North Hyde & North Cranford
Hounslow 005 · 4 sub-areas · 8,230 residents
Hounslow 005 is a residential pocket of the London Borough of Hounslow, home to around 8,230 people. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £1,900 a month — broadly in line with the borough average, but considerably below what you'd pay closer to central London. The standout fact here is tenure: over four in ten households are in social housing, a far higher share than most of outer west London.
North Hyde & North Cranford is a mid-density neighbourhood of Hounslow in the London region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services. The demographic profile leans family-aged, with a clear share of households with school-age children.
Overview
What's it like to live in North Hyde & North Cranford?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; 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 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
North Hyde & North Cranford in Hounslow
Living in North Hyde & North Cranford
Hounslow 005 has the feel of a working-class, family-heavy outer London neighbourhood. Streets here tend to be dense and residential, with a relatively young population — more than a quarter of residents are under 18, which shapes everything from how the local schools are used to how busy the parks feel on a weekend. It's not a flashy part of the capital, but it's functional and affordable by London standards, and the ethnic diversity index of 66 reflects just how mixed the community is: well under half of residents were born in the UK.
On rent, this part of Hounslow sits in the mid-range for the borough. A one-bedroom flat typically runs around £1,550 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,900, and a three-bedroom around £2,190. Those are genuinely cheap by inner-London benchmarks and a fair bit above the UK national median for a two-bed of around £1,200 — but you're getting a zone-two-adjacent location with reasonable public transport into the centre. Council tax (Band D) adds around £2,186 a year on top.
The tenure picture is unusual. Around 42% of households here are in social housing — more than double the London norm for most outer boroughs — while only 34% are owner-occupied and 22% are private renters. That breakdown means the private rental market is actually quite small relative to the neighbourhood's size, which can affect availability and supply when properties do come up.
For families, the under-18 population is a signal that this is genuinely a place people settle in with children rather than pass through. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is just over a kilometre away — a walkable distance for most households. The neighbourhood's deprivation score (IMD decile 2, placing it among the more deprived 20% of areas in England) is worth noting honestly: it flags pressures on local services and income levels that prospective renters should factor in alongside the relatively affordable rents.
See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on where values differ within the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Hounslow 005 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. The area is affordable by London standards, has a strong community feel, and is reasonably well connected to central London in around 25 minutes. But the crime rate is roughly twice the UK average, and it sits in the most deprived 20% of English neighbourhoods. It works well for families who need space and value, less so for those prioritising low crime or polished surroundings.
- What is the rent in Hounslow 005?
- A one-bedroom flat typically costs 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 about 2% over the past year, which is relatively modest for outer London.
- Is Hounslow 005 safe?
- The recorded crime rate is around 174 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — about twice the UK national average. The area falls in IMD decile 2 (among the most deprived 20% in England), which correlates with higher crime rates. It's not the most dangerous part of London, but it's worth walking specific streets before committing.
- What's the commute from Hounslow 005 to central London?
- By public transport, the journey into central London takes roughly 25 minutes. The nearest rail and underground stations are each about 2 km away — around a 25-minute walk or a short bus ride. Nearly half of residents drive to work, suggesting public transport coverage feels limited day-to-day for some journeys.
- Who lives in Hounslow 005?
- Predominantly families — over 28% of residents are under 18, the highest share in any typical London neighbourhood profile. Around 42% of households are in social housing, and fewer than half of residents were born in the UK. It's a working-class, multi-ethnic, family-oriented community with a degree-holding share below the London average.
- What schools are near Hounslow 005?
- There are 77 schools within typical catchment distance. Around 46% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, which is well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is just over a kilometre away — about a 13-minute walk. Check Hounslow council's admissions pages for current catchment boundaries before making decisions.
- How affordable is buying a home in Hounslow 005?
- The median sale price is around £403,000. At current income and saving rates, a typical resident would take roughly 5.7 years to save a deposit — challenging but not unusual for outer west London. Rent takes up around 92% of median take-home pay, which leaves very little room to save while renting here.