W5 1BY is a sought-after residential area on Castlebar Park, 0.3km from Mount Pleasant in Ealing. Administratively it sits within Pitshanger ward and the Ealing North constituency.
For renters and young professionals, W5 1BY 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. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Ealing.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £535k.
Census 2021 statistics for W5 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00006020 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CASTLEBAR PARK, W5 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLEBAR PARK, W5 1BY.
299
40
£ 82,700 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W5 1BY 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. W5 1BY spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. £535k 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 W5 1BY. The average age is 39.6. 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
Flat
£ 485,000
4 sales · Mean £ 486,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
W5 1BY has low crime rates — 19 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
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
North Ealing Primary School
Montpelier Primary School
Christ the Saviour Church of England Primary School
Woodlands Academy
Castlebar School
Drayton Green Primary School
Ada Lovelace Church of England High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Temple Pharmacy0.4 km
- Costcutter0.3 km
- Harrisons0.4 km
- Blue Ocean Fishmongers0.3 km
- Navarro's Wines0.4 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Brentham Club & Perry Cafe0.7 km
- St Benedicts Mens Club0.3 km
- Village Inn0.4 km
- Benet Club0.4 km
- Duke Of Kent0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Grillville0.4 km
- Olympic Pavilion1.0 km
- Oscars0.4 km
- Blue Ocean ( Pitshanger ) London Limited0.4 km
- Pizza Piccolo0.4 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- West Kebab0.4 km
- Golden Dragon0.4 km
- Patri Pitshanger Lane0.4 km
- Westside Cafe & Sandwich Bar0.4 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Op Food0.4 km
- Co-Op Welcome0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Blakesley Hotel0.6 km
- Caspian Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ealing1.1 km
- Ealing Broadway1.2 km
- West Ealing1.2 km
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Postcode Profile: W51BY · Data under Open Government Licence