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W5 5EQ

Mattock Lane

Walpole

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Detailed insights for W5 5EQ

Overview

Postcode W5 5EQ is located in a major urban area, within the Walpole ward of Ealing in the London region, and forms part of the Northfields area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 130.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Northfields is £100,632 per year. The nearest station is Ealing Broadway, about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Walpole Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
130
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
11.8%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Northfields has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,624 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Northfields has a very high crime rate, with approximately 130.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.8%

Approximately 11.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Northfields is £100,632 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near W5 5EQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Northfields near W5 5EQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Ealing Broadway located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for W5 5EQ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

3

Ealing Broadway

Central, District, Elizabeth, Great Western, Heathrow Connect

Walking directions to Ealing Broadway
0.6 mi

3

West Ealing

Elizabeth, Great Western, Heathrow Connect

Walking directions to West Ealing
0.6 mi

3

South Ealing

Piccadilly

Walking directions to South Ealing

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for W5 5EQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miWalpole ParkLargeWalking directions to Walpole Park
0.1 miEaling GreenMediumWalking directions to Ealing Green
0.4 miLammas EnclosureSmallWalking directions to Lammas Enclosure

Area Profile

Population
299
Population density
2,573.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
74.27(+177%)
Violence and sexual offences
56.03(+80%)
Vehicle crime
26.06(+178%)
Public order
13.68(+102%)
Other theft
9.77(-15%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
110
36.79%
Other White
53
17.73%
Chinese
22
7.36%
African
20
6.69%
Indian
18
6.02%
Total population: 299

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
139
54.09%
No qualifications
39
15.18%
Level 3 (A level)
30
11.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
7.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
15
5.84%
Total 16+ residents: 257

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
78
57.35%
Owns with a mortgage
18
13.24%
Owns outright
17
12.5%
Social rents from council
10
7.35%
Other social rented
6
4.41%
Total households: 136

Property prices in Walpole

Median price£790,000
Price per sq ft£783
Sales (last 12 months)150
Typical range (middle 50%)£500K – £943K

Based on 150 recent sales, the median property price is £790,000 (about £783 per square foot) in Walpole area, with individual transactions ranging from £182,000 up to £2,500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Walpole over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£2,500,000£948
Semi-Detached19£935,500£734
Terraced66£882,500£778
Flats64£490,000£794

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Walpole

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walpole.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,600,000£415,000£1,135,500£845,000
2017£1,675,000£455,000£1,045,000£792,500
2018£1,199,700£455,000£1,060,000£757,500
2019£1,650,000£417,000£960,000£745,000
2020£1,533,000£432,500£1,067,500£792,500
2021£2,200,000£450,000£960,000£780,000
2022£1,470,000£467,500£1,131,500£837,500
2023£2,710,000£432,500£1,150,000£825,000
2024£1,057,000£418,000£1,290,000£898,025
2025£2,500,000£497,500£1,155,000£892,000
2026£434,000£813,800£912,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walpole.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Walpole.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£736£748£779£660
2017£822£730£669£709
2018£675£687£650£739
2019£807£659£709£671
2020£727£718£657£705
2021£841£715£754£681
2022£898£731£736£762
2023£920£677£751£738
2024£766£744£814£758
2025£948£785£790£782
2026£737£734£788
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Walpole.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W5 5EQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W5 5EQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 20255 - 6, The Green, London, W5 5DAOtherLeasehold£100,000
17 Oct 2025Flat 2, 9, Mattock Lane, London, W5 5BGFlatsLeasehold£655,000
10 Oct 2025Flat F, Rose Court, 11, Mattock Lane, London, W5 5BGFlatsLeasehold£182,000
27 Mar 2025Flat 8, 10, Mattock Lane, London, W5 5BGFlatsLeasehold£650,000
27 Mar 2025Flat 4, 2, Mattock Lane, London, W5 5BGFlatsLeasehold£600,000

Schools

In the W5 5EQ postcode area, located within Northfields, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for W5 5EQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableClifton Lodge SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.1 miNot applicableEaling Independent CollegeOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryChrist the Saviour Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W5 5EQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for W5 5EQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miEaling Green Local25 The Green, London, W5 5DAWalking directions to Ealing Green Local
0.1 miPlanet OrganicHigh Street, Ealing, W5 5DBWalking directions to Planet Organic
0.2 miSwamiNew Broadway, Ealing, W5 5AWWalking directions to Swami
0.2 miTian Tian MarketLongfield Avenue, Ealing, W5 2XAWalking directions to Tian Tian Market
0.2 miTesco ExpressThe Broadway, Ealing, London, W5 5JYWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 5EQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ksenia Maximova

Walpole - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Matt Mellor

Walpole - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Will Francis

Walpole - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Deirdre Costigan

Ealing Southall - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictEalingE09000009
Parliamentary ConstituencyEaling SouthallE14001209
WardWalpoleE05013541
ParishEaling, unparished areaE43000199
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)NorthfieldsE02000269
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Ealing 032EE01001387
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about W5 5EQ

Is W5 5EQ (Northfields) safe?

The area around W5 5EQ records about 130 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 5EQ?

The median sale price around W5 5EQ in Northfields is £790,000 (about £783 per square foot) based on 150 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near W5 5EQ?

There are 20 schools close to W5 5EQ, including Clifton Lodge School, Ealing Independent College and Christ the Saviour Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to W5 5EQ?

The closest station to W5 5EQ is Ealing Broadway in TfL zone 3, about 573 m away, serving the Central, District, Elizabeth, Great Western and Heathrow Connect lines.

How deprived is the area around W5 5EQ?

W5 5EQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,624 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents W5 5EQ (Northfields) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ealing Southall covering W5 5EQ is Deirdre Costigan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Ksenia Maximova (Liberal Democrats), Matt Mellor (Liberal Democrats) and Will Francis (Liberal Democrats).