W4 1BS is a sought-after residential area on Rusthall Avenue, 0.1km from Bedford Park in Ealing. Administratively it sits within Southfield ward and the Ealing Central and Acton constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in W4, W4 1BS offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 85% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.8M, up 7.5% year-on-year. 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 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00006842 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RUSTHALL AVENUE, W4 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUSTHALL AVENUE, W4 1BS.
326
44
£ 83,700 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W4 1BS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, W4 1BS combines high owner-occupation (85%), strong property values (£1.8M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £1.8M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 7.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W4 1BS. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 1,678,000
3 sales · Mean £ 1,701,000
Semi-Detached
£ 1,797,500
9 sales · Mean £ 1,640,000
Detached
£ 2,500,000
1 sales · Mean £ 2,500,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
W4 1BS 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 Priory Primary Academy
Ark Byron Primary Academy
Belmont Primary School
Wendell Park Primary School
Acton Gardens Primary School
South Acton Childrens Centre
Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
96 nearby- Express Stop Food & Wine1.0 km
- Holland and Barrett0.8 km
- Patisserie Valerie0.8 km
- W H Smith0.8 km
- 24/7 London Alcohol Delivery0.7 km
- + 91 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- The Old Pack Horse0.9 km
- The Stag Public House0.3 km
- The Swan0.4 km
- Acton United Services Club0.9 km
- Duke Of Sussex0.5 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
116 nearby- The Bollo House0.8 km
- The Post Room0.5 km
- Betty0.9 km
- Good Boy Coffee0.7 km
- Napoli On the Road0.9 km
- + 111 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Waitrose0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Local1.0 km
- Ocado Zoom1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Budgens0.8 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
57 nearby- Trinity's0.6 km
- Acton Charcoal Grill & Royal Pizza0.8 km
- Chik'N0.6 km
- Lolo Pizza0.9 km
- Napoli Gang0.6 km
- + 52 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Brook Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- South Acton0.7 km
- Acton Central1.0 km
- Gunnersbury1.4 km
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Postcode Profile: W41BS · Data under Open Government Licence