W5 1BS is a mixed residential area located 0.3km from Twyford Abbey in Ealing. Administratively it sits within Hanger Hill ward and the Ealing Central and Acton constituency.
For renters and young professionals, W5 1BS offers a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. During the day, science and business parks with high status workers. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Ealing.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for W5 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00006375 (shared with 45 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W5 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W5 1BS.
491
35
£ 59,400 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W5 1BS represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
W5 1BS has a highly multicultural community character — 49% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 35 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W5 1BS. The average age is 35.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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)
Crime around W5 1BS is moderate at 76 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
Montpelier Primary School
Vicar's Green Primary School
West Twyford Primary School
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Perivale Primary School
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Ada Lovelace Church of England High School
Alperton Community School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Abbey Corner0.8 km
- 24/7 Booze Delivery0.2 km
- Beverage Boys Limited0.2 km
- Eats N Bits0.3 km
- Kaizen Traders Limited0.2 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Brentham Club & Perry Cafe0.9 km
- The Fox And Goose0.2 km
- Crystals of London Bar & Restaurant0.8 km
- New Ashbourne0.4 km
- Bar 80.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Damas Express1.0 km
- East Pan Asian Restaurant0.8 km
- Mirror Palace0.4 km
- Wow Coffee0.1 km
- Beirut Nights0.6 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Londis0.5 km
- Sivashakthi Cash & Carry1.0 km
- Co-operative1.0 km
- Loon Fung Hong Cash & Carry0.8 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Nosh N Go0.3 km
- Esso and Subway (Alperton)0.5 km
- Palm Pizzeria0.3 km
- AMONX0.5 km
- Paul's Plaice0.3 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ealing1.5 km
- Ealing Broadway1.9 km
- Stonebridge Park2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Hanger Lane Underground Station0.2 km
- Hanger Lane Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: W51BS · Data under Open Government Licence