Postcode Analysis Ealing, London

W3 6BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W3 6BP.

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Population

437

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 55,900 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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5/10
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4/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

W3 6BP is a high-turnover rental hub — with 74% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 31).

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

W3 6BP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Acton in Ealing. Administratively it sits within South Acton ward and the Ealing Central and Acton constituency.

For renters and young professionals, W3 6BP offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 74% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 56% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Ealing.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 91 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 6BP are sourced from Output Area E00179134 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W3 6BP. The average age is 30.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British44.1%
Asian / British Asian13.4%
Black / African / Caribbean9.9%
Other / Mixed32.6%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 6%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around W3 6BP is above average at 91 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.

Anti-social behaviour462
Violence and sexual offences333
Other theft90
Public order87
Shoplifting83

school Local Schools

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Derwentwater Primary School

Good426 pupils0.3 km
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Ark Soane Academy

176 pupils0.4 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Good447 pupils0.5 km
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Ark Priory Primary Academy

Outstanding460 pupils0.5 km
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South Acton Childrens Centre

Good120 pupils0.5 km
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Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre

Good97 pupils0.7 km
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Acton Gardens Primary School

Good165 pupils0.7 km
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Ark Acton Academy

Good937 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

86 nearby
  • Acton Bargain Household0.2 km
  • Acton Food Emporium0.3 km
  • Deliveroo Hop1.0 km
  • Drinks Deliver To Door Ltd0.8 km
  • Getir0.9 km
  • + 81 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • The Windmill0.4 km
  • West London Trades Union Club0.4 km
  • A Pint Of Hops0.3 km
  • Acton United Services Club0.2 km
  • Aeronaut0.3 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

84 nearby
  • Al Diyar0.5 km
  • Turtle Bay0.4 km
  • Acton Cafe1.0 km
  • Aroy Thai Cafe0.1 km
  • Buono0.4 km
  • + 79 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

38 nearby
  • Balti House1.0 km
  • Acton Charcoal Grill & Royal Pizza0.5 km
  • Chik'N0.9 km
  • Lolo Pizza0.3 km
  • Napoli Gang0.9 km
  • + 33 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Lidl0.1 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Ocado Zoom1.0 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • A To Z Hotel0.7 km
  • London Guest House0.6 km
  • Acton Town Hotel0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Acton Central0.5 km
  • South Acton0.9 km
  • Acton Main Line1.0 km