Postcode report
Is W5 2DP a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About W5 2DP: area rating, property, schools and local change
W5 2DP is a postcode in Ealing Broadway, Ealing, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near W5 2DP, then scores the surrounding small area 48/100 - bottom 38% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around W5 2DP are schools and education and jobs, 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 W5 2DP is based on Ealing 042 Census 2021. It covers 6,431 residents, 8,955 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 35, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 28% owner-occupied, 56% privately rented, 12% 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 4/10.
For property prices near W5 2DP, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the W5 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £853k from 87 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near W5 2DP can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 4 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 12 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 W5 2DP by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around W5 2DP is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 27 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 W5 2DP
Is W5 2DP a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 48/100 (bottom 38% 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 W5 2DP?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near W5 2DP?
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 W5 2DP?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for W5 2DP?
LocaleIQ matched W5 2DP to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in W5 2DP?
The latest median sold price is £853k based on 87 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around W5 2DP?
LocaleIQ currently shows 27 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.