44,335TOTAL POPULATION
19,885HOUSEHOLDS
4.5%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£70,720AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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W4 POSTCODE REGION

London (W4)

The W4 postcode area is located in the London postcode town region, within the county of Greater London, and contains a total of 1979 individual postcodes.

There are 6 electoral wards in the W4 postcode area, including London which come under the local authority of the Ealing Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 47% of people in W4 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of W4 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.


The W4 postcode, located in the London district, primarily serves the Chiswick and Gunnersbury areas of the London Borough of Hounslow. As such, it contains some of London's most exclusive and affluent residential areas, as well as the business district of Chiswick Park.

The area is rich in history and culture with many historical landmarks, including Chiswick House and Gardens that were built by the 3rd earl of Burlington in the 18th Century. The house is popular as a filming location and an outdoor concert venue. Further attractions in the area include Strand-on-the-Green, Chiswick High Road and Turnham Green.

From a transport perspective, W4 is well connected. The main road is the Great West Road (A4) and Chiswick Station (on the District Line and London Overground) is the closest railway station. Kew Bridge Station (London Overground) is to the west and Brentford Station (Great Western Railway) is to the east. As for bus routes, the following bus routes serve W4: the 267, the E3, the H91, the 272, the N9 and the 190.

Living in W4 is convenient, as there are plenty of amenities located close by. The area is well serviced by supermarkets, banks, shops and leisure facilities, including Chiswick Park's leisure facilities, Turnham Green and Hogarth Health Clubs, Gunnersbury Triangle Nature Reserve and Gunnersbury Sports Ground, as well as various independent restaurants, pubs and cafés.

Schools in the W4 postcode are of a very high standard, with several being graded 'Outstanding' by Ofsted. The most popular primary schools include Chiswick School, Chiswick and Bedford Park Preparatory School, Turnham Green Primary and Sutton Court Steiner School. The locality also has several prestigious secondary schools, including The Latymer School, Chiswick School and St. Mark's Catholic School.

W4 postcode is an attractive part of London for people seeking quality education, culture, history and a safe environment to live in. The area is peaceful and leafy, yet still offers excellent transport connectivity and a range of nearby amenities, making it popular with families and young professionals alike.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 88%WORKING
  • 12%UNEMPLOYED

12% of people in W4 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 47%AB
  • 41%C2/C2
  • 12%DE

According to census records, 47% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 57%WHITE
  • 43%NON-WHITE

57% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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W4Greater London

Greater London

The county of Greater London

W4 is located in the county of Greater London, in England.

Greater London has a total population of 8,778,500, making it the 1st largest county in the UK.

Greater London has a total area of 606 square miles, and a population density of 5594 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Greater London Postal Town Map
Outward CodeW4
Postal TownLondon
MSOA NameEaling 034
LSOA NameEaling 034A
CountyGreater London
RegionGreater London
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityEaling
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

W4 Electoral Wards

The postal region of W4, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Acton
Acton Green
Bedford Park
Chiswick
East Acton
Gunnersbury
South Acton
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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