Birkdale Road is in London and in Ealing district. W5 1JZ 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 Birkdale Road, London, W5 1JZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W5 2QJ, W5 1PN, W5 1JG, W5 1JX, W5 1JY, W5 2QU, W5 1LA, W5 2QQ, W5 2RB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W5 1JZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 50.3% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.7% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 1JZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.2% 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 | 26.5% | 25.4% | -1.1% | 37.9% | -12.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.4% | 65.2% | 1.8% | 44.2% | 21.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 5.8% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 3.3% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (87.4%) 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 | 50.9% | 57.2% | 6.3% | 48.4% | 8.8% |
| Good health | 36% | 30.2% | -5.8% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 12.6% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
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 1JZ this area, 4.3% 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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.8% | 4.3% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -13.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.7% | 4.3% | -0.4% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.9% | 9% | 0.1% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 8.3% | -1.4% | 16.9% | -8.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 62.6% | 69% | 6.4% | 33.8% | 35.2% |
| Other | 7.4% | 2.2% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44% 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 | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 5.5% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 4.8% |
| Indian | 13.4% | 11.2% | -2.2% | 3.1% | 8.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 7.3% | 7.5% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 5.2% | 4.0% | 0.8% | 4.4% |
| White | 61.3% | 44% | -17.3% | 81.4% | -37.4% |
| Arab | 4.3% | 5.5% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Other | 3% | 12.1% | 9.1% | 1.6% | 10.5% |
In this area, 52.9% 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 | 58.5% | 52.9% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -30.3% |
| European Union | 10.1% | 12.4% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 5.8% | 9.2% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 6.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.4% | 22.7% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 17.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.8% | 53.5% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -29.7% |
| 10+ Years | 6.7% | 34.3% | 27.6% | 9.8% | 24.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 3.5% | -0.8% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 4.9% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.4% | 3.8% | -23.6% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.4% | 76.7% | 2.7% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.1% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 1.2% | 13.5% | -12.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.6% | 37.2% | -16.6% |
| Christian | 39.5% | 46.2% | -6.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 7.6% | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Muslim | 15.1% | 6.5% | 8.6% |
| Sikh | 5.2% | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birkdale Road was 15.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.2% lower than the Hanger Hill average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Birkdale Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Hanger Hill and the 36th lowest crime rate of 964 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.6%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Birkdale Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £3,050,000 | 2024-11-29 | £3,034,098 |
| 14 Birkdale Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,725,000 | 2024-03-08 | £1,748,831 |
| 4 Birkdale Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,800,000 | 2022-12-20 | £1,712,064 |
| 34 Birkdale Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,300,000 | 2020-03-27 | £1,521,838 |
| 9 Birkdale Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,700,000 | 2018-01-08 | £1,999,753 |
W5 1JZ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 1JZ 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.
The percentage of student residents living in W5 1JZ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 31 |
| Education | 21 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 3,414 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 3,615 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 | 3,664 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 4,495 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 | 340 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School Woodfield Road , Ealing W5 1SL | 2out of 4 | 444 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Ealing Primary School Pitshanger Lane , Ealing W5 1RP | 3out of 4 | 1,225 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vicar's Green Primary School Lily Gardens , Alperton HA0 1DP | 4out of 4 | 1,284 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Vale Lane , Acton W3 0DY | 4out of 4 | 1,466 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 | 1,053 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls Queen's Drive , Acton W3 0HW | 4out of 4 | 1,497 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Alperton Community School Stanley Avenue , HA0 4JE | 3out of 4 | 2,217 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | 4out of 4 | 2,677 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Drayton Manor High School Drayton Bridge Road , Hanwell W7 1EU | 4out of 4 | 2,869 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 | 3out of 4 | 4,961 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 5,071 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nishkam School West London 152 Syon Lane , TW7 5PN | 4out of 4 | 5,435 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 711 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| St Benedict's School 54 Eaton Rise , Ealing W5 2ES | - not rated | 758 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durston House School 12-14 Castlebar Road , Ealing W5 2DR | - not rated | 1,175 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Harvington Prep School 20 Castlebar Road , Ealing W5 2DS | - not rated | 1,203 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Notting Hill & Ealing High School 2 Cleveland Road , London W13 8AX | - not rated | 1,234 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crowne Plaza Ealing | Crown Plaza Hotel, Western Avenue | 670 yd | |
| Bowl Haus @ Wow Cafe | Brentham Old Power Station, Western Avenue | 691 yd | |
| Momo Japanese Restaurant | 15 Ashbourne Parade, Ealing | 700 yd | |
| Gourmandise | 6 Royal Parade, Ealing | 700 yd | |
| Tiger Bay | 9-11 Royal Parade, Ealing | 706 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ealing Cricket & Social Club | Ealing Cricket Club, Corfton Road | 709 yd | |
| St Benedicts Mens Club | Welsby Court, Eaton Rise | 762 yd | |
| New Ashbourne | 1 - 3 Ashbourne Parade, Ealing | 768 yd | |
| Brentham Club & Perry Cafe | Brentham Club, 38A Meadvale Road | 832 yd | |
| Benet Club | St Benedicts Parish Office, 2 Marchwood Crescent | 894 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nosh N Go | 7 Abbey Parade, Ealing | 926 yd | |
| Paul's Plaice | 11 Norbreck Parade, Park Royal | 1,015 yd | |
| Westside Cafe & Sandwich Bar | 92 Pitshanger Lane, Ealing | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Food | The Co-operative Food, 116 - 118 Pitshanger Lane | 988 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 | 213 yd |
| St Augustine'S Priory HILLCREST ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 526 yd |
| Revive Health Club (Ealing) WESTERN AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 651 yd |
| St Benedicts School EATON RISE | health and fitness suite | 766 yd |
| Wood Sports Ground BARCLAY SPORTS GROUND BARCLAY SPORTS GROUND PARK VIEW ROAD | grass pitches | 770 yd |
| St Barnabas Church And Millennium Hall ST. BARNABAS MILLENNIUM HALL ST. BARNABAS MILLENNIUM HALL PITSHANGER LANE | 802 yd | |
| Brentham Sports Club Ltd 38A 38A MEADVALE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 831 yd |
| Ealing Cricket Club CORFTON ROAD | grass pitches | 848 yd |
| Pitshanger Park MEADVALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 1,025 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 | 73.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 155.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.