Postcode report
Is TW5 0BQ a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About TW5 0BQ: area rating, property, schools and local change
TW5 0BQ is a postcode in Heston Central, Hounslow, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near TW5 0BQ, then scores the surrounding small area 55/100 - top 50% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around TW5 0BQ are health and schools and education, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for TW5 0BQ is based on Hounslow 011 Census 2021. It covers 10,842 residents, 6,749 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 36, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 50% owner-occupied, 31% privately rented, 16% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 5/10.
For property prices near TW5 0BQ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the TW5 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £621k from 40 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near TW5 0BQ can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 7 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near TW5 0BQ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around TW5 0BQ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 378 HMO licences, 19 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about TW5 0BQ
Is TW5 0BQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 55/100 (top 50% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near TW5 0BQ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near TW5 0BQ?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near TW5 0BQ?
LocaleIQ currently matches 7 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for TW5 0BQ?
LocaleIQ matched TW5 0BQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in TW5 0BQ?
The latest median sold price is £621k based on 40 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around TW5 0BQ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 378 HMO licences, 19 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.