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W7 1EL

Cowper Road

North Hanwell

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Overview

Postcode W7 1EL is located in a major urban area, within the North Hanwell ward of Ealing in the London region, and forms part of the Brent Valley area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 52.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Brent Valley is £86,882 per year. The nearest station is Drayton Green, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Cuckoo Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Brent Valley has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,019 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Brent Valley has a low crime rate, with approximately 52.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Brent Valley is £86,882 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Brent Valley near W7 1EL 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 Drayton Green located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for W7 1EL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

4

Drayton Green

Great Western

Walking directions to Drayton Green
0.3 mi

4

Hanwell

Elizabeth, Great Western, Heathrow Connect

Walking directions to Hanwell
0.6 mi

4

Castle Bar Park

Great Western

Walking directions to Castle Bar Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for W7 1EL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCuckoo ParkMediumWalking directions to Cuckoo Park
0.3 miDrayton GreenMediumWalking directions to Drayton Green
0.4 miConolly DellSmallWalking directions to Conolly Dell

Area Profile

Population
327
Population density
10,866.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.93(-33%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.43(-28%)
Public order
7.47(+11%)
Vehicle crime
7.47(-20%)
Burglary
5.98(+9%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
170
52.15%
Other White
54
16.56%
Indian
15
4.6%
African
12
3.68%
Chinese
11
3.37%
Total population: 326

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
165
62.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
13.64%
Level 3 (A level)
26
9.85%
No qualifications
18
6.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
3.41%
Total 16+ residents: 264

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
48
41.38%
Owns outright
41
35.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
20.69%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.72%
Social rents from council
1
0.86%
Total households: 116

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 1EL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W7 1EL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jan 202695, Cowper Road, London, W7 1ELSemi-DetachedFreehold£750,000
28 Mar 202563, Cowper Road, London, W7 1ELFlatsLeasehold£420,000
26 Nov 202526, Cowper Road, London, W7 1EHTerracedFreehold£767,500
29 Aug 20254, Cowper Road, London, W7 1EHSemi-DetachedFreehold£628,000
14 Nov 2025114, Cowper Road, London, W7 1EJFlatsLeasehold£308,758

Schools

In the W7 1EL postcode area, located within Brent Valley, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for W7 1EL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryDrayton Manor High SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryHobbayne Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableSpringhallow SchoolCommunity special school

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W7 1EL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for W7 1EL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miEast Europe Food49 Greenford Avenue, London, W7 1LLWalking directions to East Europe Food
0.2 miCostcutterGreenford Avenue, Ealing, W7 3QSWalking directions to Costcutter
0.2 miBulldog Food and WineGreenford Avenue, Ealing, W7 3QSWalking directions to Bulldog Food and Wine
0.2 miHanwell LocalGreenford Avenue, Ealing, W7 1LPWalking directions to Hanwell Local
0.2 miLondisGreenford Avenue, Ealing, W7 1LPWalking directions to Londis

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 1EL, 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)Brent ValleyE02000259
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Ealing 022CE01001289
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about W7 1EL

Is W7 1EL (Brent Valley) safe?

The area around W7 1EL records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 W7 1EL?

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

What schools are near W7 1EL?

There are 20 schools close to W7 1EL, including Drayton Manor High School (Outstanding), Hobbayne Primary School (Good) and Springhallow School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to W7 1EL?

The closest station to W7 1EL is Drayton Green in TfL zone 4, about 325 m away, serving the Great Western line.

How deprived is the area around W7 1EL?

W7 1EL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,019 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents W7 1EL (Brent Valley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ealing North covering W7 1EL 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).