Windmill Road is in London and in Ealing district. W5 4DH 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 Windmill Road, London, W5 4DH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W5 4DD, W5 4BT, W5 4BS, W5 4DL, TW8 9LA, W5 4BP, TW8 9FZ, W5 4BJ, W5 4DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W5 4DH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% 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 | 54.3% | 54.4% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 45.7% | 45.6% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
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 4DH, 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 | 45.8% | 46.2% | 0.4% | 37.9% | 8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.5% | 39.9% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -4.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 7.9% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 (89.2%) 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 | 54% | 57.3% | 3.3% | 48.4% | 8.9% |
| Good health | 34% | 31.9% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 9.3% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 4DH this area, 6.9% 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 63%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8% | 6.9% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -11.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.7% | 3.3% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 11.9% | 0.6% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 0.7% | -2.0% | 5.3% | -4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 12.9% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 57.5% | 63% | 5.5% | 33.8% | 29.2% |
| Other | 7% | 1.3% | -5.7% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.5% 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 | 2.9% | 3.3% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 2.6% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 4.9% | 0.6% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 5.4% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 81% | 71.5% | -9.5% | 81.4% | -9.9% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 66% 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 | 71.7% | 66% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -17.2% |
| European Union | 10.2% | 16.4% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 10.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 6.2% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 7.8% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 2.6% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.8% | 65.8% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -17.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 23.8% | 20.3% | 9.8% | 14.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.9% | 5.7% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 3.6% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.2% | 1% | -17.2% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 76.7% | 0.8% |
| Ireland | 5.4% | 0.6% | 4.8% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.2% | 37.2% | -4.0% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 7.8% | 6.5% | 1.3% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windmill Road was 83.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.3% higher than the Northfield average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Windmill Road has the 30th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Northfield and the 464th lowest crime rate of 951 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 205 Windmill Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,250,000 | 2025-09-22 | £1,248,709 |
| 183 Windmill Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £805,500 | 2023-05-03 | £863,468 |
| 171 Windmill Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £747,500 | 2023-02-01 | £763,567 |
| 167 Windmill Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £710,000 | 2020-12-16 | £796,157 |
| 187 Windmill Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £786,000 | 2017-11-30 | £949,671 |
W5 4DH 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.
The percentage of student residents living in W5 4DH 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 | 133 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Information and communication | 41 |
| Education | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 4out of 4 | 3,256 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windham Nursery School Windham Road , TW9 2HP | 4out of 4 | 3,514 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 | 4,355 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 | 5,034 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Nursery School Allenby Road , UB1 2HX | - not rated | 5,101 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady and St John's Catholic Primary School Boston Park Road , TW8 9JF | 3out of 4 | 351 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ealing Primary School Weymouth Avenue , Ealing W5 4EA | 3out of 4 | 669 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ealing First School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EA | - not rated | 669 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EA | 3out of 4 | 674 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Floreat Brentford Primary School Unit 3 Trico House , Ealing Road TW8 0GD | - not rated | 887 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 669 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fielding Middle School Wyndham Road , Ealing W13 9TE | - not rated | 1,079 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Middle School Oaklands Road , Hanwell W7 2DP | - not rated | 1,962 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton Green County First and Middle School Beaumont Road , W4 5AW | - not rated | 3,733 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier Middle School Helena Road , Ealing W5 2RA | - not rated | 3,756 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnersbury Catholic School The Ride , Boston Manor Road TW8 9LB | 4out of 4 | 53 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ealing Fields Church of England High School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EJ | 3out of 4 | 377 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentford School for Girls 5 Boston Manor Road , TW8 0PG | - not rated | 1,114 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Brentford School for Girls 5 Boston Manor Road , TW8 0PG | - not rated | 1,114 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bolder Academy 1 Macfarlane Lane , TW7 5DB | 3out of 4 | 1,457 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 | 3,114 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing Tertiary College Acton Centre , Mill Hill Road W3 8UX | - not rated | 3,280 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc) Parkshot , TW9 2RE | - not rated | 3,621 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Adult Community College Parkshot , TW9 2RE | - not rated | 3,626 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 | 1,924 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity School 62a The Ride , TW8 9NL | - not rated | 358 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 | 636 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| New Level Academy Wyke Gardens , W7 2BB | - not rated | 1,282 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of West London Room Tc 203 , St Mary's Road W5 5RF | - not rated | 1,762 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School Syon Park , TW8 8JF | - not rated | 1,798 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Manor House Cafe | Boston Manor House, Boston Manor Road | 424 yd | |
| The Fields Kitchen | 295 Northfield Avenue, Ealing | 477 yd | |
| Elior UK | University of West London, Boston Manor Road | 494 yd | |
| Subway | The Mille, 1000 Great West Road | 568 yd | |
| Ealing Christian Centre | Ealing Christian Centre, 268 Northfield Avenue | 568 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lord Nelson | The Lord Nelson, 9-11 Enfield Road | 415 yd | |
| The Globe | The Globe, 104 Windmill Road | 443 yd | |
| The Plough | The Plough, 297 Northfield Avenue | 455 yd | |
| Ryan's Bar (Pub Only) | Duffy's, 282 - 284 Northfield Avenue | 593 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | The Kings Arms, 19 Boston Manor Road | 703 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOT ONLY DUMPLINGS | 86 Manor Vale | 336 yd | |
| Codfather Fish & Chips | 240 South Ealing Road, Ealing | 596 yd | |
| Papas Pizza | 10 York Parade | 603 yd | |
| Pizza 2go A4 | 4 York Parade, Great West Road | 629 yd | |
| West Kebab & Fish Bar | 270 Northfield Avenue, Ealing | 630 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food | Block H Paragon Site, Boston Manor Road | 549 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 227 Northfield Avenue, West Ealing | 810 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | Unit 1 Burgoyne House | 885 yd | |
| Co-Op | 89 South Ealing Road, Ealing | 910 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 13 - 14 Boston Parade, Boston Road | 1,018 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gunnersbury Catholic School GUNNERSBURY CATHOLIC SCHOOL GUNNERSBURY CATHOLIC SCHOOL THE RIDE | health and fitness suite | 169 yd |
| Swyncombe Avenue Playing Fields SWYNCOMBE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 291 yd |
| Blondin Park Windmill Road | grass pitches | 482 yd |
| Boston Manor Tennis Club BOSTON MANOR ROAD | tennis courts | 499 yd |
| Boston Manor Playing Field BOSTON GARDENS | grass pitches | 807 yd |
| Fitness For Less (Brentford) WESTGATE HOUSE WESTGATE HOUSE EALING ROAD | health and fitness suite | 813 yd |
| Fit4Less (Brentford) WESTGATE HOUSE WESTGATE HOUSE EALING ROAD | health and fitness suite | 813 yd |
| St Pauls Ealing RIDLEY AVENUE | 892 yd | |
| Brentford School For Girls BOSTON MANOR ROAD | 1,004 yd | |
| Brentford Fc (Griffin Park) GRIFFIN PARK GRIFFIN PARK BRAEMAR ROAD | grass pitches | 1,069 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 | 79.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.