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About

North Hanwell occupies the western edge of the London Borough of Ealing, bordered by the River Brent and the Grand Union Canal. The area is primarily residential, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with some post-war developments. Its landscape is defined by the sloping terrain towards the river and the significant green corridor formed by the waterways. The ward includes the southern section of Brent Lodge Park, commonly known as the 'Bunny Park'.

The area's transport identity is strongly linked to the Great Western Railway, with Hanwell station providing key connections. Local commerce is centred along the Uxbridge Road and Boston Road, serving the community's daily needs. The presence of St. Mark's Hospital and several schools adds institutional anchors. The Hanwell Flight of locks on the Grand Union Canal, a notable series of six locks, represents a focal point of local industrial heritage and linear parkland.

Area overview

On average North Hanwell has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in North Hanwell is £71,810 per year. There are 6 schools in North Hanwell: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. North Hanwell is home to around 15,040 people, with a population density of about 6,804.5 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
24.1%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

North Hanwell Population
15,040
Population density
6,804.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.47(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.69(-34%)
Vehicle crime
6.25(-33%)
Public order
4.45(-34%)
Burglary
4.26(-22%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,752
31.6%
Other White
2,757
18.33%
Other Asian
1,107
7.36%
African
1,037
6.89%
Indian
847
5.63%
Total population: 15,040

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,984
42.36%
No qualifications
2,013
17.11%
Level 3 (A level)
1,609
13.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,296
11.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
964
8.19%
Total 16+ residents: 11,766

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,443
26.35%
Owns outright
1,301
23.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,161
21.2%
Social rents from council
1,038
18.95%
Other social rented
331
6.04%
Total households: 5,477

Property prices in North Hanwell

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £532,500 in North Hanwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £247,000 up to £1,650,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for North Hanwell in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in North Hanwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached1£577,500£7,500
Flats26£399,975£6,500
Semi-Detached20£740,000£6,400
Terraced31£630,000£6,937

10 years median price trend in North Hanwell

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Hanwell.

All postcodes in North Hanwell

W73EQ

Golden Manor

W73DZ

Westview Close

W73AB

Greenford Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.