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Overview

Postcode W7 3HF 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 47.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% 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 Hanwell, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Brent Lodge Park (Bunny Park).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
10.3%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Brent Valley has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,085 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Brent Valley has a low crime rate, with approximately 47.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.3%

Approximately 10.3% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 97 ft away from W7 3HF.

Flood risk

No risk

Brent Valley near W7 3HF 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 Hanwell located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for W7 3HF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

4

Hanwell

Elizabeth, Great Western, Heathrow Connect

Walking directions to Hanwell
0.4 mi

4

Drayton Green

Great Western

Walking directions to Drayton Green
0.6 mi

4

Castle Bar Park

Great Western

Walking directions to Castle Bar Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for W7 3HF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBrent Lodge Park (Bunny Park)MediumWalking directions to Brent Lodge Park (Bunny Park)
0.4 miCuckoo ParkMediumWalking directions to Cuckoo Park
0.5 miDrayton GreenMediumWalking directions to Drayton Green

Area Profile

Population
459
Population density
13,227.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
19.02(-29%)
Violence and sexual offences
17.07(-45%)
Public order
6.34(-6%)
Vehicle crime
6.34(-32%)
Burglary
5.85(+7%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
159
34.57%
British
138
30%
Indian
34
7.39%
Other Asian
32
6.96%
African
15
3.26%
Total population: 460

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
180
47.62%
No qualifications
46
12.17%
Level 3 (A level)
45
11.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
9.26%
Apprenticeship
33
8.73%
Total 16+ residents: 378

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
81
46.29%
Owns with a mortgage
40
22.86%
Owns outright
26
14.86%
Other social rented
13
7.43%
Other forms of private rent
7
4%
Total households: 175

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 3HF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W7 3HF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Mar 202618, April Close, London, W7 3HFFlatsLeasehold£320,000
31 Oct 202584A, Church Road, London, W7 3BEFlatsLeasehold£382,000
17 Apr 202632, Greenford Avenue, London, W7 3QPSemi-DetachedFreehold£450,000
13 Mar 202618B, Greenford Avenue, London, W7 3QPFlatsLeasehold£382,500
14 Jul 2025130B, Greenford Avenue, London, W7 3QSFlatsLeasehold£365,000

Schools

In the W7 3HF postcode area, located within Brent Valley, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for W7 3HF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryHobbayne Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.1 miSecondaryDrayton Manor High SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W7 3HF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for W7 3HF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miEast Europe Food49 Greenford Avenue, London, W7 1LLWalking directions to East Europe Food
0.1 miCostcutterGreenford Avenue, Ealing, W7 3QSWalking directions to Costcutter
0.1 miBulldog Food and WineGreenford Avenue, Ealing, W7 3QSWalking directions to Bulldog Food and Wine
0.1 miHanwell LocalGreenford Avenue, Ealing, W7 1LPWalking directions to Hanwell Local
0.1 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 3HF, 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 022DE01001290
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1983-01-01

Frequently asked questions about W7 3HF

Is W7 3HF (Brent Valley) safe?

The area around W7 3HF records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 3HF?

The median sale price around W7 3HF 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 3HF?

There are 20 schools close to W7 3HF, including Hobbayne Primary School (Good), Drayton Manor High School (Outstanding) and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to W7 3HF?

The closest station to W7 3HF is Hanwell in TfL zone 4, about 304 m away, serving the Elizabeth, Great Western and Heathrow Connect lines.

How deprived is the area around W7 3HF?

W7 3HF scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,085 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents W7 3HF (Brent Valley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ealing North covering W7 3HF 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).