Overview of W5 3HE

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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.

People

Gender

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female53.8%51.6%-2.2% 51.0% 0.6%
Male46.2%48.4%2.2% 49.0% -0.6%

Partnership Status

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single28.4%34.2%5.8% 37.9% -3.7%
Married: Opposite sex59.4%53.8%-5.6% 44.2% 9.6%
Separated2.2%2.2%0.0% 2.2% 0.0%
Divorced2.6%3.5%0.9% 9.1% -5.6%
Widowed7.3%6.3%-1.0% 6.1% 0.2%

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 (88.9%) 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 health50.4%59%8.6% 48.4% 10.6%
Good health31.6%29.9%-1.7% 33.6% -3.7%
Fair health12.3%8.2%-4.1% 12.7% -4.5%
Bad health5.2%2.3%-2.9% 4.0% -1.7%
Very bad health0.5%0.5%0.0% 1.2% -0.7%

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.

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications10.2%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 Levels8.3%6.7%-1.6% 13.4% -6.7%
Apprenticeship0.3%0.6%0.3% 5.3% -4.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels9.9%11.9%2.0% 16.9% -5.0%
Degree or Similar46%60.6%14.6% 33.8% 26.8%
Other17.3%2.2%-15.1% 2.8% -0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%0.3%0.3% 1.1% -0.8%
Chinese1.3%1.3%0.0% 0.7% 0.6%
Indian12%15.7%3.7% 3.1% 12.6%
Pakistani2.3%3.1%0.8% 2.7% 0.4%
Other Asian23.2%13.9%-9.3% 1.6% 12.3%
Black African0%1.5%1.5% 2.5% -1.0%
Black Caribbean1%0%-1.0% 1.0% -1.0%
Other Black0.8%0.3%-0.5% 0.5% -0.2%
Mixed White and Asian1.6%1.8%0.2% 0.8% 1.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%0.3%0.3% 0.9% -0.6%
Mixed Other2.9%2.6%-0.3% 0.8% 1.8%
White31.1%24%-7.1% 81.4% -57.4%
Roma0%0.5%0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
Arab20.4%21.4%1.0% 0.6% 20.8%
Other3.4%13.4%10.0% 1.6% 11.8%

Country of Birth

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom33.9%36.5%2.6% 83.2% -46.7%
European Union11.7%10.1%-1.6% 6.1% 4.0%
Rest of Europe1%1.6%0.6% 0.8% 0.8%
Africa8.1%8.5%0.4% 2.7% 5.8%
Middle East and Asia42%40.9%-1.1% 5.6% 35.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean2.3%1.6%-0.7% 1.3% 0.3%
Oceania0.8%0.8%0.0% 0.3% 0.5%

Length of Residence

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK33.7%36.5%2.8% 83.2% -46.7%
10+ Years12.3%34.5%22.2% 9.8% 24.7%
5-10 Years11.5%8%-3.5% 2.9% 5.1%
2-5 Years7.3%10.1%2.8% 2.2% 7.9%
Less than 2 years35.2%10.9%-24.3% 1.9% 9.0%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom67.3% 76.7% -9.4%
France1.3% 0.3% 1.0%
Portugal1% 0.5% 0.5%
Spain1.8% 0.4% 1.4%
Lithuania0.8% 0.3% 0.5%
Poland2.9% 1.3% 1.6%
Romania0.5% 0.9% -0.4%
Other EU countries1% 1.5% -0.5%
Other Europe1.8% 0.2% 1.6%
North Africa3.4% 0.1% 3.3%
Middle East2.6% 0.1% 2.5%
Eastern Asia8.3% 0.3% 8.0%
Southern Asia0.5% 1.2% -0.7%
South-East Asia1% 0.2% 0.8%
North America and the Caribbean1.8% 0.3% 1.5%
Central and South America0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Oceania0.8% 0.1% 0.7%
No passport held2.9% 13.5% -10.6%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion16.3% 37.2% -20.9%
Christian23.8% 46.2% -22.4%
Buddhist1.3% 0.5% 0.8%
Hindu7.8% 1.7% 6.1%
Jewish0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Muslim35% 6.5% 28.5%
Sikh4.7% 0.9% 3.8%
Other religion1.3% 0.6% 0.7%
Not answered9.6% 6.0% 3.6%

Safety

Is East Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around East Close was 46.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.8% lower than the Hanger Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

East Close has the 13th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Hanger Hill and the 229th lowest crime rate of 964 local areas in Ealing .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.2%.



