Bloomsbury Close is in London and in Ealing district. W5 3SF is located in the Ealing Common 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 Bloomsbury Close, London, W5 3SF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W5 3SE, W5 3SU, W5 3RL, W5 3RU, W5 3RS, W5 3SA, W5 3RJ, W5 3RN, W5 3SD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W5 3SF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 52.2% | 52.4% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 47.8% | 47.6% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 | 34.8% | 41.5% | 6.7% | 37.9% | 3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.9% | 47.4% | -6.5% | 44.2% | 3.2% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 5.6% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.5%) 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 | 61.9% | 62.9% | 1.0% | 48.4% | 14.5% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 26.6% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -7.0% |
| Fair health | 5.7% | 8% | 2.3% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 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 3SF this area, 9.4% 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 64.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.5% | 9.4% | 2.9% | 18.2% | -8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.2% | 2.6% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.8% | 7.3% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 11.1% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 53% | 64.5% | 11.5% | 33.8% | 30.7% |
| Other | 15.7% | 2.1% | -13.6% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.2% 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 | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 7.3% | 5.6% | 3.1% | 4.2% |
| Other Asian | 10% | 9.8% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 8.2% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 69.2% | 61.2% | -8.0% | 81.4% | -20.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Arab | 9.7% | 8% | -1.7% | 0.6% | 7.4% |
| Other | 1.7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 53% 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 | 53.2% | 53% | -0.2% | 83.2% | -30.2% |
| European Union | 16.1% | 18.5% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 12.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 3% | 1% | -2.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 2.8% | -1.9% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.7% | 21.6% | 1.9% | 5.6% | 16.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.2% | 53.3% | 2.1% | 83.2% | -29.9% |
| 10+ Years | 11% | 24.9% | 13.9% | 9.8% | 15.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 9% | 8.1% | -0.9% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.7% | 7.7% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 5.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.1% | 6% | -13.1% | 1.9% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.6% | 76.7% | -10.1% |
| Ireland | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 5.9% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 7.3% | 0.3% | 7.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.8% | 13.5% | -10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.8% | 37.2% | -10.4% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Hindu | 4.5% | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Muslim | 10.8% | 6.5% | 4.3% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bloomsbury Close was 99.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.2% higher than the Ealing Common average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bloomsbury Close has the 33rd highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Ealing Common and the 396th highest crime rate of 951 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67 Bloomsbury Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2026-02-24 | £375,000 |
| 46 Bloomsbury Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,350 | 2024-09-12 | £391,279 |
| 71 Bloomsbury Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2023-09-14 | £267,185 |
| 63 Trend House Bloomsbury Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2021-03-11 | £427,661 |
| 50 Bloomsbury Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £388,000 | 2020-09-04 | £407,765 |
W5 3SF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 3SF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Other | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,641 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 | 2,062 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 3,996 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 4,161 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 4,263 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Acton Primary School Noel Road , Acton W3 0JL | 3out of 4 | 765 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Vale Lane , Acton W3 0DY | 4out of 4 | 914 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School 1 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JR | 4out of 4 | 1,049 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's Church of England Infant and Nursery School The Grove , Ealing W5 5DX | - not rated | 1,318 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Church of England Junior School New Broadway , Ealing W5 2XA | - not rated | 1,345 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derwentwater Middle School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | - not rated | 1,513 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier Middle School Helena Road , Ealing W5 2RA | - not rated | 1,618 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton Green County First and Middle School Beaumont Road , W4 5AW | - not rated | 2,175 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ealing Middle School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EA | - not rated | 2,545 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fielding Middle School Wyndham Road , Ealing W13 9TE | - not rated | 2,999 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls Queen's Drive , Acton W3 0HW | 4out of 4 | 320 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ada Lovelace Church of England High School Park View Road , Ealing W5 2JX | 4out of 4 | 720 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | - not rated | 926 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | 4out of 4 | 926 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Soane Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Ealing W3 8EA | 4out of 4 | 1,134 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,207 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,993 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Japanese School 87 Creffield Road , Acton W3 9PU | - not rated | 534 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blooming Tree Primary School 37-38 The Mall , W5 3TJ | - not rated | 797 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| La Chouette School Church Gardens , W5 4HN | - not rated | 949 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greek Embassy School 3 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JP | - not rated | 1,007 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Blooming Tree Pre Prep School First Floor , Swarn House W3 9BJ | - not rated | 1,046 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Coffee & Co | 11 Queens Parade, Hanger Lane | 397 yd | |
| DoubleTree By Hilton London Ealing | Doubletree By Hilton, 2 - 8 Hanger Lane | 422 yd | |
| Villa Toscana | 5 Boileau Parade, Boileau Road | 434 yd | |
| Indian Villa | 1 Station Parade, Uxbridge Road | 492 yd | |
| Mugi Coffee Bar | 15 Station Parade, Uxbridge Road | 492 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Acton Bowls | 25 Western Gardens, Ealing | 160 yd | |
| Ealing Lawn Tennis Club | Ealing Lawn Tennis Club, Daniel Road | 203 yd | |
| The Greystoke | The Greystoke, 7 Queens Parade | 411 yd | |
| Jono's Freehouse | 13 Station Parade, Uxbridge Road | 492 yd | |
| Wasps FC (Bar Only) | The Brian Wood Pavilion, Acton Sports Ground | 701 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopewell | 4 Boileau Parade, Boileau Road | 434 yd | |
| W5 Kebab | 6 Station Parade, Uxbridge Road | 479 yd | |
| Ealing Express | 22 Station Parade, Uxbridge Road | 492 yd | |
| Natural Natural | 21 Station Parade, Uxbridge Road | 492 yd | |
| Yeraz | 3 Station Buildings, Uxbridge Road | 503 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Waitrose | Little Waitrose, Shell Service Station | 352 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 437B Uxbridge Road, Ealing | 535 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 355-363 Uxbridge Road | 852 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ealing Lawn Tennis Club DANIEL ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 145 yd |
| The Ellen Wilkinson School For Girls QUEENS DRIVE | grass pitches | 258 yd |
| The Japanese School CREFFIELD ROAD | 534 yd | |
| Queens Drive Playing Field QUEENS DRIVE PLAYING FIELDS QUEENS DRIVE PLAYING FIELDS QUEENS DRIVE | grass pitches | 581 yd |
| Wood Sports Ground BARCLAY SPORTS GROUND BARCLAY SPORTS GROUND PARK VIEW ROAD | grass pitches | 887 yd |
| Twyford C Of E High School TWYFORD CRESCENT | grass pitches | 899 yd |
| Twyford Sports Centre TWYFORD SPORTS CENTRE TWYFORD SPORTS CENTRE TWYFORD CRESCENT | 946 yd | |
| Ealing Cricket Club CORFTON ROAD | grass pitches | 990 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Acton) Uxbridge Road | health and fitness suite | 1,017 yd |
| Ealing Squash & Fitness Club (Closed) HAVEN GREEN | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,088 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 | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 78.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.