W4 1AD is a safe, established residential area on Hawkshead Road, 0.3km from Bedford Park in Ealing. Administratively it sits within Southfield ward and the Ealing Central and Acton constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for W4 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00006828 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAWKSHEAD ROAD, W4 1AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAWKSHEAD ROAD, W4 1AD.
404
40
£ 83,700 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W4 1AD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates W4 1AD — age 40, 80% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W4 1AD. The average age is 39.9. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
W4 1AD has low crime rates — 23 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
Southfield Primary School
Wendell Park Primary School
Good Shepherd RC Primary School
Ark Byron Primary Academy
Ark Priory Primary Academy
Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre
Queensmill School
East Acton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
75 nearby- Alisha Pharmacy0.8 km
- Vintage Wine Gifts0.3 km
- Costa's Mini Market0.9 km
- Happy Sky0.8 km
- Newsmart0.8 km
- + 70 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- The Orchard Tavern0.8 km
- The Windmill1.0 km
- West London Trades Union Club1.0 km
- The Askew0.9 km
- The Duchess W60.8 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
74 nearby- Askew Cafe0.8 km
- Al Diyar0.9 km
- Dada's Diner0.5 km
- More Munchies0.5 km
- Morleys0.5 km
- + 69 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Co-op0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Local1.0 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- ZAVICAJ Balkan Food0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Local1.0 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Burger&Beyond0.3 km
- St Elmo Fish Bar0.7 km
- Chris's Fish Bar0.9 km
- Napolitana1.0 km
- Acton Charcoal Grill & Royal Pizza0.9 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Brook Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Acton Central1.0 km
- South Acton1.1 km
- Gunnersbury1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: W41AD · Data under Open Government Licence