🔎 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 3HE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on East Close are based on 7 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 East Close, London, W5 3HE

Estimated Average Property Prices for W5 3HE

Average Price
£1,474,298
Semi-Detached
£1,474,298
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for East Close

Average Price
£1,600,554
Semi-Detached
£1,600,554
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on East CloseStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
5 East Close, London, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£1,499,9992022-07-04 £1,521,716
5 East Close, London, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£850,0002008-01-28 £1,644,675
10 East Close, London, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£475,0002003-04-30 £1,262,805
9 East Close, London, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£439,9502002-01-03 £1,443,448
7 East Close, London, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£370,0001998-09-10 £1,842,487
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for W5 3HE

Employment

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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee89
Self-Employed52
Part-Time Employee45
Retired43
Looking after home or family31
Student (economically inactive)26
Other16
Unemployed8
Long-Term Sick or disabled3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles34
Human health and social work activities22
Professional, scientific and technical activities20
Financial and insurance activities15
Other15
Information and communication11
Education7
Construction7
Manufacturing7
Real estate activities7
Accommodation and food service activities6
Administrative and support service activities6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1
Mining and quarrying1
Transport and storage1

Schools

Nursery

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
3out of 4 2,829 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre
35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX
3out of 4 2,846 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
South Acton Childrens Centre
Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX
3out of 4 2,856 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre
Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD
3out of 4 3,652 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre
Australia Road , White City W12 7PH
4out of 4 4,522 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Vale Lane , Acton W3 0DY
4out of 4 598 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
West Twyford Primary School
Twyford Abbey Road , NW10 7DN
3out of 4 1,079 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
West Acton Primary School
Noel Road , Acton W3 0JL
3out of 4 1,202 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Montpelier Primary School
Montpelier Road , Ealing W5 2QT
4out of 4 1,266 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Woodfield Road , Ealing W5 1SL
2out of 4 1,475 yd Voluntary aided 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 929 yd Free schools Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls
Queen's Drive , Acton W3 0HW
4out of 4 1,071 yd Foundation school No Girls More About School
Twyford Church of England High School
Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP
4out of 4 2,086 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Alperton Community School
Stanley Avenue , HA0 4JE
3out of 4 2,185 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Ark Soane Academy
Gunnersbury Lane , Ealing W3 8EA
- not rated 2,338 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 4,427 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Ark Academy
Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR
4out of 4 4,870 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Preston Manor School
Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA
3out of 4 4,902 yd Academy converter 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 470 yd Other independent school Yes Girls More About School
Advance Education
Unit 5 Unimix House , Abbey Road NW10 7TR
- not rated 1,308 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
The Japanese School
87 Creffield Road , Acton W3 9PU
- not rated 1,566 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
St Benedict's School
54 Eaton Rise , Ealing W5 2ES
- not rated 1,629 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
La Chouette School
17 The Mall , W5 2PJ
- not rated 1,676 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
Anaya Cafe165 Dukes Road, Acton200 yd
Paolo's Restaurant7 Hanger Green, Ealing203 yd
Ithaki Greek Kitchen5 - 6 Hanger Green, Ealing217 yd
Park Plaza628 Western Avenue, Acton318 yd
Burger KingBurger King, Royale Leisure Park330 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Bar 88 Hanger Green, Ealing203 yd
New Ashbourne1 - 3 Ashbourne Parade, Ealing658 yd
Crystals of London Bar & RestaurantCommunity Centre, Crystal House913 yd
The GreystokeThe Greystoke, 7 Queens Parade1,081 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Square BubblesSubway, Royale Leisure Park339 yd
Braza Steak38 Westwood Park Trading Estate, Concord Road641 yd
Braza Steaks28 Westwood Park Trading Estate, Concord Road644 yd
Pho & Bowls38 Cumberland Business Park, Cumberland Avenue775 yd
Happy Pizza KitchenUnit K7, 35 Cumberland Business Park775 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Co-operative12-15 Hanger Green, Ealing177 yd
Whole FreshUnit 3, 9 Lakeside Drive583 yd
Co-op Food - Park RoyalUnit 2, 9 Lakeside Drive589 yd
Bakkavor Staff Shop40 Cumberland Business Park, Cumberland Avenue791 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Pure Gym (London Park Royal)
KENDAL AVENUE
health and fitness suite331 yd
St Augustine'S Priory
HILLCREST ROAD
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches618 yd
Queens Drive Playing Field
QUEENS DRIVE PLAYING FIELDS QUEENS DRIVE PLAYING FIELDS QUEENS DRIVE
grass pitches766 yd
Wood Sports Ground
BARCLAY SPORTS GROUND BARCLAY SPORTS GROUND PARK VIEW ROAD
grass pitches813 yd
Revive Health Club (Ealing)
WESTERN AVENUE
health and fitness suite845 yd
Fox Wood Nature Reserve
STREET RECORD STREET RECORD ACCESS ROAD AND CARPARK FOR FOX LANE NATURE RESERVE
grass pitches878 yd
The Ellen Wilkinson School For Girls
QUEENS DRIVE
grass pitches1,077 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 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%

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed311.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed19.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

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