W3 6BU is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.5km from North Acton in Ealing. Administratively it sits within North Acton ward and the Ealing Central and Acton constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 20) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 67% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 51% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Ealing.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for W3 6BU are sourced from Output Area E00179195 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W3 6BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W3 6BU.
702
20
£ 49,400 /yr
11%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W3 6BU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
51% of W3 6BU's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Average age 20 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W3 6BU. The average age is 20.5. 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: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around W3 6BU is moderate at 60 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
Old Oak Primary School
West Acton Primary School
East Acton Primary School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Derwentwater Primary School
Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
52 nearby- Bulgogi Box0.5 km
- Lebanese Butchery And Supermarket0.4 km
- Ramez & Bros0.4 km
- Boire0.5 km
- Elite Drinks0.7 km
- + 47 more
Restaurant, Cafe
63 nearby- Happy House0.7 km
- EL-ZEINAB CATERING LTD0.7 km
- Healthy Asian Kitchen0.9 km
- Bamboo Lounge0.9 km
- House Of Yum The Food Labs0.8 km
- + 58 more
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- Ambassador General Store0.5 km
- Coqfighter0.5 km
- Dongyuan0.4 km
- Sweet Fellas0.7 km
- Magazine Stylist Food0.4 km
- + 34 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-Op0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Asda0.8 km
- Tesco0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Shamrock Sports & Social Club0.6 km
- Addictive0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn Express0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Acton Main Line0.8 km
- Harlesden1.5 km
- Acton Central1.6 km
Bus Stops
- North Acton Underground Station0.2 km
- North Acton Underground Station0.2 km
- North Acton Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: W36BU · Data under Open Government Licence