W4 1BD is a sought-after residential area on Southfield Road, 0.2km from Bedford Park in Ealing. Administratively it sits within Southfield ward and the Ealing Central and Acton constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for W4 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00006831 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTHFIELD ROAD, W4 1BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHFIELD ROAD, W4 1BD.
273
38
£ 83,700 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W4 1BD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. W4 1BD's low deprivation rank, 56% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W4 1BD. The average age is 38.4. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
W4 1BD has low crime rates — 28 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
Wendell Park Primary School
Ark Priory Primary Academy
Good Shepherd RC Primary School
Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre
Belmont Primary School
East Acton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
83 nearby- Anokha1.0 km
- Askew Cafe1.0 km
- Avanti0.6 km
- Boulangerie Jade0.7 km
- Chill Since Pizza0.8 km
- + 78 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- The Duchess W60.9 km
- The Roebuck1.0 km
- The Tabard0.6 km
- The Windmill0.9 km
- West London Trades Union Club0.9 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
84 nearby- Alisha Pharmacy0.6 km
- Vintage Wine Gifts0.3 km
- Happy Sky0.9 km
- BP Chiswick0.7 km
- Bayley & Sage0.9 km
- + 79 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Co-op0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer1.0 km
- Tesco Express1.0 km
- ZAVICAJ Balkan Food1.0 km
- Sainsbury's Local1.0 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Burger&Beyond0.3 km
- Chris's Fish Bar0.9 km
- Napolitana0.9 km
- St Elmo Fish Bar0.9 km
- O Burger0.6 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Brook Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- South Acton0.9 km
- Acton Central1.0 km
- Gunnersbury1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: W41BD · Data under Open Government Licence