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Hillcrest Road is in London and in Ealing district. W5 2JL is located in the Hanger Hill 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 Hillcrest Road, London, W5 2JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: W5 2AY, W5 2JT, W5 1HW, W5 1HL, W5 1HJ, W5 1HN, W5 2JE, W5 1HH, W5 2JF.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W5 2JL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female56.3%50.1%-6.2% 51.0% -0.9%
Male43.7%49.9%6.2% 49.0% 0.9%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single42.6%36%-6.6% 37.9% -1.9%
Married: Opposite sex41.2%50.5%9.3% 44.2% 6.3%
Married: Same sex0.7%0%-0.7% 0.3% -0.3%
Separated1.4%1.1%-0.3% 2.2% -1.1%
Divorced6.4%8%1.6% 9.1% -1.1%
Widowed7.8%4.4%-3.4% 6.1% -1.7%

Health

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 (87.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health52.9%61.4%8.5% 48.4% 13.0%
Good health37.1%25.8%-11.3% 33.6% -7.8%
Fair health6.3%9%2.7% 12.7% -3.7%
Bad health2.6%2.6%0.0% 4.0% -1.4%
Very bad health1.1%1.2%0.1% 1.2% 0.0%

Education and Qualifications

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 2JL this area, 9.1% 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 60.5%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications7.4%9.1%1.7% 18.2% -9.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 6.8%6.5%-0.3% 9.6% -3.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels10.1%7.2%-2.9% 13.4% -6.2%
Apprenticeship0.3%1.8%1.5% 5.3% -3.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels8.1%11.2%3.1% 16.9% -5.7%
Degree or Similar53%60.5%7.5% 33.8% 26.7%
Other14.2%3.6%-10.6% 2.8% 0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0.6%1.4%0.8% 1.1% 0.3%
Chinese3.1%0.9%-2.2% 0.7% 0.2%
Indian12%16.5%4.5% 3.1% 13.4%
Pakistani0.9%2%1.1% 2.7% -0.7%
Other Asian4.6%6.1%1.5% 1.6% 4.5%
Black African0%1.2%1.2% 2.5% -1.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%4.3%4.0% 1.0% 3.3%
Other Black2.3%0.9%-1.4% 0.5% 0.4%
Mixed White and Asian1.4%2%0.6% 0.8% 1.2%
Mixed White and African0%0.3%0.3% 0.4% -0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.3%0.9%0.6% 0.9% 0.0%
Mixed Other3.1%0.6%-2.5% 0.8% -0.2%
White58.3%39%-19.3% 81.4% -42.4%
Roma0%1.2%1.2% 0.2% 1.0%
Arab7.7%13.6%5.9% 0.6% 13.0%
Other5.4%9.2%3.8% 1.6% 7.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, just 46.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom48.6%46.5%-2.1% 83.2% -36.7%
European Union16%13.1%-2.9% 6.1% 7.0%
Rest of Europe3.7%0.9%-2.8% 0.8% 0.1%
Africa3.7%4.9%1.2% 2.7% 2.2%
Middle East and Asia23.7%31.4%7.7% 5.6% 25.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean3.4%3.2%-0.2% 1.3% 1.9%
Oceania0.9%0%-0.9% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 31% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK46.9%46.4%-0.5% 83.2% -36.8%
10+ Years5.7%31%25.3% 9.8% 21.2%
5-10 Years9.7%7.2%-2.5% 2.9% 4.3%
2-5 Years6.6%10.1%3.5% 2.2% 7.9%
Less than 2 years31.1%5.2%-25.9% 1.9% 3.3%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom72.6% 76.7% -4.1%
Ireland2.3% 0.6% 1.7%
France1.5% 0.3% 1.2%
Italy2.3% 0.6% 1.7%
Portugal0.9% 0.5% 0.4%
Spain0.9% 0.4% 0.5%
Poland2% 1.3% 0.7%
Romania3.5% 0.9% 2.6%
Other EU countries2.3% 1.5% 0.8%
Central and Western Africa0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
South and Eastern Africa0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
Middle East3.5% 0.1% 3.4%
Eastern Asia2.3% 0.3% 2.0%
Southern Asia2% 1.2% 0.8%
South-East Asia0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
North America and the Caribbean0.9% 0.3% 0.6%
Central and South America0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
British Overseas Territories0.3% 0.0% 0.3%
No passport held0.9% 13.5% -12.6%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion19.1% 37.2% -18.1%
Christian40.5% 46.2% -5.7%
Buddhist1.2% 0.5% 0.7%
Hindu10.4% 1.7% 8.7%
Jewish1.2% 0.5% 0.7%
Muslim16.2% 6.5% 9.7%
Sikh2.3% 0.9% 1.4%
Not answered9.2% 6.0% 3.2%

Safety

Is Hillcrest Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hillcrest Road was 80.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.2% higher than the Hanger Hill average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

Hillcrest Road has the 15th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Hanger Hill and the 473rd highest crime rate of 964 local areas in Ealing .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.5%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£59,400
Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in W5 2JL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Hillcrest Road are based on 368 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Ealing.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Hillcrest Road, London, W5 2JL

Estimated Average Property Prices for W5 2JL

Average Price
£2,701,202
Semi-Detached
£1,235,370
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£4,167,033
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Hillcrest Road

