W4 1BB is a safe, established residential area on Southfield Road, 0.3km from Bedford Park in Ealing. Administratively it sits within Southfield ward and the Ealing Central and Acton constituency.
Within the W4 district, this postcode is characterised by a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Ealing.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £551k, down 32.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for W4 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00006824 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTHFIELD ROAD, W4 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHFIELD ROAD, W4 1BB.
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£ 55,000 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W4 1BB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates W4 1BB — age 34, 38% ownership, 36% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 32.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W4 1BB. The average age is 33.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 527,500
1 sales · Mean £ 527,500
Flat
£ 536,625
6 sales · Mean £ 631,375
Terraced
£ 560,000
3 sales · Mean £ 558,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
W4 1BB has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Southfield Primary School
Ark Byron Primary Academy
Ark Priory Primary Academy
Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre
Wendell Park Primary School
Acton Gardens Primary School
South Acton Childrens Centre
Good Shepherd RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Vindinista0.9 km
- The Tabard0.8 km
- The Windmill0.6 km
- West London Trades Union Club0.6 km
- The Stag Public House0.5 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
83 nearby- Anokha0.8 km
- Bondi Juice0.9 km
- L'Oriental0.9 km
- Roasted0.9 km
- ZEN Cafe And Deli0.8 km
- + 78 more
Retailers - Other
82 nearby- Alisha Pharmacy0.4 km
- Vintage Wine Gifts0.4 km
- BP Chiswick0.7 km
- Best One Store0.9 km
- 1:1 Diet By Cambridge Weight Plan With Maya1.0 km
- + 77 more
Takeaway Shop
51 nearby- Burger&Beyond0.3 km
- Banana Tree / What's Your Katsu / Mimi's Thai Kitchen1.0 km
- Clean Kitchen Club1.0 km
- EnjoIT / Light & Fried / Harry Potato1.0 km
- Feel Good1.0 km
- + 46 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Budgens0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- South Acton0.7 km
- Acton Central0.7 km
- Gunnersbury1.6 km
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Postcode Profile: W41BB · Data under Open Government Licence