W5 1BX is a sought-after residential area on Castlebar Park, 0.3km from Mount Pleasant in Ealing. Administratively it sits within Pitshanger ward and the Ealing North constituency.
For renters and young professionals, W5 1BX 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. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Ealing.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £853k, up 115.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for W5 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00006020 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CASTLEBAR PARK, W5 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLEBAR PARK, W5 1BX.
299
40
£ 82,700 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W5 1BX 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
W5 1BX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 45% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 115.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W5 1BX. The average age is 39.6. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 1,515,000
4 sales · Mean £ 1,490,000
Flat
£ 452,500
13 sales · Mean £ 451,884
Terraced
£ 1,180,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,180,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
W5 1BX has low crime rates — 22 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
Woodlands Academy
Castlebar School
Christ the Saviour Church of England Primary School
Drayton Green Primary School
Ealing Alternative Provision
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Temple Pharmacy0.4 km
- Costcutter0.3 km
- Harrisons0.4 km
- Blue Ocean Fishmongers0.3 km
- Navarro's Wines0.4 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Brentham Club & Perry Cafe0.7 km
- St Benedicts Mens Club0.3 km
- Village Inn0.4 km
- Benet Club0.5 km
- Duke Of Kent0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Grillville0.4 km
- Olympic Pavilion1.0 km
- Oscars0.3 km
- Blue Ocean ( Pitshanger ) London Limited0.3 km
- Pizza Piccolo0.4 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- West Kebab0.4 km
- Golden Dragon0.4 km
- Patri Pitshanger Lane0.4 km
- Westside Cafe & Sandwich Bar0.4 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Op Food0.4 km
- Co-Op Welcome0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Blakesley Hotel0.6 km
- Caspian Hotel1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ealing1.1 km
- West Ealing1.2 km
- Ealing Broadway1.2 km
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Postcode Profile: W51BX · Data under Open Government Licence