Postcode Analysis Ealing, London

W7 1BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W7 1BE.

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Population

322

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 49,900 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 57% of tenure in W7 1BE — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

W7 1BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.8km from Drayton Green in Ealing. Administratively it sits within North Hanwell ward and the Ealing North constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, W7 1BE is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 63% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Ealing. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for W7 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00006401 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W7 1BE. The average age is 39.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British37.4%
Asian / British Asian27.4%
Black / African / Caribbean17.3%
Other / Mixed17.9%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

W7 1BE has low crime rates — 37 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.

Violence and sexual offences144
Anti-social behaviour71
Vehicle crime28
Criminal damage and arson27
Burglary23

school Local Schools

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Ealing Alternative Provision

Good55 pupils0.3 km
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Castlebar School

Outstanding164 pupils0.3 km
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Woodlands Academy

Good194 pupils0.3 km
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Springhallow School

Good157 pupils0.5 km
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Drayton Manor High School

Outstanding1530 pupils0.6 km
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Hobbayne Primary School

Requires Improvement468 pupils0.7 km
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Brentside Primary School

Outstanding427 pupils0.7 km
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Brentside High School

Good1584 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Olympic Pavilion0.6 km
  • China Kitchen0.6 km
  • Boba Chai0.7 km
  • The Burger Depot0.7 km
  • Cafesa Coffee Shop0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Op Food0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Gurnell Food & Wines0.8 km
  • Hanwell Butchers And BBQ0.6 km
  • Hanwell Grocers0.6 km
  • JK Off Licence0.5 km
  • Well Pharmacy0.5 km
  • + 10 more
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Western Fried Chicken0.6 km
  • Chicken Land Peri Peri0.7 km
  • Jerk Junction0.8 km
  • Deep Sea Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Mr Boba Tea Ealing0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Brent Valley Golf Club0.8 km
  • Duke Of Kent1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Castle Bar Park0.2 km
  • Drayton Green0.6 km
  • Hanwell1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Castle Bar Park Rail Station0.2 km