Cowper Road is in London and in Ealing district. W7 1EL is located in the North Hanwell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ealing North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cowper Road, London, W7 1EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W7 1EH, W7 1LT, W7 1EJ, W7 1EX, W7 1LU, W7 1LS, W7 1EP, W7 1ER, W7 1LG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W7 1EL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.1% | 51.7% | -2.4% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 45.9% | 48.3% | 2.4% | 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 vicinity of W7 1EL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.7% | 34.5% | -2.2% | 37.9% | -3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55% | 54.5% | -0.5% | 44.2% | 10.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 2.8% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.4%) 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 | 58.5% | 56.4% | -2.1% | 48.4% | 8.0% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 35% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 5.8% | 7.7% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 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 W7 1EL this area, 6.8% 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 62.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.6% | 6.8% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.8% | 3.4% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 13.6% | 2.4% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 9.8% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 58.2% | 62.5% | 4.3% | 33.8% | 28.7% |
| Other | 8.4% | 1.9% | -6.5% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.8% 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 | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 4.6% | 0.8% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 5% | 1.8% | -3.2% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 5.3% | 3.7% | -1.6% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 0.9% | -2.3% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 68.7% | 71.8% | 3.1% | 81.4% | -9.6% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 71.3% 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 | 76.3% | 71.3% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -11.9% |
| European Union | 7.6% | 15.6% | 8.0% | 6.1% | 9.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 2.8% | -2.5% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 7.3% | 1.2% | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74% | 71.5% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 16.9% | 15.7% | 9.8% | 7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 7.1% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 1.8% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.5% | 2.8% | -12.7% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 76.7% | 0.1% |
| Ireland | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 7.3% | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 0.9% | 13.5% | -12.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.3% | 37.2% | 5.1% |
| Christian | 40.5% | 46.2% | -5.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cowper Road was 46.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.8% lower than the North Hanwell average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cowper Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in North Hanwell and the 231st lowest crime rate of 964 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Cowper Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,046,000 | 2024-07-10 | £1,012,223 |
| 69 Cowper Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £930,500 | 2023-12-15 | £943,465 |
| 17A Cowper Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-08-25 | £451,411 |
| 109 Cowper Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £825,000 | 2022-11-03 | £772,147 |
| 65B Cowper Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2022-06-07 | £424,116 |
W7 1EL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Self-Employed | 54 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Education | 30 |
| Information and communication | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove House Nursery School & Children's Centre 77a North Road , North Road UB1 2JG | 4out of 4 | 2,807 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Nursery School and Children's Centre Recreation Road , UB2 5PF | 4out of 4 | 4,454 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 3out of 4 | 4,895 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobbayne Primary School Greenford Avenue , Hanwell W7 1HA | 2out of 4 | 203 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School York Avenue , Hanwell W7 3HU | 3out of 4 | 605 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drayton Green Primary School Drayton Grove , West Ealing W13 0LA | 3out of 4 | 822 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 | 958 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Primary School Lower Boston Road , Hanwell W7 2NR | 3out of 4 | 1,096 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drayton Manor High School Drayton Bridge Road , Hanwell W7 1EU | 4out of 4 | 65 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentside High School Greenford Avenue , Hanwell W7 1JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,390 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School Greenford Road , UB6 9AW | 4out of 4 | 1,725 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elthorne Park High School Westlea Road , Hanwell W7 2AH | 4out of 4 | 1,925 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dormers Wells High School Dormers Wells Lane , UB1 3HZ | 3out of 4 | 2,392 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 4,907 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 | 3,465 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guru Nanak Sikh Academy Springfield Road , UB4 0LT | 3out of 4 | 4,808 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alec Reed Academy Bengarth Road , UB5 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 4,916 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springhallow School Compton Close , Cavendish Avenue W13 0JG | 3out of 4 | 581 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ann's School Springfield Road , Hanwell W7 3JP | 4out of 4 | 624 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Llundain, London Welsh School Hanwell Community Centre , Westcott Crescent W7 1PD | - not rated | 694 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlebar School Hathaway Gardens , Ealing W13 0DH | 4out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing Alternative Provision Compton Close , Ealing W13 0LR | 3out of 4 | 1,125 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boba Chai | 85C Greenford Avenue, Hanwell | 231 yd | |
| Ta Giovanni Ltd | 79 Greenford Avenue, Hanwell | 239 yd | |
| The Cuckoo | 85 Greenford Avenue, Hanwell | 242 yd | |
| The Burger Depot | 89 Greenford Avenue, Hanwell | 246 yd | |
| Hasoun Grill | Ground Floor Shop, 91 Greenford Avenue | 248 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyone Active | Brent Valley Municipal Golf Course, 138 Church Road | 349 yd | |
| West Middlesex Lawn Tennis Club | West Middlesex Lawn Tennis Club, 6 Berners Drive | 451 yd | |
| Brent Valley Golf Club | Golf Club, Brent Valley Municipal Golf Course | 487 yd | |
| Lavins Irish Bar | Lavin's, 97 Uxbridge Road | 743 yd | |
| Hanwell Conservative Club | Club House, 40 Uxbridge Road | 747 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Land Peri Peri | 97 Greenford Avenue, Hanwell | 256 yd | |
| Joes Chicken | 145 Uxbridge Road, Hanwell | 732 yd | |
| Superb Pizza | 6 Broadway, Hanwell | 754 yd | |
| French Tacos UK (Ealing) | 148 Broadway, West Ealing | 755 yd | |
| Ocean Fresh | 166 Broadway, West Ealing | 755 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Unit 1, 90 - 94 Uxbridge Road | 849 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury Supermarket, Melbourne Avenue | 940 yd | |
| Lidl | 63 - 65 Broadway, West Ealing | 952 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 2 Alexandria Road | 975 yd | |
| Iceland | 64A Broadway, West Ealing | 1,023 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Drayton Manor High School DRAYTON BRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 189 yd |
| West Middlesex Lawn Tennis Club BERNERS DRIVE | tennis courts | 406 yd |
| Brent Valley Golf Course & Fitness Centre CHURCH ROAD | golf, health and fitness suite | 488 yd |
| Springhallow School CAVENDISH AVENUE | 535 yd | |
| Drayton Green DRAYTON GREEN DRAYTON GREEN DRAYTON GREEN | grass pitches | 538 yd |
| Hanwell Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) Church Road | health and fitness suite | 557 yd |
| Cuckoo Park LITTLEJOHN ROAD | grass pitches | 578 yd |
| St Ann'S School SPRINGFIELD ROAD | 621 yd | |
| Hanwell Community Centre HANWELL COMMUNITY CENTRE HANWELL COMMUNITY CENTRE WESTCOTT CRESCENT | 766 yd | |
| Golds Gym (Hanwell) 54-62 54-62 UXBRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 767 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 | 98.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.6% |
| 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 | 179.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.