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W5 1BX

Castlebar Park

Pitshanger

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Overview

Postcode W5 1BX is located in a major urban area, within the Pitshanger ward of Ealing in the London region, and forms part of the Pitshanger area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 76% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pitshanger is £92,853 per year. The nearest station is West Ealing, about 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Pitshanger Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
5.6%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Pitshanger has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,026 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Pitshanger has a very low crime rate, with approximately 31.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.6%

Approximately 5.6% 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

9/10

The average income per household in Pitshanger is £92,853 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near W5 1BX.

Flood risk

No risk

Pitshanger near W5 1BX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is West Ealing located about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for W5 1BX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

3

West Ealing

Elizabeth, Great Western, Heathrow Connect

Walking directions to West Ealing
0.7 mi

3

Ealing Broadway

Central, District, Elizabeth, Great Western, Heathrow Connect

Walking directions to Ealing Broadway
0.8 mi

4

Castle Bar Park

Great Western

Walking directions to Castle Bar Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for W5 1BX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPitshanger ParkLargeWalking directions to Pitshanger Park
0.4 miCleveland ParkMediumWalking directions to Cleveland Park
0.3 miMontpelier ParkMediumWalking directions to Montpelier Park

Area Profile

Population
295
Population density
11,245.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.4(-54%)
Vehicle crime
5.18(-45%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.61(-83%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.88(-50%)
Other theft
2.3(-80%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
94
31.33%
Other White
89
29.67%
Other
23
7.67%
Arab
16
5.33%
White and Asian (mixed)
15
5%
Total population: 300

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
152
63.07%
Level 3 (A level)
25
10.37%
No qualifications
19
7.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
14
5.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
5.39%
Total 16+ residents: 241

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
47
37.9%
Owns outright
29
23.39%
Owns with a mortgage
27
21.77%
Shared ownership
10
8.06%
Other social rented
5
4.03%
Total households: 124

Property prices in Pitshanger

Median price£592,500
Price per sq ft£686
Sales (last 12 months)102
Typical range (middle 50%)£435K – £934K

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £592,500 (about £686 per square foot) in Pitshanger area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,646,100.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pitshanger over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£1,646,100£822
Semi-Detached21£1,100,000£724
Terraced26£922,500£744
Flats54£437,500£672

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pitshanger

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pitshanger.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,800,000£380,000£965,000£747,500
2017£1,687,500£437,500£860,000£787,500
2018£1,751,000£405,500£850,750£810,000
2019£1,160,000£435,250£850,000£842,500
2020£845,000£430,000£880,000£830,000
2021£1,395,000£436,250£964,375£867,500
2022£1,425,000£440,000£951,000£950,000
2023£1,937,500£425,000£985,000£880,000
2024£1,750,000£451,000£1,150,000£837,500
2025£1,646,100£450,000£1,115,000£825,000
2026£440,000£1,045,000£930,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pitshanger.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pitshanger.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£767£644£715£598
2017£846£638£647£632
2018£684£626£636£601
2019£535£602£631£628
2020£734£643£645£687
2021£677£597£658£715
2022£766£586£718£730
2023£658£681£681£705
2024£667£645£724£719
2025£822£681£763£744
2026£667£726£749
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pitshanger.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W5 1BX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Apr 2026Flat 6, White Lodge, Castlebar Park, London, W5 1BXFlatsLeasehold£347,500
27 Mar 2026Flat 10, White Lodge, Castlebar Park, London, W5 1BXFlatsLeasehold£337,500
16 May 202516, Castlebar Park, London, W5 1BXSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,650,000
10 Mar 202514, Castlebar Park, London, W5 1BXSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,600,000
27 Feb 2025Flat 11, Kings Court, Castlebar Park, London, W5 1BYFlatsLeasehold£575,000

Schools

In the W5 1BX postcode area, located within Pitshanger, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for W5 1BX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableNotting Hill & Ealing High School GDSTOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miPrimarySt Gregory's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableSt Benedict's SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W5 1BX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for W5 1BX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCo-op FoodPitshanger Lane, Ealing, W5 1RJWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miCo-op FoodPitshanger Lane, London, W5 1QPWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miTrustcosPitshanger Lane, Ealing, W5 1QYWalking directions to Trustcos

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 1BX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ben Wesson

Pitshanger - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Rima Baaklini

Pitshanger - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Shaira Karimi

Pitshanger - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

James Murray

Ealing North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictEalingE09000009
Parliamentary ConstituencyEaling NorthE14001208
WardPitshangerE05013535
ParishEaling, unparished areaE43000199
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)PitshangerE02000250
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Ealing 013BE01001211
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about W5 1BX

Is W5 1BX (Pitshanger) safe?

The area around W5 1BX records about 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near W5 1BX?

The median sale price around W5 1BX in Pitshanger is £592,500 (about £686 per square foot) based on 102 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near W5 1BX?

There are 20 schools close to W5 1BX, including Notting Hill & Ealing High School GDST, St Gregory's Catholic Primary School (Good) and St Benedict's School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to W5 1BX?

The closest station to W5 1BX is West Ealing in TfL zone 3, about 1,182 m away, serving the Elizabeth, Great Western and Heathrow Connect lines.

How deprived is the area around W5 1BX?

W5 1BX scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,026 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents W5 1BX (Pitshanger) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ealing North covering W5 1BX is James Murray (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Ben Wesson (Labour Party), Rima Baaklini (Labour Party) and Shaira Karimi (Labour Party).