W3 9SP is a safe, established residential area on Birch Grove, 0.8km from The Steyne in Ealing. Administratively it sits within Ealing Common ward and the Ealing Central and Acton constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. 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 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.4M, down 62.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for W3 9SP are sourced from Output Area E00006744 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BIRCH GROVE, W3 9SP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRCH GROVE, W3 9SP.
343
41
£ 65,600 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W3 9SP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
W3 9SP is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.4M, 69% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £1.4M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 62.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W3 9SP. The average age is 41.1. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 497,500
6 sales · Mean £ 485,833
Semi-Detached
£ 1,405,000
3 sales · Mean £ 1,560,000
Detached
£ 2,380,000
1 sales · Mean £ 2,380,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around W3 9SP 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
Twyford Church of England High School
The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls
Ark Acton Academy
Ark Soane Academy
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
West Acton Primary School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Derwentwater Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
50 nearby- Aroy Thai Cafe1.0 km
- Ya Habibi Kitchen1.0 km
- 11 Coffee & Co0.7 km
- Indian Villa0.2 km
- M&C Wraps0.5 km
- + 45 more
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Atariya Foods Acton Shop0.8 km
- Conway Chemist0.8 km
- West Acton Superstores0.7 km
- Drinks Food & Wine0.2 km
- LuxBeauty London0.7 km
- + 35 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- A To B Hotel0.6 km
- Hotel 550.9 km
- Acton Town Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Ealing Lawn Tennis Club0.2 km
- Jono's Freehouse0.2 km
- The Greystoke0.8 km
- Six Bells0.9 km
- Mendes Sheepwalk1.0 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Morrisons0.9 km
- Tesco0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Hopewell0.8 km
- W5 Kebab0.2 km
- Chicken Grilly0.9 km
- Desi Hub1.0 km
- Juice World1.0 km
- + 20 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ealing Common0.3 km
- Ealing Broadway1.2 km
- Ealing1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Ealing Common Underground Station0.3 km
- Ealing Common Underground Station0.3 km
- Ealing Common Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: W39SP · Data under Open Government Licence