Map & location
Overview
W13 8RD falls within the Walpole ward of West Ealing, a largely residential area in the London Borough of Ealing. The streets around this postcode are characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses alongside mid-twentieth-century semis, reflecting the area's development as inner-suburban London expanded westward. The Uxbridge Road — West Ealing's main commercial artery — is a short walk away, providing a broad range of independent shops, supermarkets, restaurants and local services.
The neighbourhood sits between the established communities of Ealing Broadway to the east and Hanwell to the west, giving residents easy access to green space including Walpole Park, the grounds of Pitzhanger Manor. The area is well served by buses connecting to surrounding districts, and its position in West London makes it popular with commuters, families and long-term residents alike.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid
The median sold price here is £700,000, around 3% above the wider W13 district average of £681,667 (HM Land Registry, 319 recent sales).
Getting here
W13 8RD is well connected by London bus routes along the Uxbridge Road and surrounding streets, linking West Ealing to Ealing Broadway, Acton, Southall and Central London. Cycling is practical on relatively flat local roads, and the Ealing Cycle Network provides signed routes towards Ealing Broadway and the Grand Union Canal towpath to the south. The A4020 Uxbridge Road provides direct bus access heading east towards Central London and west towards Hayes. Residents with cars benefit from good access to the A40 (Western Avenue) and M4 motorway a short drive away.
What it's famous for
West Ealing and the wider Ealing area are famous as the home of Ealing Studios, one of the world's oldest working film studios, which produced celebrated British comedies including Kind Hearts and Coronets and The Lavender Hill Mob. The neighbourhood's gracious Victorian streets have appeared as backdrops in numerous film and television productions. Walpole Park, immediately to the north-east, surrounds the restored Pitzhanger Manor — Sir John Soane's former country villa, now a public gallery and heritage attraction. Ealing is also known as the 'Queen of the Suburbs', a moniker reflecting its leafy streets and strong community character.
Services & facilities
Local authority providing council tax, planning and waste services
Public library on Drayton Green Road, a short walk away
Post office serving the local community on Uxbridge Road
Kerbside collections managed by London Borough of Ealing
Council-run advice and community support services
Tourist attractions
Victorian park surrounding Pitzhanger Manor gallery
~0.5 miSir John Soane's restored villa, now a public arts venue
~0.5 miOpen green space with sports facilities in West Ealing
~0.4 miLocal high street with independent shops and cafés on Uxbridge Road
~0.3 miHistoric working film studios, one of the world's oldest
~1.0 miFamily park with small animal centre in Hanwell
~0.9 miGPs, pharmacies & dentists
GP surgeries
W139NZ · 020 87995699
~200 mW139NZ · 020 85671121
~200 mW139NZ · 020 85671121
~200 mPharmacies
W139LL · 02085 679153
~200 mW138AG · 020 89972954
~300 mW139BP · 020 85670958
~600 mDentists
W139AU
~50 mW139AU
~50 mSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
Schools & universities
The nearest school, Insights Independent School, is ~300 m away.
