Boston Road is in London and in Ealing district. W7 2AS is located in the Northfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ealing, Southall. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Boston Road, London, W7 2AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W7 2AZ, W7 2AL, W7 2AP, TW8 9LH, W7 2DB, W7 2DG, W7 2DQ, TW8 9LX, TW8 9LJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding W7 2AS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 48.6% | 49.6% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 51.4% | 50.4% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.7% | 40.3% | 0.6% | 37.9% | 2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.1% | 46.9% | 0.8% | 44.2% | 2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 6% | 6.2% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 5.2% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (91%) 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 | 53% | 60.7% | 7.7% | 48.4% | 12.3% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 30.3% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 5.8% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -6.9% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 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 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.2% | 12.7% | 4.5% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 5.2% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 14.4% | 3.7% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 11.8% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.5% | 48.7% | 5.2% | 33.8% | 14.9% |
| Other | 12.3% | 2% | -10.3% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 14.7% | 12.2% | -2.5% | 3.1% | 9.1% |
| Pakistani | 4.7% | 5.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.2% | 1.6% | -3.6% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 4.2% | 3.9% | 0.4% | 3.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 65.6% | 59.6% | -6.0% | 81.4% | -21.8% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 61.5% 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 | 69% | 61.5% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -21.7% |
| European Union | 10.1% | 16.6% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 10.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.1% | 14% | 1.9% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.9% | 61.5% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -21.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 26.1% | 23.3% | 9.8% | 16.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 4.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.8% | 5% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.7% | 2.9% | -17.8% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.6% | 76.7% | -1.1% |
| Ireland | 4.8% | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 7.7% | 1.3% | 6.4% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 2.1% | 13.5% | -11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.3% | 37.2% | -13.9% |
| Christian | 46.6% | 46.2% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 7.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% |
| Muslim | 12.6% | 6.5% | 6.1% |
| Sikh | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Boston Road was 43.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.1% lower than the Hanwell Broadway average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Boston Road has the 18th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Hanwell Broadway and the 200th lowest crime rate of 964 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Wyndham Court Boston Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2023-12-04 | £320,679 |
| 1 Wyndham Court Boston Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-04-01 | £356,688 |
| 4 Wyndham Court Boston Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-01-22 | £365,615 |
| 10 Wyndham Court Boston Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £346,000 | 2019-12-19 | £378,746 |
| 4 Wyndham Court Boston Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2016-09-12 | £424,309 |
W7 2AS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 | 115 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 25 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| 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 | 3,947 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 3out of 4 | 4,144 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windham Nursery School Windham Road , TW9 2HP | 4out of 4 | 4,412 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Nursery School and Children's Centre Recreation Road , UB2 5PF | 4out of 4 | 4,564 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre East Churchfield Road , Acton W3 7LL | 3out of 4 | 5,198 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fielding Primary School Wyndham Road , Ealing W13 9TE | 4out of 4 | 740 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Primary School Oaklands Road , Hanwell W7 2DP | 3out of 4 | 1,102 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St John's Catholic Primary School Boston Park Road , TW8 9JF | 3out of 4 | 1,246 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ealing Primary School Weymouth Avenue , Ealing W5 4EA | 3out of 4 | 1,398 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EA | 3out of 4 | 1,432 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elthorne Park High School Westlea Road , Hanwell W7 2AH | 4out of 4 | 473 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolder Academy 1 Macfarlane Lane , TW7 5DB | - not rated | 1,014 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gunnersbury Catholic School The Ride , Boston Manor Road TW8 9LB | 4out of 4 | 1,058 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ealing Fields High School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,116 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentford School for Girls 5 Boston Manor Road , TW8 0PG | 3out of 4 | 2,061 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Thames College London Road , TW7 4HS | - not rated | 2,820 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 | 1,360 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seva Special School 205-207 UXBRIDGE ROAD , EALING W13 9AA | - not rated | 1,878 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ann's School Springfield Road , Hanwell W7 3JP | 4out of 4 | 1,942 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Insights Independent School 3-5 , Alexandria Road W13 0NP | - not rated | 2,044 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing Alternative Provision Compton Close , Ealing W13 0LR | 3out of 4 | 2,088 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of West London Room Tc 203 , St Mary's Road W5 5RF | - not rated | 2,174 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nepal | 23 Boston Parade, Boston Road | 123 yd | |
| Manor Cafe (Manners Cafe) | 11 Boston Parade, Boston Road | 135 yd | |
| Number 6 Coffee | 6 Boston Parade, Boston Road | 135 yd | |
| Harvester Royal Hanwell | The Royal, Boston Road | 305 yd | |
| Boston Manor House Cafe | Boston Manor House, Boston Manor Road | 677 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boston | 7 Boston Parade, Boston Road | 123 yd | |
| West Ealing Bowls And Social Club | West Ealing Bowls Club, Mervyn Road | 563 yd | |
| Ryan's Bar (Pub Only) | Duffy's, 282 - 284 Northfield Avenue | 906 yd | |
| Players Wine Bar | 184 Northfield Avenue, West Ealing | 973 yd | |
| The Plough | The Plough, 297 Northfield Avenue | 988 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cathay Chef | 8 Boston Parade, Boston Road | 135 yd | |
| Sunnys Diner | Unit 5, 5 Transport Avenue | 756 yd | |
| West Kebab & Fish Bar | 270 Northfield Avenue, Ealing | 898 yd | |
| Da Moreno | 190 Northfield Avenue, West Ealing | 908 yd | |
| The Humble Veg | 135 Northfield Avenue, West Ealing | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 13 - 14 Boston Parade, Boston Road | 110 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 227 Northfield Avenue, West Ealing | 943 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ealing Fields High School EVERSHED SPORTS GROUND EVERSHED SPORTS GROUND WYKE GARDENS | grass pitches | 245 yd |
| Eversheds Sports & Social Club (Closed) Southdown Avenue | grass pitches | 328 yd |
| Boston Manor Playing Field BOSTON GARDENS | grass pitches | 360 yd |
| Blondin Park Windmill Road | grass pitches | 617 yd |
| West Ealing Bowls Club MERVYN ROAD | grass pitches | 618 yd |
| Elthorne Sports Centre WESTLEA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 685 yd |
| Swyncombe Avenue Playing Fields SWYNCOMBE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 691 yd |
| St Pauls Ealing RIDLEY AVENUE | 744 yd | |
| Boston Manor Tennis Club BOSTON MANOR ROAD | tennis courts | 823 yd |
| Elthorne Park ELTHORNE PARK ELTHORNE PARK BOSTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 851 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 208.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.