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W7 1LX

Shakespeare Road

North Hanwell

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Detailed insights for W7 1LX

Overview

Postcode W7 1LX 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 high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 50.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% 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 Drayton Green, about 0 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
50
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
22.9%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

8/10

Cuckoo Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,116 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Cuckoo Park has a low crime rate, with approximately 50.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.9%

Approximately 22.9% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 85 ft away from W7 1LX.

Flood risk

No risk

Cuckoo Park near W7 1LX 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 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for W7 1LX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

4

Drayton Green

Great Western

Walking directions to Drayton Green
0.4 mi

4

Hanwell

Elizabeth, Great Western, Heathrow Connect

Walking directions to Hanwell
0.5 mi

3

West Ealing

Elizabeth, Great Western, Heathrow Connect

Walking directions to West Ealing

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for W7 1LX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCuckoo ParkMediumWalking directions to Cuckoo Park
0.2 miDrayton GreenMediumWalking directions to Drayton Green
0.5 miCastlebar ParkSmallWalking directions to Castlebar Park

Area Profile

Population
391
Population density
7,607 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.16(-9%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.98(-55%)
Other theft
4.79(-58%)
Public order
4.19(-38%)
Vehicle crime
4.19(-55%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
112
28.5%
Other White
69
17.56%
African
47
11.96%
Other
28
7.12%
Other Asian
23
5.85%
Total population: 393

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
121
40.88%
No qualifications
51
17.23%
Level 3 (A level)
50
16.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
11.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
6.76%
Total 16+ residents: 296

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
37
28.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
34
25.95%
Owns outright
28
21.37%
Social rents from council
26
19.85%
Other social rented
4
3.05%
Total households: 131

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 1LX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W7 1LX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Dec 2025104G, Shakespeare Road, London, W7 1LXFlatsLeasehold£380,000
17 Oct 2025136, Shakespeare Road, London, W7 1LXTerracedFreehold£492,500
28 Mar 2025114, Shakespeare Road, London, W7 1LXTerracedFreehold£599,950
28 Mar 202521, Park Road, London, W7 1ENSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,145,000
14 Nov 2025114, Cowper Road, London, W7 1EJFlatsLeasehold£308,758

Schools

In the W7 1LX postcode area, located within Cuckoo Park, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for W7 1LX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableSpringhallow SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.2 miSecondaryDrayton Manor High SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableEaling Alternative ProvisionPupil referral unit

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W7 1LX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for W7 1LX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCostcutterGreenford Avenue, Ealing, W7 3QSWalking directions to Costcutter
0.3 miBulldog Food and WineGreenford Avenue, Ealing, W7 3QSWalking directions to Bulldog Food and Wine
0.3 miEast Europe Food49 Greenford Avenue, London, W7 1LLWalking directions to East Europe Food
0.3 miHanwell LocalGreenford Avenue, Ealing, W7 1LPWalking directions to Hanwell Local
0.3 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 1LX, 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 016EE01001286
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about W7 1LX

Is W7 1LX (Cuckoo Park) safe?

The area around W7 1LX records about 50 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near W7 1LX?

The median sale price around W7 1LX 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 1LX?

There are 20 schools close to W7 1LX, including Springhallow School (Good), Drayton Manor High School (Outstanding) and Ealing Alternative Provision (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to W7 1LX?

The closest station to W7 1LX is Drayton Green in TfL zone 4, about 117 m away, serving the Great Western line.

How deprived is the area around W7 1LX?

W7 1LX scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,116 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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