Rowan Close is in London and in Ealing district. W5 4YH 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 1983-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rowan Close, London, W5 4YH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W5 4YE, W5 4AY, W5 4YJ, W5 4YL, W5 4YB, W5 4YF, W5 4AL, W5 4AQ, W5 4AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W5 4YH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.3% | 50.2% | 3.9% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 53.7% | 49.8% | -3.9% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 4YH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.1% 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 | 59% | 56.1% | -2.9% | 37.9% | 18.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.6% | 32% | 0.4% | 44.2% | -12.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 8.3% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.2% | 47.1% | -3.1% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 40.3% | 34.7% | -5.6% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 12% | 3.5% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 4.8% | 3.7% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 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.
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 53.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.6% | 14.1% | 5.5% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 5.5% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7% | 8.6% | 1.6% | 13.4% | -4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 10.9% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.5% | 53.5% | 1.0% | 33.8% | 19.7% |
| Other | 13.1% | 3.1% | -10.0% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.1% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 7.9% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 6.3% |
| Black African | 7.1% | 7.6% | 0.5% | 2.5% | 5.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.7% | 3.8% | -2.9% | 1.0% | 2.8% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 63.3% | 48.1% | -15.2% | 81.4% | -33.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 3.9% | 15.5% | 11.6% | 0.6% | 14.9% |
| Other | 3.9% | 3.1% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, just 40.8% 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 | 55.8% | 40.8% | -15.0% | 83.2% | -42.4% |
| European Union | 15.5% | 28.4% | 12.9% | 6.1% | 22.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 4.9% | 8% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12% | 17.6% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 12.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6% | 3.5% | -2.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 40.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 25.8% 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 | 54.1% | 40.5% | -13.6% | 83.2% | -42.7% |
| 10+ Years | 7.4% | 25.8% | 18.4% | 9.8% | 16.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 20.3% | 13.6% | 2.9% | 17.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.2% | 7.6% | -7.6% | 2.2% | 5.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.6% | 5.8% | -10.8% | 1.9% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.9% | 76.7% | -19.8% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Germany | 3.8% | 0.2% | 3.6% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 4.1% | 0.4% | 3.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 6.9% | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Other EU countries | 6.2% | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 5.9% | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 1.7% | 13.5% | -11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.5% | 37.2% | -21.7% |
| Christian | 38.8% | 46.2% | -7.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 30.6% | 6.5% | 24.1% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 11% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rowan Close was 126.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.2% higher than the Ealing Common average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Rowan Close has the 25th highest crime rate of 80 local areas in Ealing Common and the 292nd highest crime rate of 964 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Rowan Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2021-12-22 | £130,136 |
| 52 Rowan Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2018-12-13 | £310,526 |
| 52 Rowan Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2015-07-10 | £358,123 |
| 40 Rowan Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £207,000 | 2011-10-17 | £341,443 |
| 30 Rowan Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2007-12-12 | £358,266 |
The percentage of student residents living in W5 4YH 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 | 80 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 23 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 3out of 4 | 1,762 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 | 2,754 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windham Nursery School Windham Road , TW9 2HP | 4out of 4 | 4,331 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 4,725 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 4,941 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 | 606 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EA | 3out of 4 | 1,121 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ealing Primary School Weymouth Avenue , Ealing W5 4EA | 3out of 4 | 1,139 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lionel Primary School Lionel Road North , TW8 9QT | 4out of 4 | 1,238 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ the Saviour Church of England Primary School 1 Springbridge Road , Ealing Broadway W5 2AA | 4out of 4 | 1,383 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Acton Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | 1out of 4 | 1,210 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing Fields High School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,476 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Soane Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Ealing W3 8EA | - not rated | 1,585 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | 4out of 4 | 1,619 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls Queen's Drive , Acton W3 0HW | 4out of 4 | 1,714 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 4,892 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 | 3,639 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 5,392 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 595 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blooming Tree Primary School 37-38 The Mall , Ealing W5 3TJ | - not rated | 1,121 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Lodge School 8 Mattock Lane , Ealing W5 5BG | - not rated | 1,262 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| La Chouette School 17 The Mall , W5 2PJ | - not rated | 1,278 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing Independent College 83 New Broadway , Ealing W5 5AL | - not rated | 1,312 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 620 yd | |
| Tandoori Villa | 3 Ranelagh Road, Ealing | 658 yd | |
| Paperback Coffee & Books | 73 St Marys Road, Ealing | 746 yd | |
| Italian Corner | 1 Park Parade, Acton | 760 yd | |
| Tokri Indian Restaurant | 7 Park Parade, Acton | 796 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West 5 Bar | West Five Ph, Popes Lane | 487 yd | |
| The Grange Pub & Dining Room | Grange Hotel, Warwick Road | 599 yd | |
| Actonians Sports Club | Old Actonians Sports Club, Gunnersbury Drive | 627 yd | |
| Rose & Crown | Rose And Crown, 1 Church Place | 783 yd | |
| New Inn | New Inn, 62 St Marys Road | 822 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Noodles | 9 The Pavement, Popes Lane | 648 yd | |
| Pizza Hub | 9 The Pavement, Popes Lane | 672 yd | |
| Tetote Factory | 12 South Ealing Road, Ealing | 904 yd | |
| Sayurit Sushi | 78 South Ealing Road, Ealing | 917 yd | |
| Yeraz | 3 Station Buildings, Uxbridge Road | 979 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Gunnersbury Park SF Connect | 119 Gunnersbury Avenue, Ealing | 752 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Supermarket, 35-39 South Ealing Road | 865 yd | |
| Co-Op | 89 South Ealing Road, Ealing | 944 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 437B Uxbridge Road, Ealing | 976 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 15-16 The Broadway, Gunnersbury Lane | 1,026 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Popesfield Sports Ground ST. PAULS CLOSE | grass pitches | 270 yd |
| Old Actonians Association GUNNERSBURY DRIVE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 543 yd |
| Old Actonians Sports Ground Boddington Gardens | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 857 yd |
| Gunnersbury Park Gunnersbury Park | grass pitches, tennis courts | 936 yd |
| Gunnersbury Triangle Club THE RIDGEWAY | tennis courts | 1,072 yd |
| Lammas Park (Will To Win) CULMINGTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,074 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 | 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 | 70.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.