W3 8DN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Davenant Way, 0.2km from Acton Green in Ealing. Administratively it sits within South Acton ward and the Ealing Central and Acton constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Ealing.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 87 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £865k.
Census 2021 statistics for W3 8DN are sourced from Output Area E00006752 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DAVENANT WAY, W3 8DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DAVENANT WAY, W3 8DN.
368
36
£ 55,900 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W3 8DN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
W3 8DN is an established family neighbourhood — 50% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W3 8DN. The average age is 36.0. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 780,000
12 sales · Mean £ 793,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around W3 8DN is moderate at 87 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ark Priory Primary Academy
South Acton Childrens Centre
Acton Gardens Primary School
Derwentwater Primary School
Ark Soane Academy
Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre
Ark Byron Primary Academy
Ark Acton Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
97 nearby- Alisha Pharmacy0.5 km
- Vintage Wine Gifts1.0 km
- 24/7 London Alcohol Delivery0.7 km
- Achinka Food & Wine0.3 km
- Acton Booze & Vape0.2 km
- + 92 more
Takeaway Shop
69 nearby- Burger&Beyond0.9 km
- Acton Charcoal Grill & Royal Pizza0.4 km
- Chik'N0.8 km
- Lolo Pizza0.2 km
- Napoli Gang0.7 km
- + 64 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- The Stag Public House0.8 km
- The Swan0.9 km
- A Pint Of Hops0.4 km
- Acton United Services Club0.1 km
- Six Bells0.3 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
98 nearby- Aroy Thai Cafe0.3 km
- Buono0.4 km
- Coffe & Restaurant Kod Pirketa0.3 km
- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- Fed & Watered0.5 km
- + 93 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Lidl0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Iceland0.2 km
- Morrisons0.4 km
- Ocado Zoom0.7 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Acton Town Hotel0.7 km
- A To Z Hotel1.0 km
- London Guest House0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Acton Central0.5 km
- South Acton0.6 km
- Acton Main Line1.3 km
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Postcode Profile: W38DN · Data under Open Government Licence