W3 6DJ is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.7km from North Acton in Ealing. Administratively it sits within North Acton ward and the Ealing Central and Acton constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. With an average age of just 27, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 91% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Ealing.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for W3 6DJ are sourced from Output Area E00179109 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W3 6DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W3 6DJ.
960
27
£ 49,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W3 6DJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
At 91% private renter occupancy, W3 6DJ is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 27).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W3 6DJ. The average age is 27.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around W3 6DJ is moderate at 66 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
John Perryn Primary School
Old Oak Primary School
East Acton Primary School
Ark Conway Primary Academy
Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre
West Acton Primary School
Harlesden Primary School
Derwentwater Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
49 nearby- Bulgogi Box0.5 km
- Lebanese Butchery And Supermarket0.3 km
- Ramez & Bros0.3 km
- Simply Fresh0.9 km
- Boire0.6 km
- + 44 more
Restaurant, Cafe
58 nearby- Happy House0.8 km
- EL-ZEINAB CATERING LTD0.5 km
- Healthy Asian Kitchen0.7 km
- House Of Yum The Food Labs1.0 km
- Levant0.7 km
- + 53 more
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Ambassador General Store0.5 km
- Coqfighter0.5 km
- Dongyuan0.3 km
- Sweet Fellas0.8 km
- Magazine Stylist Food0.6 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-Op0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Tesco0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Exchange At The Collective0.9 km
- Lisa's Bar & Feasts0.9 km
- Shamrock Sports & Social Club0.7 km
- Addictive0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn Express0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Acton Main Line0.9 km
- Willesden Junction1.5 km
- Harlesden1.5 km
Bus Stops
- North Acton Underground Station0.1 km
- North Acton Underground Station0.1 km
- North Acton Underground Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: W36DJ · Data under Open Government Licence