Postcode Analysis Ealing, London

W3 8PL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W3 8PL.

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Population

141

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 54,400 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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5/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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7/10
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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates W3 8PL — age 28, 39% ownership, 32% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

W3 8PL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Mill Hill Park in Ealing. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within South Acton ward and the Ealing Central and Acton constituency.

Within the W3 district, this postcode is characterised by a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. By day, the area transitions to a industrial units character: non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. At just 28 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Ealing.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for W3 8PL are sourced from Output Area E00179160 (shared with 723 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W3 8PL. The average age is 27.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British26.4%
Asian / British Asian15.0%
Black / African / Caribbean33.6%
Other / Mixed25.0%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around W3 8PL is moderate at 50 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.

Anti-social behaviour105
Violence and sexual offences81
Other theft48
Burglary40
Drugs29

school Local Schools

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Acton Gardens Primary School

Good165 pupils0.4 km
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South Acton Childrens Centre

Good120 pupils0.5 km
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Ark Acton Academy

Good937 pupils0.6 km
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Ark Soane Academy

176 pupils0.8 km
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Twyford Church of England High School

Outstanding1570 pupils0.9 km
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Ark Priory Primary Academy

Outstanding460 pupils0.9 km
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Derwentwater Primary School

Good426 pupils1.2 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Good447 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

66 nearby
  • Acton Bargain Household0.9 km
  • Hakikat Food Centre0.9 km
  • Acton Oriental Stores T/a Budgens0.3 km
  • Adnaan Superstore0.8 km
  • Booze, Drink, Runners Ltd0.3 km
  • + 61 more
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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Aeronaut0.8 km
  • The Chatsworth0.8 km
  • The Talbot0.7 km
  • Gunnersbury Triangle Sports & Social Club0.3 km
  • Acton United Services Club0.9 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

73 nearby
  • Acton Grill0.8 km
  • Amigos Burgers And Shakes0.8 km
  • Burger Boy0.9 km
  • Chicken Kitchen0.8 km
  • Crown Coffee0.8 km
  • + 68 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Ocado Zoom0.3 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Morrisons0.9 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • The Coop1.0 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

52 nearby
  • Adam's Take Away Foods0.8 km
  • Babylon Pizza0.8 km
  • Banana Tree / What's Your Katsu / Mimi's Thai Kitchen0.5 km
  • Boss Pizza Acton0.8 km
  • Clean Kitchen Club0.4 km
  • + 47 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Clayton Chiswick Hotel1.0 km
  • Acton Town Hotel0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • South Acton0.6 km
  • Gunnersbury1.0 km
  • Ealing Common1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Acton Town Underground Station0.2 km
  • Acton Town Underground Station0.2 km
  • Acton Town Underground Station0.2 km
  • Acton Town Underground Station0.2 km
  • Acton Town Underground Station0.3 km