W4 1EQ postcode in Hounslow, England
W4 1EQ is a postcode in Hounslow, in the Chiswick Homefields ward. It is in the Hammersmith and Chiswick parliamentary constituency and the Metropolitan Police area, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where W4 1EQ is, and what is near it
- W4 1EQ
- Other postcodes in W4 1: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 1 Underground, metro or tram station
- 3 GP practices
- 7 bus stops
- 8 EV charging points
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 51.4997, longitude -0.2526)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after W4 1EQ?
- HounslowCouncil, for all local services Hounslow: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around W4 1EQ Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- Metropolitan PolicePolice force area
- Hammersmith and ChiswickParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Andy Slaughter (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Andy Slaughter
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at W4 1EQ?
Every home and business at W4 1EQ can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Hounslow: 91%
Hounslow: 98%
The line marks the figure across Hounslow.
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at W4 1EQ?
London Borough of Hounslow's collection system is not answering BinDayBuddy just now. BinDayBuddy links to the council's own checker meanwhile.
Check the bin days for W4 1EQ on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is W4 1EQ at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
The Environment Agency's list of postcodes with a home or business in an area at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea does not include W4 1EQ.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Hounslow
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for W4 1EQ: 3,978 properties in Hounslow are at high risk (3.2% of all its properties). All the figures for Hounslow
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of W4 1EQ is in 2 of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for them at 06:15 on 22 October 2026.
- Tidal Thames at ChiswickFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Tidal Thames at Chiswick
- Tidal Thames in the boroughs of Kensington and Chelsea, Hammersmith and Fulham, Ealing and HounslowFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Tidal Thames in the boroughs of Kensington and Chelsea, Hammersmith and Fulham, Ealing and Hounslow
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 06:15 on 22 October 2026, using Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near W4 1EQ?
Homes in W4 1 sold for a typical £1,160,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 82 sales, up 8.2% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- 12 months to August 2025
- £1,072,500
- 12 months to August 2026
- £1,160,000
▲ up 8.2% on the 12 months before
Across the whole W4 district: a typical £818,588 from 426 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in W4 1EQ
HM Land Registry records 3 standard sales of homes in W4 1EQ from January 2024 to August 2026, the latest on 7 November 2025. The middle sale was £2,150,000, from £1,755,000 to £2,500,000. Across W4 1, the typical price in the 12 months to August 2026 was £1,160,000. Each sale below opens Land Registry's own record of it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near W4 1EQ?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 670 homes in the neighbourhood around W4 1EQ. The largest share of them, 30%, are in council tax band G. More were built before 1900 than in any other period (68%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Hounslow for 2026‑27: £2,186. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,457 (band A) to £4,371 (band H); band G, the most common, is £3,643.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 10 (1%) | £1,457 |
| Band B | about 10 (1%) | £1,700 |
| Band C | about 30 (4%) | £1,943 |
| Band D | about 140 (21%) | £2,186 |
| Band E | about 110 (16%) | £2,671 |
| Band F | about 20 (3%) | £3,157 |
| Band G | about 200 (30%) | £3,643 |
| Band H | about 150 (22%) | £4,371 |
When the homes were built
- 68% Before 1900
- 28% 1900 to 1918
- None 1919 to 1939
- 1% 1945 to 1964
- None 1965 to 1982
- None 1983 to 1999
- 1% 2000 to 2009
- 1% 2010 to 2019
- None 2020 or later
1919 to 1939, 1965 to 1982, 1983 to 1999, 2020 or later: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Hounslow before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of W4 1EQ is in (ONS area E01002573), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near W4 1EQ?
The nearest open schools to W4 1EQ, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to W4 1EQ?
The nearest railway station to the centre of W4 1EQ is South Acton Rail Station, 1.2 km away in a straight line.
- South Acton Rail Station Railway station 1.2 kmCycle
- Acton Central Rail Station Railway station 1.2 kmCycle
- Turnham Green Underground Station Underground, metro or tram 500 mWalk
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
7 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Blandford Road (W4), 276 m away.
More stations near W4 1EQ, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near W4 1EQ?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of W4 1EQ, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Park Medical Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report February 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 020 8741 7471 750 mWalk
- Ashchurch Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report December 2021, over 3 years old · Phone 0844 477 8673 750 mWalk
- The Vale Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report December 2016, over 3 years old · Phone 020 8743 4086 750 mWalk
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near W4 1EQ?
The nearest charging points to the centre of W4 1EQ, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Believ Charging point · 4 chargers 250 mWalk
- Shell Recharge Charging point · 1 charger 300 mWalk
- Source London Charging point · 3 chargers 300 mWalk
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near W4 1EQ?
The nearest to the centre of W4 1EQ, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- The Dentist @ Chiswick Phone 020 8994 1525 400 mWalk
- White Dental And Cosmetic Rooms Phone 020 8747 9933 750 mWalk
- Chiswick Smiles Phone 020 8994 1022 750 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to W4 1EQ?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Hammersmith Hospitals Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report July 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 020 3311 3311 2.2 kmCycle
- Queen Charlottes and Chelsea Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Outstanding CQC report July 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 020 3311 3311 2.2 kmCycle
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near W4 1EQ?
The nearest care homes to the centre of W4 1EQ, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- The Chiswick Nursing Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report November 2025 · Phone 020 8222 7800 800 mWalk
- Clifton Gardens Resource Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report July 2025 · Phone 020 8583 5540 850 mWalk
- Rivercourt Project Short Breaks Care Quality Commission rating: Outstanding CQC report December 2021, over 3 years old · Phone 020 8563 8683 1.4 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near W4 1EQ?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of W4 1EQ, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Bedford Park Pharmacy Mon to Fri 8:30am to 6:30pm; Sat 8:30am to 6pm; Sun closed · Phone 020 8994 2447 500 mWalk
- Windwood Chemist Mon to Fri 9am to 6:30pm; Sat 9am to 2pm; Sun closed · Phone 020 8743 3562 750 mWalk
- Crossbells Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 6:30pm; Sat 9am to 1pm; Sun closed · Phone 020 8743 7354 750 mWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near W4 1EQ?
The nearest vets to the centre of W4 1EQ on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Young Veterinary Partnership Phone +44 20 8995 2823 450 mWalk
- Creature Comforts Vets Chiswick Phone +44 20 3011 1029 1.1 kmWalk
- Acton Lane Veterinary Surgery Phone +44 20 8992 6000 1.2 kmWalk
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is W4 1EQ in a conservation area?
The centre of W4 1EQ is in 4 areas with planning rules of their own, as planning.data.gov.uk holds them:
- Conservation areaBedford Park
- Conservation areaBedford Park (article 4)
- Article 4 direction areaArticle 4(2) directions for Bedford Park and Gunnersbury Conservation areas
- Article 4 direction areaDwellinghouses (C3) to small HMOs (C4) - borough-wide Article 4 Direction
Work on a home here, and on its trees, may need permission that it would not need elsewhere. The council's planning team has the rules for one address. Not every council has sent all its data.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near W4 1EQ?
Police.uk records 778 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of W4 1EQ in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: burglary 34, theft from the person 21, drugs 21, bicycle theft 16, robbery 12, other crime 5, criminal damage and arson 2, possession of weapons 2.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for W4 1EQ
- Ward
- Chiswick Homefields
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- London
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Hounslow
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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