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W5 4RN

Sterling Place

Northfield

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Overview

Postcode W5 4RN is located in a major urban area, within the Northfield ward of Ealing in the London region, and forms part of the South Ealing area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in South Ealing is £86,445 per year. The nearest station is South Ealing, about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Gunnersbury Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
17.4%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

South Ealing has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,540 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

South Ealing has an average crime rate, with approximately 71 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.4%

Approximately 17.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in South Ealing is £86,445 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 253 ft away from W5 4RN.

Flood risk

No risk

South Ealing near W5 4RN 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 South Ealing located about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for W5 4RN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

3

South Ealing

Piccadilly

Walking directions to South Ealing
0.6 mi

3

Kew Bridge

South Western

Walking directions to Kew Bridge
0.7 mi

4

Brentford

South Western

Walking directions to Brentford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for W5 4RN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miGunnersbury ParkLargeWalking directions to Gunnersbury Park
0.2 miCarville Hall Park NorthMediumWalking directions to Carville Hall Park North
0.3 miCarville Hall Park SouthMediumWalking directions to Carville Hall Park South

Area Profile

Population
524
Population density
3,666.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
25.98(-3%)
Violence and sexual offences
25.45(-18%)
Vehicle crime
9.54(+2%)
Drugs
9.01(+45%)
Other theft
9.01(-21%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
167
31.57%
Other White
151
28.54%
African
32
6.05%
Other Asian
28
5.29%
Indian
20
3.78%
Total population: 529

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
245
53.61%
Level 3 (A level)
74
16.19%
No qualifications
57
12.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
6.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
4.81%
Total 16+ residents: 457

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
130
56.52%
Other social rented
28
12.17%
Owns with a mortgage
27
11.74%
Owns outright
25
10.87%
Social rents from council
12
5.22%
Total households: 230

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.

Recent sales

There were 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W5 4RN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W5 4RN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Jan 2026138, Carville Crescent, Brentford, TW8 9RASemi-DetachedFreehold£557,500
01 Oct 2025146, Carville Crescent, Brentford, TW8 9RAFlatsLeasehold£365,000
27 Feb 2026180, Lionel Road North, Brentford, TW8 9QTTerracedFreehold£675,000
27 Mar 2025174, Lionel Road North, Brentford, TW8 9QTTerracedFreehold£675,000
21 Mar 2025168B, Lionel Road North, Brentford, TW8 9QTFlatsLeasehold£348,000

Schools

In the W5 4RN postcode area, located within South Ealing, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for W5 4RN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryLionel Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryLittle Ealing Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryMount Carmel Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W5 4RN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for W5 4RN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miBoston ExpressSouth Ealing Road, Ealing, W5 4RPWalking directions to Boston Express
0.3 miDay To Day Food and WineCarlyle Road, Ealing, W5 4BUWalking directions to Day To Day Food and Wine
0.3 miJo's Convenience Store4 The Pavement, London, W5 4NGWalking directions to Jo's Convenience Store
0.3 miFood and Wine Plus3 The Pavement, London, W5 4NGWalking directions to Food and Wine Plus
0.3 miThe Co-operative FoodEaling Road, Hounslow, TW8 9ADWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

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 4RN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

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

Member of parliament

Deirdre Costigan

Ealing Southall - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictEalingE09000009
Parliamentary ConstituencyEaling SouthallE14001209
WardNorthfieldE05013530
ParishEaling, unparished areaE43000199
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)South EalingE02000276
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Ealing 039BE01001301
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about W5 4RN

Is W5 4RN (South Ealing) safe?

The area around W5 4RN records about 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near W5 4RN?

The median sale price around W5 4RN in South Ealing is £780,000 (about £730 per square foot) based on 126 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near W5 4RN?

There are 18 schools close to W5 4RN, including Lionel Primary School (Outstanding), Little Ealing Primary School (Good) and Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to W5 4RN?

The closest station to W5 4RN is South Ealing in TfL zone 3, about 924 m away, serving the Piccadilly line.

How deprived is the area around W5 4RN?

W5 4RN scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,540 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents W5 4RN (South Ealing) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ealing Southall covering W5 4RN is Deirdre Costigan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Ian Arthur George Kingston (Labour Party), Paul William Driscoll (Labour Party) and Sinead Ann Whelan (Labour Party).