W3 7XL is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from East Acton in Ealing. Administratively it sits within East Acton ward and the Ealing Central and Acton constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 56% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Ealing.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for W3 7XL are sourced from Output Area E00179261 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W3 7XL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W3 7XL.
198
33
£ 55,300 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W3 7XL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines W3 7XL — 56% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W3 7XL. The average age is 32.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around W3 7XL is moderate at 53 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
East Acton Primary School
Ark Conway Primary Academy
Queensmill School
Ark Byron Primary Academy
Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre
Wormholt Park Primary School
Wendell Park Primary School
Good Shepherd RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
54 nearby- Al Malika Butchery0.5 km
- Smiths Of Acton0.5 km
- Wierzejki Foods0.5 km
- Monaco Food & Wine0.5 km
- Vintage Wine Gifts0.8 km
- + 49 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Morton Arms0.4 km
- The Askew0.7 km
- Appose UK At Shepherds Bush Cricket Club0.3 km
- The Pocket Watch1.0 km
- The Rocket0.9 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
47 nearby- 91 Guss0.5 km
- Anokha0.9 km
- David Lloyd Clubs Acton Park0.2 km
- Ealing/Acton Asylum Seekers Support0.6 km
- Yasmina Restaurant0.4 km
- + 42 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- King Kebab0.3 km
- Kish Express0.4 km
- Western Fried Chicken0.5 km
- BabasKitchen0.6 km
- Chicken Corner0.6 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland0.5 km
- Baytee Halal Supermarket1.0 km
- Budgens0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Acton Central0.9 km
- Acton Main Line1.3 km
- South Acton1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: W37XL · Data under Open Government Licence