Melrose Gardens is in London and in Hammersmith And Fulham district. W6 7RN is located in the Addison electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hammersmith. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Melrose Gardens, London, W6 7RN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W6 7QD, W6 7RW, W6 7QB, W6 7RQ, W6 7RL, W6 7QA, W6 7RG, W6 7PD, W6 7PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W6 7RN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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 | 52.8% | 53.7% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 47.2% | 46.3% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 W6 7RN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56% 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 | 54.5% | 56% | 1.5% | 37.9% | 18.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.4% | 34.6% | 3.2% | 44.2% | -9.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 4.8% | -4.3% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 (91.7%) 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 | 60.5% | 63.8% | 3.3% | 48.4% | 15.4% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 27.9% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -5.7% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 7.2% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 W6 7RN 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 65.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.6% | 7.2% | 1.6% | 18.2% | -11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.9% | 2.4% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.8% | 10.8% | 7.0% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 10.8% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 63.6% | 65.8% | 2.2% | 33.8% | 32.0% |
| Other | 10.9% | 2.1% | -8.8% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.1% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 2.9% | 0.3% | -2.6% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 79.9% | 79.1% | -0.8% | 81.4% | -2.3% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 56.4% 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 | 56.2% | 56.4% | 0.2% | 83.2% | -26.8% |
| European Union | 18.4% | 21.3% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 15.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.1% | 5.6% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 4.8% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9% | 5.4% | -3.6% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.1% | 5.6% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Oceania | 3.9% | 2.6% | -1.3% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53% | 56.6% | 3.6% | 83.2% | -26.6% |
| 10+ Years | 9.9% | 24.4% | 14.5% | 9.8% | 14.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 9.8% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 6.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.3% | 6.9% | -5.4% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.7% | 2.3% | -15.4% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.9% | 76.7% | -6.8% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 5.2% | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other Europe | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.4% | 37.2% | -2.8% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Melrose Gardens was 52.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.7% lower than the Addison average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Melrose Gardens has the 9th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Addison and the 104th lowest crime rate of 504 local areas in Hammersmith and Fulham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Melrose Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,650,000 | 2024-09-10 | £2,427,357 |
| 41 Melrose Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,140,000 | 2022-06-17 | £2,005,409 |
| 15 Melrose Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,150,000 | 2021-03-29 | £2,214,401 |
| 19 Melrose Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,330,000 | 2018-08-29 | £2,424,936 |
| 49 Melrose Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,300,000 | 2018-06-14 | £2,483,333 |
W6 7RN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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.
W6 7RN 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 | 153 |
| Self-Employed | 65 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 59 |
| Information and communication | 33 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Other | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 839 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 1,205 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 1,484 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 3out of 4 | 1,514 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 2,005 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lena Gardens Primary School Lena Gardens , Hammersmith W6 7PZ | - not rated | 137 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lena Gardens Primary School Lena Gardens , W6 7PZ | - not rated | 137 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Flora Gardens Primary School 34 Lena Gardens , W6 7PZ | 3out of 4 | 164 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Addison Primary School Addison Gardens , Blythe Road W14 0DT | - not rated | 348 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Masbro Road , W14 0LT | 3out of 4 | 603 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acton Green County First and Middle School Beaumont Road , W4 5AW | - not rated | 3,197 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater Middle School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | - not rated | 3,589 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart High School 212 Hammersmith Road , W6 7DG | 4out of 4 | 764 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sacred Heart High School 212 Hammersmith Road , (Entrance Bute Gardens) W6 7DG | - not rated | 764 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Hammersmith Academy 25 Cathnor Road , W12 9JD | 3out of 4 | 940 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,035 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ | - not rated | 1,035 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | - not rated | 3,144 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 1,222 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 1,362 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College 74 St Charles Square , North Kensington W10 6EY | - not rated | 2,688 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TBAP 16-19 Academic AP Academy Finlay Street , SW6 6HB | - not rated | 2,945 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington and Chelsea College Hortensia Road , SW10 0QS | - not rated | 3,579 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 4,874 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bute House Preparatory School for Girls Luxembourg Gardens , London W6 7EA | - not rated | 514 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| One World Montessori Nursery and Pre-Preparartory School 69 - 71 Brook Green , Hammersmith W6 7BE | - not rated | 556 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecole Fran?aise de Londres Jacques Pr?vert 59 Brook Green , W6 7BE | - not rated | 662 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Girls' School Brook Green , W6 7BS | - not rated | 685 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| London Vocational Ballet School 58 Bulwer Street , W12 8AP | - not rated | 714 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Another Brother | 84 Shepherd's Bush Road, London | 107 yd | |
| Gail's Bakery | 102 - 104 Shepherd's Bush Road, London | 124 yd | |
| Le Petit Citron | 98 - 100 Shepherd's Bush Road, London | 124 yd | |
| Acropolis | 80 Shepherd's Bush Road, London | 142 yd | |
| Han Restaurant | 236 Blythe Road, London | 161 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Richmond Arms | The Richmond, 55 Shepherd's Bush Road | 198 yd | |
| Brook Green Hotel | 170 Shepherd's Bush Road, London | 257 yd | |
| The Grove Bar And Restaurant | The Grove, 83 Hammersmith Grove | 414 yd | |
| The Sindercombe Social | Sindercombe Social, 2 Goldhawk Road | 422 yd | |
| The Shepherd & Flock | Shepherd And Flock, 84 Goldhawk Road | 433 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soul And Eden | 76 Shepherd's Bush Road, London | 142 yd | |
| Hot Pot | 47A Goldhawk Road, London | 338 yd | |
| Goldhawk Kabab & Coffee | 73 Goldhawk Road, London | 384 yd | |
| Takharistan | 50 - 52 Goldhawk Road, London | 384 yd | |
| Roti Joupa | 58 Goldhawk Road, London | 433 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 48 - 50 Shepherd's Bush Road, London | 142 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 49 Goldhawk Road, London | 338 yd | |
| Tesco | 180 Shepherd's Bush Road, London | 515 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Unit 1 - The Links, West 12 Shopping Centre | 608 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 164 Uxbridge Road, London | 637 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Grampians Squash Club (Closed) The Grampians The Grampians Shepherds Bush Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 357 yd |
| Brook Green Tennis Courts BROOK GREEN | tennis courts | 480 yd |
| Masbro Centre MASBRO CENTRE MASBRO CENTRE MASBRO ROAD | health and fitness suite | 584 yd |
| Shepherds Bush Green (Closed) Shepherds Bush Green | tennis courts | 588 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Shepherds Bush) WEST 12 SHOPPING CENTRE WEST 12 SHOPPING CENTRE SHEPHERD'S BUSH GREEN | health and fitness suite | 606 yd |
| K West Hotel And Spa KENSINGTON HOUSE KENSINGTON HOUSE RICHMOND WAY | health and fitness suite | 639 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Hammersmith) 26-28 26-28 HAMMERSMITH GROVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 658 yd |
| St Paul'S Girl'S School BROOK GREEN | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 688 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Hammersmith Palais) SHEPHERDS BUSH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 689 yd |
| The Godolphin And Latymer School IFFLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 721 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 | 65.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 67.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.