W7 1AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bordars Road, 1.0km from Drayton Green in Ealing. Administratively it sits within North Hanwell ward and the Ealing North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, W7 1AJ is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Ealing. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for W7 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00006437 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BORDARS ROAD, W7 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BORDARS ROAD, W7 1AJ.
260
45
£ 49,900 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W7 1AJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
W7 1AJ has a significant social housing presence — 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W7 1AJ. The average age is 44.7. 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
£ 300,000
1 sales · Mean £ 300,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
W7 1AJ has low crime rates — 44 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
Woodlands Academy
Castlebar School
Brentside Primary School
Brentside High School
Ealing Alternative Provision
Springhallow School
Drayton Manor High School
Hobbayne Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Olympic Pavilion0.6 km
- China Kitchen0.4 km
- Boba Chai0.9 km
- The Burger Depot0.9 km
- Hanwell Cafe0.3 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Op Food0.4 km
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Gurnell Food & Wines0.6 km
- Hanwell Butchers And BBQ0.5 km
- Hanwell Grocers0.5 km
- JK Off Licence0.4 km
- Well Pharmacy0.4 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Everyone Active0.9 km
- Brent Valley Golf Club0.9 km
- Duke Of Kent1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Western Fried Chicken0.4 km
- Chicken Land Peri Peri0.9 km
- Jerk Junction0.9 km
- Deep Sea Fish Bar0.5 km
- Mr Boba Tea Ealing0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Castle Bar Park0.2 km
- Drayton Green0.8 km
- South Greenford1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Castle Bar Park Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: W71AJ · Data under Open Government Licence