W3 0BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Horn Lane, 0.8km from North Acton in Ealing. Administratively it sits within East Acton ward and the Ealing Central and Acton constituency.
For renters and young professionals, W3 0BU offers members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. With residents averaging 35 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Ealing.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £325k. 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 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00005975 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HORN LANE, W3 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HORN LANE, W3 0BU.
324
35
£ 49,400 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W3 0BU 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
No single demographic signal dominates W3 0BU — age 35, 27% ownership, 68% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £325k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W3 0BU. The average age is 34.9. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 312,500
2 sales · Mean £ 312,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around W3 0BU is moderate at 53 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
John Perryn Primary School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
West Acton Primary School
Derwentwater Primary School
East Acton Primary School
Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Old Oak Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- B&Q Acton0.9 km
- A'wa Coffee1.0 km
- GP Brands0.9 km
- Blue Collar Speciality Coffee0.2 km
- Horn Lane DRB Supermarket0.5 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- KFC0.8 km
- Chickenland Peri Peri0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- Ealing/Acton Asylum Seekers Support0.8 km
- Holiday Inn London West0.3 km
- + 25 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- FOORN - Pizza Experience0.9 km
- Friends Express0.3 km
- Harry's Bar & Pizzeria0.3 km
- Coqfighter1.0 km
- Dongyuan0.9 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-Op0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Acton Village Social Club0.6 km
- Sky Lounge1.0 km
- Shamrock Sports & Social Club0.1 km
- Addictive0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- A To Z Hotel0.6 km
- London Guest House0.6 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Acton Main Line0.3 km
- Acton Central1.2 km
- Ealing Common1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Acton Main Line Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: W30BU · Data under Open Government Licence