East Close is in London and in Ealing district. W5 3HE 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 East Close, London, W5 3HE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W5 3HD, W5 3EG, W5 3EQ, W5 3EH, W5 3ER, W5 3HA, W5 3HB, W5 3BY, W5 3EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W5 3HE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 51.6% | -2.2% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 46.2% | 48.4% | 2.2% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 3HE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.8% 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 | 28.4% | 34.2% | 5.8% | 37.9% | -3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.4% | 53.8% | -5.6% | 44.2% | 9.6% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -5.6% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 6.3% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 (88.9%) 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 | 50.4% | 59% | 8.6% | 48.4% | 10.6% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 29.9% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 8.2% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 2.3% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 60.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.2% | 15.1% | 4.9% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 2.9% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.3% | 6.7% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 11.9% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 46% | 60.6% | 14.6% | 33.8% | 26.8% |
| Other | 17.3% | 2.2% | -15.1% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 24% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 12% | 15.7% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 12.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 23.2% | 13.9% | -9.3% | 1.6% | 12.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.9% | 2.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 31.1% | 24% | -7.1% | 81.4% | -57.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 20.4% | 21.4% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 20.8% |
| Other | 3.4% | 13.4% | 10.0% | 1.6% | 11.8% |
In this area, just 36.5% 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 | 33.9% | 36.5% | 2.6% | 83.2% | -46.7% |
| European Union | 11.7% | 10.1% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 8.1% | 8.5% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 42% | 40.9% | -1.1% | 5.6% | 35.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 36.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 34.5% 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 | 33.7% | 36.5% | 2.8% | 83.2% | -46.7% |
| 10+ Years | 12.3% | 34.5% | 22.2% | 9.8% | 24.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.5% | 8% | -3.5% | 2.9% | 5.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 10.1% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 7.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 35.2% | 10.9% | -24.3% | 1.9% | 9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.3% | 76.7% | -9.4% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North Africa | 3.4% | 0.1% | 3.3% |
| Middle East | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 8.3% | 0.3% | 8.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.3% | 37.2% | -20.9% |
| Christian | 23.8% | 46.2% | -22.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 7.8% | 1.7% | 6.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 35% | 6.5% | 28.5% |
| Sikh | 4.7% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around East Close was 28.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.3% lower than the Hanger Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
East Close has the 9th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Hanger Hill and the 102nd lowest crime rate of 951 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 East Close, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,155,000 | 2025-08-01 | £1,144,149 |
| 5 East Close, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,499,999 | 2022-07-04 | £1,526,369 |
| 5 East Close, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2008-01-28 | £1,649,704 |
| 10 East Close, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2003-04-30 | £1,266,667 |
| 9 East Close, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £439,950 | 2002-01-03 | £1,447,862 |
W5 3HE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 3HE 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 | 89 |
| Self-Employed | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Looking after home or family | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre East Churchfield Road , Acton W3 7LL | 2out of 4 | 2,702 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 4out of 4 | 2,758 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 2,816 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 3,602 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 4,387 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 | 491 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Acton Primary School Noel Road , Acton W3 0JL | 3out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Twyford Primary School Twyford Abbey Road , NW10 7DN | 3out of 4 | 1,111 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier First School Helena Road , Ealing W5 2RA | - not rated | 1,280 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier Primary School Montpelier Road , Ealing W5 2QT | 3out of 4 | 1,374 yd | Community 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 | 1,280 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater Middle School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | - not rated | 2,278 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Perivale Middle School Federal Road , Perivale UB6 7AF | - not rated | 2,506 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton Green County First and Middle School Beaumont Road , W4 5AW | - not rated | 3,165 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gurnell Middle School Hathaway Gardens , Ealing W13 0DH | - not rated | 3,425 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 | 942 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls Queen's Drive , Acton W3 0HW | 4out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | - not rated | 1,989 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | 4out of 4 | 1,989 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Soane Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Ealing W3 8EA | 4out of 4 | 2,242 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 4,967 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 | 2,302 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of North West London Willesden Centre , Dudden Hill Lane NW10 2XD | - not rated | 4,555 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College 74 St Charles Square , North Kensington W10 6EY | - not rated | 5,350 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 4,918 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 4,967 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 | 554 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Crofton Hill Education Establishment 35 Corfton Road , Ealing W5 2HP | - not rated | 1,154 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Advance Education Unit 5 Unimix House , Abbey Road NW10 7TR | - not rated | 1,274 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Angelo Preparatory School 10 Montpelier Road , Ealing W5 2QP | - not rated | 1,331 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Aston House School 1 Aston Road , Ealing W5 2RL | - not rated | 1,449 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anaya Cafe | 165 Dukes Road, Acton | 200 yd | |
| Paolo's Restaurant | 7 Hanger Green, Ealing | 203 yd | |
| Ithaki Greek Kitchen | 5 - 6 Hanger Green, Ealing | 217 yd | |
| Park Plaza | 628 Western Avenue, Acton | 318 yd | |
| Burger King | Burger King, Royale Leisure Park | 330 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar 8 | 8 Hanger Green, Ealing | 203 yd | |
| New Ashbourne | 1 - 3 Ashbourne Parade, Ealing | 658 yd | |
| Crystals of London Bar & Restaurant | Community Centre, Crystal House | 913 yd | |
| The Greystoke | The Greystoke, 7 Queens Parade | 1,081 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Square Bubbles | Subway, Royale Leisure Park | 339 yd | |
| Braza Steak | 38 Westwood Park Trading Estate, Concord Road | 641 yd | |
| Braza Steaks | 28 Westwood Park Trading Estate, Concord Road | 644 yd | |
| Pho & Bowls | 38 Cumberland Business Park, Cumberland Avenue | 775 yd | |
| Happy Pizza Kitchen | Unit K7, 35 Cumberland Business Park | 775 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 12-15 Hanger Green, Ealing | 177 yd | |
| Whole Fresh | Unit 3, 9 Lakeside Drive | 583 yd | |
| Co-op Food - Park Royal | Unit 2, 9 Lakeside Drive | 589 yd | |
| Bakkavor Staff Shop | 40 Cumberland Business Park, Cumberland Avenue | 791 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (London Park Royal) KENDAL AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 331 yd |
| St Augustine'S Priory HILLCREST ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 618 yd |
| Queens Drive Playing Field QUEENS DRIVE PLAYING FIELDS QUEENS DRIVE PLAYING FIELDS QUEENS DRIVE | grass pitches | 766 yd |
| Wood Sports Ground BARCLAY SPORTS GROUND BARCLAY SPORTS GROUND PARK VIEW ROAD | grass pitches | 813 yd |
| Revive Health Club (Ealing) WESTERN AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 845 yd |
| Fox Wood Nature Reserve STREET RECORD STREET RECORD ACCESS ROAD AND CARPARK FOR FOX LANE NATURE RESERVE | grass pitches | 878 yd |
| The Ellen Wilkinson School For Girls QUEENS DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,077 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 | 311.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.