W3 8QE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Acton Green 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.
This is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Ealing.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 100 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 8QE are sourced from Output Area E00006754 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W3 8QE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W3 8QE.
144
38
£ 54,400 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W3 8QE represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
W3 8QE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 20% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (38) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W3 8QE. The average age is 37.5. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around W3 8QE is above average at 100 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
Derwentwater Primary School
Acton Gardens Primary School
Ark Soane Academy
Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Ark Acton Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
94 nearby- Acton Bargain Household0.1 km
- Acton Food Emporium0.2 km
- Deliveroo Hop0.9 km
- Drinks Deliver To Door Ltd0.7 km
- Getir0.8 km
- + 89 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- The Windmill0.3 km
- West London Trades Union Club0.3 km
- The Stag Public House0.9 km
- The Swan1.0 km
- Vindinista0.3 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
95 nearby- Al Diyar0.4 km
- Dada's Diner1.0 km
- Olive & Thyme1.0 km
- Rangoz Peri Peri1.0 km
- Senora Cafe & Restaurant1.0 km
- + 90 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Lidl0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Ocado Zoom0.8 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
69 nearby- Acton Charcoal Grill & Royal Pizza0.4 km
- Chik'N0.8 km
- Lolo Pizza0.2 km
- Napoli Gang0.8 km
- Tao Tao Ju0.9 km
- + 64 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- A To Z Hotel0.9 km
- London Guest House0.8 km
- Acton Town Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Acton Central0.5 km
- South Acton0.7 km
- Acton Main Line1.2 km
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Postcode Profile: W38QE · Data under Open Government Licence