Nicholas Gardens is in London and in Ealing district. W5 5HY 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 Nicholas Gardens, London, W5 5HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W5 5JB, W5 5JD, W5 5EL, W5 5HX, W5 5HA, W5 5EU, W5 5EY, W5 5JE, W5 5ET.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W5 5HY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 50.3% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 47.6% | 49.7% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 5HY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.1% 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 | 43.2% | 48.1% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48% | 42.7% | -5.3% | 44.2% | -1.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 5.3% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 (92.7%) 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 | 62.9% | 64.1% | 1.2% | 48.4% | 15.7% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 28.6% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 5.9% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -6.8% |
| Bad health | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 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 5HY this area, 5.4% 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 66.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.2% | 5.4% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -12.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.4% | 3.1% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6% | 7.3% | 1.3% | 13.4% | -6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 12.3% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 66.4% | 66.3% | -0.1% | 33.8% | 32.5% |
| Other | 6.8% | 3.1% | -3.7% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.5% | 2.6% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 85.1% | 83.8% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 2.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 65.8% 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 | 72.1% | 65.8% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -17.4% |
| European Union | 13.3% | 15.8% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 9.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 5.3% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 5.3% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.8% | 3% | -1.8% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.5% | 65.8% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -17.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 17.1% | 12.3% | 9.8% | 7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 6.3% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 6.3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.3% | 4.6% | -9.7% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.2% | 76.7% | -1.5% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 1.3% | 13.5% | -12.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 42.1% | 46.2% | -4.1% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nicholas Gardens was 67.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.5% lower than the Ealing Common average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Nicholas Gardens has the 30th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Ealing Common and the 372nd lowest crime rate of 951 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Nicholas Gardens, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,175,000 | 2020-02-14 | £1,415,177 |
| 13 Nicholas Gardens, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2016-03-24 | £1,207,362 |
| 12 Nicholas Gardens, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,465,000 | 2014-03-26 | £2,169,456 |
| 6 Nicholas Gardens, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2009-07-31 | £2,667,586 |
| 5 Nicholas Gardens, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2009-06-09 | £1,883,254 |
W5 5HY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in W5 5HY 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 | 106 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Information and communication | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| 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 | 4out of 4 | 2,548 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 | 3,471 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Nursery School Allenby Road , UB1 2HX | - not rated | 4,733 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Windham Nursery School Windham Road , TW9 2HP | 4out of 4 | 4,755 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 | 5,002 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Infant School Church Gardens , Ealing W5 4HN | - not rated | 298 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Junior School Church Place , Ealing W5 4HN | - not rated | 298 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Church Gardens , Ealing W5 4HN | 3out of 4 | 318 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's Church of England Infant and Nursery School The Grove , Ealing W5 5DX | - not rated | 640 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Church of England Junior School New Broadway , Ealing W5 2XA | - not rated | 912 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 977 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fielding Middle School Wyndham Road , Ealing W13 9TE | - not rated | 1,207 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Middle School Oaklands Road , Hanwell W7 2DP | - not rated | 1,837 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier Middle School Helena Road , Ealing W5 2RA | - not rated | 2,150 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gurnell Middle School Hathaway Gardens , Ealing W13 0DH | - not rated | 2,767 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ealing Green High School The Green , W5 5EW | - not rated | 500 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing Fields Church of England High School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,240 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gunnersbury Catholic School The Ride , Boston Manor Road TW8 9LB | 4out of 4 | 1,641 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Elthorne Park High School Westlea Road , Hanwell W7 2AH | 4out of 4 | 1,867 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada Lovelace Church of England High School Park View Road , Ealing W5 2JX | 4out of 4 | 1,876 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 2,352 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thames College London Road , TW7 4HS | - not rated | 4,607 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc) Parkshot , TW9 2RE | - not rated | 5,086 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Adult Community College Parkshot , TW9 2RE | - not rated | 5,091 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 | 3,230 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 | 278 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Lodge School 8 Mattock Lane , Ealing W5 5BG | - not rated | 665 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ealing Dean Anglo-French School 8 Mattock Lane , Ealing W5 5BG | - not rated | 665 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing Independent College 83 New Broadway , Ealing W5 5AL | - not rated | 724 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West London Performing Arts Academy (WLPA Academy) 268 Northfield Avenue , W5 4UB | - not rated | 1,091 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crypto Burgers | 50 St Marys Road, Ealing | 117 yd | |
| Oscars | 34 St Marys Road, Ealing | 124 yd | |
| The Moon And Maybe | 56 St Marys Road, Ealing | 151 yd | |
| Pillars Restaurant | University Of West London, St Marys Road | 183 yd | |
| Pulp | 20 St Marys Road, Ealing | 183 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Castle Inn | The Castle, 36 St Marys Road | 114 yd | |
| New Inn | New Inn, 62 St Marys Road | 160 yd | |
| South Ealing Conservative Club | 94 St Marys Road, Ealing | 170 yd | |
| Rose & Crown | Rose And Crown, 1 Church Place | 295 yd | |
| Grove | The Grove, Ealing Green | 526 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tetote Factory | 12 South Ealing Road, Ealing | 322 yd | |
| Beehive | 26 The Green, Ealing | 542 yd | |
| Sayurit Sushi | 78 South Ealing Road, Ealing | 568 yd | |
| Pasta Evangelists | 65 The Grove, Ealing | 738 yd | |
| Saucentury | 65 The Grove, Ealing | 738 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Supermarket, 35-39 South Ealing Road | 421 yd | |
| Co-Op | 89 South Ealing Road, Ealing | 827 yd | |
| Tesco | 101 - 109 Northfield Avenue, West Ealing | 842 yd | |
| Tesco | 20 Ealing Broadway Centre, The Broadway | 861 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 69 - 79 Ealing Broadway Centre, The Broadway | 864 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lammas Park (Will To Win) CULMINGTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 145 yd |
| Energize Fitness Centre (Ealing Campus) (Closed) Ealing Green | health and fitness suite | 502 yd |
| Ymca (West London) (Closed) 14-16 14-16 Bond Street | health and fitness suite | 723 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Ealing) UNIT 33 UNIT 33 THE BROADWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 794 yd |
| Eden Fitness CAVALIER HOUSE CAVALIER HOUSE UXBRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 851 yd |
| The Gym (London Ealing) LOVELACE HOUSE 96-122 LOVELACE HOUSE 96-122 UXBRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 969 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 | 74.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 214.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.