W4 1AY is a sought-after residential area on Southfield Road, 0.3km from Bedford Park in Ealing. Administratively it sits within Southfield ward and the Ealing Central and Acton constituency.
For renters and young professionals, W4 1AY 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 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £672k, up 47.4% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for W4 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00006831 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTHFIELD ROAD, W4 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHFIELD ROAD, W4 1AY.
273
38
£ 83,700 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W4 1AY 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
W4 1AY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £672k, 56% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £672k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 47.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W4 1AY. The average age is 38.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 650,000
5 sales · Mean £ 633,890
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
W4 1AY has low crime rates — 36 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
Ark Byron Primary Academy
Ark Priory Primary Academy
Wendell Park Primary School
Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre
Good Shepherd RC Primary School
East Acton Primary School
Acton Gardens Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Vindinista1.0 km
- The Tabard0.8 km
- The Windmill0.8 km
- West London Trades Union Club0.7 km
- The Stag Public House0.6 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
65 nearby- Anokha0.8 km
- Roasted1.0 km
- ZEN Cafe And Deli0.9 km
- Avanti0.7 km
- Boulangerie Jade0.8 km
- + 60 more
Retailers - Other
79 nearby- Alisha Pharmacy0.5 km
- Vintage Wine Gifts0.2 km
- Happy Sky1.0 km
- BP Chiswick0.8 km
- Bayley & Sage1.0 km
- + 74 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Budgens0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Burger&Beyond0.2 km
- St Elmo Fish Bar0.9 km
- Trinity's0.8 km
- Acton Charcoal Grill & Royal Pizza0.7 km
- Chik'N0.3 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Brook Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Acton Central0.8 km
- South Acton0.9 km
- Gunnersbury1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: W41AY · Data under Open Government Licence