK VIEW ROAD | grass pitches | 488 yd |
| Revive Health Club (Ealing) WESTERN AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 653 yd |
| Ealing Cricket Club CORFTON ROAD | grass pitches | 733 yd |
| St Benedicts School EATON RISE | health and fitness suite | 943 yd |
| Queens Drive Playing Field QUEENS DRIVE PLAYING FIELDS QUEENS DRIVE PLAYING FIELDS QUEENS DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,023 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Park Royal) KENDAL AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 1,077 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 | 62.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.