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Heston Central

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About

Heston Central is a residential ward in the London Borough of Hounslow, characterised by its suburban streets and local shopping parades. The area is primarily made up of terraced and semi-detached housing, with a functional centre along Heston Road providing essential services and shops. It is a densely populated neighbourhood with a mix of private and social housing, creating a settled community atmosphere. The layout is practical, centred around meeting the daily needs of its residents.

The ward contains several green spaces, including the sizable Heston Park, which offers sports facilities and playgrounds. A notable local feature is the Heston Services, a major motorway rest stop on the M4 that sits on its northern boundary, a distinct presence in an otherwise residential area. Transport links are provided by local bus routes connecting to Hounslow and other parts of West London, supporting the area's role as a commuter base.

Area overview

On average Heston Central has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 19.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Heston Central is £66,744 per year. There are 3 schools in Heston Central: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have low public transport connectivity. Heston Central is home to around 14,534 people, with a population density of about 8,635.8 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
19.1%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Heston Central Population
14,534
Population density
8,635.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.89(-1%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.43(-9%)
Shoplifting
7.22(-28%)
Vehicle crime
6.47(-31%)
Public order
5.85(-13%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
5,794
39.87%
Pakistani
1,512
10.4%
Other Asian
1,468
10.1%
British
1,405
9.67%
Other White
1,307
8.99%
Total population: 14,532

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,194
36.53%
No qualifications
2,438
21.23%
Level 3 (A level)
1,335
11.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,229
10.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,224
10.66%
Total 16+ residents: 11,482

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,240
28.64%
Owns with a mortgage
1,088
25.13%
Owns outright
1,039
24%
Other social rented
488
11.27%
Social rents from council
292
6.75%
Total households: 4,329

Property prices in Heston Central

Median price£547,500
Price per sq ft£520
Sales (last 12 months)42
Typical range (middle 50%)£365K – £618K

Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £547,500 (about £520 per square foot) in Heston Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £96,000 up to £825,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Heston Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£825,000£644
Semi-Detached25£590,000£528
Terraced7£485,000£514
Flats9£295,000£490

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Heston Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heston Central.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£282,625£506,250£485,000
2017£280,000£499,500£467,500
2018£227,500£500,000£463,500
2019£225,000£500,000£405,000
2020£252,500£497,500£500,000
2021£230,000£520,000£447,475
2022£280,000£575,000£452,000
2023£255,000£553,500£500,000
2024£290,000£570,000£545,000
2025£285,000£562,500£500,000
2026£305,000£590,000£545,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heston Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Heston Central.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£412£411£396
2017£424£415£446
2018£434£455£430
2019£445£429£489
2020£430£425£381
2021£415£484£524
2022£462£517£436
2023£411£514£485
2024£445£557£539
2025£435£527£541
2026£515£524£544
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Heston Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Heston Central in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Hounslow district.

Band A£1,457
Band B£1,700
Band C£1,943
Band D£2,186
Band E£2,671
Band F£3,157
Band G£3,643
Band H£4,371

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Heston Central ward.

Local councillors

Parinoor Kaur

Heston Central - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Salvador Antonio Jose Pereira

Heston Central - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Sampath Mudaliar

Heston Central - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative