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 272.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 237.4% higher than the Hanger Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Meadvale Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Hanger Hill and the 83rd highest crime rate of 964 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 26.4%.

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 | £1,027,827 |
| 124 Meadvale Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,210,000 | 2023-01-11 | £1,144,660 |
| 104 Meadvale Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £975,000 | 2019-08-05 | £1,107,263 |
| 114 Meadvale Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £476,000 | 2012-03-16 | £854,452 |
| 104 Meadvale Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2008-06-06 | £1,128,429 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 4,338 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 3out of 4 | 4,366 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 | 4,723 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 | 4,767 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 5,258 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 | 381 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vicar's Green Primary School Lily Gardens , Alperton HA0 1DP | 4out of 4 | 804 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School Woodfield Road , Ealing W5 1SL | 2out of 4 | 825 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier Primary School Montpelier Road , Ealing W5 2QT | 4out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perivale Primary School Federal Road , Perivale UB6 7AP | 4out of 4 | 1,082 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brentside High School Greenford Avenue , Hanwell W7 1JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,895 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada Lovelace Church of England High School Park View Road , Ealing W5 2JX | - not rated | 2,045 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Drayton Manor High School Drayton Bridge Road , Hanwell W7 1EU | 4out of 4 | 2,214 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alperton Community School Stanley Avenue , HA0 4JE | 3out of 4 | 2,445 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls Queen's Drive , Acton W3 0HW | 4out of 4 | 2,509 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Dominic's Sixth Form College Mount Park Avenue , Harrow-on-the-Hill HA1 3HX | - not rated | 4,984 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 | 4,933 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 5,183 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nishkam School West London 152 Syon Lane , TW7 5PN | 4out of 4 | 5,344 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alec Reed Academy Bengarth Road , UB5 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 5,394 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notting Hill & Ealing High School 2 Cleveland Road , London W13 8AX | - not rated | 889 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Benedict's School 54 Eaton Rise , Ealing W5 2ES | - not rated | 1,109 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlebar School Hathaway Gardens , Ealing W13 0DH | 4out of 4 | 1,276 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avenue House School 70 The Avenue , W13 8LS | - not rated | 1,482 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durston House School 12-14 Castlebar Road , Ealing W5 2DR | - not rated | 1,582 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | 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.