Seward Road is in London and in Ealing district. W7 2JS is located in the Hanwell Broadway electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ealing, Southall. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Seward Road, London, W7 2JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W7 2JR, W7 2JQ, W13 9DT, W7 1HS, W13 9DU, W7 2JT, W7 2DX, W7 2JL, W7 2DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding W7 2JS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 49.8% | 49.4% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 50.2% | 50.6% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 2JS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.4% 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 | 49.1% | 46.4% | -2.7% | 37.9% | 8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.6% | 39.2% | 1.6% | 44.2% | -5.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 6% | 5.7% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 4.3% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 53.7% | 52.4% | -1.3% | 48.4% | 4.0% |
| Good health | 36% | 38.6% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 8.2% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12% | 10.1% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 8.2% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 11.1% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 4.8% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 11.5% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.6% | 51% | 7.4% | 33.8% | 17.2% |
| Other | 11.5% | 3.4% | -8.1% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.8% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 7.2% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| Pakistani | 7.8% | 1.5% | -6.3% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 6.4% | 4.2% | -2.2% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.9% | 3.4% | -1.5% | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.2% | 2.3% | -1.9% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 3.5% | 3.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| White | 60.1% | 60.8% | 0.7% | 81.4% | -20.6% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 0.6% | 5.1% |
| Other | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 64.1% 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 | 64.3% | 64.1% | -0.2% | 83.2% | -19.1% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 13% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 2.6% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.1% | 10% | -4.1% | 5.6% | 4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.4% | 7.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.8% | 64.6% | 3.8% | 83.2% | -18.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 26.9% | 24.8% | 9.8% | 17.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 4.5% | -1.5% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 3.4% | -5.4% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.3% | 0.7% | -21.6% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| Ireland | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 5.7% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.6% | 37.2% | -10.6% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 11.6% | 6.5% | 5.1% |
| Sikh | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Seward Road was 137.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.7% lower than the Hanwell Broadway average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Seward Road has the 24th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Hanwell Broadway and the 261st highest crime rate of 951 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 253.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% 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 Seward Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £775,000 | 2023-12-15 | £819,119 |
| 1 Seward Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £890,000 | 2023-12-13 | £940,666 |
| 13 Seward Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £810,000 | 2023-09-15 | £833,724 |
| 3 Seward Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2022-11-17 | £523,521 |
| 41 Seward Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,010,000 | 2022-06-29 | £1,062,150 |
W7 2JS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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 2JS 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 | 88 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate 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 | 3,383 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 | 3,518 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 4out of 4 | 4,062 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Nursery School and Children's Centre Recreation Road , UB2 5PF | 4out of 4 | 4,646 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre East Churchfield Road , Acton W3 7LL | 2out of 4 | 4,995 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands Primary School Oaklands Road , Hanwell W7 2DP | 4out of 4 | 317 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands First School Oaklands Road , Hanwell W7 2DP | - not rated | 317 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fielding Primary School Wyndham Road , Ealing W13 9TE | 4out of 4 | 746 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fielding First School Wyndham Road , West Ealing W13 9TE | - not rated | 746 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Primary School St John's Primary School , Green Man Gardens W13 0SE | 4out of 4 | 807 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands Middle School Oaklands Road , Hanwell W7 2DP | - not rated | 317 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fielding Middle School Wyndham Road , Ealing W13 9TE | - not rated | 746 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ealing Middle School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EA | - not rated | 1,661 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gurnell Middle School Hathaway Gardens , Ealing W13 0DH | - not rated | 2,173 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentside Middle School Kennedy Road , Hanwell W7 1JL | - not rated | 2,645 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 | 718 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drayton Manor High School Drayton Bridge Road , Hanwell W7 1EU | 4out of 4 | 1,401 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Drayton Manor High School Drayton Bridge Road , Hanwell W7 1EU | - not rated | 1,401 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing Fields Church of England High School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,584 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing Green High School The Green , W5 5EW | - not rated | 1,621 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 | 3,872 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing Tertiary College Acton Centre , Mill Hill Road W3 8UX | - not rated | 3,877 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc) Parkshot , TW9 2RE | - not rated | 5,346 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Adult Community College Parkshot , TW9 2RE | - not rated | 5,352 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 | 2,390 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guru Nanak Sikh Academy Springfield Road , UB4 0LT | 3out of 4 | 5,383 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insights Independent School 3-5 , Alexandria Road W13 0NP | - not rated | 1,000 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Level Academy Wyke Gardens , W7 2BB | - not rated | 1,006 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ann's School Springfield Road , Hanwell W7 3JP | 4out of 4 | 1,063 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lower Boston Road Tutorial Centre 42 Lower Boston Road , Hanwell W7 2NR | - not rated | 1,083 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing and Hanwell Preparatory Education Trust 40 Hastings Road , W13 8QH | - not rated | 1,114 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaiiwala Ealing | 129 Broadway, West Ealing | 456 yd | |
| The Thai Forester | The Forester, 2 Leighton Road | 460 yd | |
| Cosy Lounge | 2 - 4 Uxbridge Road, Hanwell | 472 yd | |
| Bagel Boys | Ground Floor Front, 117 Broadway | 476 yd | |
| KFC | 107 - 109 Broadway, West Ealing | 482 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grosvenor Public House | The Grosvenor, 127 Oaklands Road | 165 yd | |
| The Forester (Bar Only) | The Forester, 2 Leighton Road | 460 yd | |
| The Leather Saddle | Ground Floor, 138 Broadway | 523 yd | |
| Hanwell Conservative Club | Club House, 40 Uxbridge Road | 588 yd | |
| The Old Hat (Bar Only) | The Old Hat, 128 Broadway | 610 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bagel & Dough | Ground Floor Front, 117 Broadway | 476 yd | |
| New Shanghai Blues & Boston Pizza | 156 Boston Road, Hanwell | 519 yd | |
| French Tacos UK (Ealing) | 148 Broadway, West Ealing | 521 yd | |
| Ocean Fresh | 166 Broadway, West Ealing | 521 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 140 Broadway, West Ealing | 523 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury Supermarket, Melbourne Avenue | 487 yd | |
| Lidl | 63 - 65 Broadway, West Ealing | 552 yd | |
| Iceland | 64A Broadway, West Ealing | 714 yd | |
| Tesco | 91 Boston Road, Hanwell | 722 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 1, 90 - 94 Uxbridge Road | 743 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Energie Fitness (West Ealing) BROADWAY | health and fitness suite | 511 yd |
| West Ealing Bowls Club MERVYN ROAD | grass pitches | 633 yd |
| Elthorne Park ELTHORNE PARK ELTHORNE PARK BOSTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 635 yd |
| Golds Gym (Hanwell) 54-62 54-62 UXBRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 696 yd |
| Elthorne Sports Centre WESTLEA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 736 yd |
| Hanwell Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) Church Road | health and fitness suite | 777 yd |
| St Pauls Ealing RIDLEY AVENUE | 954 yd | |
| Eversheds Sports & Social Club (Closed) Southdown Avenue | grass pitches | 1,002 yd |
| St Ann'S School SPRINGFIELD ROAD | 1,064 yd | |
| The Gym (London Ealing) LOVELACE HOUSE 96-122 LOVELACE HOUSE 96-122 UXBRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,087 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 | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 123.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.