Greatdown Road is in London and in Ealing district. W7 1JR 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 Greatdown Road, London, W7 1JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W7 1JS, W7 1JF, W7 1AW, W7 1JQ, W7 1AN, W7 1JY, W7 1BW, W7 1JZ, W7 1PY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding W7 1JR has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 47.3% | -5.7% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 47% | 52.7% | 5.7% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 1JR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.1% 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 | 39.5% | 44.1% | 4.6% | 37.9% | 6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.7% | 42.2% | 1.5% | 44.2% | -2.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 2.3% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 7.8% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 3.5% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.3% | 49.9% | 8.6% | 48.4% | 1.5% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 32% | -3.9% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 12.2% | -4.3% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 4.2% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.6% | 20.3% | -2.3% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 9% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 12.5% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 15.6% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.8% | 34% | 12.2% | 33.8% | 0.2% |
| Other | 16.5% | 4.3% | -12.2% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 3% | 5.1% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 4.8% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 1.7% | -2.2% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 8.8% | 7.9% | 2.5% | 6.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.3% | 2% | -1.3% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 5.1% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Mixed Other | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 72.5% | 60.1% | -12.4% | 81.4% | -21.3% |
| Arab | 5.1% | 2.3% | -2.8% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 64.6% 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 | 74.3% | 64.6% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -18.6% |
| European Union | 15.9% | 21.6% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 15.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 6.1% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 6.3% | 0.9% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.3% | 63.8% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -19.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 33% | 32.7% | 9.8% | 23.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 2.6% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 12% | 0.6% | -11.4% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.6% | 0% | -15.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67% | 76.7% | -9.7% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 13.1% | 1.3% | 11.8% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20% | 37.2% | -17.2% |
| Christian | 52.6% | 46.2% | 6.4% |
| Hindu | 5.7% | 1.7% | 4.0% |
| Muslim | 16.3% | 6.5% | 9.8% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greatdown Road was 128.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.6% higher than the North Hanwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Greatdown Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in North Hanwell and the 288th highest crime rate of 951 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 19.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Greatdown Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2025-07-18 | £270,160 |
| 3 Greatdown Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £499,950 | 2025-05-30 | £505,522 |
| 69 Greatdown Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2022-04-29 | £477,824 |
| 67 Greatdown Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2021-07-07 | £532,043 |
| 73 Greatdown Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £538,000 | 2021-02-15 | £608,068 |
W7 1JR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 1JR 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 W7 1JR 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 | 66 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allenby Nursery School Allenby Road , UB1 2HX | - not rated | 2,387 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 | 3,190 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Nursery School and Children's Centre Recreation Road , UB2 5PF | 4out of 4 | 5,116 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 4out of 4 | 5,270 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillview Nursery School 2 Grange Road , HA2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 5,366 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brentside Primary School Kennedy Road , Hanwell W7 1JL | - not rated | 415 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentside Primary School Kennedy Road , Hanwell W7 1JL | 3out of 4 | 415 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Academy Hathaway Gardens , Ealing W13 0DH | 3out of 4 | 425 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hathaway Primary School Hathaway Gardens , Ealing W13 0DH | - not rated | 425 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hobbayne Primary School Greenford Avenue , Hanwell W7 1HA | 3out of 4 | 947 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 | 321 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentside Middle School Kennedy Road , Hanwell W7 1JL | - not rated | 415 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanhope Middle School Mansell Road , UB6 9EG | - not rated | 1,626 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Betham's CofE Middle School Oldfield Lane South , UB6 9JU | - not rated | 1,659 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Margaret Middle School Lady Margaret Road , UB1 2HN | - not rated | 2,260 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brentside High School Greenford Avenue , Hanwell W7 1JJ | - not rated | 452 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drayton Manor High School Drayton Bridge Road , Hanwell W7 1EU | 4out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Drayton Manor High School Drayton Bridge Road , Hanwell W7 1EU | - not rated | 1,042 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School Greenford Road , UB6 9AW | 4out of 4 | 1,302 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Perkin Church of England High School Oldfield Lane North , UB6 8PR | - not rated | 1,907 yd | Free schools | 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 | 4,918 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dominic's Sixth Form College Mount Park Avenue , Harrow-on-the-Hill HA1 3HX | - not rated | 5,113 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Reed Academy Bengarth Road , UB5 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 4,271 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nishkam School West London 152 Syon Lane , TW7 5PN | 4out of 4 | 4,570 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guru Nanak Sikh Academy Springfield Road , UB4 0LT | 3out of 4 | 5,163 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Gymraeg Llundain, London Welsh School Hanwell Community Centre , Westcott Crescent W7 1PD | - not rated | 414 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlebar School Hathaway Gardens , Ealing W13 0DH | - not rated | 429 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing Alternative Provision Compton Close , Ealing W13 0LR | 3out of 4 | 759 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhallow School Compton Close , Cavendish Avenue W13 0JG | 3out of 4 | 869 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish School Compton Close , Off Cavendish Avenue W13 0JG | - not rated | 992 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Corner Café | Hanwell Community Centre, Westcott Crescent | 329 yd | |
| Hanwell Cafe | 7 Bordars Road, Hanwell | 362 yd | |
| China Kitchen | 321 Greenford Avenue, Hanwell | 463 yd | |
| Olympic Pavilion | Olympic Pavilion, Trailfinders Sports Club | 644 yd | |
| The Centenary Clubhouse | Centenary Clubhouse, Trailfinders Sports Club | 644 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyone Active | Perivale Park Golf Course, Stockdove Way | 800 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Fried Chicken | 325 Greenford Avenue, Hanwell | 457 yd | |
| Deep Sea Fish Bar | 356 Greenford Avenue, Hanwell | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Food | 327 - 331 Greenford Avenue, Hanwell | 453 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Academy HATHAWAY GARDENS | grass pitches | 324 yd |
| Hanwell Community Centre HANWELL COMMUNITY CENTRE HANWELL COMMUNITY CENTRE WESTCOTT CRESCENT | 413 yd | |
| Castlebar Primary School HATHAWAY GARDENS | grass pitches, swimming pool | 432 yd |
| Trailfinders Sports Club VALLIS WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 443 yd |
| Kajima Community (Brentside Site) Greenford Avenue | artificial grass pitch | 526 yd |
| Cuckoo Park LITTLEJOHN ROAD | grass pitches | 608 yd |
| Drayton Manor High School Playing Field GREENFORD AVENUE | grass pitches | 627 yd |
| Gurnell Leisure Centre RUISLIP ROAD EAST | cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 629 yd |
| Thames Valley University (Closed) Argyle Road | grass pitches | 759 yd |
| Argyle Road Pitches ARGYLE ROAD | grass pitches | 797 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.