Darwin Road is in London and in Ealing district. W5 4BA is located in the Northfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ealing, Southall. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Darwin Road, London, W5 4BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W5 4BD, W5 4BN, TW8 9NW, W5 4BL, W5 4RP, W5 4XP, TW8 9NP, TW8 9NN, W5 4XR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding W5 4BA has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 48.1% | 50% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 51.9% | 50% | -1.9% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 44.7% | 39.9% | -4.8% | 37.9% | 2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.6% | 41.9% | 7.3% | 44.2% | -2.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 11.3% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 4.4% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.9% | 52.2% | 1.3% | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 30.6% | 1.8% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 13.7% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3.5% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 52.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.5% | 18.8% | 2.3% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 7.9% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.4% | 7.4% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 9.9% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.6% | 52.5% | 6.9% | 33.8% | 18.7% |
| Other | 8% | 2% | -6.0% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63% 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 | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 6% | 5.5% | -0.5% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 3.3% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 3.5% | 2.4% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 73.7% | 63% | -10.7% | 81.4% | -18.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other | 1.8% | 5.5% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
In this area, 63.5% 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 | 69.5% | 63.5% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -19.7% |
| European Union | 9.1% | 12.9% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.2% | 13.7% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 8.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.9% | 63.3% | -1.6% | 83.2% | -19.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 27.3% | 24.5% | 9.8% | 17.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 7% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 2% | -4.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.8% | 0.4% | -21.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.4% | 76.7% | 2.7% |
| Ireland | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.4% | 37.2% | -1.8% |
| Christian | 44.9% | 46.2% | -1.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 10.2% | 6.5% | 3.7% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Darwin Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Northfield average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51C Darwin Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2024-01-12 | £429,474 |
| 21A Darwin Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2021-11-26 | £508,940 |
| 21 Darwin Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £476,000 | 2021-04-30 | £488,727 |
| 29A Darwin Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £457,333 | 2021-04-09 | £488,855 |
| 33 Darwin Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £665,000 | 2021-02-22 | £712,446 |
W5 4BA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 2,853 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windham Nursery School Windham Road , TW9 2HP | 4out of 4 | 3,528 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 | 3,950 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove House Nursery School & Children's Centre 77a North Road , North Road UB1 2JG | 4out of 4 | 5,268 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EA | 3out of 4 | 362 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ealing Primary School Weymouth Avenue , Ealing W5 4EA | 3out of 4 | 378 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St John's Catholic Primary School Boston Park Road , TW8 9JF | 3out of 4 | 664 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lionel Primary School Lionel Road North , TW8 9QT | 4out of 4 | 980 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Church Gardens , Ealing W5 4HN | 3out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ealing Fields High School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EJ | 3out of 4 | 328 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gunnersbury Catholic School The Ride , Boston Manor Road TW8 9LB | 4out of 4 | 456 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Brentford School for Girls 5 Boston Manor Road , TW8 0PG | 3out of 4 | 1,195 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Elthorne Park High School Westlea Road , Hanwell W7 2AH | 4out of 4 | 1,697 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolder Academy 1 Macfarlane Lane , TW7 5DB | - not rated | 1,862 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Thames College London Road , TW7 4HS | - not rated | 3,506 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 | 2,329 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 | 1,452 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kew House 6 Capital Interchange Way , Kew Bridge TW8 0EX | - not rated | 1,716 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kew Green Preparatory School Layton House , Ferry Lane TW9 3AF | - not rated | 1,792 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| International School of London 139 Gunnersbury Avenue , W3 8LG | - not rated | 1,942 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Lodge School 8 Mattock Lane , Ealing W5 5BG | - not rated | 2,007 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montys Nepalese Cuisine | 224 South Ealing Road, Ealing | 103 yd | |
| Royal Lahore | 185 South Ealing Road, Ealing | 367 yd | |
| New Dragon Inn South Ealing | 179 South Ealing Road, Ealing | 367 yd | |
| Oishi | 9 York Parade, Great West Road | 416 yd | |
| Chicken City | 172 South Ealing Road, Ealing | 419 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lord Nelson | The Lord Nelson, 9-11 Enfield Road | 358 yd | |
| Roddy's Bar | Roddy's Bar, 4 The Quadrant | 471 yd | |
| The Plough | The Plough, 297 Northfield Avenue | 525 yd | |
| The Globe | The Globe, 104 Windmill Road | 535 yd | |
| Ryan's Bar (Pub Only) | Duffy's, 282 - 284 Northfield Avenue | 702 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Codfather Fish & Chips | 240 South Ealing Road, Ealing | 103 yd | |
| Brothers Kebabs | 178 South Ealing Road, Ealing | 322 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 176 South Ealing Road, Ealing | 322 yd | |
| U S Pizza | 184 South Ealing Road, Ealing | 322 yd | |
| Pizza 2go A4 | 4 York Parade, Great West Road | 410 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 89 South Ealing Road, Ealing | 589 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | Unit 1 Burgoyne House | 592 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | Block H Paragon Site, Boston Manor Road | 876 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 227 Northfield Avenue, West Ealing | 892 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Supermarket, 35-39 South Ealing Road | 987 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness For Less (Brentford) WESTGATE HOUSE WESTGATE HOUSE EALING ROAD | health and fitness suite | 534 yd |
| Fit4Less (Brentford) WESTGATE HOUSE WESTGATE HOUSE EALING ROAD | health and fitness suite | 534 yd |
| Gunnersbury Catholic School GUNNERSBURY CATHOLIC SCHOOL GUNNERSBURY CATHOLIC SCHOOL THE RIDE | health and fitness suite | 657 yd |
| Swyncombe Avenue Playing Fields SWYNCOMBE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 773 yd |
| Blondin Park Windmill Road | grass pitches | 817 yd |
| Brentford Fc (Griffin Park) GRIFFIN PARK GRIFFIN PARK BRAEMAR ROAD | grass pitches | 901 yd |
| Carville Hall Park North CARVILLE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 923 yd |
| Boston Manor Tennis Club BOSTON MANOR ROAD | tennis courts | 971 yd |
| Brentford School For Girls BOSTON MANOR ROAD | 1,030 yd | |
| St Pauls Ealing RIDLEY AVENUE | 1,084 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 | 92.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.5% |
| 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 | 71.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 115.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.