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Hounslow Heath

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About

Hounslow Heath is a large area of open public land in the London Borough of Hounslow. It consists of expansive grassland, scrub, and woodland, providing a significant green space in west London. The terrain is historically heathland, a landscape that has been largely lost across the city. It serves as an important local recreation ground with numerous footpaths for walking and cycling across its broad, flat expanses.

The heath has a notable history as a former common and a reputed haunt for highwaymen in the 18th century. Today, it includes areas managed for nature conservation, with patches of gorse and birch woodland. A distinctive feature is its location directly under the flight path to Heathrow Airport, with low-flying aircraft frequently passing overhead. This creates a constant juxtaposition of natural quiet and the sound of modern travel.

Area overview

On average Hounslow Heath has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 14.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hounslow Heath is £68,679 per year. There are 2 schools in Hounslow Heath: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have low public transport connectivity. Hounslow Heath is home to around 10,427 people, with a population density of about 4,238.4 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
14.2%
Connectivity
3/10

Area Profile

Hounslow Heath Population
10,427
Population density
4,238.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.43(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.29(-47%)
Vehicle crime
8.73(-7%)
Other theft
7.19(-37%)
Shoplifting
4.8(-52%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
3,253
31.2%
Pakistani
1,658
15.9%
British
1,197
11.48%
Other White
1,189
11.4%
Other Asian
1,016
9.74%
Total population: 10,427

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,938
35.9%
No qualifications
1,710
20.89%
Level 3 (A level)
1,034
12.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
882
10.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
860
10.51%
Total 16+ residents: 8,184

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,078
34.15%
Owns with a mortgage
744
23.57%
Owns outright
727
23.03%
Other social rented
268
8.49%
Social rents from council
218
6.91%
Total households: 3,157

Property prices in Hounslow Heath

Median price£415,000
Price per sq ft£503
Sales (last 12 months)33
Typical range (middle 50%)£315K – £568K

Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £415,000 (about £503 per square foot) in Hounslow Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £179,000 up to £710,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hounslow Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached13£585,000£498
Terraced12£412,500£576
Flats8£286,475£461

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hounslow Heath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hounslow Heath.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£269,950£445,000£346,000
2017£243,000£455,000£340,000
2018£230,000£450,000£346,500
2019£272,475£416,000£360,000
2020£343,155£500,000£358,875
2021£344,000£540,000£453,000
2022£280,000£481,000£440,000
2023£278,750£550,000£466,000
2024£272,000£582,000£500,000
2025£245,000£585,000£425,000
2026£293,000£585,000£410,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hounslow Heath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hounslow Heath.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£501£470£427
2017£484£412£459
2018£434£442£505
2019£383£445£389
2020£459£417£428
2021£486£448£497
2022£511£496£544
2023£465£515£548
2024£457£549£509
2025£433£473£482
2026£469£507£566
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hounslow Heath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hounslow Heath 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.

Frequently asked questions about Hounslow Heath

Is Hounslow Heath safe?

Hounslow Heath records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Hounslow Heath?

The median sale price in Hounslow Heath is £415,000 (about £503 per square foot) based on 33 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Hounslow Heath?

Hounslow Heath has 1 primary school (1 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 rated Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Hounslow Heath?

Hounslow Heath scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Hounslow Heath sits around rank 9,569 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Hounslow Heath?

The average household income in Hounslow Heath is around £68,679 per year, and 14% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Hounslow Heath

TW45EP

Caudron Mews

TW45JP

Wellington Road South

TW33TD

Roseville Avenue

TW45EQ

Crestwood Way

TW33QP

Cromwell Road

TW45EU

Avondale Gardens

TW45JF

Beresford Gardens

TW45JQ

Orchard Road

TW45LE

Hanworth Road

TW45HW

Beresford Gardens

TW46AW

Barrack Road

TW33QS

Cromwell Road

TW45JX

Wellington Road South

TW33ST

Victoria Avenue

TW45DZ

Staines Road

TW46AN

Barrack Road

TW33SQ

Hanworth Road

TW45BU

Heathlands Way

TW46AH

Cardington Square

TW45EF

Raglan Close

TW45JD

Hounslow Heath

TW45AF

Vimy Close

TW45HL

Wellington Road South

TW45EB

Dorney Way

TW45XX

Godfrey Way

TW45EH

Yale Close

TW45AH

Blackburn Way

TW45ED

Pickwick Close

TW45DS

Hounslow Heath

TW45BQ

Munster Avenue

TW33QL

Cromwell Road

TW46AJ

Cardington Square

TW45DG

Hounslow Heath

TW45HH

Roseheath Road

TW46AL

Cardington Square

TW46AY

Charter Crescent

TW45LD

Hanworth Road

TW45EJ

Bramley Way

TW45BN

Connaught Avenue

TW33TE

Roseville Avenue

TW32BJ

St Stephens Road

TW45HX

Avondale Gardens

TW46HD

Barrack Road

TW33TG

St Aubyns Avenue

TW45AT

Alliance Close

TW45JB

Beresford Gardens

TW45BT

Linslade Close

TW46EL

Beavers Lane

TW45LF

Hanworth Road

TW33QW

Cromwell Road

TW45HP

Brompton Close

TW45BS

Heathfields Court

TW45BD

Staines Road

TW45BB

Midsummer Avenue

TW45BJ

Munster Avenue

TW45EW

Beaulieu Close

TW45JU

Wellington Road South

TW33SL

St Heliers Avenue

TW45EN

Beaulieu Close

TW33SF

Rollit Crescent

TW45BH

Midsummer Avenue

TW45AY

Midsummer Avenue

TW33QR

Penderel Road

TW45EY

Nursery Gardens

TW33SE

Hanworth Road

TW33QU

Cromwell Road

TW45HG

Cobbs Road

TW33SD

Hibernia Gardens

TW45AU

Staines Road

TW45HQ

Wellington Road South

TW45JT

Wellington Road South

TW45DL

Staines Road

TW32BL

St Stephens Road

TW33SY

Wellington Avenue

TW33QT

Cromwell Road

TW45HF

Beverley Avenue

TW45BG

Munster Avenue

TW140HN

Hounslow Heath

TW45DJ

Green Lane

TW45JW

Orchard Road

TW45EX

Frampton Road

TW33TF

Granville Avenue

TW45AB

Staines Road

TW33SW

Restormel Close

TW45EA

Wraysbury Close

TW45BW

Connaught Avenue

TW45EE

Vickers Way

TW45EL

Drayton Close

TW45HN

Beresford Gardens

TW45AE

Bennett Close

TW46AR

Hinton Avenue

TW45EZ

Garrison Close

TW33RZ

Hanworth Road

TW33SX

Wellington Avenue

TW46EN

Beavers Lane

TW45HS

Wellington Road South

TW45WW

Hounslow Heath

TW45AD

Frampton Road

TW45HU

Wellington Road South

TW32BW

St Stephens Road