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W7 1BQ

Laurie Road

North Hanwell

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Overview

Postcode W7 1BQ is located in a major urban area, within the North Hanwell ward of Ealing in the London region, and forms part of the Cuckoo Park area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 73.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cuckoo Park is £58,552 per year. The nearest station is Castle Bar Park, about 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Pear Tree Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
66.2%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Cuckoo Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,124 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Cuckoo Park has an average crime rate, with approximately 73.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

66.2%

Approximately 66.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 40.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Cuckoo Park is £58,552 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near W7 1BQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Cuckoo Park near W7 1BQ 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 Castle Bar Park located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for W7 1BQ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

4

Castle Bar Park

Great Western

Walking directions to Castle Bar Park
0.6 mi

4

Drayton Green

Great Western

Walking directions to Drayton Green
0.7 mi

4

South Greenford

Great Western

Walking directions to South Greenford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for W7 1BQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPear Tree ParkLargeWalking directions to Pear Tree Park
0.4 miBittern's FieldMediumWalking directions to Bittern's Field
0.3 miCuckoo ParkMediumWalking directions to Cuckoo Park

Area Profile

Population
276
Population density
12,488.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.43(+30%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.58(-12%)
Vehicle crime
7.86(-16%)
Public order
6.74(0%)
Other theft
5.05(-56%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
66
24.18%
Other White
61
22.34%
Caribbean
36
13.19%
African
28
10.26%
Indian
17
6.23%
Total population: 273

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
81
34.76%
Level 4+ (Degree)
64
27.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
12.02%
Level 3 (A level)
27
11.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
9.01%
Total 16+ residents: 233

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
89
64.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
13.67%
Owns with a mortgage
13
9.35%
Owns outright
9
6.47%
Other social rented
3
2.16%
Total households: 139

Property prices in North Hanwell

Median price£530,000
Price per sq ft£621
Sales (last 12 months)86
Typical range (middle 50%)£435K – £724K

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £530,000 (about £621 per square foot) in North Hanwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £247,000 up to £1,650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in North Hanwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached23£730,000£611
Terraced33£625,000£625
Detached1£577,500£697
Flats29£412,000£604

10-year price trendmedian sale price in North Hanwell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Hanwell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£625,000£449,950£683,250£545,000
2017£667,500£338,000£580,250£555,000
2018£840,000£380,000£602,475£532,475
2019£1,180,000£334,750£700,000£482,500
2020£910,000£360,000£575,000£503,586
2021£905,000£410,000£663,000£567,000
2022£920,000£380,000£675,000£625,000
2023£925,000£389,999£672,500£570,235
2024£1,223,000£412,500£615,000£550,000
2025£790,000£402,500£762,500£607,500
2026£577,500£425,000£730,000£515,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Hanwell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Hanwell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£545£615£504£519
2017£431£569£547£535
2018£544£572£566£556
2019£524£525£517£535
2020£634£544£545£579
2021£678£616£564£589
2022£668£570£616£610
2023£693£622£640£626
2024£525£611£619£640
2025£789£587£677£653
2026£697£598£586£615
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Hanwell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for North Hanwell in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W7 1BQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W7 1BQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jun 2025376, Greenford Avenue, London, W7 3DASemi-DetachedFreehold£630,000
02 May 2025372, Greenford Avenue, London, W7 3DAOtherFreehold£890,000
02 May 2025372, Greenford Avenue, London, W7 3DAOtherFreehold£1,020,460
02 May 2025372, Greenford Avenue, London, W7 3DASemi-DetachedFreehold£1,020,460
25 Apr 2025356, Greenford Avenue, London, W7 3DAOtherFreehold£466,000

Schools

In the W7 1BQ postcode area, located within Cuckoo Park, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for W7 1BQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryBrentside High SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.1 miPrimaryBrentside Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miNot applicableYsgol Gymraeg Llundain, London Welsh SchoolOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W7 1BQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for W7 1BQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miDrayton Manor High School PTA car bootGreenford Avenue, London, W7 3DDWalking directions to Drayton Manor High School PTA car boot
0.5 miDan's Convenience StoreGurnell Grove, Ealing, W13 0ATWalking directions to Dan's Convenience Store

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 W7 1BQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Lauren Marie Wall

North Hanwell - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Louise Brett

North Hanwell - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Ray Wall

North Hanwell - 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
WardNorth HanwellE05013529
ParishEaling, unparished areaE43000199
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Cuckoo ParkE02000253
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Ealing 016CE01001283
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about W7 1BQ

Is W7 1BQ (Cuckoo Park) safe?

The area around W7 1BQ records about 74 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near W7 1BQ?

The median sale price around W7 1BQ in Cuckoo Park is £530,000 (about £621 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near W7 1BQ?

There are 20 schools close to W7 1BQ, including Brentside High School (Good), Brentside Primary School (Good) and Ysgol Gymraeg Llundain, London Welsh School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to W7 1BQ?

The closest station to W7 1BQ is Castle Bar Park in TfL zone 4, about 607 m away, serving the Great Western line.

How deprived is the area around W7 1BQ?

W7 1BQ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,124 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents W7 1BQ (Cuckoo Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ealing North covering W7 1BQ is James Murray (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Lauren Marie Wall (Labour Party), Louise Brett (Labour Party) and Ray Wall (Labour Party).