Living in W5, Ealing
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around W5 in Ealing. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Ealing: £575,814, down 2.7% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider London average is £553,870.
What actually sold around W5
98 recorded home sales on the streets around central W5 in the last 2 years, with a median of £510,000 and a range from £98,750 to £3,900,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10C WINDSOR ROAD, W5 5PD | semi-detached | £430,000 | 2026-06-03 |
| RAISED GROUND FLOOR FLAT 41 OXFORD ROAD, W5 3SR | flat-maisonette | £356,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 10 GREENLAW COURT MOUNT PARK ROAD, W5 2RX | flat-maisonette | £215,000 | 2026-05-07 |
| 42 MADELEY ROAD, W5 2LH | detached | £2,100,000 | 2026-04-23 |
| FLAT 2 45 WINDSOR ROAD, W5 3UP | flat-maisonette | £298,000 | 2026-03-24 |
| 2 COLLEGE COURT, W5 2PY | flat-maisonette | £515,000 | 2026-03-20 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
104 schools within 3 miles , of which 93% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Lovelace Church of England High School | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.5 mi |
| St John's Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.9 mi |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.0 mi |
| Twyford Church of England High School | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.1 mi |
| Ark Soane Academy | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.2 mi |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.2 mi |
52 state primary and 19 state secondary schools within range, plus 19 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
19 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Avenue House School, Broomfield House School, Clifton Lodge School, Durston House School, Ealing Independent College, Greek Primary School of London and others.
All 19 fee-paying schools near W5, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
1 higher education institution within 3 miles: University of West London.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 28.7% |
| Associate professional and technical | 19.4% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 17.2% |
| Elementary occupations | 7.4% |
| Skilled trades | 6.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
605 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central W5 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Ealing's figures.
Common questions about W5
What is the average house price in W5?
The average sold price in Ealing is £575,814 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in W5?
Prices in Ealing are down 2.7% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in W5?
The median of 98 recorded sales around central W5 in the last 2 years is £510,000, ranging from £98,750 to £3,900,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in W5?
104 schools sit within 3 miles of central W5, and 93% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in W5?
605 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central W5 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour (Police.uk).
Is W5 at risk of flooding?
Central W5 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is W5 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 93% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £510,000; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 605 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is W5 safe?
605 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central W5 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was anti social behaviour. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
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