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About

Northfield ward is situated in the southern part of the London Borough of Ealing, primarily encompassing the residential neighbourhood of Northfields. The area is characterised by rows of Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, along with interwar semi-detached homes. Its main thoroughfare is Northfield Avenue, which serves as a local high street with independent shops, cafes, and essential services. The ward is well-connected by public transport, notably through Northfields tube station on the Piccadilly Line, providing direct access to central London.

A defining local feature is the proximity to the large, open expanse of Boston Manor Park and its historic Jacobean manor house. The Grand Union Canal also runs along the ward's eastern boundary. Residential streets are generally quiet, with several local primary schools and community spaces. The area maintains a practical, neighbourhood feel, centred around its tube station and the everyday amenities along Northfield Avenue, catering largely to families and commuters.

Area overview

On average Northfield has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 6.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Northfield is £89,334 per year. There are 5 schools in Northfield: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have average public transport connectivity. Northfield is home to around 14,265 people, with a population density of about 8,521.5 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
6.2%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

Northfield Population
14,265
Population density
8,521.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
25.17(-6%)
Violence and sexual offences
22.43(-28%)
Vehicle crime
11.5(+23%)
Other theft
10.09(-12%)
Drugs
7.29(+18%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,612
46.35%
Other White
2,839
19.9%
Indian
776
5.44%
Irish
667
4.68%
Other Asian
499
3.5%
Total population: 14,266

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
6,878
60.52%
Level 3 (A level)
1,319
11.61%
No qualifications
1,082
9.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
902
7.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
577
5.08%
Total 16+ residents: 11,364

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,792
32.1%
Owns outright
1,764
31.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,492
26.72%
Other social rented
196
3.51%
Social rents from council
193
3.46%
Total households: 5,583

Property prices in Northfield

Median price£780,000
Price per sq ft£730
Sales (last 12 months)126
Typical range (middle 50%)£530K – £982K

Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £780,000 (about £730 per square foot) in Northfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £210,000 up to £1,340,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Northfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£1,250,000£923
Semi-Detached15£995,000£721
Terraced68£880,000£754
Flats40£456,250£693

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Northfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,127,500£450,000£770,000£770,000
2017£737,500£432,500£850,000£790,000
2018£783,750£423,000£850,000£765,000
2019£435,000£810,000£755,000
2020£865,000£407,500£777,400£805,000
2021£1,280,000£436,250£912,500£805,000
2022£705,000£472,500£913,000£832,500
2023£1,110,000£450,000£890,000£812,250
2024£1,020,000£436,250£970,000£850,000
2025£1,250,000£487,500£995,000£872,500
2026£422,500£942,500£820,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£515£638£640£666
2017£278£668£646£680
2018£778£672£648£666
2019£661£629£670
2020£598£656£569£667
2021£633£668£686£694
2022£715£640£693£742
2023£726£685£680£724
2024£640£647£764£742
2025£923£699£714£758
2026£702£741£743
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Northfield in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Ealing district.

Band A£1,426
Band B£1,663
Band C£1,901
Band D£2,139
Band E£2,614
Band F£3,089
Band G£3,564
Band H£4,277

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Northfield ward.

Local councillors

Ian Arthur George Kingston

Northfield - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Paul William Driscoll

Northfield - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Sinead Ann Whelan

Northfield - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party