W7 1AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Upfield Road, 1.2km from Drayton Green in Ealing. Administratively it sits within North Hanwell ward and the Ealing North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, W7 1AW is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Ealing.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £500k, up 4.2% year-on-year. 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 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00006431 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UPFIELD ROAD, W7 1AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPFIELD ROAD, W7 1AW.
305
39
£ 49,900 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W7 1AW 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
Social renting makes up 37% of tenure in W7 1AW — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending up 4.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W7 1AW. The average age is 38.5. 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
£ 492,500
8 sales · Mean £ 485,625
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
W7 1AW has low crime rates — 43 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 Primary School
Brentside High School
Castlebar School
Woodlands Academy
Ealing Alternative Provision
Hobbayne Primary School
Springhallow School
Drayton Manor High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Chicken Land Peri Peri1.0 km
- Western Fried Chicken0.4 km
- Deep Sea Fish Bar0.4 km
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Gurnell Food & Wines0.5 km
- Hanwell Butchers And BBQ0.4 km
- Hanwell Grocers0.4 km
- JK Off Licence0.4 km
- Well Pharmacy0.4 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Everyone Active0.7 km
- Brent Valley Golf Club1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- China Kitchen0.4 km
- Olympic Pavilion0.6 km
- Hanwell Cafe0.3 km
- The Centenary Clubhouse0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Op Food0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Castle Bar Park0.3 km
- Drayton Green1.0 km
- South Greenford1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Castle Bar Park Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: W71AW · Data under Open Government Licence