Average Price
£771,222
Semi-Detached
£1,125,532
Terraced
£758,323
Detached
£1,231,308
Flats/Maisonettes
£617,036
Other
£384,263

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Hillcrest Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
1 Hillcrest Road, London, Greater London
Detached, an established residential building
£3,600,0002016-02-01 £4,083,516
7C Hillcrest Road, London, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£525,0002004-10-12 £1,212,037
7C Hillcrest Road, London, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£260,0001997-03-10 £1,578,571
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for W5 2JL

Employment

W5 2JL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% 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 2JL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee82
Retired57
Self-Employed38
Looking after home or family30
Part-Time Employee24
Student (economically inactive)19
Full-Time Student (with or without job)7
Other5
Unemployed5
Long-Term Sick or disabled1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles26
Education22
Human health and social work activities20
Professional, scientific and technical activities19
Financial and insurance activities18
Information and communication14
Transport and storage9
Other8
Construction6
Accommodation and food service activities6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security5
Administrative and support service activities5
Manufacturing3
Real estate activities2

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
South Acton Childrens Centre
Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX
3out of 4 3,041 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 3,256 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre
35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX
3out of 4 3,459 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre
Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD
3out of 4 4,306 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre
Australia Road , White City W12 7PH
4out of 4 5,118 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Montpelier Primary School
Montpelier Road , Ealing W5 2QT
4out of 4 544 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Woodfield Road , Ealing W5 1SL
2out of 4 764 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Vale Lane , Acton W3 0DY
4out of 4 1,060 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Christ the Saviour Church of England Primary School
1 Springbridge Road , Ealing Broadway W5 2AA
4out of 4 1,417 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
West Twyford Primary School
Twyford Abbey Road , NW10 7DN
3out of 4 1,570 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

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 703 yd Free schools Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls
Queen's Drive , Acton W3 0HW
4out of 4 1,116 yd Foundation school No Girls More About School
Twyford Church of England High School
Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP
4out of 4 2,293 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Alperton Community School
Stanley Avenue , HA0 4JE
3out of 4 2,333 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Ark Soane Academy
Gunnersbury Lane , Ealing W3 8EA
- not rated 2,525 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ark Burlington Danes Academy
Wood Lane , W12 0HR
2out of 4 5,096 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Preston Manor School
Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA
3out of 4 5,101 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Ark Academy
Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR
4out of 4 5,160 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Nishkam School West London
152 Syon Lane , TW7 5PN
4out of 4 5,455 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Augustine's Priory
Hillcrest Road , Ealing W5 2JL
- not rated 307 yd Other independent school Yes Girls More About School
St Benedict's School
54 Eaton Rise , Ealing W5 2ES
- not rated 916 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Durston House School
12-14 Castlebar Road , Ealing W5 2DR
- not rated 1,186 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
Harvington Prep School
20 Castlebar Road , Ealing W5 2DS
- not rated 1,222 yd Other independent school Yes Girls More About School
La Chouette School
17 The Mall , W5 2PJ
- not rated 1,242 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Momo Japanese Restaurant15 Ashbourne Parade, Ealing619 yd
Ghasre Ayeneh Restaurant13 Ashbourne Parade, Ealing662 yd
Beluga Restaurant7 Ashbourne Parade, Ealing674 yd
Gourmandise6 Royal Parade, Ealing699 yd
Premier Inn1 - 6 Ritz Parade, Ealing709 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Ealing Cricket & Social ClubEaling Cricket Club, Corfton Road531 yd
New Ashbourne1 - 3 Ashbourne Parade, Ealing701 yd
Bar 88 Hanger Green, Ealing844 yd
The GreystokeThe Greystoke, 7 Queens Parade904 yd
The Haven Arms (Bar Only)Haven Arms, 33 Haven Lane909 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Hopewell4 Boileau Parade, Boileau Road865 yd
Nosh N Go7 Abbey Parade, Ealing954 yd
Square BubblesSubway, Royale Leisure Park1,062 yd
Paul's Plaice11 Norbreck Parade, Park Royal1,064 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Co-operative12-15 Hanger Green, Ealing841 yd
Little WaitroseLittle Waitrose, Shell Service Station1,038 yd
Tesco3 - 4 The Parade, Haven Green1,074 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
St Augustine'S Priory
HILLCREST ROAD
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches119 yd
Fox Wood Nature Reserve
STREET RECORD STREET RECORD ACCESS ROAD AND CARPARK FOR FOX LANE NATURE RESERVE
grass pitches197 yd
Wood Sports Ground
BARCLAY SPORTS GROUND BARCLAY SPORTS GROUND PARK VIEW ROAD
grass pitches421 yd
Ealing Cricket Club
CORFTON ROAD
grass pitches695 yd
Revive Health Club (Ealing)
WESTERN AVENUE
health and fitness suite704 yd
Queens Drive Playing Field
QUEENS DRIVE PLAYING FIELDS QUEENS DRIVE PLAYING FIELDS QUEENS DRIVE
grass pitches954 yd
St Benedicts School
EATON RISE
health and fitness suite960 yd
Pure Gym (London Park Royal)
KENDAL AVENUE
health and fitness suite1,038 yd
The Ellen Wilkinson School For Girls
QUEENS DRIVE
grass pitches1,063 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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 83.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 83.3%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 83.3%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.