Balmain Close is in London and in Ealing district. W5 5BY 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 Balmain Close, London, W5 5BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W5 5QP, W5 5BX, W5 5NH, W5 5LH, W5 5QW, W5 5BU, W5 5BD, W5 5NB, W5 5NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W5 5BY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 49.8% | 52.4% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 50.2% | 47.6% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 5BY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.3% 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 | 45.8% | 46.3% | 0.5% | 37.9% | 8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.8% | 39.4% | 1.6% | 44.2% | -4.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 8.2% | 3.3% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 3.9% | -4.5% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 (90.2%) 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 | 57.2% | 58.6% | 1.4% | 48.4% | 10.2% |
| Good health | 27.9% | 31.6% | 3.7% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 7.9% | -4.7% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 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.
In the area around W5 5BY this area, 6.4% 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 73%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.8% | 6.4% | 0.6% | 18.2% | -11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.6% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.1% | 4.3% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -9.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.2% | 7.7% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -9.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 64.9% | 73% | 8.1% | 33.8% | 39.2% |
| Other | 12% | 3% | -9.0% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.3% 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 | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 7.1% | 9.4% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 6.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 80.7% | 64.3% | -16.4% | 81.4% | -17.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.6% | 5.8% |
| Other | 0.4% | 4.5% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, 51.9% 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 | 55.8% | 51.9% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -31.3% |
| European Union | 21.6% | 18.8% | -2.8% | 6.1% | 12.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.3% | 17.3% | 5.0% | 5.6% | 11.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| Oceania | 3.7% | 0.8% | -2.9% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53.5% | 51.7% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -31.5% |
| 10+ Years | 6.7% | 24% | 17.3% | 9.8% | 14.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.9% | 14.6% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 11.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.9% | 5.6% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.9% | 4.1% | -17.8% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.5% | 76.7% | -9.2% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 3.7% | 0.4% | 3.3% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.9% | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 3% | 0.1% | 2.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.5% | 37.2% | -6.7% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 9.4% | 6.5% | 2.9% |
| Sikh | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Balmain Close was 49.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.6% lower than the Ealing Broadway average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Balmain Close has the 30th lowest crime rate of 90 local areas in Ealing Broadway and the 258th lowest crime rate of 964 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.0%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Balmain Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2024-06-21 | £480,364 |
| 7 Balmain Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2024-06-12 | £520,816 |
| 22 Balmain Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2024-03-08 | £423,323 |
| 30 Balmain Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £496,500 | 2023-09-13 | £509,961 |
| 14 Balmain Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2023-07-10 | £520,864 |
W5 5BY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 111 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Education | 20 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 2,483 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 | 3,287 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 | 5,123 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 5,142 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windham Nursery School Windham Road , TW9 2HP | 4out of 4 | 5,183 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ the Saviour Church of England Primary School 1 Springbridge Road , Ealing Broadway W5 2AA | 4out of 4 | 468 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Church Gardens , Ealing W5 4HN | 3out of 4 | 758 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Primary School St John's Primary School , Green Man Gardens W13 0SE | 3out of 4 | 1,479 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ealing Primary School Weymouth Avenue , Ealing W5 4EA | 3out of 4 | 1,485 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EA | 3out of 4 | 1,495 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Lovelace Church of England High School Park View Road , Ealing W5 2JX | - not rated | 1,384 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls Queen's Drive , Acton W3 0HW | 4out of 4 | 1,513 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ealing Fields High School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,755 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Acton Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | 1out of 4 | 1,885 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | 4out of 4 | 2,061 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 5,105 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 | 3,707 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Lodge School 8 Mattock Lane , Ealing W5 5BG | - not rated | 307 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing Independent College 83 New Broadway , Ealing W5 5AL | - not rated | 350 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of West London Room Tc 203 , St Mary's Road W5 5RF | - not rated | 444 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| La Chouette School 17 The Mall , W5 2PJ | - not rated | 626 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blooming Tree Primary School 37-38 The Mall , Ealing W5 3TJ | - not rated | 651 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanenas | 65 The Grove, Ealing | 222 yd | |
| Amorino | 8 The Green, Ealing | 224 yd | |
| TanVan | 17 The Green, Ealing | 226 yd | |
| Park's Kitchen | 24 The Green, Ealing | 226 yd | |
| Farm W5 | 19 The Green, Ealing | 226 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove | The Grove, Ealing Green | 171 yd | |
| Kings Arms | The Kings Arms, 55 The Grove | 172 yd | |
| Crispins Wine Bar | 14 The Green, Ealing | 226 yd | |
| The Drapers Arms | Drapers Arms, 24-25 High Street | 331 yd | |
| The Castle Inn | The Castle, 36 St Marys Road | 457 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beehive | 26 The Green, Ealing | 198 yd | |
| Pasta Evangelists | 65 The Grove, Ealing | 222 yd | |
| Saucentury | 65 The Grove, Ealing | 222 yd | |
| Yo! To Go Ealing Broadway | Unit 20, Ealing Broadway Centre | 278 yd | |
| Auntie Anne's | Auntie Annes Kiosk Outside, Ealing Broadway Centre | 381 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 20 Ealing Broadway Centre, The Broadway | 381 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 69 - 79 Ealing Broadway Centre, The Broadway | 413 yd | |
| Morrisons | Unit 3, The Arcadia Centre | 533 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 30 - 33 The Broadway, Ealing | 548 yd | |
| Tesco | 3 - 4 The Parade, Haven Green | 781 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (Ealing) UNIT 33 UNIT 33 THE BROADWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 309 yd |
| Energize Fitness Centre (Ealing Campus) (Closed) Ealing Green | health and fitness suite | 318 yd |
| Ymca (West London) (Closed) 14-16 14-16 Bond Street | health and fitness suite | 377 yd |
| Lammas Park (Will To Win) CULMINGTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 630 yd |
| Ealing Squash & Fitness Club (Closed) HAVEN GREEN | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 708 yd |
| Eden Fitness CAVALIER HOUSE CAVALIER HOUSE UXBRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 773 yd |
| The Gym (London Ealing) LOVELACE HOUSE 96-122 LOVELACE HOUSE 96-122 UXBRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,029 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 126.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.