Forge Cottages is in London and in Ealing district. W5 5EG is located in the Walpole 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 Forge Cottages, London, W5 5EG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W5 5ED, W5 5EN, W5 5EP, W5 5QS, W5 5QR, W5 5ER, W5 5QW, W5 5QU, W5 5QX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W5 5EG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% 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 | 50.2% | 54.5% | 4.3% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 49.8% | 45.5% | -4.3% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
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 | 44.4% | 38.7% | -5.7% | 37.9% | 0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.1% | 45.8% | 2.7% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 8.8% | 3.7% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 3.8% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 (89.3%) 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 | 61.2% | 56.6% | -4.6% | 48.4% | 8.2% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 32.7% | 4.2% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 6.1% | 6.1% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -6.6% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 4.4% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 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.
In the area around W5 5EG this area, 7.2% 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 68.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.1% | 7.2% | 2.1% | 18.2% | -11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.6% | 3.4% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.5% | 7.2% | 0.7% | 13.4% | -6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6% | 9.3% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -7.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 65.3% | 68.8% | 3.5% | 33.8% | 35.0% |
| Other | 11.1% | 2.1% | -9.0% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.1% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 4.7% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 10.1% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 8.5% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 80.2% | 69.1% | -11.1% | 81.4% | -12.3% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 61.5% 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 | 65% | 61.5% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -21.7% |
| European Union | 13.3% | 12.4% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 4% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.1% | 13.4% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 7.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 3.7% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.5% | 62% | -1.5% | 83.2% | -21.2% |
| 10+ Years | 7.6% | 17.2% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.5% | 4.4% | -2.1% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 10.4% | 5.1% | 2.2% | 8.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.1% | 6.1% | -11.0% | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.7% | 76.7% | -4.0% |
| Ireland | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 3.3% | 0.4% | 2.9% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 5.3% | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 1.7% | 13.5% | -11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.5% | 37.2% | -1.7% |
| Christian | 40.8% | 46.2% | -5.4% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 10% | 6.5% | 3.5% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Forge Cottages was 461.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 417.0% higher than the Ealing Common average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Forge Cottages has the highest crime rate of 80 local areas in Ealing Common and the 29th highest crime rate of 964 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 97.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 13.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Forge Cottages, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £665,000 | 2014-03-11 | £1,010,152 |
| 4 Forge Cottages, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2007-09-28 | £992,164 |
| 1 Forge Cottages, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2005-05-27 | £792,457 |
| 5 Forge Cottages, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2001-02-16 | £1,171,894 |
| 4 Forge Cottages, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £274,950 | 1999-04-07 | £1,392,894 |
W5 5EG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
W5 5EG 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.
The percentage of student residents living in W5 5EG 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 | 89 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Information and communication | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 2,706 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 | 3,529 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 | 4,882 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windham Nursery School Windham Road , TW9 2HP | 4out of 4 | 5,208 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 5,323 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 | 539 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Church Gardens , Ealing W5 4HN | 3out of 4 | 759 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 | 1,246 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drayton Green Primary School Drayton Grove , West Ealing W13 0LA | 3out of 4 | 1,413 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ealing Primary School Weymouth Avenue , Ealing W5 4EA | 3out of 4 | 1,418 yd | Community 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 | 1,576 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing Fields High School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,656 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls Queen's Drive , Acton W3 0HW | 4out of 4 | 1,740 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Elthorne Park High School Westlea Road , Hanwell W7 2AH | 4out of 4 | 2,032 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gunnersbury Catholic School The Ride , Boston Manor Road TW8 9LB | 4out of 4 | 2,055 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Thames College London Road , TW7 4HS | - not rated | 4,943 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 | 3,526 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 | 211 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing Independent College 83 New Broadway , Ealing W5 5AL | - not rated | 270 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of West London Room Tc 203 , St Mary's Road W5 5RF | - not rated | 525 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seva Special School 205-207 UXBRIDGE ROAD , EALING W13 9AA | - not rated | 807 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| La Chouette School 17 The Mall , W5 2PJ | - not rated | 820 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 Grindhouse @ Met Film School | Ealing Studios, Ealing Green | 82 yd | |
| Soane's Kitchen - My Little Cup | Soanes Kitchen, Walpole Park | 146 yd | |
| Vita Mia Pizzeria | Basement And Ground Floors, 15 St Marys Road | 192 yd | |
| Amorino | 8 The Green, Ealing | 215 yd | |
| TanVan | 17 The Green, Ealing | 220 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove | The Grove, Ealing Green | 150 yd | |
| Crispins Wine Bar | 14 The Green, Ealing | 220 yd | |
| The Drapers Arms | Drapers Arms, 24-25 High Street | 347 yd | |
| Kings Arms | The Kings Arms, 55 The Grove | 354 yd | |
| The Castle Inn | The Castle, 36 St Marys Road | 390 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beehive | 26 The Green, Ealing | 158 yd | |
| Yo! To Go Ealing Broadway | Unit 20, Ealing Broadway Centre | 368 yd | |
| Firezza Pizza Express | Ground Floor Shop, 15 Bond Street | 373 yd | |
| Farm W5 Food Stand | 35 New Broadway, Ealing | 401 yd | |
| Taste Roti Rolls Hut | Unit 8, 33 New Broadway | 403 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 69 - 79 Ealing Broadway Centre, The Broadway | 480 yd | |
| Tesco | 20 Ealing Broadway Centre, The Broadway | 489 yd | |
| Morrisons | Unit 3, The Arcadia Centre | 593 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 30 - 33 The Broadway, Ealing | 653 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Supermarket, 35-39 South Ealing Road | 809 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Energize Fitness Centre (Ealing Campus) (Closed) Ealing Green | health and fitness suite | 131 yd |
| Ymca (West London) (Closed) 14-16 14-16 Bond Street | health and fitness suite | 332 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Ealing) UNIT 33 UNIT 33 THE BROADWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 430 yd |
| Lammas Park (Will To Win) CULMINGTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 462 yd |
| Eden Fitness CAVALIER HOUSE CAVALIER HOUSE UXBRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 582 yd |
| The Gym (London Ealing) LOVELACE HOUSE 96-122 LOVELACE HOUSE 96-122 UXBRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 805 yd |
| Ealing Squash & Fitness Club (Closed) HAVEN GREEN | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 821 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.