W4 5AR postcode in Ealing, England
W4 5AR is a postcode in Ealing, in the Southfield ward. It is in the Ealing Central and Acton parliamentary constituency and the Metropolitan Police area, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where W4 5AR is, and what is near it
- W4 5AR
- Other postcodes in W4 5: 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 51.5011, longitude -0.2665)
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; roads, rivers and built-up areas: Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after W4 5AR?
- EalingCouncil, for all local services Ealing: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around W4 5AR Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- Metropolitan PolicePolice force area
- Ealing Central and ActonParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Dr Rupa Huq (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Dr Rupa Huq
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 5AR?
Every home and business at W4 5AR can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Ealing: 89%
Ealing: 99%
The line marks the figure across Ealing.
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 5AR?
London Borough of Ealing's collection system is not answering BinDayBuddy just now. BinDayBuddy links to the council's own checker meanwhile.
Check the bin days for W4 5AR 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 5AR 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 5AR.
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 Ealing
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for W4 5AR: 8,224 properties in Ealing are at high risk (4.9% of all its properties). All the figures for Ealing
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 5AR is not in any of the Environment Agency's flood warning or alert areas. Part of the postcode may still be, so check your own address when you sign up.
Sign up for flood warnings, free, on GOV.UK Check flood risk at another postcodeSource: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near W4 5AR?
Homes in W4 5 sold for a typical £627,080 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 117 sales, down 10.4% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- 12 months to August 2025
- £700,000
- 12 months to August 2026
- £627,080
▼ down 10.4% 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 5AR
HM Land Registry records 2 standard sales of homes in W4 5AR from January 2024 to August 2026, the latest on 27 March 2025. 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 5AR?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 880 homes in the neighbourhood around W4 5AR. The largest share of them, 33%, are in council tax band F. More were built from 1900 to 1918 than in any other period (34%). 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 Ealing for 2026‑27: £2,139. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,901 (band C) to £3,564 (band G); band F, the most common, is £3,089.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | withheld | £1,426 |
| Band B | withheld | £1,663 |
| Band C | about 180 (20%) | £1,901 |
| Band D | about 280 (32%) | £2,139 |
| Band E | about 100 (11%) | £2,614 |
| Band F | about 290 (33%) | £3,089 |
| Band G | about 30 (3%) | £3,564 |
| Band H | withheld | £4,277 |
When the homes were built
- 29% Before 1900
- 34% 1900 to 1918
- 1% 1919 to 1939
- 14% 1945 to 1964
- Withheld 1965 to 1982
- 14% 1983 to 1999
- 5% 2000 to 2009
- 3% 2010 to 2019
- None 2020 or later
2020 or later: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Ealing 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 5AR is in (ONS area E01001374), 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 5AR?
The nearest open schools to W4 5AR, 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 5AR?
The nearest railway station to the centre of W4 5AR is South Acton Rail Station, 300 metres away in a straight line.
- South Acton Rail Station Railway station 300 mWalk
- Acton Central Rail Station Railway station 900 mWalk
- Chiswick Park Underground Station Underground, metro or tram 700 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 Wilkinson Way, 182 m away.
More stations near W4 5AR, 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 5AR?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of W4 5AR, 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.
- Acton Lane Medical Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report January 2024 · Phone 020 8995 5706 100 mWalk
- Chiswick Family Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report August 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 020 8995 6707 450 mWalk
- Gp Surgery @ Acton Gardens Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report January 2024 · Phone 020 8995 8948 450 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 5AR?
The nearest charging points to the centre of W4 5AR, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- A charging point Charging point · 2 chargers 50 mWalk
- Shell Recharge Charging point · 1 charger 150 mWalk
- Shell Recharge Charging point · 1 charger 200 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 5AR?
The nearest to the centre of W4 5AR, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Acton Town Dental Practice Phone 020 8226 2151 350 mWalk
- Chiswick Park Dental Practice Phone 020 8987 9977 600 mWalk
- The Dentist @ Chiswick Phone 020 8994 1525 600 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 5AR?
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 2.6 kmCycle
- Queen Charlottes and Chelsea Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Outstanding CQC report July 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 020 3311 3311 2.6 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 5AR?
The nearest care homes to the centre of W4 5AR, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Sycamore Lodge Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 020 3988 5060 750 mWalk
- Clifton Gardens Resource Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report July 2025 · Phone 020 8583 5540 800 mWalk
- Acton Care Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report November 2025 · Phone 020 8896 5600 1.0 kmWalk
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 5AR?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of W4 5AR, 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.
- Alisha Pharmacy Mon and Tue 9am to 6:30pm; Wed 9am to 5pm; Thu and Fri 9am to 6:30pm; Sat 9am to 1pm; Sun closed · Phone 020 8994 5177 100 mWalk
- Medirect2u Mon to Thu 9am to 1pm, 2pm to 6pm; Fri 9am to 1pm, 2pm to 7pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 020 3441 4071 650 mWalk
- Zahra Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 9pm; Sat 9am to 8pm; Sun 9am to 6pm · Phone 020 8993 8499 650 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 5AR?
The nearest vets to the centre of W4 5AR on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Acton Lane Veterinary Surgery Phone +44 20 8992 6000 400 mWalk
- Young Veterinary Partnership Phone +44 20 8995 2823 900 mWalk
- Creature Comforts Vets Chiswick Phone +44 20 3011 1029 950 mWalk
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 5AR in a conservation area?
The centre of W4 5AR is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
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 5AR?
Police.uk records 714 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of W4 5AR in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: public order 33, drugs 20, theft from the person 15, robbery 11, bicycle theft 10, possession of weapons 6, other crime 6, criminal damage and arson 1.
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 5AR
- Ward
- Southfield
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- London
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Ealing
- 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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