Beech Gardens is in London and in Ealing district. W5 4AJ 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 Beech Gardens, London, W5 4AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W5 4AE, W5 4AU, W5 4NR, W5 4AB, W5 4NS, W5 4ND, W5 4AW, W5 4AP, W5 4AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W5 4AJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 50.4% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 51.1% | 49.6% | -1.5% | 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 area around W5 4AJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.2% 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 | 49.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% | 37.9% | 8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.1% | 37.8% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -6.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 8.8% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.8% | 43.4% | -3.4% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 37.1% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 12% | 15% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 3.1% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 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.
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 43.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.6% | 17% | 2.4% | 18.2% | -1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 9.3% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10% | 10.1% | 0.1% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 13.8% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.7% | 43.3% | 6.6% | 33.8% | 9.5% |
| Other | 13.3% | 4% | -9.3% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.9% 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 | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 4.6% | 4.9% | 0.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 6.7% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
| Black African | 6.3% | 5.3% | -1.0% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.3% | 3.9% | -2.4% | 1.0% | 2.9% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| White | 67.3% | 57.9% | -9.4% | 81.4% | -23.5% |
| Arab | 2.5% | 5.3% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 4.7% |
| Other | 2.8% | 6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
In this area, 59.9% 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 | 63% | 59.9% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -23.3% |
| European Union | 11.6% | 14.8% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 8.8% | 6% | -2.8% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.7% | 14.8% | 7.1% | 5.6% | 9.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.3% | 2.8% | -2.5% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.5% | 59.9% | 0.4% | 83.2% | -23.3% |
| 10+ Years | 6% | 29.9% | 23.9% | 9.8% | 20.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 6% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 3.5% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.9% | 0.7% | -23.2% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 76.7% | 3.6% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.7% | 37.2% | -11.5% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 13.7% | 6.5% | 7.2% |
| Sikh | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beech Gardens was 205.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 131.5% higher than the Ealing Common average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Beech Gardens has the 12th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Ealing Common and the 148th highest crime rate of 951 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 93.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Beech Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £624,999 | 2025-03-03 | £641,058 |
| 22 Beech Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2023-06-16 | £782,331 |
| 23 Beech Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £527,500 | 2016-04-22 | £631,229 |
| 24 Beech Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2015-02-16 | £933,883 |
| 22 Beech Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £617,500 | 2014-09-17 | £829,428 |
W5 4AJ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in W5 4AJ 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,954 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 | 3,011 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windham Nursery School Windham Road , TW9 2HP | 4out of 4 | 3,982 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 4,879 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 5,173 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Primary School Church Gardens , Ealing W5 4HN | 3out of 4 | 586 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Infant School Church Gardens , Ealing W5 4HN | - not rated | 625 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Junior School Church Place , Ealing W5 4HN | - not rated | 625 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EA | 3out of 4 | 783 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ealing Primary School Weymouth Avenue , Ealing W5 4EA | 3out of 4 | 809 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Ealing Middle School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EA | - not rated | 809 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fielding Middle School Wyndham Road , Ealing W13 9TE | - not rated | 1,645 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Middle School Oaklands Road , Hanwell W7 2DP | - not rated | 2,499 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton Green County First and Middle School Beaumont Road , W4 5AW | - not rated | 2,500 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater Middle School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | - not rated | 2,541 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ealing Fields Church of England High School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,137 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing Green High School The Green , W5 5EW | - not rated | 1,305 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gunnersbury Catholic School The Ride , Boston Manor Road TW8 9LB | 4out of 4 | 1,451 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ark Acton Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | 3out of 4 | 1,465 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton High School Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | - not rated | 1,504 yd | Community 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 | 1,904 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc) Parkshot , TW9 2RE | - not rated | 4,434 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Adult Community College Parkshot , TW9 2RE | - not rated | 4,438 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thames College London Road , TW7 4HS | - not rated | 4,514 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 | 3,301 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of West London Room Tc 203 , St Mary's Road W5 5RF | - not rated | 781 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity School 62a The Ride , TW8 9NL | - not rated | 1,166 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| West London Performing Arts Academy (WLPA Academy) 268 Northfield Avenue , W5 4UB | - not rated | 1,229 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| International School of London 139 Gunnersbury Avenue , W3 8LG | - not rated | 1,357 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eagle Park Independent School Eagle Park Independent School Chiswick, , London Transport Sports Ground W3 8JY | - not rated | 1,405 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy Eats | 5 The Pavement | 201 yd | |
| Revival Cafe | 106 South Ealing Road, Ealing | 576 yd | |
| Mosaic Kitchen | 175 South Ealing Road, Ealing | 582 yd | |
| Flame And Fire | 175 South Ealing Road, Ealing | 582 yd | |
| Shaken Bake | 157 South Ealing Road, Ealing | 582 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roddy's Bar | Roddy's Bar, 4 The Quadrant | 622 yd | |
| Rose & Crown | Rose And Crown, 1 Church Place | 627 yd | |
| West 5 Bar | West Five Ph, Popes Lane | 696 yd | |
| New Inn | New Inn, 62 St Marys Road | 735 yd | |
| South Ealing Conservative Club | 94 St Marys Road, Ealing | 745 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Noodles | 9 The Pavement, Popes Lane | 228 yd | |
| Pizza Hub | 9 The Pavement, Popes Lane | 255 yd | |
| Sam's Chicken | 143 South Ealing Road, Ealing | 582 yd | |
| Lotus House Fish & Chips | 163 South Ealing Road, Ealing | 592 yd | |
| Sayurit Sushi | 78 South Ealing Road, Ealing | 614 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 89 South Ealing Road, Ealing | 556 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Supermarket, 35-39 South Ealing Road | 627 yd | |
| BP Gunnersbury Park SF Connect | 119 Gunnersbury Avenue, Ealing | 972 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Popesfield Sports Ground ST. PAULS CLOSE | grass pitches | 664 yd |
| Old Actonians Association GUNNERSBURY DRIVE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 774 yd |
| Gunnersbury Park Gunnersbury Park | grass pitches, tennis courts | 842 yd |
| Lammas Park (Will To Win) CULMINGTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 974 yd |
| Carville Hall Park North CARVILLE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 1,057 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 | 79.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 162.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.