W7 1BF is a safe, established residential area located 1.2km from Drayton Green in Ealing. Administratively it sits within North Hanwell ward and the Ealing North constituency.
This is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. The area has a notably diverse population — 62% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Ealing.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for W7 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00006440 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W7 1BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W7 1BF.
404
33
£ 49,900 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W7 1BF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
62% of W7 1BF's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W7 1BF. The average age is 33.3. 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)
W7 1BF has low crime rates — 41 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
Brentside High School
Brentside Primary School
Woodlands Academy
Castlebar School
Mayfield Primary School
Hobbayne Primary School
Ealing Alternative Provision
Drayton Manor High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Remedy Pharmacy0.8 km
- Gurnell Food & Wines0.8 km
- Hanwell Butchers And BBQ0.2 km
- Hanwell Grocers0.2 km
- JK Off Licence0.1 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Boba Chai0.8 km
- The Burger Depot0.8 km
- Olympic Pavilion0.9 km
- China Kitchen0.1 km
- Cafesa Coffee Shop0.9 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Chicken Land Peri Peri0.8 km
- Jerk Junction0.8 km
- Western Fried Chicken0.1 km
- Deep Sea Fish Bar0.2 km
- Mr Boba Tea Ealing0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Op Food0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Everyone Active0.9 km
- Brent Valley Golf Club0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Castle Bar Park0.5 km
- Drayton Green0.9 km
- Hanwell1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Castle Bar Park Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: W71BF · Data under Open Government Licence