Postcode Analysis Ealing, London

W3 6BU House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

702

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Avg Age

20

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Avg Income

£ 49,400 /yr

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Employed

11%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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3/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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4/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

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.

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

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.

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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

White / British48.6%
Asian / British Asian35.9%
Black / African / Caribbean5.0%
Other / Mixed10.4%

Economic Activity

11%Active
FT: 9%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

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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.

Violence and sexual offences129
Anti-social behaviour106
Other theft54
Vehicle crime41
Public order29

school Local Schools

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John Perryn Primary School

Good383 pupils0.7 km
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Old Oak Primary School

Good235 pupils1.2 km
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West Acton Primary School

Good676 pupils1.4 km
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East Acton Primary School

Good189 pupils1.4 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Outstanding447 pupils1.5 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Good447 pupils1.5 km
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Derwentwater Primary School

Good426 pupils1.5 km
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Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre

Good97 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

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
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-Op0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km
  • Asda0.8 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Shamrock Sports & Social Club0.6 km
  • Addictive0.5 km
hotel

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