W5 1BU is a safe, established residential area on Castlebar Park, 0.4km from Mount Pleasant in Ealing. Administratively it sits within Pitshanger ward and the Ealing North constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 40% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £778k, up 55.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for W5 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00006054 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CASTLEBAR PARK, W5 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLEBAR PARK, W5 1BU.
358
46
£ 61,200 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W5 1BU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. W5 1BU's 54% ownership and 46-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 55.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W5 1BU. The average age is 45.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 1,250,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,250,000
Semi-Detached
£ 802,500
2 sales · Mean £ 802,500
Flat
£ 550,000
3 sales · Mean £ 551,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
W5 1BU has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
North Ealing Primary School
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Castlebar School
Woodlands Academy
Montpelier Primary School
Ealing Alternative Provision
Drayton Green Primary School
Springhallow School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Temple Pharmacy0.3 km
- Costcutter0.2 km
- Harrisons0.2 km
- Charlie's Fruit Bowl0.2 km
- Desi Daru Ltd0.3 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Brentham Club & Perry Cafe0.7 km
- Duke Of Kent0.3 km
- St Benedicts Mens Club0.6 km
- Village Inn0.3 km
- Benet Club0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Grillville0.3 km
- Olympic Pavilion0.7 km
- Oscars0.2 km
- Atlantis Greek Restaurant0.2 km
- Cafe 7860.2 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- West Kebab0.2 km
- Golden Dragon0.3 km
- Patri Pitshanger Lane0.2 km
- Westside Cafe & Sandwich Bar0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Blakesley Hotel0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Op Welcome0.2 km
- Co-Op Food0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Castle Bar Park1.1 km
- West Ealing1.3 km
- Drayton Green1.3 km
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Postcode Profile: W51BU · Data under Open Government Licence