Data updated 24 October 2026 · Area guides · West London
W4 (Chiswick): crime, schools, stations and house prices
W4 (Chiswick) is a postcode district in West London, covered by Ealing, Hammersmith and Fulham and Hounslow. Homes sold for a median of £800,000 over the 12 months from August 2025 to July 2026, 0.0% up on the year before. It has a crime score of 5/10 (average), with about 107 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year against an England and Wales average of roughly 87. There are 12 schools with a W4 postcode, and the nearest stations include Chiswick Park, Turnham Green and Gunnersbury.
House prices in W4
537 homes sold in W4 between August 2025 and July 2026, at a median price of £800,000. That's 0.0% higher than the 12 months before (£800,000). 10 of them were new builds.
| Property type | Sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| Flats and maisonettes | 256 | £500,000 |
| Terraced houses | 179 | £1,200,000 |
| Semi-detached houses | 65 | £1,725,000 |
| Detached houses | 12 | £2,167,500 |
Latest recorded sales
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug 2026 | 114 Acton Lane, W4 5HH | Terraced | £500,000 |
| 19 Aug 2026 | Flat 6, Bolton Lodge, 19 Bolton Road, W4 3TG | Flat | £384,000 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | 27 Geraldine Road, W4 3PA | Semi-detached | £717,500 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | Flat 26, Arlington Park Mansions Sutton Lane North, W4 4HE | Flat | £430,000 |
| 11 Aug 2026 | Flat C, 28 Wellesley Road, W4 4BN | Flat | £455,000 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Flat 1, 24 - 26 Marlborough Road, W4 4ET | Flat | £212,000 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | 1 Rusthall Avenue, W4 1BW | Semi-detached | £2,494,600 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | 4 Wellesley Road, W4 4BL | Detached | £3,775,000 |
| 3 Aug 2026 | Flat 65, Chiswick Green Studios, 1 Evershed Walk, W4 5BW | Flat | £820,000 |
| 31 Jul 2026 | 25 Copenhagen Gardens, W4 5NN | Terraced | £800,000 |
Sales appear in Land Registry records a few weeks to a few months after completion, so the most recent months are incomplete.
Crime and safety in W4
Crime score: 5/10 (Average). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 107 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year. The England and Wales average is roughly 87.
| Most common crimes | Share |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19% |
| Vehicle crime | 17% |
| Other theft | 11% |
| Shoplifting | 9% |
| Burglary | 5% |
How we calculate it: police.uk street-level crime for September 2025 to August 2026 inside 8 of the 31 census neighbourhoods (LSOAs) where homes in W4 sold, divided by their 2021 census population (13,105 residents). Busy high streets and stations push rates up because visitors are counted but don't live there. The score for one street can differ a lot, so check the exact postcode before you buy.
Schools in W4
12 open schools have a W4 postcode. Each name links to the school's official record, where you'll also find its Ofsted reports.
Primary schools (8)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Primary School | Community school | 3-11 | 444 |
| Grove Park Primary School | Community school | 3-11 | 428 |
| Southfield Primary School | Community school | 4-11 | 372 |
| Strand-on-the-Green Junior School | Community school | 7-11 | 364 |
| Strand-on-the-Green Infant and Nursery School | Community school | 3-7 | 323 |
| Cavendish Primary School | Community school | 3-11 | 197 |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School ,Chiswick Roman Catholic | Voluntary aided school | 3-11 | 195 |
| The William Hogarth Primary School | Community school | 3-11 | 153 |
Secondary schools (1)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiswick School | Academy converter | 11-18 | 1618 |
Special and other schools (3)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard House School | Other independent school | 3-11 | 331 |
| ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form | Other independent school | 11-19 | 265 |
| Heathfield House School | Other independent school | 3-11 | 159 |
Stations near W4
| Station | Distance from the district centre |
|---|---|
| Chiswick Park | 0.3 mi |
| Turnham Green | 0.5 mi |
| Gunnersbury | 0.5 mi |
| South Acton | 0.6 mi |
| Chiswick | 0.7 mi |
| Stamford Brook | 0.8 mi |
| Acton Town | 1 mi |
| Kew Bridge | 1 mi |
Council and wards
W4 is covered by Ealing, Hammersmith and Fulham and Hounslow. Wards include Chiswick Gunnersbury, Chiswick Homefields, Chiswick Riverside, Ravenscourt and Southfield.
Frequently asked questions
Is W4 a safe area to live?
W4 (Chiswick) has a crime score of 5/10 (Average). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 107 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year, which is around the national average of roughly 87 for England and Wales. The most common type was violence and sexual offences. Figures use police.uk data for September 2025 to August 2026.
What is the average house price in W4?
The median sale price in W4 (Chiswick) was £800,000 across 537 sales between August 2025 and July 2026, according to HM Land Registry. That is 0.0% higher than the previous 12 months.
Which stations are near W4?
The nearest stations to the centre of W4 are Chiswick Park (0.3 mi), Turnham Green (0.5 mi), Gunnersbury (0.5 mi) and South Acton (0.6 mi).
How many schools are there in W4?
There are 12 open schools with a W4 postcode, including 8 primary and 1 secondary schools, according to the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register.
Which council covers W4?
W4 is covered by Ealing, Hammersmith and Fulham and Hounslow councils.
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Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, police.uk, ONS Census 2021 (Nomis), Get Information About Schools, OpenStreetMap and postcodes.io. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Station data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence. This guide is general information, not financial or legal advice.