Other independent special school
~300 mCommunity school
~500 mOther independent school
~600 mOther independent school
~600 mOther independent school
~600 mSource: Get Information About Schools (DfE)
Businesses & shops
Mix of independent retailers, supermarkets and food outlets
Diverse dining scene reflecting multicultural local community
Several agencies serving the busy West Ealing property market
Independent mechanics serving residential streets nearby
Film and TV production industry anchored by Ealing Studios nearby
Gyms & leisure
Open parkland ideal for walking and recreation
~0.5 miFootball pitches and tennis courts in West Ealing
~0.4 miCouncil-operated gyms and swimming pools in the borough
~0.8 miTraditional and modern pubs along Uxbridge Road corridor
~0.3 miRotating contemporary art and heritage exhibitions
~0.5 miService providers
Full-fibre and FTTC broadband available in W13
Cable broadband available across much of West Ealing
EE, Vodafone, O2 and Three all provide good coverage in W13
Water and sewerage services for West Ealing
Electricity distribution for the W13 area
Residential & community
Predominant housing stock on streets around W13 8RD
1930s–1960s semi-detached houses common in the ward
Blend of owner-occupied, privately rented and social housing
Quiet side streets off the busy Uxbridge Road corridor
West Ealing benefits from Ealing Council regeneration investment
Transport
Train & Tube
West Ealing Station
West Ealing
Ealing Broadway Station
Ealing Broadway
Drayton Green
Hanwell
South Ealing
South Ealing
Bus stops
Uxbridge Road (West Ealing)
Frequent buses east to Ealing Broadway and west to Southall
Drayton Green Road stops
Local bus connections through residential West Ealing streets
Singapore Road / Haven Green area
Bus links towards Ealing Broadway interchange
Cycle hire
Ealing Cycle Route — Uxbridge Road
Signed cycle lane along the A4020 Uxbridge Road corridor
Grand Union Canal Towpath
Traffic-free cycling south towards Hanwell and beyond
Source: NaPTAN (DfT)
EV, defibrillators & more
EV charging
Ealing Council EV Charge Points
On-street EV charging installed across West Ealing residential streets
Defibrillators
West Ealing Community Defibrillators
AEDs registered with local community responder schemes
Postboxes & Post Office
West Ealing Post Office
Full-service post office on Uxbridge Road
Fuel stations
Local Petrol Stations
Forecourts on Uxbridge Road and surrounding main roads
Places of worship
Church of England parish church serving Walpole ward
~0.4 miRoman Catholic church with active parish community
~0.5 miSikh place of worship reflecting Ealing's diverse community
~0.7 miMosque serving the Muslim community in West Ealing
~0.6 miHindu temple reflecting Ealing's South Asian heritage
~0.8 miCrime & safety
Recorded crime here runs about 223% above the national average (219.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per month, police.uk).
718 street-level crimes were reported within about a mile of this postcode in April 2026.
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate (anonymised to map points) and cover England, Wales & Northern Ireland.
Area data & demographics
At the 2021 Census, this neighbourhood (LSOA) had a usual resident population of about 1,525.
Housing & utilities
Victorian and Edwardian terraces dominate the W13 8RD streetscape
Inter-war semis common across Walpole ward
West Ealing attracts families and professionals seeking value relative to Central London
Demographics
Air quality & noise
Two significant parks within easy walking distance of W13 8RD
Uxbridge Road corridor experiences higher pollution; side streets are lower
Quiet residential streets with some road noise from nearby A4020
W13 8RD area has generally low surface-water flood risk
FAQs
Where exactly is the postcode W13 8RD?
W13 8RD is in the Walpole ward of West Ealing, in the London Borough of Ealing. It sits between the Uxbridge Road to the north and the residential streets leading towards Hanwell, approximately half a mile west of Ealing Broadway.
Which council covers W13 8RD?
W13 8RD falls within the London Borough of Ealing. The local authority provides council tax collection, planning, waste and recycling, and other municipal services for the area.
Which parliamentary constituency is W13 8RD in?
W13 8RD is in the Ealing Southall parliamentary constituency.
What is the Walpole ward of West Ealing like?
Walpole is a diverse, largely residential ward with a mix of Victorian terraces, Edwardian semis and inter-war housing. It has good local amenities along the Uxbridge Road, access to Walpole and Lammas parks, and a strong community character with a multicultural population.
What schools serve the W13 8RD area?
Several schools serve the area — see the Schools section above for the nearest, with distances and Ofsted ratings.
How do I get to W13 8RD by public transport?
The area is well served by London buses along the Uxbridge Road and surrounding streets, with routes connecting to Ealing Broadway, Southall, Acton and Central London. Rail and Underground connections are available at nearby stations within walking or bus distance.
What green spaces are near W13 8RD?
Walpole Park (surrounding the historic Pitzhanger Manor gallery) and Lammas Park are both within approximately half a mile of W13 8RD, offering open grassland, sports facilities and pleasant walking routes.
What is the postcode W13 8RD used for?
W13 8RD is an active residential postcode in West Ealing, used for address and delivery purposes across the streets it covers in the Walpole ward of the London Borough of Ealing.
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