School Catchments and House Prices in Pitshanger
In the Pitshanger area, 1 school was graded Outstanding and 2 schools Good at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024).
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In the Pitshanger area, 1 school was graded Outstanding and 2 schools Good at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024).
Why catchment sets the price in Pitshanger
Concentrated demand is what a price premium actually is.
The local benchmark is £850,000 and a detached home averages £1,150,000.
Ofsted ratings across the Pitshanger area
The commercial page for this town sets out the introduction itself: Mortgage advice in Pitshanger.
What the admissions data actually guarantees
A house advertised as in catchment may not be next year. The local council publishes last year's furthest distance offered for each school. Ask for that figure in writing before you offer.
Ratings age too. An Outstanding judgement can be several years old, and inspections since September 2024 report differently. Read the current report rather than the agent's summary of it.
The detail behind the Pitshanger numbers
The schools families ask about here are North Ealing Primary School, Montpelier Primary School, The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls and Ealing Fields Church of England High School. 3 local schools were graded Good or Outstanding at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024). Ratings age between inspections, so read the latest report before you rely on one.
On getting about: North Ealing to Green Park takes about 30 min.
By price, Pitshanger ranks 64 of the 320 London locations we cover, at £850,000 against a county average of £732,469. Band D council tax here is £2,139, against an average of £2,121 across the county locations we cover.
How Pitshanger scores for different buyers
Pitshanger is a leafy, affluent 'village' corner of north Ealing centred on Pitshanger Lane.
The full local guide covers schools, transport and the market in detail: Pitshanger property and area guide.
| Who it suits | Out of five | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Families | ★★★★★ | Good and Outstanding schools (North Ealing and Montpelier Primary are Good; the Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls was Outstanding at its last graded inspection), Pitshanger Park, Fox Wood, a village high street and handsome family houses, a strong family area. |
| Upsizers | ★★★★★ | Handsome Edwardian, 1900s to 1930s and Arts-and-Crafts family houses, including the sought-after Brentham cottages, give real space and character, at a premium, but a classic upsizer's choice in north Ealing. |
| Professionals | ★★★★☆ | A leafy, settled village with North Ealing (Piccadilly line) a walk away and Hanger Lane (Central) and Ealing Broadway close by, well suited to professionals who value character and calm over being right on top of a station. |
| Downsizers | ★★★☆☆ | The village amenities, parks and community feel are a real draw, but the area is dominated by family houses with fewer accessible flats and bungalows, so the right property can take patience, and prices are firmly at London levels. |
| First-time buyers | ★★☆☆☆ | A tough entry point, this is an affluent, house-dominated area, and while some flats and mansion-block apartments (from around £450,000 to £600,000) offer a way in, first-time buyers will find it a real stretch. |
Families
People wanting good schools, parks and a village feel with a manageable commute, North Ealing Primary (Ofsted report card June 2026, on Pitshanger Lane), Montpelier (Good) and the Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls, Pitshanger Park and Fox Wood, with the Piccadilly, Central and Elizabeth lines close by.
Upsizers
People wanting Edwardian, 1930s and Arts-and-Crafts family space, including the sought-after Brentham cottages, in a leafy, established north-Ealing village.
Professionals
People wanting a leafy, settled home over being on top of a station, North Ealing (Piccadilly line) is a walk away, with Hanger Lane (Central) and Ealing Broadway (Elizabeth line) close for the West End and City.
Pitshanger is known locally for Brentham Garden Suburb. The historic Brentham Garden Suburb, England's first co-partnership garden suburb (c.1901), a pioneering Arts-and-Crafts conservation area.
Practical detail for Pitshanger: the W5 postcode district, not on the Tube directly, North Ealing (Piccadilly, Zone 3) a walk away; Hanger Lane (Central) & Ealing Broadway (Central/District/Elizabeth line/mainline) close and nearest A and E is Ealing Hospital (Southall); major A&E at Northwick Park & West Middlesex (a drive), verify with NHS.
Pitshanger at a glance
| School | What to check before you offer |
|---|---|
| North Ealing Primary School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Montpelier Primary School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Ealing Fields Church of England High School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
Figures are local averages used for illustration. Confirm your own numbers before acting on them.
Ask about Pitshanger
Three details is all we need. You are told before anything is passed to a partner firm.
Your checklist
- Last year's furthest offer distance, in writing from the council
- The current Ofsted report, not a remembered rating
- Whether a sibling policy is applied before distance
- £85,000 of deposit at 10% on the local average, before fees
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