The Common is in London and in Ealing district. W5 3TR 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 The Common, London, W5 3TR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W5 3TT, W5 3TD, W5 3RG, W5 3TU, W5 3TY, W5 3SL, W5 3TX, W5 2QA, W5 3TJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding W5 3TR has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% of residents 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 | 43.6% | 48.5% | 4.9% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 56.4% | 51.5% | -4.9% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around W5 3TR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 48.8% | 52.8% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 14.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.3% | 26.1% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -18.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 6.8% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 10.8% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 3.4% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (85.5%) 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 | 55.1% | 51% | -4.1% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 34.5% | 4.2% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 8.8% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 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.
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 68.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.9% | 11.9% | 4.0% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.2% | 4% | -0.2% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.5% | 4% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -9.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 9.1% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -7.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 62.8% | 68.8% | 6.0% | 33.8% | 35.0% |
| Other | 7.9% | 0.6% | -7.3% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.1% 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 | 0.9% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 4.6% | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 5.1% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 85% | 71.1% | -13.9% | 81.4% | -10.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 58.5% 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 | 58.1% | 58.5% | 0.4% | 83.2% | -24.7% |
| European Union | 17.9% | 17.4% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 11.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.1% | 2.1% | -3.0% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.7% | 15.9% | 8.2% | 5.6% | 10.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.4% | 3.1% | -3.3% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 2.6% | 0.5% | -2.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.4% | 58.8% | 2.4% | 83.2% | -24.4% |
| 10+ Years | 7.7% | 21.1% | 13.4% | 9.8% | 11.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.4% | 10.3% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 7.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.1% | 1.5% | -6.6% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.4% | 8.2% | -10.2% | 1.9% | 6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.9% | 76.7% | -7.8% |
| Ireland | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 4.6% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.1% | 37.2% | -0.1% |
| Christian | 40.2% | 46.2% | -6.0% |
| Buddhist | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 8.2% | 6.5% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Common was 128.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.4% higher than the Ealing Common average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
The Common has the 23rd highest crime rate of 80 local areas in Ealing Common and the 285th highest crime rate of 964 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 51.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 The Common, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £2,200,000 | 2022-07-29 | £2,127,198 |
| Flat 1 11 The Common, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £730,000 | 2022-03-31 | £738,462 |
| 17 The Common, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,700,000 | 2019-09-20 | £1,950,307 |
| 6 The Common, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2019-04-17 | £606,200 |
| 5 The Common, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,750,000 | 2019-01-16 | £1,957,237 |
W5 3TR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 3TR 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 | 82 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,159 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 | 2,834 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 4,612 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 4,986 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 5,003 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ the Saviour Church of England Primary School 1 Springbridge Road , Ealing Broadway W5 2AA | 4out of 4 | 556 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Church Gardens , Ealing W5 4HN | 3out of 4 | 1,165 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier Primary School Montpelier Road , Ealing W5 2QT | 4out of 4 | 1,386 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Vale Lane , Acton W3 0DY | 4out of 4 | 1,557 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School Woodfield Road , Ealing W5 1SL | 2out of 4 | 1,566 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 866 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls Queen's Drive , Acton W3 0HW | 4out of 4 | 944 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ark Acton Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | 1out of 4 | 1,575 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | 4out of 4 | 1,616 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Soane Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Ealing W3 8EA | - not rated | 1,743 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 4,252 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 5,242 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blooming Tree Primary School 37-38 The Mall , Ealing W5 3TJ | - not rated | 85 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| La Chouette School 17 The Mall , W5 2PJ | - not rated | 230 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Lodge School 8 Mattock Lane , Ealing W5 5BG | - not rated | 747 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing Independent College 83 New Broadway , Ealing W5 5AL | - not rated | 749 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durston House School 12-14 Castlebar Road , Ealing W5 2DR | - not rated | 816 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monty's Tandoori | Monty's, 1 The Mall | 75 yd | |
| Forno22 | Shop 4 Basement, Edward House | 201 yd | |
| Lubczyk Polish Bistro | Windsor Hall, 2 Windsor Road | 326 yd | |
| Sood Teow House | 57 The Mall, Ealing | 329 yd | |
| A Little Me Time | Basement And Ground Floor, 58 The Mall | 346 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Michael Balcon | Sir Michael Balcon, 46 - 47 The Mall | 235 yd | |
| The Lodge Tavern | The Lodge Tavern, 53 The Mall | 288 yd | |
| Stack | 4 The Mall, Ealing | 383 yd | |
| The North Star | North Star, 43 The Broadway | 433 yd | |
| Kings Arms | The Kings Arms, 55 The Grove | 457 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasta Evangelists | 65 The Grove, Ealing | 372 yd | |
| Saucentury | 65 The Grove, Ealing | 372 yd | |
| Fireaway Pizza Ealing | 2 The Mall, Ealing | 383 yd | |
| Auntie Anne's | Auntie Annes Kiosk Outside, Ealing Broadway Centre | 481 yd | |
| Bubble Magik | 63 Ealing Broadway Centre, The Broadway | 481 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 20 Ealing Broadway Centre, The Broadway | 481 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 30 - 33 The Broadway, Ealing | 495 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 69 - 79 Ealing Broadway Centre, The Broadway | 558 yd | |
| Little Waitrose | Little Waitrose, Shell Service Station | 583 yd | |
| Morrisons | Unit 3, The Arcadia Centre | 595 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (Ealing) UNIT 33 UNIT 33 THE BROADWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 471 yd |
| Ealing Squash & Fitness Club (Closed) HAVEN GREEN | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 537 yd |
| Ealing Lawn Tennis Club DANIEL ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 713 yd |
| Ymca (West London) (Closed) 14-16 14-16 Bond Street | health and fitness suite | 719 yd |
| Ealing Cricket Club CORFTON ROAD | grass pitches | 786 yd |
| Energize Fitness Centre (Ealing Campus) (Closed) Ealing Green | health and fitness suite | 824 yd |
| The Ellen Wilkinson School For Girls QUEENS DRIVE | grass pitches | 869 yd |
| Wood Sports Ground BARCLAY SPORTS GROUND BARCLAY SPORTS GROUND PARK VIEW ROAD | grass pitches | 1,050 yd |
| Popesfield Sports Ground ST. PAULS CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,054 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 | 92.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.6% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 247.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.