West Road is in London and in Ealing district. W5 2QL 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 West Road, London, W5 2QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W5 2QU, W5 2QQ, W5 2QT, W5 2JN, W5 2QJ, W5 2HR, W5 2QP, W5 2JW, W5 2QW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W5 2QL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 51.9% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 50.2% | 48.1% | -2.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.5% | 39.1% | -3.4% | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.2% | 47.2% | 2.0% | 44.2% | 3.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 5% | 4.8% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 5.2% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 61.1% | 60.3% | -0.8% | 48.4% | 11.9% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 27.2% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -6.4% |
| Fair health | 7.2% | 6.4% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -6.3% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 2QL this area, 8.2% 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 69.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5% | 8.2% | 3.2% | 18.2% | -10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5% | 3% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.5% | 4.5% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -8.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 11.2% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 62.2% | 69.9% | 7.7% | 33.8% | 36.1% |
| Other | 9.3% | 1.5% | -7.8% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50% 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 | 4.1% | 3.5% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 2.8% |
| Indian | 6.9% | 14% | 7.1% | 3.1% | 10.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Other Asian | 6.6% | 7.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 6.2% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 3.4% | 0.9% | -2.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 58% | 50% | -8.0% | 81.4% | -31.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 4.7% | 4.4% | -0.3% | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| Other | 4.1% | 5.5% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
In this area, just 47.8% 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 | 53.6% | 47.8% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -35.4% |
| European Union | 16.3% | 14.7% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 8.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 6.3% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.6% | 24.5% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 18.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 28% 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 | 53.6% | 48% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -35.2% |
| 10+ Years | 6.3% | 28% | 21.7% | 9.8% | 18.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.6% | 6.1% | -5.5% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.2% | 9.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 7.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.4% | 8.1% | -12.3% | 1.9% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.9% | 76.7% | -5.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Middle East | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.3% | 37.2% | -9.9% |
| Christian | 35.2% | 46.2% | -11.0% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 8.4% | 1.7% | 6.7% |
| Muslim | 14.8% | 6.5% | 8.3% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Road was 94.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.3% higher than the Hanger Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
West Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Hanger Hill and the 418th highest crime rate of 951 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.6%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 West Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £2,800,000 | 2023-07-06 | £2,844,118 |
| 5B West Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,085,000 | 2022-05-20 | £1,161,835 |
| 8 West Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,160,000 | 2019-12-18 | £1,401,550 |
| 8A West Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £955,000 | 2014-02-21 | £1,477,659 |
| 8 West Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2008-09-16 | £1,825,610 |
| Full-Time Employee | 115 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Information and communication | 23 |
| Education | 19 |
| Other | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 4out of 4 | 3,062 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 | 3,347 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 3,667 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 4,517 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Nursery School Allenby Road , UB1 2HX | - not rated | 5,049 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montpelier First School Helena Road , Ealing W5 2RA | - not rated | 262 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier Primary School Montpelier Road , Ealing W5 2QT | 3out of 4 | 354 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School Woodfield Road , Ealing W5 1SL | 3out of 4 | 595 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Vale Lane , Acton W3 0DY | 4out of 4 | 1,206 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ the Saviour Church of England Primary School 1 Springbridge Road , Ealing Broadway W5 2AA | 3out of 4 | 1,239 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montpelier Middle School Helena Road , Ealing W5 2RA | - not rated | 262 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Perivale Middle School Federal Road , Perivale UB6 7AF | - not rated | 2,012 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gurnell Middle School Hathaway Gardens , Ealing W13 0DH | - not rated | 2,414 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater Middle School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | - not rated | 2,835 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentside Middle School Kennedy Road , Hanwell W7 1JL | - not rated | 3,096 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 4out of 4 | 702 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls Queen's Drive , Acton W3 0HW | 4out of 4 | 1,153 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ealing Green High School The Green , W5 5EW | - not rated | 1,705 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | - not rated | 2,332 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | 4out of 4 | 2,332 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 5,233 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 | 2,625 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of North West London Willesden Centre , Dudden Hill Lane NW10 2XD | - not rated | 5,449 yd | Further education | 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 | 3out of 4 | 5,233 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nishkam School West London 152 Syon Lane , TW7 5PN | 4out of 4 | 5,263 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 5,312 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Angelo Preparatory School 10 Montpelier Road , Ealing W5 2QP | - not rated | 306 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Crofton Hill Education Establishment 35 Corfton Road , Ealing W5 2HP | - not rated | 420 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Priory Hillcrest Road , Ealing W5 2JL | - not rated | 482 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Aston House School 1 Aston Road , Ealing W5 2RL | - not rated | 635 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's School 54 Eaton Rise , Ealing W5 2ES | - not rated | 704 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 | 780 yd | |
| Momo Japanese Restaurant | 15 Ashbourne Parade, Ealing | 819 yd | |
| Crowne Plaza Ealing | Crown Plaza Hotel, Western Avenue | 844 yd | |
| Ghasre Ayeneh Restaurant | 13 Ashbourne Parade, Ealing | 853 yd | |
| Gourmandise | 6 Royal Parade, Ealing | 858 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ealing Cricket & Social Club | Ealing Cricket Club, Corfton Road | 456 yd | |
| St Benedicts Mens Club | Welsby Court, Eaton Rise | 715 yd | |
| Benet Club | St Benedicts Parish Office, 2 Marchwood Crescent | 772 yd | |
| The Haven Arms (Bar Only) | Haven Arms, 33 Haven Lane | 780 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | The Wheatsheaf, 41 Haven Lane | 780 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopewell | 4 Boileau Parade, Boileau Road | 1,005 yd | |
| Laroash | 46 Haven Green, Ealing | 1,027 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 3 - 4 The Parade, Haven Green | 919 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 | 195 yd |
| St Augustine'S Priory HILLCREST ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 418 yd |
| Wood Sports Ground BARCLAY SPORTS GROUND BARCLAY SPORTS GROUND PARK VIEW ROAD | grass pitches | 553 yd |
| Ealing Cricket Club CORFTON ROAD | grass pitches | 597 yd |
| St Benedicts School EATON RISE | health and fitness suite | 665 yd |
| Revive Health Club (Ealing) WESTERN AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 830 yd |
| St Barnabas Church And Millennium Hall ST. BARNABAS MILLENNIUM HALL ST. BARNABAS MILLENNIUM HALL PITSHANGER LANE | 950 yd | |
| Ealing Squash & Fitness Club (Closed) HAVEN GREEN | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 990 yd |
| Brentham Sports Club Ltd 38A 38A MEADVALE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,020 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 | 416.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 29.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.