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W5 4DR

Swyncombe Avenue

Brentford West

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Detailed insights for W5 4DR

Overview

Postcode W5 4DR is located in a major urban area, within the Brentford West ward of Hounslow in the London region, and forms part of the Brentford Central area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Brentford Central is £78,259 per year. The nearest station is Boston Manor, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Boston Manor Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
3.4%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Brentford Central has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,778 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Brentford Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 77 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.4%

Approximately 3.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Brentford Central is £78,259 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from W5 4DR.

Flood risk

No risk

Brentford Central near W5 4DR 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 Boston Manor located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for W5 4DR
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

4

Boston Manor

Piccadilly

Walking directions to Boston Manor
0.4 mi

3

Northfields

Piccadilly

Walking directions to Northfields
0.6 mi

4

Brentford

South Western

Walking directions to Brentford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for W5 4DR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBoston Manor ParkLargeWalking directions to Boston Manor Park
0.1 miBlondin ParkLargeWalking directions to Blondin Park
0.4 miFielding WalkSmallWalking directions to Fielding Walk

Area Profile

Population
302
Population density
5,421.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.56(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.61(-49%)
Theft from the person
13.61(+45%)
Drugs
12.04(+94%)
Other theft
7.33(-36%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
149
49.34%
Other White
53
17.55%
Irish
17
5.63%
Pakistani
14
4.64%
Indian
12
3.97%
Total population: 302

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
128
49.81%
Level 3 (A level)
40
15.56%
No qualifications
28
10.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
10.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
6.61%
Total 16+ residents: 257

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
58
49.15%
Owns with a mortgage
42
35.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.63%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.39%
Social rents from council
3
2.54%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Brentford West

Median price£650,000
Price per sq ft£592
Sales (last 12 months)63
Typical range (middle 50%)£381K – £797K

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £650,000 (about £592 per square foot) in Brentford West area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,500 up to £1,190,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brentford West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£787,500£534
Semi-Detached9£772,500£659
Terraced30£755,000£631
Flats22£356,000£563

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Brentford West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brentford West.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£443,998£550,000£625,000
2017£353,500£737,500£610,000
2018£350,000£617,000£650,000
2019£350,000£605,000£650,000
2020£377,500£793,500£650,000
2021£373,000£565,000£634,500
2022£370,000£752,500£655,000
2023£335,000£683,250£675,000
2024£360,000£737,500£681,000
2025£343,000£817,000£760,000
2026£319,000£550,000£616,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brentford West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brentford West.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£614£491£588
2017£563£565£602
2018£586£573£582
2019£513£610£552
2020£570£543£589
2021£622£621£590
2022£588£599£640
2023£562£571£697
2024£604£542£627
2025£573£661£631
2026£570£568£621
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brentford West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Brentford West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W5 4DR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W5 4DR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Nov 20253, Swyncombe Avenue, London, W5 4DRTerracedFreehold£1,190,000
31 Mar 20258, Swyncombe Avenue, London, W5 4DSTerracedFreehold£1,130,000
31 Mar 2025292, Windmill Road, London, W5 4DLTerracedFreehold£855,000
25 Jul 2025245, Windmill Road, London, W5 4DJSemi-DetachedFreehold£800,000
25 Jul 2025261, Boston Manor Road, Brentford, TW8 9LFTerracedFreehold£760,000

Schools

In the W5 4DR postcode area, located within Brentford Central, there are 10 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for W5 4DR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryGunnersbury Catholic SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.3 miSecondaryEaling Fields High SchoolFree schools

Good

0.3 miNot applicableWest London Performing Arts Academy (WLPA Academy)Special post 16 institution

N/A

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W5 4DR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for W5 4DR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miPremier Stores366 Windmill Road, London, W5 4URWalking directions to Premier Stores
0.3 miMinals314 Northfield Avenue, London, W5 4UBWalking directions to Minals
0.4 miNorthfields Station ShopNorthfield Avenue, Ealing, London, W5 4TNWalking directions to Northfields Station Shop
0.4 miNorthfield MarketEaling, W13 9SJWalking directions to Northfield Market
0.4 miSainsbury's Local227 Northfield Avenue, London, W13 9QUWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

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.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for W5 4DR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Craig Owen

Brentford West - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Guy Lambert

Brentford West - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Ruth Cadbury

Brentford and Isleworth - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictHounslowE09000018
Parliamentary ConstituencyBrentford and IsleworthE14001124
WardBrentford WestE05013608
ParishHounslow, unparished areaE43000208
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Brentford CentralE02000531
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Hounslow 006AE01002563
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about W5 4DR

Is W5 4DR (Brentford Central) safe?

The area around W5 4DR records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near W5 4DR?

The median sale price around W5 4DR in Brentford Central is £650,000 (about £592 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near W5 4DR?

There are 17 schools close to W5 4DR, including Gunnersbury Catholic School (Outstanding), Ealing Fields High School (Good) and West London Performing Arts Academy (WLPA Academy). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to W5 4DR?

The closest station to W5 4DR is Boston Manor in TfL zone 4, about 545 m away, serving the Piccadilly line.

How deprived is the area around W5 4DR?

W5 4DR scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,778 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents W5 4DR (Brentford Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Brentford and Isleworth covering W5 4DR is Ruth Cadbury (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Craig Owen (Labour Party) and Guy Lambert (Green Party).

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