50,008TOTAL POPULATION
20,543HOUSEHOLDS
6.3%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£54,600AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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W5 POSTCODE REGION

London (W5)

The W5 postcode area is located in the London postcode town region, within the county of Greater London, and contains a total of 1956 individual postcodes.

There are 2 electoral wards in the W5 postcode area, including London which come under the local authority of the Ealing Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 44% of people in W5 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 W5 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 W5 postcode is located in the London district of Ealing. It covers a range of residential neighbourhoods such as South Ealing and West Ealing, as well as large shopping areas.

The W5 postcode area is approximately 8 square miles and borders the W3 postcode area to the south, the NW10 postcode area to the north, the W7 postcode area to the east and the UB6 postcode area to the west.

The W5 postcode has a population of around 40,000 people. Many of the areas within the W5 postcode area were originally marshland and green areas. However, in more recent times, they have been developed into residential neighbourhoods.

There are a range of commuter links available in the W5 postcode area. Ealing Broadway station provides rail tracks to Central London and serves many surrounding towns and villages. There are a number of other rail stations in the area covering routes to Hayes & Harlington, West Drayton, Southall, Osterley and Richmond. The London Overground line is also available in the area, providing residents access to East London.

Cycle routes are also popular in the W5 postcode. The Ealing Borough Greenway connects Ealing Broadway to Brentford, as well as a number of parks in the area including Walpole Park, Lammas Park, Corams Fields and Gunnersbury Park.

The shopping centres in the W5 postcode area are popular, with Ealing Broadway Centre featuring a range of retail outlets, restaurants and bars, as well as is cinema, theatre and library. The Centre is also home to a regular antiques and vintage market. The Westfield London shopping centre is nearby, offering a vast range of retail outlets, entertainment options and restaurants.

The educational options include a variety of state and independent schools such as Lammas Primary and Twyford Church of England High School. There are also a range of universities and colleges nearby, including the University of West London, West Thames College and London South Bank University.

At the heart of the W5 postcode is one of London's oldest parks, Gunnersbury Park. This park was originally home to two magnificent stately homes, before being opened to the public in 1926. It is a popular destination for walkers, cyclists, picnickers, and families. The park hosts a number of events throughout the year such as the popular Jazz Festival.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 86%WORKING
  • 14%UNEMPLOYED

14% of people in W5 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 44%AB
  • 42%C2/C2
  • 13%DE

According to census records, 44% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 45%WHITE
  • 55%NON-WHITE

45% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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W5Greater London

Greater London

The county of Greater London

W5 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 CodeW5
Postal TownLondon
MSOA NameEaling 011
LSOA NameEaling 011B
CountyGreater London
RegionGreater London
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityEaling
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

W5 Electoral Wards

The postal region of W5, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Alperton
Brent
Ealing
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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'.

Your views ofW5

CA, london

Friday, October 26, 2018

Excellent location, fabulous restaurants bars delicatessen, everything you need is nearby, open spaces, parks give it a residential feel, transport network very good,you can walk to Ealing Broadway to be in the hub of everything and return home to a quieter location.


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