Hounslow West
Hounslow 017 · 6 sub-areas · 12,729 residents
Hounslow 017 sits within the London Borough of Hounslow, home to around 12,700 people. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £1,900 a month — noticeably above the UK median but part of a neighbourhood where nearly a quarter of homes are social housing and the public-transport link into central London takes roughly 15 minutes.
Hounslow West is a green, lower-density part of Hounslow — parks within walking distance of most addresses, a slower weekday rhythm, and a population skewed toward longer-tenure households rather than transient renters. The demographic profile leans family-aged, with a clear share of households with school-age children; the rental market is active and turnover is high — people move through rather than stay.
Overview
What's it like to live in Hounslow West?
2 parks and 4 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; food and drink within walking distance is workable but not dense — around 18 restaurants and 1 pubs in five minutes; Recorded crime is higher than the national norm — common for built-up urban areas, but worth weighing if you're looking for a quieter base; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents sit firmly in the upper bracket nationally, with a typical home letting at around £1,907 a month; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 6 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Hounslow West in Hounslow
Living in Hounslow West
This part of Hounslow is a genuinely mixed, high-density neighbourhood where owner-occupiers, private renters, and social housing tenants all share the same streets. Around 40% of households rent privately, which is above the London norm, and a further quarter are in social housing — a combination that gives the area a different texture from the more uniformly private-rental pockets you'll find elsewhere in outer west London.
Rent sits around £1,900 a month for a two-bedroom home, which is below what you'd pay in most of inner London but still a significant stretch for many incomes. The rent-to-take-home ratio here is unusually high — running well above the point most financial advisers consider comfortable — so it's worth budgeting carefully before committing. That said, the median house price of around £315,000 makes this one of the more accessible parts of London for first-time buyers putting together a deposit.
The people who live here are spread fairly evenly across age groups, with under-18s, younger adults, and 35–49-year-olds each accounting for roughly a quarter of the population. More than six in ten residents were born outside the UK, making this one of Hounslow's more internationally diverse areas — the ethnic diversity index sits at 57.8. Degree-level qualifications are held by around 38% of residents, broadly in line with the London average.
Unemployment (as measured by claimant count) runs at around 5%, which is above the UK average. The deprivation score places this neighbourhood in the third decile nationally — meaning it ranks among the more deprived 30% of areas in England, something worth factoring into any decision alongside the area's genuine transport advantages. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Hounslow 017 a nice place to live?
- It comes down to priorities. The transport links are genuinely excellent — you're around 15 minutes from central London by public transport — and the area is ethnically diverse with a strong community feel. The trade-off is that crime rates run above the national average and the deprivation score places it in the lower third nationally. It suits people who want connectivity and affordability relative to inner London.
- What is the rent in Hounslow 017?
- A one-bedroom flat runs around £1,550 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,900, and a three-bedroom around £2,190. These are estimates scaled from borough-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose roughly 2% over the past year — a more modest increase than much of inner London.
- Is Hounslow 017 safe?
- The recorded crime rate is around 122 incidents per 1,000 residents per year, which is above the UK national average of roughly 80. That's not unusual for a high-density outer-London neighbourhood, but it's worth checking the Police.uk street-level map for the specific roads you're considering, as safety varies considerably within the area.
- What's the commute from Hounslow 017 to central London?
- By public transport, the journey to the nearest major employment hub takes around 15 minutes — one of the faster connections in outer west London. The nearest underground station is roughly an eight-minute walk away, and the nearest mainline rail station is about 1.2 km from most homes.
- Who lives in Hounslow 017?
- A genuinely mixed population — around 12,700 people spread fairly evenly across age groups, with a large share of families with children. More than six in ten residents were born outside the UK. The tenure split is unusual: 40% rent privately, 24% are in social housing, and only 32% own their home. Around 38% hold a degree-level qualification.
- What schools are near Hounslow 017?
- There are around 120 schools within typical catchment distance. About 47% of those are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 320 metres away. Check individual Ofsted reports and catchment boundaries for any address you're seriously considering.
- Is Hounslow 017 good for families?
- Families make up a significant share of the neighbourhood — couple-with-children households account for around a quarter of all homes, and nearly a quarter of residents are under 18. The transport links are strong and the nearest Outstanding school is very close by. Affordability relative to inner London is a draw, though the higher crime rate and deprivation score are worth factoring in.