W3 7EJ is a mixed residential area on Old Oak Common Lane, 0.2km from East Acton in Ealing. Administratively it sits within East Acton ward and the Ealing Central and Acton constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, W3 7EJ is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 66% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Ealing.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £330k, up 1.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for W3 7EJ are sourced from Output Area E00006213 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLD OAK COMMON LANE, W3 7EJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD OAK COMMON LANE, W3 7EJ.
250
36
£ 55,300 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 41% social renting, W3 7EJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W3 7EJ. The average age is 35.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 330,000
5 sales · Mean £ 359,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around W3 7EJ is moderate at 59 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
Ark Conway Primary Academy
East Acton Primary School
Wormholt Park Primary School
Old Oak Primary School
Queensmill School
Phoenix Academy
John Perryn Primary School
Cambridge School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Al Malika Butchery0.3 km
- Jewson White City1.0 km
- Smiths Of Acton0.2 km
- Wierzejki Foods0.2 km
- Monaco Food & Wine0.2 km
- + 29 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Morton Arms0.2 km
- Appose UK At Shepherds Bush Cricket Club0.6 km
- The Pocket Watch1.0 km
- Princess Victoria1.0 km
- Acton Vale Working Mens Club0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- 91 Guss0.2 km
- David Lloyd Clubs Acton Park0.3 km
- Ealing/Acton Asylum Seekers Support0.7 km
- Yasmina Restaurant0.2 km
- Bridge Cafe0.3 km
- + 34 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- King Kebab0.0 km
- Kish Express0.0 km
- Western Fried Chicken0.2 km
- BabasKitchen0.3 km
- Chicken Corner0.3 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland0.2 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Baytee Halal Supermarket1.0 km
- Budgens0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Acton Central1.1 km
- Acton Main Line1.4 km
- South Acton2.1 km
Bus Stops
- East Acton Underground Station0.4 km
- East Acton Underground Station0.5 km
- East Acton Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: W37EJ · Data under Open Government Licence