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W5 1BS

West Gate

Hanger Hill

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Overview

Postcode W5 1BS is located in a major urban area, within the Hanger Hill ward of Ealing in the London region, and forms part of the Hanger Hill East area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hanger Hill East is £76,796 per year. The nearest station is Hanger Lane, about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Brentham Meadows.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
9.1%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Hanger Hill East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,120 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Hanger Hill East has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.1%

Approximately 9.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Hanger Hill East is £76,796 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 82 ft away from W5 1BS.

Flood risk

No risk

Hanger Hill East near W5 1BS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Hanger Lane located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for W5 1BS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

3

Hanger Lane

Central

Walking directions to Hanger Lane
0.6 mi

3

Park Royal

Piccadilly

Walking directions to Park Royal
0.7 mi

4

Alperton

Piccadilly

Walking directions to Alperton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for W5 1BS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBrentham MeadowsLargeWalking directions to Brentham Meadows
0.5 miAbbey Estate Open SpaceMediumWalking directions to Abbey Estate Open Space
0.4 miHanger Hill ParkMediumWalking directions to Hanger Hill Park

Area Profile

Population
492
Population density
1,584.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.99(-20%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.05(-18%)
Vehicle crime
21.07(+125%)
Drugs
12.25(+98%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.8(+72%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
176
36.14%
British
64
13.14%
Arab
51
10.47%
Other Asian
39
8.01%
Indian
38
7.8%
Total population: 487

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
160
40.92%
No qualifications
94
24.04%
Level 3 (A level)
40
10.23%
Other
31
7.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
7.16%
Total 16+ residents: 391

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
96
54.55%
Owns outright
32
18.18%
Owns with a mortgage
26
14.77%
Other social rented
13
7.39%
Other forms of private rent
6
3.41%
Total households: 176

Property prices in Hanger Hill

Median price£623,500
Price per sq ft£676
Sales (last 12 months)102
Typical range (middle 50%)£408K – £879K

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £623,500 (about £676 per square foot) in Hanger Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £4,350,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hanger Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£2,000,000£762
Semi-Detached13£960,500£706
Terraced24£848,400£766
Flats55£420,150£621

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hanger Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hanger Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,442,500£490,000£930,000£800,000
2017£1,300,000£443,500£830,000£810,000
2018£1,575,000£443,000£900,000£770,000
2019£1,632,500£457,500£815,000£735,000
2020£1,300,000£440,000£846,500£835,000
2021£1,350,000£375,000£825,000£840,000
2022£1,585,975£448,000£965,000£828,500
2023£2,300,000£460,000£849,500£850,000
2024£2,125,000£465,000£915,000£840,000
2025£1,500,000£429,000£970,000£850,000
2026£2,200,000£425,000£1,084,000£745,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hanger Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hanger Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£740£663£698£746
2017£568£663£661£648
2018£646£619£597£622
2019£599£594£647£672
2020£723£608£619£624
2021£677£757£633£699
2022£751£633£718£712
2023£762£648£707£781
2024£708£633£697£721
2025£832£615£706£773
2026£703£634£813£818
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hanger Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hanger Hill in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W5 1BS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W5 1BS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Jun 202555, Westgate House, West Gate, London, W5 1AYFlatsLeasehold£206,446
13 Jun 202532, Westgate House, West Gate, London, W5 1AYFlatsLeasehold£219,804
13 Jun 202540, Westgate House, West Gate, London, W5 1AYFlatsLeasehold£154,856
13 Jun 202521, Westgate House, West Gate, London, W5 1AYFlatsLeasehold£220,274
13 Jun 202510, Westgate House, West Gate, London, W5 1AYFlatsLeasehold£183,884

Schools

In the W5 1BS postcode area, located within Hanger Hill East, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for W5 1BS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miNot applicableSt Augustine's PrioryOther independent school

N/A

0.6 miPrimaryMontpelier Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryVicar's Green Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W5 1BS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for W5 1BS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miPolski SklepRoyal Parade, Ealing, W5 1ETWalking directions to Polski Sklep
0.2 miKopernik Polish SupermarketAshbourne Parade, Ealing, W5 3QSWalking directions to Kopernik Polish Supermarket
0.2 miThe Olive TreeAshbourne Parade, Ealing, W5 3QSWalking directions to The Olive Tree
0.3 miAsda ExpressEaling Road, Brent, HA0 1HDWalking directions to Asda Express
0.3 miLondisAlperton Lane, Brent, HA0 1JQWalking directions to Londis

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for W5 1BS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Athena Zissimos

Hanger Hill - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Jonathan Oxley

Hanger Hill - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Mark Sanders

Hanger Hill - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Rupa Huq

Ealing Central and Acton - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictEalingE09000009
Parliamentary ConstituencyEaling Central and ActonE14001207
WardHanger HillE05013524
ParishEaling, unparished areaE43000199
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hanger Hill EastE02000248
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Ealing 011BE01001277
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2020-04-01

Frequently asked questions about W5 1BS

Is W5 1BS (Hanger Hill East) safe?

The area around W5 1BS records about 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near W5 1BS?

The median sale price around W5 1BS in Hanger Hill East is £623,500 (about £676 per square foot) based on 102 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near W5 1BS?

There are 13 schools close to W5 1BS, including St Augustine's Priory, Montpelier Primary School (Good) and Vicar's Green Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to W5 1BS?

The closest station to W5 1BS is Hanger Lane in TfL zone 3, about 264 m away, serving the Central line.

How deprived is the area around W5 1BS?

W5 1BS scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,120 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents W5 1BS (Hanger Hill East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ealing Central and Acton covering W5 1BS is Rupa Huq (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Athena Zissimos (Liberal Democrats), Jonathan Oxley (Liberal Democrats) and Mark Sanders (Liberal Democrats).