Postcode Analysis Ealing, London

WEST GATE, W5 1BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST GATE, W5 1BL.

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Population

318

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 82,700 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: W5 1BL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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8/10
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5/10
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9/10
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5/10
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7/10
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10/10
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3/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

W5 1BL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £325k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 10.3% year-on-year.

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

W5 1BL is a safe, established residential area on West Gate, 0.3km from Mount Pleasant in Ealing. Administratively it sits within Hanger Hill ward and the Ealing Central and Acton constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in W5, W5 1BL offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 77% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Ealing.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £325k, up 10.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for W5 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00006384 (shared with 9 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 W5 1BL. The average age is 37.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British65.2%
Asian / British Asian15.4%
Black / African / Caribbean4.1%
Other / Mixed15.4%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 325,000

62 sales · Mean £ 355,314

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

W5 1BL 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.

Violence and sexual offences38
Anti-social behaviour29
Vehicle crime27
Burglary24
Other theft9

school Local Schools

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St Gregory's Catholic Primary School

Good369 pupils0.3 km
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Montpelier Primary School

Outstanding679 pupils0.5 km
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North Ealing Primary School

Good649 pupils0.8 km
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Vicar's Green Primary School

Outstanding457 pupils1.0 km
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Ada Lovelace Church of England High School

Outstanding668 pupils1.1 km
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Perivale Primary School

Outstanding468 pupils1.2 km
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St John Fisher Catholic Primary School

Good389 pupils1.3 km
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Christ the Saviour Church of England Primary School

Outstanding902 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • Online Alcohol Delivery / Alcohol Lovers / Kings Of Beers /1.0 km
  • Tea House Direct1.0 km
  • Wickes1.0 km
  • Temple Pharmacy0.5 km
  • 24/7 Booze Delivery1.0 km
  • + 28 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Brentham Club & Perry Cafe0.3 km
  • Duke Of Kent1.0 km
  • St Benedicts Mens Club0.5 km
  • Village Inn0.4 km
  • Benet Club0.8 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Grillville0.5 km
  • Oscars0.6 km
  • Wow Coffee0.9 km
  • Gourmandise1.0 km
  • McDonalds1.0 km
  • + 19 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • West Kebab0.7 km
  • Palm Pizzeria1.0 km
  • Golden Dragon0.5 km
  • Patri Pitshanger Lane0.6 km
  • Westside Cafe & Sandwich Bar0.5 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Op Food0.5 km
  • Co-Op Welcome0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Blakesley Hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ealing1.1 km
  • Ealing Broadway1.4 km
  • West Ealing1.8 km