Popes Lane is in London and in Hounslow district. W5 4ND is located in the Chiswick Gunnersbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brentford and Isleworth. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Popes Lane, London, W5 4ND and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W5 4NR, W5 4NS, W5 4AJ, W5 4AU, W5 4AE, W5 4AZ, W5 4AW, W5 4NG, W5 4NE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding W5 4ND has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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% | 48.3% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 51.9% | 51.7% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of W5 4ND there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.7% | 31.9% | -1.8% | 37.9% | -6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.9% | 51.7% | 2.8% | 44.2% | 7.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 9.1% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 5% | 5% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 (89.7%) 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 | 49.2% | 56.2% | 7.0% | 48.4% | 7.8% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 33.5% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 8.8% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 55.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.1% | 13% | 1.9% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.2% | 4% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.6% | 8.4% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 4% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 12.7% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.2% | 55.2% | 6.0% | 33.8% | 21.4% |
| Other | 13.3% | 2.7% | -10.6% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.4% 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 | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 3.9% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Indian | 4.8% | 7% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 3.9% |
| Pakistani | 6.4% | 5.2% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 2.1% | -1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 4.9% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 71.9% | 66.4% | -5.5% | 81.4% | -15.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 5.1% | 0.5% | -4.6% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 54.4% 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 | 55.6% | 54.4% | -1.2% | 83.2% | -28.8% |
| European Union | 20.3% | 21.5% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 15.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 4.4% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 4.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.6% | 11.4% | -1.2% | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53.5% | 53.8% | 0.3% | 83.2% | -29.4% |
| 10+ Years | 6.1% | 30% | 23.9% | 9.8% | 20.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 7.7% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.1% | 5.6% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.5% | 2.8% | -24.7% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.2% | 76.7% | -3.5% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 5.9% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.3% | 37.2% | -14.9% |
| Christian | 49.2% | 46.2% | 3.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 12.6% | 6.5% | 6.1% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Popes Lane was 348.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 151.9% higher than the Brentford East average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Popes Lane has the 2nd highest crime rate of 9 local areas in Brentford East and the 34th highest crime rate of 640 local areas in Hounslow .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 120.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 131 Popes Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £835,000 | 2022-01-14 | £963,027 |
| 165 Popes Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,025,000 | 2020-02-26 | £1,236,527 |
| 145 Popes Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2019-08-23 | £996,833 |
| 177 Popes Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £755,000 | 2019-04-10 | £965,456 |
| 169 Popes Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £785,000 | 2018-03-02 | £1,007,744 |
W5 4ND area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 | 101 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Information and communication | 27 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,996 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 | 3,054 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windham Nursery School Windham Road , TW9 2HP | 4out of 4 | 3,966 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 4,919 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 5,216 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 | 574 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EA | 3out of 4 | 739 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ealing Primary School Weymouth Avenue , Ealing W5 4EA | 3out of 4 | 765 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lionel Primary School Lionel Road North , TW8 9QT | 4out of 4 | 879 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Dragon Primary School North Road , Green Dragon Primary School TW8 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,574 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 | 1,093 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gunnersbury Catholic School The Ride , Boston Manor Road TW8 9LB | 4out of 4 | 1,407 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ark Acton Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | 1out of 4 | 1,509 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Soane Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Ealing W3 8EA | - not rated | 1,916 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentford School for Girls 5 Boston Manor Road , TW8 0PG | 3out of 4 | 1,929 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Thames College London Road , TW7 4HS | - not rated | 4,471 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 | 3,257 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 | 786 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| International School of London 139 Gunnersbury Avenue , W3 8LG | - not rated | 1,381 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eagle Park Independent School Park Place , Chiswick W3 8JY | - not rated | 1,434 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Lodge School 8 Mattock Lane , Ealing W5 5BG | - not rated | 1,486 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blooming Tree Primary School 37-38 The Mall , Ealing W5 3TJ | - not rated | 1,527 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 | 202 yd | |
| Mosaic Kitchen | 175 South Ealing Road, Ealing | 622 yd | |
| Flame And Fire | 175 South Ealing Road, Ealing | 622 yd | |
| Shaken Bake | 157 South Ealing Road, Ealing | 622 yd | |
| Revival Cafe | 106 South Ealing Road, Ealing | 654 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West 5 Bar | West Five Ph, Popes Lane | 628 yd | |
| Roddy's Bar | Roddy's Bar, 4 The Quadrant | 665 yd | |
| Rose & Crown | Rose And Crown, 1 Church Place | 743 yd | |
| Actonians Sports Club | Old Actonians Sports Club, Gunnersbury Drive | 801 yd | |
| New Inn | New Inn, 62 St Marys Road | 852 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Noodles | 9 The Pavement, Popes Lane | 229 yd | |
| Pizza Hub | 9 The Pavement, Popes Lane | 244 yd | |
| Sam's Chicken | 143 South Ealing Road, Ealing | 623 yd | |
| Lotus House Fish & Chips | 163 South Ealing Road, Ealing | 627 yd | |
| Brothers Kebabs | 178 South Ealing Road, Ealing | 708 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 89 South Ealing Road, Ealing | 617 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Supermarket, 35-39 South Ealing Road | 735 yd | |
| BP Gunnersbury Park SF Connect | 119 Gunnersbury Avenue, Ealing | 896 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Popesfield Sports Ground ST. PAULS CLOSE | grass pitches | 657 yd |
| Old Actonians Association GUNNERSBURY DRIVE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 708 yd |
| Gunnersbury Park Gunnersbury Park | grass pitches, tennis courts | 725 yd |
| Carville Hall Park North CARVILLE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 957 yd |
| Lammas Park (Will To Win) CULMINGTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,091 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 151.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.