Postcode report
Is W7 1HS a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About W7 1HS: area rating, property, schools and local change
W7 1HS is a postcode in North Hanwell, Ealing, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near W7 1HS, then scores the surrounding small area 69/100 - top 19% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around W7 1HS are schools and education and health, 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 W7 1HS is based on Ealing 028 Census 2021. It covers 11,224 residents, 11,080 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 36, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 40% owner-occupied, 34% privately rented, 23% 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 7/10.
For property prices near W7 1HS, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the W7 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £533k from 49 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near W7 1HS can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 8 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 adds 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 12 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near W7 1HS 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 W7 1HS is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 HMO licence, 74 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 W7 1HS
Is W7 1HS a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 69/100 (top 19% 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 W7 1HS?
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 W7 1HS?
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 W7 1HS?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for W7 1HS?
LocaleIQ matched W7 1HS to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in W7 1HS?
The latest median sold price is £533k based on 49 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around W7 1HS?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 HMO licence, 74 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.