Greenford Avenue is in London and in Ealing district. W7 1HA 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 Greenford Avenue, London, W7 1HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W7 3QS, W7 3ER, W7 1ET, W7 3EP, W7 3EZ, W7 1LJ, W7 3ET, W7 3FB, W7 3EY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W7 1HA 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 | 54% | 50.3% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 46% | 49.7% | 3.7% | 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 W7 1HA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.4% 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 | 44% | 43.4% | -0.6% | 37.9% | 5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43% | 45.9% | 2.9% | 44.2% | 1.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 6% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 (90.3%) 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 | 52.3% | 55.3% | 3.0% | 48.4% | 6.9% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 35% | -2.5% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 8.1% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 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.
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 51.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.7% | 12.5% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4% | 5.7% | 1.7% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 12.5% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 12.9% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 34% | 51.4% | 17.4% | 33.8% | 17.6% |
| Other | 19% | 1.4% | -17.6% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.4% 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% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 4% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Other Asian | 6.5% | 4.7% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.5% | 3.3% | -1.2% | 1.0% | 2.3% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 1.1% | -1.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 4.4% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| White | 68.3% | 61.4% | -6.9% | 81.4% | -20.0% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 4.2% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Other | 3% | 4.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 60.7% 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 | 61.3% | 60.7% | -0.6% | 83.2% | -22.5% |
| European Union | 20.5% | 18% | -2.5% | 6.1% | 11.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 3% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12% | 11.9% | -0.1% | 5.6% | 6.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.3% | 60.8% | 4.5% | 83.2% | -22.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 22.8% | 20.8% | 9.8% | 13.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.5% | 7.2% | -1.3% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.8% | 6.1% | -7.7% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.5% | 3.1% | -16.4% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.3% | 76.7% | -8.4% |
| Ireland | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 6.7% | 1.3% | 5.4% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.2% | 13.5% | -11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.7% | 37.2% | -5.5% |
| Christian | 34.4% | 46.2% | -11.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 16.1% | 6.5% | 9.6% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 10.6% | 6.0% | 4.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greenford Avenue was 48.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.9% lower than the North Hanwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Greenford Avenue has the 8th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in North Hanwell and the 238th lowest crime rate of 951 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87 Greenford Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,500 | 2025-01-31 | £182,236 |
| 137 Greenford Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2025-01-30 | £640,400 |
| 129 Greenford Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-03-08 | £348,166 |
| 123 Greenford Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2023-01-11 | £355,875 |
| 93 Greenford Avenue, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-05-23 | £175,370 |
W7 1HA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% 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.
W7 1HA 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.
The percentage of student residents living in W7 1HA 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 | 111 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allenby Nursery School Allenby Road , UB1 2HX | - not rated | 2,180 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove House Nursery School & Children's Centre 77a North Road , North Road UB1 2JG | 4out of 4 | 2,680 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Nursery School and Children's Centre Recreation Road , UB2 5PF | 4out of 4 | 4,374 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebe Nursery School Western Road , UB2 5JT | - not rated | 4,811 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 4out of 4 | 5,055 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 | 3out of 4 | 89 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentside First School Laurie Road , Hanwell W7 1LB | - not rated | 583 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School York Avenue , Hanwell W7 3HU | 3out of 4 | 668 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Compton First School Compton Close , Cavendish Avenue W13 0JG | - not rated | 721 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Drayton Green Primary School Drayton Grove , West Ealing W13 0LA | 2out of 4 | 969 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gurnell Middle School Hathaway Gardens , Ealing W13 0DH | - not rated | 1,015 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentside Middle School Kennedy Road , Hanwell W7 1JL | - not rated | 1,215 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Middle School Oaklands Road , Hanwell W7 2DP | - not rated | 1,415 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanhope Middle School Mansell Road , UB6 9EG | - not rated | 1,924 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Margaret Middle School Lady Margaret Road , UB1 2HN | - not rated | 2,196 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 129 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Drayton Manor High School Drayton Bridge Road , Hanwell W7 1EU | - not rated | 129 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentside High School Greenford Avenue , Hanwell W7 1JJ | - not rated | 1,278 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School Greenford Road , UB6 9AW | 4out of 4 | 1,563 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elthorne Park High School Westlea Road , Hanwell W7 2AH | 4out of 4 | 2,046 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 4,769 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thames College London Road , TW7 4HS | - not rated | 4,981 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 | 3,553 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guru Nanak Sikh Academy Springfield Road , UB4 0LT | 3out of 4 | 4,685 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alec Reed Academy Bengarth Road , UB5 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 4,754 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor House School 16 Golden Manor , Hanwell W7 3EG | - not rated | 378 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Llundain, London Welsh School Hanwell Community Centre , Westcott Crescent W7 1PD | - not rated | 621 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhallow School Compton Close , Cavendish Avenue W13 0JG | 3out of 4 | 662 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ann's School Springfield Road , Hanwell W7 3JP | 4out of 4 | 670 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish School Compton Close , Off Cavendish Avenue W13 0JG | - not rated | 721 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Food Cafe | 109 Greenford Avenue, Hanwell | 1 yd | |
| Bobacha | 109 Greenford Avenue, Hanwell | 1 yd | |
| Hasoun Grill | Ground Floor Shop, 91 Greenford Avenue | 100 yd | |
| The Burger Depot | 89 Greenford Avenue, Hanwell | 104 yd | |
| The Cuckoo | 85 Greenford Avenue, Hanwell | 130 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Valley Golf Club | Golf Club, Brent Valley Municipal Golf Course | 207 yd | |
| Everyone Active | Brent Valley Municipal Golf Course, 138 Church Road | 285 yd | |
| West Middlesex Lawn Tennis Club | West Middlesex Lawn Tennis Club, 6 Berners Drive | 728 yd | |
| The Duke Of York | The Duke Of York, 161 Uxbridge Road | 861 yd | |
| Lavins Irish Bar | Lavin's, 97 Uxbridge Road | 871 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Land Peri Peri | 97 Greenford Avenue, Hanwell | 83 yd | |
| Western Fried Chicken | 325 Greenford Avenue, Hanwell | 814 yd | |
| Deep Sea Fish Bar | 356 Greenford Avenue, Hanwell | 838 yd | |
| Superb Pizza | 6 Broadway, Hanwell | 844 yd | |
| Broadway Fish Bar | 135 Uxbridge Road, Hanwell | 870 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Food | 327 - 331 Greenford Avenue, Hanwell | 823 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 1, 90 - 94 Uxbridge Road | 983 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Drayton Manor High School DRAYTON BRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 121 yd |
| Brent Valley Golf Course & Fitness Centre CHURCH ROAD | golf, health and fitness suite | 213 yd |
| Cuckoo Park LITTLEJOHN ROAD | grass pitches | 430 yd |
| Hanwell Community Centre HANWELL COMMUNITY CENTRE HANWELL COMMUNITY CENTRE WESTCOTT CRESCENT | 623 yd | |
| Churchfield Recreation Ground Church Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 644 yd |
| Springhallow School CAVENDISH AVENUE | 663 yd | |
| St Ann'S School SPRINGFIELD ROAD | 663 yd | |
| West Middlesex Lawn Tennis Club BERNERS DRIVE | tennis courts | 663 yd |
| Hanwell Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) Church Road | health and fitness suite | 743 yd |
| Drayton Green DRAYTON GREEN DRAYTON GREEN DRAYTON GREEN | grass pitches | 787 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 | 92.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.0% |
| 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 102.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.