W5 1AR is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Hanger Hill in Ealing. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Hanger Hill ward and the Ealing Central and Acton constituency.
Day-to-day life in W5 1AR has the character of 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 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Ealing.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for W5 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00006382 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W5 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W5 1AR.
287
36
£ 59,400 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W5 1AR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates W5 1AR — age 36, 33% ownership, 47% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W5 1AR. The average age is 36.0. 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)
Crime around W5 1AR is moderate at 62 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Montpelier Primary School
Ada Lovelace Church of England High School
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
West Twyford Primary School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Vicar's Green Primary School
The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls
Perivale Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Online Alcohol Delivery / Alcohol Lovers / Kings Of Beers /0.6 km
- Tea House Direct0.6 km
- Wickes0.6 km
- 24/7 Alcohol Delivery / KP Wholesale Drinks0.6 km
- Hanger Lane Post Office0.2 km
- + 25 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- Ashley's0.5 km
- Fawanees Restaurant0.6 km
- 1upcoffee London0.5 km
- Beluga Restaurant0.2 km
- Crowne Plaza Ealing0.2 km
- + 26 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Esso and Subway (Alperton)0.9 km
- Palm Pizzeria0.2 km
- AMONX0.7 km
- Paul's Plaice0.5 km
- Hubble Bubble1.0 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- New Ashbourne0.3 km
- Bar 80.7 km
- Ealing Cricket & Social Club0.9 km
- Brentham Club & Perry Cafe1.0 km
- The Fox And Goose0.6 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-operative0.7 km
- Londis0.9 km
- S & S Superstores0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ealing1.2 km
- Ealing Broadway1.5 km
- Ealing Common2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Hanger Lane Underground Station0.3 km
- Hanger Lane Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: W51AR · Data under Open Government Licence