W5 1AU is a sought-after residential area located 0.3km from Mount Pleasant in Ealing. Administratively it sits within Pitshanger ward and the Ealing North constituency.
For renters and young professionals, W5 1AU offers members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Ealing.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for W5 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00006019 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W5 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W5 1AU.
408
39
£ 82,700 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W5 1AU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. W5 1AU spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W5 1AU. The average age is 39.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
W5 1AU has low crime rates — 24 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
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
North Ealing Primary School
Montpelier Primary School
Christ the Saviour Church of England Primary School
Ada Lovelace Church of England High School
Drayton Green Primary School
Castlebar School
Woodlands Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Temple Pharmacy0.4 km
- Costcutter0.4 km
- Harrisons0.5 km
- Blue Ocean Fishmongers0.4 km
- Navarro's Wines0.4 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Brentham Club & Perry Cafe0.7 km
- St Benedicts Mens Club0.2 km
- Village Inn0.4 km
- The Wheatsheaf1.0 km
- Duke Of Kent0.7 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Grillville0.4 km
- Oscars0.4 km
- Blue Ocean ( Pitshanger ) London Limited0.4 km
- Pizza Piccolo0.5 km
- Samrat Bangladeshi And Indian Cuisine0.5 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- West Kebab0.5 km
- Golden Dragon0.4 km
- Patri Pitshanger Lane0.5 km
- Westside Cafe & Sandwich Bar0.4 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-Op Food0.4 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Co-Op Welcome0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Blakesley Hotel0.6 km
- Caspian Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ealing1.0 km
- Ealing Broadway1.1 km
- West Ealing1.3 km
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Postcode Profile: W51AU · Data under Open Government Licence