The Ridings is in London and in Ealing district. W5 3BT 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 The Ridings, London, W5 3BT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W5 3EX, W5 3BU, W5 3DD, W5 3DB, W5 3EH, W5 3ED, W5 3EE, W5 3EQ, W5 3EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W5 3BT is primarily male, with 54% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 46% | -4.5% | 51.0% | -5.0% |
| Male | 49.5% | 54% | 4.5% | 49.0% | 5.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of W5 3BT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.9% | 36.6% | 10.7% | 37.9% | -1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.3% | 52.1% | -9.2% | 44.2% | 7.9% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 3.5% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -5.6% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 6.2% | -2.4% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 (85.2%) 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 | 48.2% | 59% | 10.8% | 48.4% | 10.6% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 26.2% | -7.5% | 33.6% | -7.4% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 10.2% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 5% | 3.1% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
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 53.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.5% | 10.9% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.2% | 5.9% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.6% | 8.6% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 12.9% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.7% | 53.9% | 8.2% | 33.8% | 20.1% |
| Other | 18.5% | 5.9% | -12.6% | 2.8% | 3.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.7% 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 | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 24.4% | 9.7% | -14.7% | 3.1% | 6.6% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 13.2% | 4.7% | -8.5% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 38% | 42.7% | 4.7% | 81.4% | -38.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 15.2% | 15.9% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 15.3% |
| Other | 3.6% | 19% | 15.4% | 1.6% | 17.4% |
In this area, just 49.4% 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 | 41.6% | 49.4% | 7.8% | 83.2% | -33.8% |
| European Union | 9.6% | 15.1% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 9.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 40.3% | 28.1% | -12.2% | 5.6% | 22.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 32.9% 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 | 40.6% | 49.2% | 8.6% | 83.2% | -34.0% |
| 10+ Years | 5.9% | 32.9% | 27.0% | 9.8% | 23.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.9% | 8% | -0.9% | 2.9% | 5.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 6.5% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 40.3% | 3.4% | -36.9% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.9% | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 2.1% | 13.5% | -11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.9% | 37.2% | -22.3% |
| Christian | 28.8% | 46.2% | -17.4% |
| Hindu | 6.5% | 1.7% | 4.8% |
| Jewish | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 29.1% | 6.5% | 22.6% |
| Sikh | 5.9% | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 10.2% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Ridings was 83.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.6% higher than the Hanger Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Ridings has the 13th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Hanger Hill and the 450th highest crime rate of 964 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11A The Ridings, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,610,000 | 2024-08-30 | £1,593,299 |
| 15 The Ridings, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,248,824 | 2024-07-24 | £1,239,727 |
| 37 The Ridings, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,950,000 | 2021-06-29 | £2,150,636 |
| 5 The Ridings, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,600,000 | 2021-03-05 | £1,776,950 |
| 37 The Ridings, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,150,000 | 2018-09-28 | £1,301,423 |
W5 3BT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 3BT 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.
The percentage of student residents living in W5 3BT area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,853 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 | 2,923 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 3,079 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 3,896 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 4,696 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Vale Lane , Acton W3 0DY | 4out of 4 | 670 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier Primary School Montpelier Road , Ealing W5 2QT | 4out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School Woodfield Road , Ealing W5 1SL | 2out of 4 | 1,237 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Twyford Primary School Twyford Abbey Road , NW10 7DN | 3out of 4 | 1,261 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Acton Primary School Noel Road , Acton W3 0JL | 3out of 4 | 1,267 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 | 743 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls Queen's Drive , Acton W3 0HW | 4out of 4 | 982 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | 4out of 4 | 2,085 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alperton Community School Stanley Avenue , HA0 4JE | 3out of 4 | 2,259 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Soane Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Ealing W3 8EA | - not rated | 2,331 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 4,637 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 5,005 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 5,008 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine's Priory Hillcrest Road , Ealing W5 2JL | - not rated | 218 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| St Benedict's School 54 Eaton Rise , Ealing W5 2ES | - not rated | 1,375 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| La Chouette School 17 The Mall , W5 2PJ | - not rated | 1,465 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blooming Tree Primary School 37-38 The Mall , Ealing W5 3TJ | - not rated | 1,521 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Advance Education Unit 5 Unimix House , Abbey Road NW10 7TR | - not rated | 1,548 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paolo's Restaurant | 7 Hanger Green, Ealing | 418 yd | |
| Ithaki Greek Kitchen | 5 - 6 Hanger Green, Ealing | 427 yd | |
| Anaya Cafe | 165 Dukes Road, Acton | 436 yd | |
| Park Plaza | 628 Western Avenue, Acton | 556 yd | |
| Momo Japanese Restaurant | 15 Ashbourne Parade, Ealing | 569 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar 8 | 8 Hanger Green, Ealing | 418 yd | |
| New Ashbourne | 1 - 3 Ashbourne Parade, Ealing | 627 yd | |
| Ealing Cricket & Social Club | Ealing Cricket Club, Corfton Road | 869 yd | |
| The Greystoke | The Greystoke, 7 Queens Parade | 918 yd | |
| Crystals of London Bar & Restaurant | Community Centre, Crystal House | 1,050 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Square Bubbles | Subway, Royale Leisure Park | 589 yd | |
| Braza Steak | 38 Westwood Park Trading Estate, Concord Road | 822 yd | |
| Hopewell | 4 Boileau Parade, Boileau Road | 829 yd | |
| Braza Steaks | 28 Westwood Park Trading Estate, Concord Road | 838 yd | |
| Nosh N Go | 7 Abbey Parade, Ealing | 913 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 12-15 Hanger Green, Ealing | 404 yd | |
| Co-op Food - Park Royal | Unit 2, 9 Lakeside Drive | 798 yd | |
| Whole Fresh | Unit 3, 9 Lakeside Drive | 807 yd | |
| Bakkavor Staff Shop | 40 Cumberland Business Park, Cumberland Avenue | 1,037 yd | |
| Little Waitrose | Little Waitrose, Shell Service Station | 1,082 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Augustine'S Priory HILLCREST ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 367 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Park Royal) KENDAL AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 562 yd |
| Wood Sports Ground BARCLAY SPORTS GROUND BARCLAY SPORTS GROUND PARK VIEW ROAD | grass pitches | 581 yd |
| Fox Wood Nature Reserve STREET RECORD STREET RECORD ACCESS ROAD AND CARPARK FOR FOX LANE NATURE RESERVE | grass pitches | 645 yd |
| Queens Drive Playing Field QUEENS DRIVE PLAYING FIELDS QUEENS DRIVE PLAYING FIELDS QUEENS DRIVE | grass pitches | 713 yd |
| Revive Health Club (Ealing) WESTERN AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 767 yd |
| The Ellen Wilkinson School For Girls QUEENS DRIVE | grass pitches | 967 yd |
| Ealing Cricket Club CORFTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,017 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 | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| 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 | 77.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 173.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.