Gunnersbury Avenue is in London and in Ealing district. W5 4LR 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 Gunnersbury Avenue, London, W5 4LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W5 4HD, W5 4HB, W3 9AQ, W5 4LL, W3 9AN, W3 9BD, W3 9AG, W3 9AW, W3 9AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W5 4LR is primarily male, with 59.9% of the population 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 | 49% | 40.1% | -8.9% | 51.0% | -10.9% |
| Male | 51% | 59.9% | 8.9% | 49.0% | 10.9% |
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 4LR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.7% 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 | 55.7% | 64.7% | 9.0% | 37.9% | 26.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.4% | 22.4% | -10.0% | 44.2% | -21.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.3% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 5.1% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 4.9% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 (90.1%) 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 | 51% | 56.1% | 5.1% | 48.4% | 7.7% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 34% | 1.3% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 8.1% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 1.4% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 53%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8% | 10% | 2.0% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.7% | 4.2% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8% | 9.8% | 1.8% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 15.5% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 44% | 53% | 9.0% | 33.8% | 19.2% |
| Other | 17.6% | 4.2% | -13.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Indian | 6.6% | 4.3% | -2.3% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% | 9.3% | 6.5% | 2.7% | 6.6% |
| Other Asian | 7.2% | 8.1% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 6.5% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 70.1% | 56.7% | -13.4% | 81.4% | -24.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 4.3% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| Other | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, just 49.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 44.9% | 49.8% | 4.9% | 83.2% | -33.4% |
| European Union | 19.4% | 23.9% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 17.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 3% | 4.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.7% | 14% | -3.7% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 12.2% | 1% | -11.2% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 22.3% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 41.3% | 49.8% | 8.5% | 83.2% | -33.4% |
| 10+ Years | 15% | 22.3% | 7.3% | 9.8% | 12.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.5% | 8.5% | -2.0% | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.6% | 13.4% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 11.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.6% | 5.9% | -15.7% | 1.9% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.5% | 76.7% | -14.2% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 5.3% | 0.6% | 4.7% |
| Portugal | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Spain | 3.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 7.1% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 2.2% | 13.5% | -11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.2% | 37.2% | -8.0% |
| Christian | 28.1% | 46.2% | -18.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 11.3% | 6.5% | 4.8% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 25.7% | 6.0% | 19.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gunnersbury Avenue was 206.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 132.4% higher than the Ealing Common average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Gunnersbury Avenue has the 11th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Ealing Common and the 147th highest crime rate of 951 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 113 - 115 Gunnersbury Avenue, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,300,000 | 2025-05-30 | £1,262,743 |
| 117 - 119 Gunnersbury Avenue, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £3,195,962 | 2020-09-29 | £3,358,768 |
| 117 - 119 Gunnersbury Avenue, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £3,195,962 | 2020-09-29 | £3,358,768 |
| 101 Gunnersbury Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2016-12-06 | £384,314 |
| 111A Gunnersbury Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2016-10-31 | £481,301 |
W5 4LR area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% 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 4LR 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 | 117 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 76 |
| Self-Employed | 53 |
| Unemployed | 48 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Information and communication | 23 |
