Meadvale Road is in London and in Ealing district. W5 1LR is located in the Pitshanger electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ealing North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Meadvale Road, London, W5 1LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W5 1LP, W5 1QS, W5 1QR, W5 1QT, W5 1LS, W5 1QU, W5 1LU, W5 1QL, W5 1NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W5 1LR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 51.4% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 47.7% | 48.6% | 0.9% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 1LR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.5% 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 | 30.6% | 31.3% | 0.7% | 37.9% | -6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.5% | 53.5% | -1.0% | 44.2% | 9.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 10.3% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.0% | 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 | 53.3% | 51% | -2.3% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 30.9% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 14.9% | 4.6% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 60.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.1% | 12.8% | 3.7% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 4.5% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 9.9% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 7.4% | -4.2% | 16.9% | -9.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.1% | 60.1% | 8.0% | 33.8% | 26.3% |
| Other | 7.4% | 2.1% | -5.3% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 88.4% | 77.3% | -11.1% | 81.4% | -4.1% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 72% 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 | 78.1% | 72% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -11.2% |
| European Union | 8.3% | 10.8% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.3% | 0.3% | -3.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 8.4% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 4.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.8% | 71.8% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 23% | 22.7% | 9.8% | 13.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 1.4% | -1.9% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 2.4% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.2% | 1.4% | -14.8% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.9% | 76.7% | 5.2% |
| Ireland | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Middle East | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.8% | 37.2% | -8.4% |
| Christian | 54.9% | 46.2% | 8.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Jewish | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadvale Road was 223.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 171.4% higher than the Hanger Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Meadvale Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Hanger Hill and the 125th highest crime rate of 951 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 116 Meadvale Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,030,000 | 2023-10-18 | £1,084,325 |
| 124 Meadvale Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,210,000 | 2023-01-11 | £1,207,580 |
| 104 Meadvale Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £975,000 | 2019-08-05 | £1,168,127 |
| 114 Meadvale Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £476,000 | 2012-03-16 | £901,419 |
| 104 Meadvale Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2008-06-06 | £1,190,457 |
W5 1LR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% 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 1LR 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 retired residents living in W5 1LR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Information and communication | 25 |
| Education | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allenby Nursery School Allenby Road , UB1 2HX | - not rated | 4,067 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 4out of 4 | 4,238 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 4,254 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 | 4,589 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove House Nursery School & Children's Centre 77a North Road , North Road UB1 2JG | 4out of 4 | 4,851 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Ealing Primary School Pitshanger Lane , Ealing W5 1RP | 3out of 4 | 411 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School Woodfield Road , Ealing W5 1SL | 3out of 4 | 695 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vicar's Green Primary School Lily Gardens , Alperton HA0 1DP | 4out of 4 | 819 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier Primary School Montpelier Road , Ealing W5 2QT | 3out of 4 | 938 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier First School Helena Road , Ealing W5 2RA | - not rated | 1,006 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,006 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Perivale Middle School Federal Road , Perivale UB6 7AF | - not rated | 1,176 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gurnell Middle School Hathaway Gardens , Ealing W13 0DH | - not rated | 1,449 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentside Middle School Kennedy Road , Hanwell W7 1JL | - not rated | 2,007 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Betham's CofE Middle School Oldfield Lane South , UB6 9JU | - not rated | 2,900 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,912 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentside High School Greenford Avenue , Hanwell W7 1JJ | - not rated | 2,006 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing Green High School The Green , W5 5EW | - not rated | 2,240 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Drayton Manor High School Drayton Bridge Road , Hanwell W7 1EU | 4out of 4 | 2,259 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Drayton Manor High School Drayton Bridge Road , Hanwell W7 1EU | - not rated | 2,259 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 4,942 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 | 3,817 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dominic's Sixth Form College Mount Park Avenue , Harrow-on-the-Hill HA1 3HX | - not rated | 5,087 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 | 4,942 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 5,175 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nishkam School West London 152 Syon Lane , TW7 5PN | 4out of 4 | 5,324 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notting Hill & Ealing High School GDST 2 Cleveland Road , Ealing W13 8AX | - not rated | 849 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Benedict's School 54 Eaton Rise , Ealing W5 2ES | - not rated | 998 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Junior School 5 Montpelier Avenue , Ealing W5 2XP | - not rated | 1,007 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Angelo Preparatory School 10 Montpelier Road , Ealing W5 2QP | - not rated | 1,073 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Castlebar School Hathaway Gardens , Ealing W13 0DH | - not rated | 1,352 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grillville | 114 Pitshanger Lane, Ealing | 224 yd | |
| Pizza House And Mediterrean Restaurant | 100 - 102 Pitshanger Lane, Ealing | 247 yd | |
| Cinnamon Cafe | 90 Pitshanger Lane, Ealing | 261 yd | |
| Atlantis Greek Restaurant | 84 - 86 Pitshanger Lane, Ealing | 270 yd | |
| Cafe 786 | 68 Pitshanger Lane, Ealing | 277 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Inn | 124 Pitshanger Lane, Ealing | 220 yd | |
| Brentham Club & Perry Cafe | Brentham Club, 38A Meadvale Road | 318 yd | |
| Duke Of Kent | The Duke Of Kent, Scotch Common | 632 yd | |
| Ealing Golf Club | Club House, Ealing Golf Course | 765 yd | |
| St Benedicts Mens Club | Welsby Court, Eaton Rise | 867 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westside Cafe & Sandwich Bar | 92 Pitshanger Lane, Ealing | 256 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 94 Pitshanger Lane, Ealing | 277 yd | |
| West Kebab | 48 Pitshanger Lane, Ealing | 395 yd | |
| Pizza Piccolo | 40 Pitshanger Lane, Ealing | 395 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco Superstore, The Old Hoover Building | 759 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Food | The Co-operative Food, 116 - 118 Pitshanger Lane | 226 yd | |
| Co-Op Welcome | 107 - 109 Pitshanger Lane, Ealing | 362 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Superstore, The Old Hoover Building | 759 yd | |
| Tesco Petrol Station | Tesco Superstore, The Old Hoover Building | 759 yd | |
| BP Perivale Simply Food Connect | Site Of Bp Service Station, Western Avenue | 1,019 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pitshanger Park MEADVALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 135 yd |
| St Barnabas Church And Millennium Hall ST. BARNABAS MILLENNIUM HALL ST. BARNABAS MILLENNIUM HALL PITSHANGER LANE | 293 yd | |
| Brentham Sports Club Ltd 38A 38A MEADVALE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 316 yd |
| Ealing Golf Club PERIVALE LANE | golf | 771 yd |
| Scotch Common Scotch Common | grass pitches | 777 yd |
| Notting Hill & Ealing High School CLEVELAND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 849 yd |
| Argyle Road Pitches ARGYLE ROAD | grass pitches | 920 yd |
| Thames Valley University (Closed) Argyle Road | grass pitches | 943 yd |
| St Benedicts School EATON RISE | health and fitness suite | 1,029 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Wembley) ALPERTON LANE | artificial grass pitch | 1,035 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 | 61.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 146.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.