W3 8UJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hanbury Road, 0.1km from South Acton in Ealing. Administratively it sits within South Acton ward and the Ealing Central and Acton constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, W3 8UJ is a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 26% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Ealing. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £722k, up 4.4% year-on-year. 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 8UJ are sourced from Output Area E00179197 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HANBURY ROAD, W3 8UJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HANBURY ROAD, W3 8UJ.
512
32
£ 54,400 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W3 8UJ 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
Cultural diversity defines W3 8UJ — 46% 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. Property prices are trending up 4.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W3 8UJ. The average age is 32.1. 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
Flat
£ 750,000
7 sales · Mean £ 750,714
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around W3 8UJ is moderate at 52 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
Acton Gardens Primary School
South Acton Childrens Centre
Ark Acton Academy
Ark Soane Academy
Ark Priory Primary Academy
Twyford Church of England High School
Derwentwater Primary School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
77 nearby- Acton Bargain Household0.7 km
- Acton Food Emporium0.8 km
- Hakikat Food Centre0.8 km
- Metro Local0.9 km
- V P Mini Market0.9 km
- + 72 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- The Windmill0.9 km
- West London Trades Union Club0.9 km
- Vindinista1.0 km
- The Stag Public House0.8 km
- The Swan0.8 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
94 nearby- Al Diyar0.9 km
- Turtle Bay0.9 km
- Bondi Juice0.9 km
- L'Oriental0.9 km
- Roasted1.0 km
- + 89 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Lidl0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Morrisons0.8 km
- BP Gunnersbury Park SF Connect0.7 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
60 nearby- Acton Charcoal Grill & Royal Pizza1.0 km
- Lolo Pizza0.8 km
- Chicken Spot0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- New Dragon0.8 km
- + 55 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Acton Town Hotel0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- South Acton0.5 km
- Gunnersbury1.1 km
- Acton Central1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Acton Town Underground Station0.3 km
- Acton Town Underground Station0.3 km
- Acton Town Underground Station0.3 km
- Acton Town Underground Station0.3 km
- Acton Town Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: W38UJ · Data under Open Government Licence