W4 1BY is a sought-after residential area on Speldhurst Road, 0.1km from Bedford Park in Ealing. Administratively it sits within Southfield ward and the Ealing Central and Acton constituency.
For renters and young professionals, W4 1BY offers 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. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.1M, up 24.2% 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 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00006831 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SPELDHURST ROAD, W4 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPELDHURST ROAD, W4 1BY.
273
38
£ 83,700 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W4 1BY 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
W4 1BY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.1M, 56% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £1.1M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 24.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W4 1BY. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 1,235,000
9 sales · Mean £ 1,207,666
Flat
£ 604,750
4 sales · Mean £ 611,250
Semi-Detached
£ 1,200,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,200,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
W4 1BY has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. 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
Wendell Park Primary School
Good Shepherd RC Primary School
Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre
Belmont Primary School
Acton Gardens Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
92 nearby- Anokha0.9 km
- ZEN Cafe And Deli1.0 km
- Buono1.0 km
- Coffe & Restaurant Kod Pirketa0.8 km
- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- + 87 more
Retailers - Other
95 nearby- 24/7 London Alcohol Delivery0.6 km
- Acton Booze & Vape1.0 km
- AD Oriental Food0.9 km
- Blue Ocean Fishmongers0.9 km
- Charmy's Newsagent0.8 km
- + 90 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- The Stag Public House0.5 km
- The Swan0.6 km
- Belvedere1.0 km
- The Rocket0.9 km
- The Station House0.9 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Budgens0.6 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Acton Charcoal Grill & Royal Pizza0.7 km
- Chik'N0.5 km
- Lolo Pizza0.9 km
- Napoli Gang0.5 km
- Tao Tao Ju0.5 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Brook Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- South Acton0.8 km
- Acton Central0.9 km
- Gunnersbury1.6 km
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Postcode Profile: W41BY · Data under Open Government Licence