W3 6AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Grove Place, 0.1km from Acton in Ealing. Administratively it sits within South Acton ward and the Ealing Central and Acton constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Ealing.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 95 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £801k, up 18.2% 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 6AS are sourced from Output Area E00179149 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GROVE PLACE, W3 6AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GROVE PLACE, W3 6AS.
256
34
£ 55,900 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W3 6AS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates W3 6AS — age 34, 20% ownership, 58% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 18.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W3 6AS. The average age is 34.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 517,500
3 sales · Mean £ 505,000
Semi-Detached
£ 894,000
5 sales · Mean £ 881,500
Terraced
£ 835,000
8 sales · Mean £ 788,125
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around W3 6AS is above average at 95 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
Derwentwater Primary School
Ark Priory Primary Academy
Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre
Ark Soane Academy
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
South Acton Childrens Centre
Ark Byron Primary Academy
Acton Gardens Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
91 nearby- Acton Bargain Household0.2 km
- Acton Food Emporium0.1 km
- Deliveroo Hop0.8 km
- Drinks Deliver To Door Ltd0.6 km
- Getir0.7 km
- + 86 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- The Windmill0.2 km
- West London Trades Union Club0.2 km
- Vindinista0.1 km
- Belvedere0.1 km
- Mendes Sheepwalk0.2 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
93 nearby- Al Diyar0.3 km
- Dada's Diner0.9 km
- Morleys1.0 km
- Olive & Thyme0.9 km
- Rangoz Peri Peri0.9 km
- + 88 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Co-Op0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Lidl0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Acton Town Hotel0.9 km
- A To Z Hotel0.7 km
- London Guest House0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- Crystal Kebab0.6 km
- Jollibay0.4 km
- Ministry Of Chicken0.2 km
- Sham's Fish Bar0.1 km
- Adam's Take Away Foods0.4 km
- + 32 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Acton Central0.3 km
- South Acton0.9 km
- Acton Main Line1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Acton Central Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: W36AS · Data under Open Government Licence