The Croft is in London and in Ealing district. W5 2JW 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 The Croft, London, W5 2JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W5 2JN, W5 2SW, W5 2HR, W5 2SL, W5 2SB, W5 2JS, W5 2QP, W5 2HT, W5 2QL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W5 2JW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 52.8% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 48.1% | 47.2% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 2JW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.2% 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 | 49.4% | 49.2% | -0.2% | 37.9% | 11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.3% | 39.5% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -4.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 6.2% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.5% | 51% | 2.5% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 32.6% | -3.1% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 11.8% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.6% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 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 2JW this area, 8.1% 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 68.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.9% | 8.1% | 4.2% | 18.2% | -10.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.5% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.8% | 3.8% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -9.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 13.5% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 58.4% | 68.1% | 9.7% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
| Other | 14.4% | 1.9% | -12.5% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.6% 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 | 3.4% | 3.3% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 2.6% |
| Indian | 8.9% | 7.8% | -1.1% | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 8.2% | 10.1% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 8.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 70.4% | 59.6% | -10.8% | 81.4% | -21.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Other | 1.4% | 5.2% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
In this area, 51.3% 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 | 52.2% | 51.3% | -0.9% | 83.2% | -31.9% |
| European Union | 17.2% | 14.9% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.2% | 21.5% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 15.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 3.6% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 3.1% | 2.3% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 50.5% | 51.2% | 0.7% | 83.2% | -32.0% |
| 10+ Years | 14.1% | 22.1% | 8.0% | 9.8% | 12.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.6% | 9.2% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 6.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.6% | 8.6% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 6.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.2% | 8.9% | -7.3% | 1.9% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.9% | 76.7% | -13.8% |
| Ireland | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 3.3% | 0.1% | 3.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 8.1% | 0.3% | 7.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.3% | 37.2% | -5.9% |
| Christian | 38.5% | 46.2% | -7.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.6% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 7.6% | 6.5% | 1.1% |
| Sikh | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 12.5% | 6.0% | 6.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Croft was 62.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.3% lower than the Ealing Broadway average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Croft has the 45th lowest crime rate of 90 local areas in Ealing Broadway and the 362nd lowest crime rate of 964 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 21.1%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 The Croft, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2025-08-26 | £500,508 |
| 10 The Croft, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £558,000 | 2025-04-25 | £558,567 |
| 28 The Croft, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2023-09-15 | £549,505 |
| 33 The Croft, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £532,500 | 2021-05-28 | £599,814 |
| 15 The Croft, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2021-01-21 | £578,781 |
W5 2JW 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 | 116 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 3,066 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 | 3,421 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 3,884 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 4,733 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 5,378 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montpelier Primary School Montpelier Road , Ealing W5 2QT | 4out of 4 | 244 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School Woodfield Road , Ealing W5 1SL | 2out of 4 | 492 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 | 1,052 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Ealing Primary School Pitshanger Lane , Ealing W5 1RP | 3out of 4 | 1,323 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Vale Lane , Acton W3 0DY | 4out of 4 | 1,351 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 732 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls Queen's Drive , Acton W3 0HW | 4out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | 4out of 4 | 2,357 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Acton Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | 1out of 4 | 2,553 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Soane Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Ealing W3 8EA | - not rated | 2,566 yd | Free schools | 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 | 5,058 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 5,397 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 5,416 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Benedict's School 54 Eaton Rise , Ealing W5 2ES | - not rated | 500 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Priory Hillcrest Road , Ealing W5 2JL | - not rated | 670 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Durston House School 12-14 Castlebar Road , Ealing W5 2DR | - not rated | 779 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Harvington Prep School 20 Castlebar Road , Ealing W5 2DS | - not rated | 812 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| La Chouette School 17 The Mall , W5 2PJ | - not rated | 975 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Thai Kitchen | Haven Arms, 33 Haven Lane | 578 yd | |
| Wine & Mousaka | 30 Haven Green, Ealing | 710 yd | |
| Gourmet Burger Kitchen | 35 Haven Green, Ealing | 780 yd | |
| WA Cafe | 32 Haven Green, Ealing | 780 yd | |
| Rosa's Thai Cafe | 33 Haven Green, Ealing | 780 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ealing Cricket & Social Club | Ealing Cricket Club, Corfton Road | 286 yd | |
| The Haven Arms (Bar Only) | Haven Arms, 33 Haven Lane | 578 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | The Wheatsheaf, 41 Haven Lane | 578 yd | |
| Benet Club | St Benedicts Parish Office, 2 Marchwood Crescent | 637 yd | |
| St Benedicts Mens Club | Welsby Court, Eaton Rise | 649 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laroash | 46 Haven Green, Ealing | 823 yd | |
| Fireaway Pizza Ealing | 2 The Mall, Ealing | 905 yd | |
| Hopewell | 4 Boileau Parade, Boileau Road | 911 yd | |
| D'licious Cafe | 51 Ealing Broadway Centre, The Broadway | 994 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 3 - 4 The Parade, Haven Green | 714 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 30 - 33 The Broadway, Ealing | 949 yd | |
| Little Waitrose | Little Waitrose, Shell Service Station | 974 yd | |
| Morrisons | Unit 3, The Arcadia Centre | 997 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fox Wood Nature Reserve STREET RECORD STREET RECORD ACCESS ROAD AND CARPARK FOR FOX LANE NATURE RESERVE | grass pitches | 387 yd |
| Ealing Cricket Club CORFTON ROAD | grass pitches | 406 yd |
| Wood Sports Ground BARCLAY SPORTS GROUND BARCLAY SPORTS GROUND PARK VIEW ROAD | grass pitches | 495 yd |
| St Augustine'S Priory HILLCREST ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 514 yd |
| St Benedicts School EATON RISE | health and fitness suite | 556 yd |
| Ealing Squash & Fitness Club (Closed) HAVEN GREEN | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 785 yd |
| St Barnabas Church And Millennium Hall ST. BARNABAS MILLENNIUM HALL ST. BARNABAS MILLENNIUM HALL PITSHANGER LANE | 1,027 yd | |
| Revive Health Club (Ealing) WESTERN AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 1,031 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 | 140.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.