Windmill Road is in London and in Ealing district. W5 4UR is located in the Northfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ealing, Southall. This postcode has been in use since 1984-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Windmill Road, London, W5 4UR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W5 4DN, W5 4UD, W5 4UU, W5 4UX, W5 4DP, W5 4UL, W5 4EG, W5 4UG, W5 4EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W5 4UR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% 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 | 50.3% | 54.7% | 4.4% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 49.7% | 45.3% | -4.4% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
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 | 45.1% | 41.6% | -3.5% | 37.9% | 3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.7% | 46.9% | 6.2% | 44.2% | 2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 4.9% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 3.7% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 (90.4%) 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 | 56.3% | 55.5% | -0.8% | 48.4% | 7.1% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 34.9% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 5.6% | -5.3% | 12.7% | -7.1% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
In the area around W5 4UR this area, 7.9% 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 61.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.2% | 7.9% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 6.6% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 7.9% | -5.8% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 13.3% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.8% | 61.8% | 22.0% | 33.8% | 28.0% |
| Other | 15.9% | 0% | -15.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 7.6% | 2.7% | -4.9% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 6.9% | 3.7% | -3.2% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 6.9% | 4% | -2.9% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 64.5% | 72.7% | 8.2% | 81.4% | -8.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 62.2% 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 | 69.1% | 62.2% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -21.0% |
| European Union | 12.2% | 17.7% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 11.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 8.2% | 5.7% | -2.5% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.6% | 7.4% | -0.2% | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.1% | 62.2% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -21.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 20.7% | 17.7% | 9.8% | 10.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 12% | 7.1% | 2.9% | 9.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.2% | 4% | -6.2% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.8% | 1% | -16.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.8% | 76.7% | -0.9% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| France | 4.4% | 0.3% | 4.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 1.7% | 13.5% | -11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.9% | 37.2% | 1.7% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 4.7% | 1.7% | 3.0% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windmill Road was 61.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.4% higher than the Northfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Windmill Road has the 21st lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Northfield and the 329th lowest crime rate of 951 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 338 Windmill Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £890,000 | 2020-09-01 | £1,017,434 |
| 318 Windmill Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2019-04-26 | £1,113,011 |
| 334 Windmill Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £935,000 | 2017-02-22 | £1,104,296 |
| 354 Windmill Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £956,000 | 2016-04-04 | £1,143,990 |
| 348 Windmill Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £720,000 | 2013-12-18 | £1,166,494 |
W5 4UR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 134 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Information and communication | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 3,222 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windham Nursery School Windham Road , TW9 2HP | 4out of 4 | 3,883 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 | 4,296 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 | 4,787 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Nursery School Allenby Road , UB1 2HX | - not rated | 4,798 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Ealing Primary School Weymouth Avenue , Ealing W5 4EA | 3out of 4 | 480 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ealing First School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EA | - not rated | 480 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EA | 3out of 4 | 507 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fielding Primary School Wyndham Road , Ealing W13 9TE | 4out of 4 | 722 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fielding First School Wyndham Road , West Ealing W13 9TE | - not rated | 722 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 480 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fielding Middle School Wyndham Road , Ealing W13 9TE | - not rated | 722 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Middle School Oaklands Road , Hanwell W7 2DP | - not rated | 1,640 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier Middle School Helena Road , Ealing W5 2RA | - not rated | 3,418 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gurnell Middle School Hathaway Gardens , Ealing W13 0DH | - not rated | 3,495 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ealing Fields Church of England High School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EJ | 3out of 4 | 169 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gunnersbury Catholic School The Ride , Boston Manor Road TW8 9LB | 4out of 4 | 385 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Elthorne Park High School Westlea Road , Hanwell W7 2AH | 4out of 4 | 1,216 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentford School for Girls 5 Boston Manor Road , TW8 0PG | - not rated | 1,489 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Brentford School for Girls 5 Boston Manor Road , TW8 0PG | - not rated | 1,489 yd | Community school | No | Girls | 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 | 3,193 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thames College London Road , TW7 4HS | - not rated | 3,328 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc) Parkshot , TW9 2RE | - not rated | 4,004 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Adult Community College Parkshot , TW9 2RE | - not rated | 4,009 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 | 2,028 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West London Performing Arts Academy (WLPA Academy) 268 Northfield Avenue , W5 4UB | - not rated | 255 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Unity School 62a The Ride , TW8 9NL | - not rated | 598 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| New Level Academy Wyke Gardens , W7 2BB | - not rated | 1,097 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of West London Room Tc 203 , St Mary's Road W5 5RF | - not rated | 1,486 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Lodge School 8 Mattock Lane , Ealing W5 5BG | - not rated | 1,897 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fields Kitchen | 295 Northfield Avenue, Ealing | 170 yd | |
| Ealing Christian Centre | Ealing Christian Centre, 268 Northfield Avenue | 200 yd | |
| The Royen's | 310 Northfield Avenue, Ealing | 200 yd | |
| Horseshoe 2 | 276 Northfield Avenue, Ealing | 200 yd | |
| Noi's Thai Kitchen | Ryan's Bar, 282 - 284 Northfield Avenue | 220 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plough | The Plough, 297 Northfield Avenue | 169 yd | |
| Ryan's Bar (Pub Only) | Duffy's, 282 - 284 Northfield Avenue | 220 yd | |
| Players Wine Bar | 184 Northfield Avenue, West Ealing | 546 yd | |
| Roddy's Bar | Roddy's Bar, 4 The Quadrant | 669 yd | |
| The Lord Nelson | The Lord Nelson, 9-11 Enfield Road | 734 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Kebab & Fish Bar | 270 Northfield Avenue, Ealing | 253 yd | |
| Da Moreno | 190 Northfield Avenue, West Ealing | 439 yd | |
| Brothers Kebabs | 178 South Ealing Road, Ealing | 657 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 176 South Ealing Road, Ealing | 657 yd | |
| U S Pizza | 184 South Ealing Road, Ealing | 657 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 227 Northfield Avenue, West Ealing | 430 yd | |
| Co-Op | 89 South Ealing Road, Ealing | 738 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 13 - 14 Boston Parade, Boston Road | 838 yd | |
| Tesco | 101 - 109 Northfield Avenue, West Ealing | 897 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | Block H Paragon Site, Boston Manor Road | 915 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blondin Park Windmill Road | grass pitches | 214 yd |
| Swyncombe Avenue Playing Fields SWYNCOMBE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 404 yd |
| Gunnersbury Catholic School GUNNERSBURY CATHOLIC SCHOOL GUNNERSBURY CATHOLIC SCHOOL THE RIDE | health and fitness suite | 465 yd |
| St Pauls Ealing RIDLEY AVENUE | 521 yd | |
| Boston Manor Tennis Club BOSTON MANOR ROAD | tennis courts | 750 yd |
| Boston Manor Playing Field BOSTON GARDENS | grass pitches | 823 yd |
| West Ealing Bowls Club MERVYN ROAD | grass pitches | 883 yd |
| Ealing Fields High School EVERSHED SPORTS GROUND EVERSHED SPORTS GROUND WYKE GARDENS | grass pitches | 1,062 yd |
| Fitness For Less (Brentford) WESTGATE HOUSE WESTGATE HOUSE EALING ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,090 yd |
| Fit4Less (Brentford) WESTGATE HOUSE WESTGATE HOUSE EALING ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,090 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 | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| 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 | 200.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.