| Other | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 4out of 4 | 1,048 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 | 2,127 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 3,977 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windham Nursery School Windham Road , TW9 2HP | 4out of 4 | 4,048 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 4,270 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berrymede Junior School Osborne Road , Acton W3 8SJ | - not rated | 1,052 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton Gardens Primary School Osborne Road , Acton W3 8SJ | - not rated | 1,052 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lionel Primary School Lionel Road North , TW8 9QT | - not rated | 1,186 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Church Gardens , Ealing W5 4HN | 3out of 4 | 1,371 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Infant School Church Gardens , Ealing W5 4HN | - not rated | 1,423 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acton Green County First and Middle School Beaumont Road , W4 5AW | - not rated | 1,595 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater Middle School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | - not rated | 1,697 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ealing Middle School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EA | - not rated | 1,703 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fielding Middle School Wyndham Road , Ealing W13 9TE | - not rated | 2,547 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier Middle School Helena Road , Ealing W5 2RA | - not rated | 2,893 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Acton Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | 3out of 4 | 629 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton High School Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | - not rated | 640 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Soane Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Ealing W3 8EA | 4out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | - not rated | 1,191 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | 4out of 4 | 1,191 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,064 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc) Parkshot , TW9 2RE | - not rated | 4,701 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Adult Community College Parkshot , TW9 2RE | - not rated | 4,705 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thames College London Road , TW7 4HS | - not rated | 5,278 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 | 4,152 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Park Independent School Eagle Park Independent School Chiswick, , London Transport Sports Ground W3 8JY | - not rated | 717 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| International School of London 139 Gunnersbury Avenue , W3 8LG | - not rated | 800 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leap Service - the National Autistics Society Woodlands Building , Mill Hill Road W3 8RR | - not rated | 920 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blooming Tree Pre Prep School First Floor , Swarn House W3 9BJ | - not rated | 1,111 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowflake School 10-14 Crown Street , Acton W3 8SB | - not rated | 1,192 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Corner | 1 Park Parade, Acton | 109 yd | |
| Tokri Indian Restaurant | 7 Park Parade, Acton | 146 yd | |
| Aquarium Persian Restaurant | 4 The Broadway, Gunnersbury Lane | 368 yd | |
| Yummy Flaming Grill | 4 The Broadway, Gunnersbury Lane | 368 yd | |
| Casereccio Ltd | 10 The Broadway, Gunnersbury Lane | 368 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Actonians Sports Club | Old Actonians Sports Club, Gunnersbury Drive | 49 yd | |
| West 5 Bar | West Five Ph, Popes Lane | 216 yd | |
| Gunnersbury Triangle Sports & Social Club | The Pavilion, The Ridgeway | 376 yd | |
| Gunnersbury Sports and Social Club | Club, Gunnersbury Sports And Social Ground, Park Place | 752 yd | |
| Jono's Freehouse | 13 Station Parade, Uxbridge Road | 1,021 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitestone & Partners | 5 The Broadway, Gunnersbury Lane | 452 yd | |
| Tiffin Planet | Unit 5, The Broadway, Gunnersbury Lane | 478 yd | |
| Biryani Planet | Unit 1, The Broadway, Gunnersbury Lane | 478 yd | |
| Eats & Bits | Kiosk On Platforms 1 And 2, Acton Town Underground Station | 530 yd | |
| Java & Juice | Kiosk In Booking Hall, Acton Town Underground Station | 530 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Gunnersbury Park SF Connect | 119 Gunnersbury Avenue, Ealing | 122 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 15-16 The Broadway, Gunnersbury Lane | 395 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 355-363 Uxbridge Road | 907 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 437B Uxbridge Road, Ealing | 979 yd | |
| Ocado Zoom | Units 2-3, North Chiswick Business Park | 995 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Old Actonians Association GUNNERSBURY DRIVE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 136 yd |
| Old Actonians Sports Ground Boddington Gardens | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 369 yd |
| Gunnersbury Triangle Club THE RIDGEWAY | tennis courts | 422 yd |
| Popesfield Sports Ground ST. PAULS CLOSE | grass pitches | 447 yd |
| Reynolds Sports Centre REYNOLDS SPORTS CENTRE REYNOLDS SPORTS CENTRE GUNNERSBURY LANE | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 708 yd |
| Gunnersbury Park Gunnersbury Park | grass pitches, tennis courts | 720 yd |
| Hanwell Fc (Vuk Club) Park Place | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 822 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Acton) Uxbridge Road | health and fitness suite | 1,034 yd |
| Energize Fitness Centre (Acton Campus) (Closed) Acton Centre Acton Centre Gunnersbury Lane | health and fitness suite | 1,055 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 | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 73.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.