Data updated 24 October 2026 · Area guides · West London
W5 (Ealing): crime, schools, stations and house prices
W5 (Ealing) is a postcode district in West London, covered by Ealing and Hounslow. Homes sold for a median of £590,000 over the 12 months from August 2025 to July 2026, 7.3% up on the year before. It has a crime score of 5/10 (average), with about 141 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year against an England and Wales average of roughly 87. There are 16 schools with a W5 postcode, and the nearest stations include Ealing Broadway, North Ealing and Ealing Common.
House prices in W5
498 homes sold in W5 between August 2025 and July 2026, at a median price of £590,000. That's 7.3% higher than the 12 months before (£550,000). 1 of them were new builds.
| Property type | Sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| Flats and maisonettes | 274 | £450,000 |
| Terraced houses | 97 | £835,000 |
| Semi-detached houses | 63 | £1,240,000 |
| Detached houses | 38 | £1,887,500 |
Latest recorded sales
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Aug 2026 | 17 Rowan Close, W5 4AG | Terraced | £799,950 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Flat 13, Sandgate House Queens Walk, W5 1TN | Flat | £480,000 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | 247 Brunswick Road, W5 1AJ | Semi-detached | £795,000 |
| 4 Aug 2026 | 67 Fitzroy House, Dickens Yard Longfield Avenue, W5 2QY | Flat | £720,000 |
| 31 Jul 2026 | Flat 1, 16 Carlton Road, W5 2AW | Flat | £700,000 |
| 31 Jul 2026 | 43 Cleveley Crescent, W5 1DZ | Terraced | £495,000 |
| 31 Jul 2026 | 38 Haven Lane, W5 2HN | Terraced | £990,000 |
| 31 Jul 2026 | 18 Meadvale Road, W5 1NP | Terraced | £762,500 |
| 30 Jul 2026 | Flat 23, Thorpe Hall Mansions Eaton Rise, W5 2HB | Flat | £465,000 |
| 30 Jul 2026 | 19 Neville Road, W5 1NN | Terraced | £835,000 |
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 W5
Crime score: 5/10 (Average). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 141 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year. The England and Wales average is roughly 87.
| Most common crimes | Share |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 26% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 20% |
| Vehicle crime | 16% |
| Other theft | 8% |
| Theft from the person | 6% |
| Public order | 5% |
How we calculate it: police.uk street-level crime for September 2025 to August 2026 inside 8 of the 43 census neighbourhoods (LSOAs) where homes in W5 sold, divided by their 2021 census population (14,286 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 W5
16 open schools have a W5 postcode. Each name links to the school's official record, where you'll also find its Ofsted reports.
Primary schools (7)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christ the Saviour Church of England Primary School Church of England | Voluntary aided school | 3-11 | 892 |
| Little Ealing Primary School | Community school | 3-11 | 674 |
| North Ealing Primary School | Community school | 3-11 | 660 |
| Montpelier Primary School | Community school | 4-11 | 646 |
| Grange Primary School | Community school | 3-11 | 641 |
| Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Academy converter | 3-11 | |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Academy converter | 3-11 |
Secondary schools (2)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Lovelace Church of England High School Church of England | Free schools | 11-18 | 1089 |
| Ealing Fields Church of England High School Church of England | Free schools | 11-18 | 803 |
Special and other schools (7)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Benedict's School Roman Catholic | Other independent school | 3-18 | 1149 |
| St Augustine's Priory | Other independent school | 2-18 | 330 |
| Durston House School | Other independent school | 3-13 | 312 |
| Ealing Independent College | Other independent school | 13-19 | 116 |
| Clifton Lodge School | Other independent school | 3-11 | 100 |
| La Chouette School | Other independent school | 2-6 | 19 |
| University of West London | Higher education institutions |
Stations near W5
| Station | Distance from the district centre |
|---|---|
| Ealing Broadway | 0.1 mi |
| North Ealing | 0.6 mi |
| Ealing Common | 0.7 mi |
| West Ealing | 0.8 mi |
| South Ealing | 0.9 mi |
| West Acton | 1 mi |
| Northfields | 1.1 mi |
| Acton Town | 1.2 mi |
Council and wards
W5 is covered by Ealing and Hounslow. Wards include Brentford East, Brentford West, Chiswick Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway, Ealing Common, Hanger Hill, Northfield and Pitshanger.
Frequently asked questions
Is W5 a safe area to live?
W5 (Ealing) has a crime score of 5/10 (Average). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 141 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 anti-social behaviour. Figures use police.uk data for September 2025 to August 2026.
What is the average house price in W5?
The median sale price in W5 (Ealing) was £590,000 across 498 sales between August 2025 and July 2026, according to HM Land Registry. That is 7.3% higher than the previous 12 months.
Which stations are near W5?
The nearest stations to the centre of W5 are Ealing Broadway (0.1 mi), North Ealing (0.6 mi), Ealing Common (0.7 mi) and West Ealing (0.8 mi).
How many schools are there in W5?
There are 16 open schools with a W5 postcode, including 7 primary and 2 secondary schools, according to the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register.
Which council covers W5?
W5 is covered by Ealing 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.