Cardiff Road is in London and in Ealing district. W7 2BW 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 Cardiff Road, London, W7 2BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W7 2BT, W7 2AT, W7 2BN, W7 2BL, W7 2AW, W13 9UY, W7 2AF, W13 9UZ, W7 2AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W7 2BW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 51.3% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 50.3% | 48.7% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 2BW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.4% 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 | 37.2% | 34.1% | -3.1% | 37.9% | -3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.5% | 52.4% | 4.9% | 44.2% | 8.2% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 6.7% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| 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 (88.9%) 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 | 58.3% | 54.3% | -4.0% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 34.6% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 7.9% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 2BW this area, 9.6% 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 57%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.5% | 9.6% | -3.9% | 18.2% | -8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.7% | 5.9% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 9.3% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 12.2% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.9% | 57% | 8.1% | 33.8% | 23.2% |
| Other | 11.3% | 3.7% | -7.6% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.2% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 8.8% | 10.9% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 7.8% |
| Pakistani | 5% | 2.3% | -2.7% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 4.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 3.9% | 1.8% | -2.1% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 4.4% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 67.1% | 62.2% | -4.9% | 81.4% | -19.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 3.8% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 69.4% 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 | 67.4% | 69.4% | 2.0% | 83.2% | -13.8% |
| European Union | 11% | 12.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.8% | 0.6% | -2.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 5.8% | 5% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.8% | 9.4% | -1.4% | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.2% | 69.2% | 7.0% | 83.2% | -14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 20.2% | 15.5% | 9.8% | 10.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 2.1% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 4.4% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.5% | 4.1% | -19.4% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80% | 76.7% | 3.3% |
| Ireland | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.5% | 37.2% | -6.7% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 46.2% | -1.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Hindu | 5.9% | 1.7% | 4.2% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Sikh | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cardiff Road was 102.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.0% lower than the Hanwell Broadway average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Cardiff Road has the 36th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Hanwell Broadway and the 383rd highest crime rate of 951 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 137.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Cardiff Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2025-09-05 | £1,105,618 |
| 11 Cardiff Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £771,000 | 2013-10-14 | £1,294,648 |
| 2 Cardiff Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2012-11-15 | £868,757 |
| 1 Cardiff Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2012-10-26 | £896,175 |
| 4 Cardiff Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2000-07-07 | £924,812 |
W7 2BW 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 2BW 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 3,750 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Nursery School Allenby Road , UB1 2HX | - not rated | 3,799 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 4out of 4 | 4,087 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Nursery School and Children's Centre Recreation Road , UB2 5PF | 4out of 4 | 4,553 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windham Nursery School Windham Road , TW9 2HP | 4out of 4 | 4,739 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 | 516 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fielding First School Wyndham Road , West Ealing W13 9TE | - not rated | 516 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Primary School Oaklands Road , Hanwell W7 2DP | 4out of 4 | 715 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands First School Oaklands Road , Hanwell W7 2DP | - not rated | 715 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Primary School Lower Boston Road , Hanwell W7 2NR | 3out of 4 | 1,336 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fielding Middle School Wyndham Road , Ealing W13 9TE | - not rated | 516 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Middle School Oaklands Road , Hanwell W7 2DP | - not rated | 715 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ealing Middle School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EA | - not rated | 1,406 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| George Tomlinson Middle School Melbury Avenue , Norwood Green UB2 4HT | - not rated | 2,726 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gurnell Middle School Hathaway Gardens , Ealing W13 0DH | - not rated | 2,885 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 184 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing Fields Church of England High School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,196 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gunnersbury Catholic School The Ride , Boston Manor Road TW8 9LB | 4out of 4 | 1,270 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bolder Academy 1 Macfarlane Lane , TW7 5DB | 3out of 4 | 1,409 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing Green High School The Green , W5 5EW | - not rated | 1,988 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,193 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing Tertiary College Acton Centre , Mill Hill Road W3 8UX | - not rated | 3,979 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc) Parkshot , TW9 2RE | - not rated | 4,682 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Adult Community College Parkshot , TW9 2RE | - not rated | 4,687 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 | 1,716 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Level Academy Wyke Gardens , W7 2BB | - not rated | 310 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West London Performing Arts Academy (WLPA Academy) 268 Northfield Avenue , W5 4UB | - not rated | 949 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Lower Boston Road Tutorial Centre 42 Lower Boston Road , Hanwell W7 2NR | - not rated | 1,388 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ann's School Springfield Road , Hanwell W7 3JP | 4out of 4 | 1,582 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity School 62a The Ride , TW8 9NL | - not rated | 1,617 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvester Royal Hanwell | The Royal, Boston Road | 183 yd | |
| Manor Cafe (Manners Cafe) | 11 Boston Parade, Boston Road | 354 yd | |
| Number 6 Coffee | 6 Boston Parade, Boston Road | 354 yd | |
| Nepal | 23 Boston Parade, Boston Road | 365 yd | |
| Boston Manor Hotel Banqueting Suite | Boston Manor Hotel, 146 - 152 Boston Road | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Ealing Bowls And Social Club | West Ealing Bowls Club, Mervyn Road | 323 yd | |
| The Boston | 7 Boston Parade, Boston Road | 365 yd | |
| Grosvenor Public House | The Grosvenor, 127 Oaklands Road | 798 yd | |
| The Owl & The Pussycat | 106 Northfield Avenue, West Ealing | 857 yd | |
| The Forester (Bar Only) | The Forester, 2 Leighton Road | 884 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cathay Chef | 8 Boston Parade, Boston Road | 354 yd | |
| New Shanghai Blues & Boston Pizza | 156 Boston Road, Hanwell | 678 yd | |
| Biryanimax Ealing | 54 Northfield Avenue, West Ealing | 839 yd | |
| Happy Garden | 20 Northfield Avenue, West Ealing | 886 yd | |
| Da Moreno | 190 Northfield Avenue, West Ealing | 887 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 13 - 14 Boston Parade, Boston Road | 380 yd | |
| Tesco | 101 - 109 Northfield Avenue, West Ealing | 879 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 227 Northfield Avenue, West Ealing | 931 yd | |
| Tesco | 91 Boston Road, Hanwell | 1,039 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Ealing Bowls Club MERVYN ROAD | grass pitches | 290 yd |
| Eversheds Sports & Social Club (Closed) Southdown Avenue | grass pitches | 306 yd |
| Elthorne Sports Centre WESTLEA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 317 yd |
| Ealing Fields High School EVERSHED SPORTS GROUND EVERSHED SPORTS GROUND WYKE GARDENS | grass pitches | 411 yd |
| Elthorne Park ELTHORNE PARK ELTHORNE PARK BOSTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 435 yd |
| St Pauls Ealing RIDLEY AVENUE | 676 yd | |
| Blondin Park Windmill Road | grass pitches | 845 yd |
| Boston Manor Playing Field BOSTON GARDENS | grass pitches | 848 yd |
| Swyncombe Avenue Playing Fields SWYNCOMBE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,070 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 223 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.