Area Analysis Hounslow, London

W3 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the W3 postcode area.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

57,700

cake
Avg Age

38

payments
Avg Income

£ 56,110 /yr

work
Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

shieldSafety
3/10
family_restroomFamily
1/10
favoriteHealth
10/10
workEmployment
4/10
diversity_3Diversity
10/10
paymentsAffluence
9/10
directions_transitTransit
5/10
homeHome Ownership
1/10
trending_upInvestment
1/10
psychology

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.

home £604,661 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British52.1%
Asian / British Asian15.8%
Black / African / Caribbean12.6%
Other / Mixed19.4%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 4%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Anti-social behaviour4167
Violence and sexual offences4150
Other theft1741
Vehicle crime1555
Public order992

school Local Schools

A

Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre

Good97 pupils
A

South Acton Childrens Centre

Good120 pupils
P

Acton Gardens Primary School

Good165 pupils
P

East Acton Primary School

Good189 pupils
P

West Acton Primary School

Good676 pupils
P

John Perryn Primary School

Good383 pupils
P

Derwentwater Primary School

Good426 pupils
P

St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Good447 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

141 nearby
  • Acton Local
  • James News
  • Londis At Shell Acton Park Service Station
  • Nikki Newsagents
  • Noel Road Post Office
  • + 136 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • A To Z Hotel
  • Acton Town Hotel
  • Holiday Inn Express
  • London Guest House
  • Travelodge
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

153 nearby
  • Auriens Chelsea
  • ActOne Cinema And Cafe
  • Bridge Cafe
  • Jubraj
  • Tim Hortons Cafe And Bake
  • + 148 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • George & Dragon (Bar Only)
  • Red Lion And Pineapple
  • Sabai @ George & Dragon
  • Vindinista
  • Wasps FC (Bar Only)
  • + 19 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

16 nearby
  • Sainsbury's
  • Tesco
  • Sainsbury's Local
  • Budgens
  • Co-Op
  • + 11 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

105 nearby
  • Artisan Street Food Kitchens
  • Basilico Pizza
  • Dishoom
  • Eatfan
  • Giggling Squid
  • + 100 more