Pitshanger Lane is in London and in Ealing district. W5 1RW 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 Pitshanger Lane, London, W5 1RW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W13 8DB, W5 1BZ, W13 8DD, W5 1QY, W5 1RU, W5 1RL, W13 8DS, W5 1NE, W13 8DR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W5 1RW 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 | 51.1% | 50.1% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.9% | 1.0% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of W5 1RW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.3% 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 | 25.8% | 27.1% | 1.3% | 37.9% | -10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.1% | 57.3% | -2.8% | 44.2% | 13.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 8.2% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 4.3% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 (88.9%) 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 | 64.9% | 62.2% | -2.7% | 48.4% | 13.8% |
| Good health | 22.8% | 26.7% | 3.9% | 33.6% | -6.9% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 8.8% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 1.2% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 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 1RW this area, 7.5% 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 62.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.3% | 7.5% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.3% | 5.1% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6% | 7.1% | 1.1% | 13.4% | -6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 13.4% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 58.9% | 62.6% | 3.7% | 33.8% | 28.8% |
| Other | 6% | 1.6% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.9% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 6.2% | 6.7% | 0.5% | 3.1% | 3.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 5.1% | 4.1% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.7% | 3.2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 75% | 69.9% | -5.1% | 81.4% | -11.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 3.1% | 7.3% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 5.7% |
In this area, 70.7% 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 | 74.2% | 70.7% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -12.5% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 11.7% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.2% | 10.3% | -0.9% | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.2% | 70.5% | -1.7% | 83.2% | -12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 20.2% | 16.8% | 9.8% | 10.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 5% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 3.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.8% | 0.9% | -17.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.5% | 76.7% | 3.8% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 2.3% | 13.5% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.2% | 37.2% | -1.0% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 5% | 1.7% | 3.3% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pitshanger Lane was 59.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.0% lower than the Pitshanger average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pitshanger Lane has the 12th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Pitshanger and the 320th lowest crime rate of 951 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.7%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Lodge Pitshanger Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £20,000 | 2017-06-20 | £20,365 |
| 2 Park Lodge Pitshanger Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2014-07-25 | £387,842 |
| 5 Park Lodge Pitshanger Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2014-02-17 | £330,263 |
| 1 Park Lodge Pitshanger Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2012-09-10 | £244,509 |
| 2 Park Lodge Pitshanger Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2006-12-08 | £433,729 |
W5 1RW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allenby Nursery School Allenby Road , UB1 2HX | - not rated | 3,682 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 4out of 4 | 4,255 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 | 4,428 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 4,691 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 | 4,713 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 | 68 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School Woodfield Road , Ealing W5 1SL | 3out of 4 | 841 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Academy Hathaway Gardens , Ealing W13 0DH | 3out of 4 | 910 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hathaway Primary School Hathaway Gardens , Ealing W13 0DH | - not rated | 910 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier Primary School Montpelier Road , Ealing W5 2QT | 3out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gurnell Middle School Hathaway Gardens , Ealing W13 0DH | - not rated | 1,034 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier Middle School Helena Road , Ealing W5 2RA | - not rated | 1,174 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Perivale Middle School Federal Road , Perivale UB6 7AF | - not rated | 1,570 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentside Middle School Kennedy Road , Hanwell W7 1JL | - not rated | 1,668 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Middle School Oaklands Road , Hanwell W7 2DP | - not rated | 2,685 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brentside High School Greenford Avenue , Hanwell W7 1JJ | - not rated | 1,678 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drayton Manor High School Drayton Bridge Road , Hanwell W7 1EU | 4out of 4 | 1,796 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Drayton Manor High School Drayton Bridge Road , Hanwell W7 1EU | - not rated | 1,796 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing Green High School The Green , W5 5EW | - not rated | 2,018 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada Lovelace Church of England High School Park View Road , Ealing W5 2JX | 4out of 4 | 2,024 yd | Free schools | 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 | 5,376 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 | 3,858 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 | 5,277 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nishkam School West London 152 Syon Lane , TW7 5PN | 4out of 4 | 4,905 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alec Reed Academy Bengarth Road , UB5 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 5,353 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 5,376 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 504 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Benedict's Junior School 5 Montpelier Avenue , Ealing W5 2XP | - not rated | 922 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Castlebar School Hathaway Gardens , Ealing W13 0DH | - not rated | 928 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's School 54 Eaton Rise , Ealing W5 2ES | - not rated | 950 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing College Upper School 83 The Avenue , Ealing W13 8JS | - not rated | 1,016 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samrat Bangladeshi And Indian Cuisine | 52 Pitshanger Lane, Ealing | 86 yd | |
| Kin Cha | 58 Pitshanger Lane, Ealing | 86 yd | |
| Oscars | 125 Pitshanger Lane, Ealing | 228 yd | |
| Blue Ocean ( Pitshanger ) London Limited | 151 Pitshanger Lane, Ealing | 228 yd | |
| Go Doughnuts | 74 Pitshanger Lane, Ealing | 229 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Of Kent | The Duke Of Kent, Scotch Common | 196 yd | |
| Village Inn | 124 Pitshanger Lane, Ealing | 413 yd | |
| Brentham Club & Perry Cafe | Brentham Club, 38A Meadvale Road | 749 yd | |
| St Benedicts Mens Club | Welsby Court, Eaton Rise | 840 yd | |
| Ealing Golf Club | Club House, Ealing Golf Course | 898 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Kebab | 48 Pitshanger Lane, Ealing | 86 yd | |
| Pizza Piccolo | 40 Pitshanger Lane, Ealing | 86 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 94 Pitshanger Lane, Ealing | 250 yd | |
| Westside Cafe & Sandwich Bar | 92 Pitshanger Lane, Ealing | 294 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco Superstore, The Old Hoover Building | 985 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Welcome | 107 - 109 Pitshanger Lane, Ealing | 170 yd | |
| Co-Op Food | The Co-operative Food, 116 - 118 Pitshanger Lane | 392 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Superstore, The Old Hoover Building | 985 yd | |
| Tesco Petrol Station | Tesco Superstore, The Old Hoover Building | 985 yd | |
| BP Perivale Simply Food Connect | Site Of Bp Service Station, Western Avenue | 1,063 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Scotch Common Scotch Common | grass pitches | 402 yd |
| Notting Hill & Ealing High School CLEVELAND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 504 yd |
| Pitshanger Park MEADVALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 599 yd |
| St Barnabas Church And Millennium Hall ST. BARNABAS MILLENNIUM HALL ST. BARNABAS MILLENNIUM HALL PITSHANGER LANE | 615 yd | |
| Thames Valley University (Closed) Argyle Road | grass pitches | 646 yd |
| Argyle Road Pitches ARGYLE ROAD | grass pitches | 647 yd |
| Brentham Sports Club Ltd 38A 38A MEADVALE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 745 yd |
| Trailfinders Sports Club VALLIS WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 865 yd |
| Ealing Golf Club PERIVALE LANE | golf | 894 yd |
| Castlebar Primary School HATHAWAY GARDENS | grass pitches, swimming pool | 921 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.