Gordon Road is in London and in Ealing district. W5 2AR is located in the Ealing Broadway 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 Gordon Road, London, W5 2AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W5 2AL, W5 2AW, W5 2AN, W5 2SY, W5 2AP, W13 8PN, W13 8PS, W13 8QG, W5 2SX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W5 2AR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 50.7% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 45.8% | 49.3% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around W5 2AR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 50.8% | 53.9% | 3.1% | 37.9% | 16.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.6% | 31.7% | 5.1% | 44.2% | -12.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 1.9% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 7.7% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 3.7% | -5.2% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 (93%) 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% | 59% | 8.1% | 48.4% | 10.6% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 34% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 5.7% | -6.5% | 12.7% | -7.0% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 1.2% | -3.0% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 2AR this area, 5.3% 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 66%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.7% | 5.3% | -4.4% | 18.2% | -12.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.2% | 4% | 0.8% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.2% | 4.5% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -8.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 11.7% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.8% | 66% | 15.2% | 33.8% | 32.2% |
| Other | 18.7% | 6.9% | -11.8% | 2.8% | 4.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.5% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 8% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 0.2% | -2.1% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 77.7% | 68.5% | -9.2% | 81.4% | -12.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 1.2% | 4% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, just 42.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.9% | 42.7% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -40.5% |
| European Union | 26.5% | 31.7% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 25.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 4% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.8% | 13.8% | 3.0% | 5.6% | 8.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.7% | 3.3% | -1.4% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 25.9% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 47.4% | 42.9% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -40.3% |
| 10+ Years | 10.1% | 25.9% | 15.8% | 9.8% | 16.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.7% | 9.4% | -2.3% | 2.9% | 6.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.2% | 12% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 9.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.6% | 9.7% | -11.9% | 1.9% | 7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.1% | 76.7% | -20.6% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 8.9% | 1.3% | 7.6% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 8.9% | 1.5% | 7.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4.2% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 1.6% | 13.5% | -11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.5% | 37.2% | 3.3% |
| Christian | 40.7% | 46.2% | -5.5% |
| Hindu | 4.9% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gordon Road was 35.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.0% lower than the Ealing Broadway average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gordon Road has the 21st lowest crime rate of 90 local areas in Ealing Broadway and the 146th lowest crime rate of 964 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 48.3%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% 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 1 56 Gordon Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £648,500 | 2025-03-07 | £638,523 |
| Flat 2 46 Gordon Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2024-10-08 | £386,378 |
| Flat 1 56 Gordon Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2020-08-27 | £694,878 |
| 52A Gordon Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2019-03-27 | £337,415 |
| Flat 3 52 Gordon Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2019-03-27 | £380,952 |
W5 2AR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% 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.
W5 2AR 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 | 190 |
| Self-Employed | 51 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Information and communication | 44 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 3out of 4 | 3,350 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 | 4,037 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 | 4,457 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 5,132 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ the Saviour Church of England Primary School 1 Springbridge Road , Ealing Broadway W5 2AA | 4out of 4 | 654 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drayton Green Primary School Drayton Grove , West Ealing W13 0LA | 3out of 4 | 837 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Primary School St John's Primary School , Green Man Gardens W13 0SE | 3out of 4 | 895 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School Woodfield Road , Ealing W5 1SL | 2out of 4 | 1,201 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier Primary School Montpelier Road , Ealing W5 2QT | 4out of 4 | 1,231 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 | 1,610 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Drayton Manor High School Drayton Bridge Road , Hanwell W7 1EU | 4out of 4 | 1,670 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls Queen's Drive , Acton W3 0HW | 4out of 4 | 1,954 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Elthorne Park High School Westlea Road , Hanwell W7 2AH | 4out of 4 | 2,242 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing Fields High School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EJ | 3out of 4 | 2,312 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Thames College London Road , TW7 4HS | - not rated | 5,352 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 | 3,883 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avenue House School 70 The Avenue , W13 8LS | - not rated | 439 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harvington Prep School 20 Castlebar Road , Ealing W5 2DS | - not rated | 511 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Durston House School 12-14 Castlebar Road , Ealing W5 2DR | - not rated | 549 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ealing Independent College 83 New Broadway , Ealing W5 5AL | - not rated | 586 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Insights Independent School 3-5 , Alexandria Road W13 0NP | - not rated | 608 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibis Styles Hotel | Westel House, 32 - 38 Uxbridge Road | 296 yd | |
| Premier Inn | 24 Uxbridge Road, Ealing | 304 yd | |
| Pasta Remoli | Unit 6, Dickens Yard | 360 yd | |
| Triyoga | Unit 30, Dickens Yard | 360 yd | |
| Gail's Bakery | Unit 18, Dickens Yard | 360 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ealing Conservative Bowling Club | Ealing Conservative Bowling Club, Craven Road | 236 yd | |
| Ealing Ex Servicemens Club | Ealing Ex Servicemens Club Ltd, 3 Craven Road | 297 yd | |
| Eden Fitness | Eden Fitness, Cavalier House | 303 yd | |
| The Riding Wine Company | Unit 21, Dickens Yard | 360 yd | |
| No. 17 | Unit 17, Dickens Yard | 360 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beauty Garden | 49 New Broadway, Ealing | 472 yd | |
| Eram Shishlik | 5 - 6 Culmington Parade, Uxbridge Road | 473 yd | |
| Farm W5 Food Stand | 35 New Broadway, Ealing | 517 yd | |
| Taste Roti Rolls Hut | Unit 8, 33 New Broadway | 521 yd | |
| Firezza Pizza Express | Ground Floor Shop, 15 Bond Street | 572 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express | Unit 3 And 4, 96 Uxbridge Road | 552 yd | |
| Morrisons | Unit 3, The Arcadia Centre | 622 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 69 - 79 Ealing Broadway Centre, The Broadway | 658 yd | |
| Tesco | 140 - 144 Uxbridge Road, West Ealing | 659 yd | |
| Tesco | 20 Ealing Broadway Centre, The Broadway | 735 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eden Fitness CAVALIER HOUSE CAVALIER HOUSE UXBRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 331 yd |
| The Gym (London Ealing) LOVELACE HOUSE 96-122 LOVELACE HOUSE 96-122 UXBRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 529 yd |
| Ymca (West London) (Closed) 14-16 14-16 Bond Street | health and fitness suite | 564 yd |
| Energize Fitness Centre (Ealing Campus) (Closed) Ealing Green | health and fitness suite | 679 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Ealing) UNIT 33 UNIT 33 THE BROADWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 768 yd |
| Ealing Squash & Fitness Club (Closed) HAVEN GREEN | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 801 yd |
| St Benedicts School EATON RISE | health and fitness suite | 817 yd |
| Notting Hill & Ealing High School CLEVELAND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 843 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.