W7 1BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hillyard Road, 1.4km from Greenford Park in Ealing. Administratively it sits within North Hanwell ward and the Ealing North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, W7 1BJ is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Ealing.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £476k. 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 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00006432 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HILLYARD ROAD, W7 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLYARD ROAD, W7 1BJ.
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41
£ 49,900 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
W7 1BJ has a significant social housing presence — 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W7 1BJ. The average age is 40.7. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 476,750
2 sales · Mean £ 476,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around W7 1BJ is moderate at 50 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
Mayfield Primary School
Castlebar School
Woodlands Academy
The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Primary School
Ealing Alternative Provision
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Gurnell Food & Wines0.7 km
- Hanwell Butchers And BBQ0.2 km
- Hanwell Grocers0.2 km
- JK Off Licence0.2 km
- Well Pharmacy0.2 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Everyone Active0.7 km
- Brent Valley Golf Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- China Kitchen0.2 km
- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- PBK Greenford1.0 km
- Tasty Bites0.9 km
- Super Chef0.9 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Western Fried Chicken0.2 km
- Kool Weshkoor0.9 km
- Passion Jerk Centre0.9 km
- Pizza Hut1.0 km
- Cakebox0.9 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.8 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Co-Op Food0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Castle Bar Park0.6 km
- South Greenford1.0 km
- Drayton Green1.1 km
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Postcode Profile: W71BJ · Data under Open Government Licence