Boston Road is in London and in Ealing district. W7 3QJ 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 Boston Road, London, W7 3QJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W7 3JZ, W7 3JY, W7 2LH, W7 2HJ, W7 2EP, W7 2HR, W7 3PF, W7 3PA, W7 2LW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W7 3QJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 51.2% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 51.6% | 48.8% | -2.8% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 3QJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.1% 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 | 49.8% | 51.1% | 1.3% | 37.9% | 13.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.1% | 37.3% | 1.2% | 44.2% | -6.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.1% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 9.2% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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 (93%) 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 | 62.6% | 61.9% | -0.7% | 48.4% | 13.5% |
| Good health | 25.5% | 31.1% | 5.6% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 5.5% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -7.2% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 47.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.8% | 14.4% | -0.4% | 18.2% | -3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 7% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9% | 10.2% | 1.2% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 14.4% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.8% | 47.7% | 10.9% | 33.8% | 13.9% |
| Other | 16.6% | 3.5% | -13.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 4.9% | 4.2% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 7.7% | 4.9% | -2.8% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| Black African | 4.9% | 6.8% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Other Black | 3% | 0.5% | -2.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 65.7% | 64.8% | -0.9% | 81.4% | -16.6% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.1% | 6.8% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 5.2% |
In this area, 61.9% 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% | 61.9% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -21.3% |
| European Union | 14% | 17.4% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 11.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 6.6% | 4.9% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.3% | 9.1% | -2.2% | 5.6% | 3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.1% | 62.4% | 0.3% | 83.2% | -20.8% |
| 10+ Years | 8% | 29% | 21.0% | 9.8% | 19.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.7% | 6.5% | -1.2% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 2.1% | -4.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.9% | 0% | -15.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.6% | 76.7% | -11.1% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 10.2% | 1.3% | 8.9% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.6% | 37.2% | -7.6% |
| Christian | 49.6% | 46.2% | 3.4% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 12.5% | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Boston Road was 114.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.9% lower than the Hanwell Broadway average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Boston Road has the 30th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Hanwell Broadway and the 336th highest crime rate of 951 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Donegal House, 165 Boston Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-07-28 | £288,178 |
| 165C Boston Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-10-04 | £220,356 |
| 151 Boston Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2022-06-23 | £305,811 |
| 4 Donegal House, 165 Boston Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2013-07-24 | £639,318 |
| 4 Donegal House, 165 Boston Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2004-09-15 | £700,567 |
W7 3QJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 3QJ 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 | 90 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Other | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Education | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allenby Nursery School Allenby Road , UB1 2HX | - not rated | 3,063 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 | 3,085 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Nursery School and Children's Centre Recreation Road , UB2 5PF | 4out of 4 | 4,130 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 4out of 4 | 4,551 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebe Nursery School Western Road , UB2 5JT | - not rated | 4,630 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 205 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands First School Oaklands Road , Hanwell W7 2DP | - not rated | 205 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Primary School Lower Boston Road , Hanwell W7 2NR | 3out of 4 | 606 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School York Avenue , Hanwell W7 3HU | 3out of 4 | 815 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentside First School Laurie Road , Hanwell W7 1LB | - not rated | 868 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 205 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fielding Middle School Wyndham Road , Ealing W13 9TE | - not rated | 1,066 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ealing Middle School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EA | - not rated | 2,030 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| George Tomlinson Middle School Melbury Avenue , Norwood Green UB2 4HT | - not rated | 2,280 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gurnell Middle School Hathaway Gardens , Ealing W13 0DH | - not rated | 2,320 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 | 621 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drayton Manor High School Drayton Bridge Road , Hanwell W7 1EU | 4out of 4 | 1,406 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Drayton Manor High School Drayton Bridge Road , Hanwell W7 1EU | - not rated | 1,406 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 | 1,883 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolder Academy 1 Macfarlane Lane , TW7 5DB | 3out of 4 | 1,958 yd | Free schools | 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 | 3,604 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing Tertiary College Acton Centre , Mill Hill Road W3 8UX | - not rated | 4,381 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc) Parkshot , TW9 2RE | - not rated | 5,396 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Adult Community College Parkshot , TW9 2RE | - not rated | 5,402 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 | 2,140 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guru Nanak Sikh Academy Springfield Road , UB4 0LT | 3out of 4 | 4,904 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Boston Road Tutorial Centre 42 Lower Boston Road , Hanwell W7 2NR | - not rated | 661 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ann's School Springfield Road , Hanwell W7 3JP | 4out of 4 | 849 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Level Academy Wyke Gardens , W7 2BB | - not rated | 916 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor House School 16 Golden Manor , Hanwell W7 3EG | - not rated | 1,151 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Insights Independent School 3-5 , Alexandria Road W13 0NP | - not rated | 1,431 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Manor Hotel Banqueting Suite | Boston Manor Hotel, 146 - 152 Boston Road | 83 yd | |
| Kone Japanese Restaurant | Boston Manor Hotel, 146-152 Boston Road | 88 yd | |
| W7 Emporium | Ground Floor Left And First Floor, 60 Boston Road | 443 yd | |
| The Green W7 | The Inn On The Green, 13 - 15 Lower Boston Road | 554 yd | |
| No87Degrees | 87 Uxbridge Road, Hanwell | 562 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Inn | The Village Inn, 66 Boston Road | 314 yd | |
| The Dodo Micropub | 52 Boston Road, Hanwell | 400 yd | |
| Grosvenor Public House | The Grosvenor, 127 Oaklands Road | 410 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales | Prince Of Wales, 62 Boston Road | 444 yd | |
| St Josephs Social Club | Church Of Our Lady And St Joseph, 52 Uxbridge Road | 476 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Shanghai Blues & Boston Pizza | 156 Boston Road, Hanwell | 73 yd | |
| Heart And Soul Caribbean Food | 47 Boston Road, Hanwell | 464 yd | |
| Little Wonder Cafe | 41 Boston Road, Hanwell | 485 yd | |
| The Golden Chip | 33 Boston Road, Hanwell | 492 yd | |
| Joes Chicken | 145 Uxbridge Road, Hanwell | 572 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 91 Boston Road, Hanwell | 295 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 1, 90 - 94 Uxbridge Road | 482 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury Supermarket, Melbourne Avenue | 898 yd | |
| Lidl | 63 - 65 Broadway, West Ealing | 973 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elthorne Park ELTHORNE PARK ELTHORNE PARK BOSTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 369 yd |
| Golds Gym (Hanwell) 54-62 54-62 UXBRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 522 yd |
| Elthorne Sports Centre WESTLEA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 540 yd |
| Hanwell Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) Church Road | health and fitness suite | 719 yd |
| St Ann'S School SPRINGFIELD ROAD | 854 yd | |
| West Ealing Bowls Club MERVYN ROAD | grass pitches | 860 yd |
| Energie Fitness (West Ealing) BROADWAY | health and fitness suite | 910 yd |
| Eversheds Sports & Social Club (Closed) Southdown Avenue | grass pitches | 911 yd |
| Warren Farm Sports Centre (Closed) Windmill Lane | grass pitches | 1,028 yd |
| Ealing Fields High School EVERSHED SPORTS GROUND EVERSHED SPORTS GROUND WYKE GARDENS | grass pitches | 1,035 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 | 86.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 81.8% |
| 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 | 13.6% |
| Median download speed | 6.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 0.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.