W7 2AE is a safe, established residential area on Southdown Avenue, 0.5km from Elthorne Heights in Ealing. Administratively it sits within Hanwell Broadway ward and the Ealing, Southall constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in W7, W7 2AE offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Ealing.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.1M.
Census 2021 statistics for W7 2AE are sourced from Output Area E00006267 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTHDOWN AVENUE, W7 2AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHDOWN AVENUE, W7 2AE.
275
47
£ 71,200 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W7 2AE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
W7 2AE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.1M, 86% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W7 2AE. The average age is 47.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 880,000
4 sales · Mean £ 960,625
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
W7 2AE has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Elthorne Park High School
Oaklands Primary School
Fielding Primary School
Gunnersbury Catholic School
Ealing Fields High School
St Mark's Primary School
Bolder Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Chinese Medical Centre1.0 km
- News 1001.0 km
- Northfield Pharmacy0.9 km
- British Food And Wine Store0.6 km
- Euros0.3 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Owl & The Pussycat1.0 km
- The Boston0.3 km
- West Ealing Bowls And Social Club0.5 km
- Players Wine Bar1.0 km
- Grosvenor Public House0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Cafe Nell0.9 km
- Cedar Of Lebanon0.9 km
- Element Coffee1.0 km
- Kathmandu Nepalese Cuisine1.0 km
- Mama's Nepalese Kitchen0.9 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Da Moreno1.0 km
- The Humble Veg1.0 km
- Cathay Chef0.3 km
- Magic Food Cafe0.8 km
- New Shanghai Blues & Boston Pizza0.6 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Boston Manor Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hanwell1.5 km
- West Ealing1.7 km
- Brentford1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Boston Manor Underground Station0.5 km
- Boston Manor Underground Station0.5 km
- Boston Manor Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: W72AE · Data under Open Government Licence