Buckingham Close is in London and in Ealing district. W5 1TU is located in the Pitshanger electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ealing North. This postcode has been in use since 1984-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Buckingham Close, London, W5 1TU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W5 1TS, W5 1BX, W5 1TT, W5 1RS, W5 1TN, W5 1BY, W5 1TP, W5 1RY, W5 1TW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W5 1TU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 50.5% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 47.2% | 49.5% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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% | 34.6% | -7.4% | 37.9% | -3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42% | 44.3% | 2.3% | 44.2% | 0.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 15.2% | 5.6% | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 56.9% | 56.4% | -0.5% | 48.4% | 8.0% |
| Good health | 32% | 31.1% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 6.7% | 10.5% | 3.8% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 1% | -3.1% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
In the area around W5 1TU this area, 7.9% 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 63.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.5% | 7.9% | 2.4% | 18.2% | -10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.4% | 5.4% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.8% | 5.8% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 4.1% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 10.4% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 60.7% | 63.1% | 2.4% | 33.8% | 29.3% |
| Other | 11% | 3.3% | -7.7% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 9.3% | 1.7% | -7.6% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 5.6% | 2.7% | -2.9% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3% | 5% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 4.7% | 4.0% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| White | 68% | 63.3% | -4.7% | 81.4% | -18.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 5.3% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 4.7% |
| Other | 4.1% | 7.7% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 6.1% |
In this area, 50.3% 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 | 62.5% | 50.3% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -32.9% |
| European Union | 11.5% | 20% | 8.5% | 6.1% | 13.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 6.3% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 5.5% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 5.3% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.5% | 11% | -6.5% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.7% | 50.7% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -32.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 31.2% | 28.6% | 9.8% | 21.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.8% | 6% | -1.8% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.2% | 6.7% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.7% | 5.4% | -17.3% | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62% | 76.7% | -14.7% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 5% | 0.6% | 4.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 8% | 1.3% | 6.7% |
| Other EU countries | 5% | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North Africa | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central Asia | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.5% | 37.2% | -13.7% |
| Christian | 49.3% | 46.2% | 3.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 13.4% | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Sikh | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 11.1% | 6.0% | 5.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Buckingham Close was 37.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.8% lower than the Hanger Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Buckingham Close has the 8th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Hanger Hill and the 158th lowest crime rate of 964 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 15 William Court Buckingham Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £349,000 | 2023-01-20 | £335,040 |
| Flat 19 William Court Buckingham Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-12-09 | £306,587 |
| Flat 25 William Court Buckingham Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2020-10-21 | £224,000 |
| Flat 24 William Court Buckingham Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2020-06-15 | £484,960 |
| Flat 4 William Court Buckingham Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2017-08-25 | £378,678 |
W5 1TU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 1TU 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Information and communication | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 3out of 4 | 3,980 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 | 4,440 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 4,563 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 | 4,596 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 5,464 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 | 312 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School Woodfield Road , Ealing W5 1SL | 2out of 4 | 599 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier Primary School Montpelier Road , Ealing W5 2QT | 4out of 4 | 832 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Academy Hathaway Gardens , Ealing W13 0DH | 3out of 4 | 1,116 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vicar's Green Primary School Lily Gardens , Alperton HA0 1DP | 4out of 4 | 1,314 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 | 1,752 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Drayton Manor High School Drayton Bridge Road , Hanwell W7 1EU | 4out of 4 | 1,893 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentside High School Greenford Avenue , Hanwell W7 1JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,924 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls Queen's Drive , Acton W3 0HW | 4out of 4 | 2,211 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School Greenford Road , UB6 9AW | 4out of 4 | 2,828 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 4,835 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 5,429 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 2 Cleveland Road , London W13 8AX | - not rated | 355 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Benedict's School 54 Eaton Rise , Ealing W5 2ES | - not rated | 674 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avenue House School 70 The Avenue , W13 8LS | - not rated | 963 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harvington Prep School 20 Castlebar Road , Ealing W5 2DS | - not rated | 1,079 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Durston House School 12-14 Castlebar Road , Ealing W5 2DR | - not rated | 1,084 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oscars | 125 Pitshanger Lane, Ealing | 268 yd | |
| Blue Ocean ( Pitshanger ) London Limited | 151 Pitshanger Lane, Ealing | 268 yd | |
| Atlantis Greek Restaurant | 84 - 86 Pitshanger Lane, Ealing | 297 yd | |
| Cinnamon Cafe | 90 Pitshanger Lane, Ealing | 300 yd | |
| Go Doughnuts | 74 Pitshanger Lane, Ealing | 304 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Inn | 124 Pitshanger Lane, Ealing | 342 yd | |
| St Benedicts Mens Club | Welsby Court, Eaton Rise | 430 yd | |
| Duke Of Kent | The Duke Of Kent, Scotch Common | 574 yd | |
| Benet Club | St Benedicts Parish Office, 2 Marchwood Crescent | 641 yd | |
| Brentham Club & Perry Cafe | Brentham Club, 38A Meadvale Road | 675 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westside Cafe & Sandwich Bar | 92 Pitshanger Lane, Ealing | 302 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 94 Pitshanger Lane, Ealing | 305 yd | |
| West Kebab | 48 Pitshanger Lane, Ealing | 355 yd | |
| Pizza Piccolo | 40 Pitshanger Lane, Ealing | 355 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Welcome | 107 - 109 Pitshanger Lane, Ealing | 284 yd | |
| Co-Op Food | The Co-operative Food, 116 - 118 Pitshanger Lane | 329 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Notting Hill & Ealing High School CLEVELAND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 359 yd |
| St Barnabas Church And Millennium Hall ST. BARNABAS MILLENNIUM HALL ST. BARNABAS MILLENNIUM HALL PITSHANGER LANE | 474 yd | |
| St Benedicts School EATON RISE | health and fitness suite | 586 yd |
| Pitshanger Park MEADVALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 637 yd |
| Brentham Sports Club Ltd 38A 38A MEADVALE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 669 yd |
| Scotch Common Scotch Common | grass pitches | 793 yd |
| Thames Valley University (Closed) Argyle Road | grass pitches | 1,050 yd |
| Argyle Road Pitches ARGYLE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,054 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.