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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.

People

Gender

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female49.7%51.3%1.6% 51.0% 0.3%
Male50.3%48.7%-1.6% 49.0% -0.3%

Partnership Status

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single37.2%34.1%-3.1% 37.9% -3.8%
Married: Opposite sex47.5%52.4%4.9% 44.2% 8.2%
Separated2.8%1.5%-1.3% 2.2% -0.7%
Divorced6.7%6.7%0.0% 9.1% -2.4%
Widowed5.7%5.2%-0.5% 6.1% -0.9%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health58.3%54.3%-4.0% 48.4% 5.9%
Good health29.3%34.6%5.3% 33.6% 1.0%
Fair health8.6%7.9%-0.7% 12.7% -4.8%
Bad health3.6%2.3%-1.3% 4.0% -1.7%
Very bad health0.3%0.9%0.6% 1.2% -0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications13.5%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 Levels9.9%9.3%-0.6% 13.4% -4.1%
Apprenticeship1.1%2.2%1.1% 5.3% -3.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels8.5%12.2%3.7% 16.9% -4.7%
Degree or Similar48.9%57%8.1% 33.8% 23.2%
Other11.3%3.7%-7.6% 2.8% 0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%0.3%0.3% 1.1% -0.8%
Chinese3.3%2.6%-0.7% 0.7% 1.9%
Indian8.8%10.9%2.1% 3.1% 7.8%
Pakistani5%2.3%-2.7% 2.7% -0.4%
Other Asian3.6%4.1%0.5% 1.6% 2.5%
Black African3.9%1.8%-2.1% 2.5% -0.7%
Black Caribbean1.4%2.1%0.7% 1.0% 1.1%
Other Black0.8%0.6%-0.2% 0.5% 0.1%
Mixed White and Asian0.6%4.4%3.8% 0.8% 3.6%
Mixed White and African1.1%0%-1.1% 0.4% -0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.9%3.2%1.3% 0.9% 2.3%
Mixed Other1.7%1.8%0.1% 0.8% 1.0%
White67.1%62.2%-4.9% 81.4% -19.2%
Other0.8%3.8%3.0% 1.6% 2.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 69.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom67.4%69.4%2.0% 83.2% -13.8%
European Union11%12.1%1.1% 6.1% 6.0%
Rest of Europe2.8%0.6%-2.2% 0.8% -0.2%
Africa5.8%5%-0.8% 2.7% 2.3%
Middle East and Asia10.8%9.4%-1.4% 5.6% 3.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.4%3.2%1.8% 1.3% 1.9%
Oceania0.8%0.3%-0.5% 0.3% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK62.2%69.2%7.0% 83.2% -14.0%
10+ Years4.7%20.2%15.5% 9.8% 10.4%
5-10 Years3.3%2.1%-1.2% 2.9% -0.8%
2-5 Years6.4%4.4%-2.0% 2.2% 2.2%
Less than 2 years23.5%4.1%-19.4% 1.9% 2.2%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom80% 76.7% 3.3%
Ireland3.5% 0.6% 2.9%
France0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
Germany0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
Italy0.6% 0.6% 0.0%
Poland4.1% 1.3% 2.8%
Romania0.9% 0.9% 0.0%
Other EU countries2.1% 1.5% 0.6%
Other Europe0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
North Africa0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Central and Western Africa0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
South and Eastern Africa0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Eastern Asia1.5% 0.3% 1.2%
Southern Asia0.9% 1.2% -0.3%
Central and South America1.5% 0.2% 1.3%
No passport held2.6% 13.5% -10.9%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion30.5% 37.2% -6.7%
Christian44.3% 46.2% -1.9%
Buddhist2.9% 0.5% 2.4%
Hindu5.9% 1.7% 4.2%
Muslim3.5% 6.5% -3.0%
Sikh2.9% 0.9% 2.0%
Other religion1.5% 0.6% 0.9%
Not answered8.5% 6.0% 2.5%

Safety

Is Cardiff Road dangerous?

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%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£71,200
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in W7 2BW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Cardiff Road are based on 12 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Ealing.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Cardiff Road, London, W7 2BW

Estimated Average Property Prices for W7 2BW

Average Price
£1,015,263
Semi-Detached
£1,015,263
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Cardiff Road

Average Price
£997,218
Semi-Detached
£997,218
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Cardiff Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
1 Cardiff Road, London, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£1,100,0002025-09-05 £1,105,618
11 Cardiff Road, London, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£771,0002013-10-14 £1,294,648
2 Cardiff Road, London, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£490,0002012-11-15 £868,757
1 Cardiff Road, London, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£500,0002012-10-26 £896,175
4 Cardiff Road, London, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£250,0002000-07-07 £924,812
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for W7 2BW

Employment

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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee94
Retired52
Self-Employed44
Part-Time Employee27
Student (economically inactive)16
Looking after home or family10
Unemployed8
Other7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)6
Long-Term Sick or disabled3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles19
Education18
Construction17
Professional, scientific and technical activities16
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security15
Information and communication14
Human health and social work activities14
Financial and insurance activities11
Administrative and support service activities10
Manufacturing8
Transport and storage8
Other7
Accommodation and food service activities6
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2
Real estate activities1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing1

Schools

Nursery

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

Primary

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

Middle deemed primary

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

Secondary

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

16 plus

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

All-through

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

Not applicable

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.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Harvester Royal HanwellThe Royal, Boston Road183 yd
Manor Cafe (Manners Cafe)11 Boston Parade, Boston Road354 yd
Number 6 Coffee6 Boston Parade, Boston Road354 yd
Nepal23 Boston Parade, Boston Road365 yd
Boston Manor Hotel Banqueting SuiteBoston Manor Hotel, 146 - 152 Boston Road667 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
West Ealing Bowls And Social ClubWest Ealing Bowls Club, Mervyn Road323 yd
The Boston7 Boston Parade, Boston Road365 yd
Grosvenor Public HouseThe Grosvenor, 127 Oaklands Road798 yd
The Owl & The Pussycat106 Northfield Avenue, West Ealing857 yd
The Forester (Bar Only)The Forester, 2 Leighton Road884 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Cathay Chef8 Boston Parade, Boston Road354 yd
New Shanghai Blues & Boston Pizza156 Boston Road, Hanwell678 yd
Biryanimax Ealing54 Northfield Avenue, West Ealing839 yd
Happy Garden20 Northfield Avenue, West Ealing886 yd
Da Moreno190 Northfield Avenue, West Ealing887 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sainsbury's13 - 14 Boston Parade, Boston Road380 yd
Tesco101 - 109 Northfield Avenue, West Ealing879 yd
Sainsbury's227 Northfield Avenue, West Ealing931 yd
Tesco91 Boston Road, Hanwell1,039 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
West Ealing Bowls Club
MERVYN ROAD
grass pitches290 yd
Eversheds Sports & Social Club (Closed)
Southdown Avenue
grass pitches306 yd
Elthorne Sports Centre
WESTLEA ROAD
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts317 yd
Ealing Fields High School
EVERSHED SPORTS GROUND EVERSHED SPORTS GROUND WYKE GARDENS
grass pitches411 yd
Elthorne Park
ELTHORNE PARK ELTHORNE PARK BOSTON ROAD
artificial grass pitch, tennis courts435 yd
St Pauls Ealing
RIDLEY AVENUE
676 yd
Blondin Park
Windmill Road
grass pitches845 yd
Boston Manor Playing Field
BOSTON GARDENS
grass pitches848 yd
Swyncombe Avenue Playing Fields
SWYNCOMBE AVENUE
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches1,070 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed200 Mbit/s
Average download speed223 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed21.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.