W7 1BX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cuckoo Avenue, 1.3km from Drayton Green in Ealing. Administratively it sits within North Hanwell ward and the Ealing North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, W7 1BX is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 56% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Ealing. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £380k. 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 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00006428 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CUCKOO AVENUE, W7 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CUCKOO AVENUE, W7 1BX.
279
39
£ 49,900 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
W7 1BX has a significant social housing presence — 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W7 1BX. The average age is 39.1. 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
£ 380,000
1 sales · Mean £ 380,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around W7 1BX is moderate at 50 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
Woodlands Academy
Castlebar School
Ealing Alternative Provision
Mayfield Primary School
Hobbayne Primary School
Drayton Manor High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Olympic Pavilion0.8 km
- China Kitchen0.3 km
- Hanwell Cafe0.3 km
- The Centenary Clubhouse0.8 km
- Greenford Tandoori1.0 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Op Food0.3 km
- Lidl1.0 km
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Gurnell Food & Wines0.5 km
- Hanwell Butchers And BBQ0.3 km
- Hanwell Grocers0.3 km
- JK Off Licence0.3 km
- Well Pharmacy0.3 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Everyone Active0.7 km
- Brent Valley Golf Club1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Western Fried Chicken0.3 km
- Deep Sea Fish Bar0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Castle Bar Park0.5 km
- South Greenford1.0 km
- Drayton Green1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Castle Bar Park Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: W71BX · Data under Open Government Licence