W7 1AQ is a safe, established residential area on Benham Road, 1.1km from Drayton Green in Ealing. Administratively it sits within North Hanwell ward and the Ealing North constituency.
W7 1AQ is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. The area has a notably diverse population — 62% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Ealing.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £525k.
Census 2021 statistics for W7 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00006440 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BENHAM ROAD, W7 1AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BENHAM ROAD, W7 1AQ.
404
33
£ 49,900 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W7 1AQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
W7 1AQ has a highly multicultural community character — 62% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W7 1AQ. The average age is 33.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 475,000
8 sales · Mean £ 480,625
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
W7 1AQ has low crime rates — 42 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
Brentside High School
Brentside Primary School
Hobbayne Primary School
Drayton Manor High School
Ealing Alternative Provision
Mayfield Primary School
Woodlands Academy
Castlebar School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Remedy Pharmacy0.7 km
- Gurnell Food & Wines0.9 km
- Hanwell Butchers And BBQ0.2 km
- Hanwell Grocers0.2 km
- JK Off Licence0.2 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Boba Chai0.7 km
- San Remo Cafe0.9 km
- The Burger Depot0.7 km
- Olympic Pavilion0.9 km
- China Kitchen0.2 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Chicken Land Peri Peri0.7 km
- Jerk Junction0.7 km
- Western Fried Chicken0.2 km
- Deep Sea Fish Bar0.2 km
- Mr Boba Tea Ealing0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Op Food0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Brent Valley Golf Club0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Castle Bar Park0.5 km
- Drayton Green0.8 km
- Hanwell1.1 km
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Postcode Profile: W71AQ · Data under Open Government Licence