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W5

LONDON

Greater London, London, England

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W5 encompasses LONDON and its surrounding areas in Greater London, London.

Avg price £797,231
1yr change ▼ 2.5%
Crime 77% above avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£797,231

▼ 2.5% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

178% above national avg

Crime Rate

143.9/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

77% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

17 schools

Broadband Speed

344 Mbps

Property Prices in W5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in W5 is £797,231, which is 39% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in W5 cost 177.8% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in W5 have fallen 2.5% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £2,128,686 126
Semi-detached £1,217,902 213
Terraced £861,792 407
Flat £500,414 1080
All types £797,231 1938

5-Year Price History

£708K £743K £778K £813K £848K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in W5

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 143.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, W5 has a crime rate significantly 77% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
29.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
6.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
13.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
39.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
35.9 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in W5

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

W5 has 17 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
North Ealing Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Little Ealing Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Montpelier Primary School Primary Good mi
Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School Primary Good mi

1

Outstanding

3

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

299,424

Population

57

Median Age

25%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
25.0%
Private rent
29.0%
Social rent
21.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in W5 are 344.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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344.0 Mbps

Avg Download

62.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

84%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in W5 is collected by Hounslow. The Band D rate is £1,882/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

W5

W5 — LONDON

Area Summary

W5 (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£797,231, 178% above national average), higher-than-average crime (77% above national average), 17 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (344 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about W5 LONDON

What is the average house price in W5 LONDON?
The average house price in W5 (LONDON) is £797,231, based on 1938 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 178% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 2.5% over the past year.
Is W5 LONDON a safe area to live?
Crime in W5 is above the national average (143.9 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (29.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (39.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of W5 LONDON?
The population of W5 (LONDON) is approximately 299,424 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 57 years. 25% of homes are owner-occupied, 29% are privately rented, and 21% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in W5?
The average broadband download speed in W5 is 344 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 84%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in W5 LONDON?
There are 17 schools in or near W5. 24% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

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