W3 is a postcode district in Hounslow, London, covering 1118 active and 734 retired postcodes.
The largest share of W3 (29%) is characterised by a dynamic area with a high proportion of recent European tech professionals, alongside a diverse, fast-changing inner-city area with a high proportion of new arrivals (18%). A further 14% of the district is made up of a young, mixed area of student households and early-stage families. This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes W3 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in W3 are around £604k, down 8.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across W3 at 292 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. With an average age of 38, W3 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full W3 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
W3 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the W3 postcode area.
57,700
38
£ 56,110 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
48% of W3's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk. Property prices are trending down 8.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre
South Acton Childrens Centre
Acton Gardens Primary School
East Acton Primary School
West Acton Primary School
John Perryn Primary School
Derwentwater Primary School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
141 nearby- Acton Local
- James News
- Londis At Shell Acton Park Service Station
- Nikki Newsagents
- Noel Road Post Office
- + 136 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- A To Z Hotel
- Acton Town Hotel
- Holiday Inn Express
- London Guest House
- Travelodge
Restaurant, Cafe
153 nearby- Auriens Chelsea
- ActOne Cinema And Cafe
- Bridge Cafe
- Jubraj
- Tim Hortons Cafe And Bake
- + 148 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- George & Dragon (Bar Only)
- Red Lion And Pineapple
- Sabai @ George & Dragon
- Vindinista
- Wasps FC (Bar Only)
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
16 nearby- Sainsbury's
- Tesco
- Sainsbury's Local
- Budgens
- Co-Op
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
105 nearby- Artisan Street Food Kitchens
- Basilico Pizza
- Dishoom
- Eatfan
- Giggling Squid
- + 100 more
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Area Profile: W3 · Data under Open Government Licence