North Road is in London and in Ealing district. W5 4RW 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 North Road, London, W5 4RW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W5 4RH, W5 4RZ, W5 4NA, W5 4QL, W5 4QP, W5 4RJ, W5 4NU, W5 4RY, W5 4EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding W5 4RW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 50% | 49.4% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 50% | 50.6% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 4RW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.5% 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 | 43.9% | 43.5% | -0.4% | 37.9% | 5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.3% | 28.9% | 2.6% | 44.2% | -15.3% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.6% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 15.1% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 6.0% |
| Widowed | 12.2% | 9.9% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
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 | 36.1% | 40.8% | 4.7% | 48.4% | -7.6% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 35.2% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 21.2% | 15.4% | -5.8% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 6% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.8% | 2.6% | -1.2% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.7% | 26.3% | 2.6% | 18.2% | 8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.6% | 9.5% | 1.9% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.6% | 7.3% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 5.6% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 12.9% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.8% | 35.3% | 2.5% | 33.8% | 1.5% |
| Other | 17.9% | 3% | -14.9% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 8% | 5.6% | -2.4% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 3.4% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.3% | 8.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 7.2% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 4.1% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 4.1% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 65.3% | 54.9% | -10.4% | 81.4% | -26.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Other | 2.8% | 3.7% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, just 47.7% 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 | 52.4% | 47.7% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -35.5% |
| European Union | 17% | 20.8% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 14.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 4.5% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| Africa | 8% | 7.2% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.2% | 12.9% | 0.7% | 5.6% | 7.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.6% | 6.1% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 4.8% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 30% 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 | 50.7% | 47.2% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -36.0% |
| 10+ Years | 5.9% | 30% | 24.1% | 9.8% | 20.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 12.4% | 5.8% | 2.9% | 9.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.8% | 7.1% | -5.7% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 24% | 3.4% | -20.6% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.2% | 76.7% | -17.5% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 8.2% | 0.6% | 7.6% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 4.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 5.2% | 1.5% | 3.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.3% | 37.2% | -12.9% |
| Christian | 55.1% | 46.2% | 8.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 10.9% | 6.5% | 4.4% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Road was 154.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 173.5% higher than the Northfield average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
North Road has the 27th highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Northfield and the 219th highest crime rate of 964 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 North Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-08-12 | £295,688 |
| 22 North Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2014-01-31 | £360,173 |
| 25 North Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2013-09-23 | £355,825 |
| 22 North Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2011-11-16 | £317,217 |
| 8 North Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £196,000 | 2011-10-21 | £323,299 |
The percentage of student residents living in W5 4RW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 62 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 2,572 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 | 3,645 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windham Nursery School Windham Road , TW9 2HP | 4out of 4 | 3,825 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 | 5,284 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 5,458 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 | 148 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ealing Primary School Weymouth Avenue , Ealing W5 4EA | 3out of 4 | 183 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Church Gardens , Ealing W5 4HN | 3out of 4 | 698 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lionel Primary School Lionel Road North , TW8 9QT | 4out of 4 | 968 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 | 1,080 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 496 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gunnersbury Catholic School The Ride , Boston Manor Road TW8 9LB | 4out of 4 | 825 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Brentford School for Girls 5 Boston Manor Road , TW8 0PG | 3out of 4 | 1,568 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Elthorne Park High School Westlea Road , Hanwell W7 2AH | 4out of 4 | 1,771 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Acton Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | 1out of 4 | 2,105 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 3,897 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 | 2,660 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 | 1,038 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Lodge School 8 Mattock Lane , Ealing W5 5BG | - not rated | 1,627 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing Independent College 83 New Broadway , Ealing W5 5AL | - not rated | 1,685 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kew House 6 Capital Interchange Way , Kew Bridge TW8 0EX | - not rated | 1,727 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seva Special School 205-207 UXBRIDGE ROAD , EALING W13 9AA | - not rated | 1,792 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Lahore | 185 South Ealing Road, Ealing | 60 yd | |
| New Dragon Inn South Ealing | 179 South Ealing Road, Ealing | 60 yd | |
| Chicken City | 172 South Ealing Road, Ealing | 90 yd | |
| Ealing Spice | 158 South Ealing Road, Ealing | 98 yd | |
| Da Shack | 156 South Ealing Road, Ealing | 102 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roddy's Bar | Roddy's Bar, 4 The Quadrant | 137 yd | |
| The Plough | The Plough, 297 Northfield Avenue | 592 yd | |
| Ryan's Bar (Pub Only) | Duffy's, 282 - 284 Northfield Avenue | 709 yd | |
| Rose & Crown | Rose And Crown, 1 Church Place | 750 yd | |
| The Lord Nelson | The Lord Nelson, 9-11 Enfield Road | 777 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus House Fish & Chips | 163 South Ealing Road, Ealing | 79 yd | |
| Sam's Chicken | 143 South Ealing Road, Ealing | 109 yd | |
| Brothers Kebabs | 178 South Ealing Road, Ealing | 112 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 176 South Ealing Road, Ealing | 112 yd | |
| U S Pizza | 184 South Ealing Road, Ealing | 112 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 89 South Ealing Road, Ealing | 217 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Supermarket, 35-39 South Ealing Road | 618 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 227 Northfield Avenue, West Ealing | 814 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | Unit 1 Burgoyne House | 887 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness For Less (Brentford) WESTGATE HOUSE WESTGATE HOUSE EALING ROAD | health and fitness suite | 851 yd |
| Fit4Less (Brentford) WESTGATE HOUSE WESTGATE HOUSE EALING ROAD | health and fitness suite | 851 yd |
| Blondin Park Windmill Road | grass pitches | 963 yd |
| Carville Hall Park North CARVILLE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 967 yd |
| Gunnersbury Catholic School GUNNERSBURY CATHOLIC SCHOOL GUNNERSBURY CATHOLIC SCHOOL THE RIDE | health and fitness suite | 995 yd |
| Lammas Park (Will To Win) CULMINGTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,037 yd |
| Swyncombe Avenue Playing Fields SWYNCOMBE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,060 yd |
| St Pauls Ealing RIDLEY AVENUE | 1,060 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 | 4.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 4.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 2.3% |
| 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 | 70.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.