W5 1BQ is a sought-after residential area on Fowlers Walk, 0.4km from Mount Pleasant in Ealing. Administratively it sits within Hanger Hill ward and the Ealing Central and Acton constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in W5, W5 1BQ 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. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Ealing.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £687k, up 7.7% 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 W5 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00006388 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FOWLERS WALK, W5 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOWLERS WALK, W5 1BQ.
321
45
£ 82,700 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W5 1BQ 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, W5 1BQ combines high owner-occupation (86%), strong property values (£687k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £687k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 7.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W5 1BQ. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 687,475
12 sales · Mean £ 711,245
Semi-Detached
£ 800,500
4 sales · Mean £ 795,075
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
W5 1BQ has low crime rates — 28 incidents 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
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Montpelier Primary School
North Ealing Primary School
Vicar's Green Primary School
Ada Lovelace Church of England High School
Perivale Primary School
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Christ the Saviour Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Temple Pharmacy0.6 km
- 24/7 Booze Delivery0.8 km
- Beverage Boys Limited0.8 km
- Costcutter0.7 km
- Eats N Bits0.8 km
- + 32 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Brentham Club & Perry Cafe0.4 km
- The Fox And Goose0.9 km
- New Ashbourne0.9 km
- St Benedicts Mens Club0.6 km
- Village Inn0.6 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- Grillville0.6 km
- Mirror Palace0.8 km
- Oscars0.8 km
- Wow Coffee0.7 km
- Gather & Gather By CH&CO Catering At Kantar0.8 km
- + 27 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- West Kebab0.9 km
- Nosh N Go0.9 km
- Paul's Plaice1.0 km
- Golden Dragon0.7 km
- Patri Pitshanger Lane0.8 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Op Welcome0.8 km
- Co-Op Food0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ealing1.1 km
- Ealing Broadway1.4 km
- West Ealing1.9 km
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Postcode Profile: W51BQ · Data under Open Government Licence