Postcode Analysis Ealing, London

W3 6GQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

668

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Avg Age

23

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Avg Income

£ 49,400 /yr

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Employed

17%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: W3 6GQ 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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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

57% of W3 6GQ's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Average age 23 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.

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

W3 6GQ is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.7km from Old Oak Common 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, big city services, with accommodation and food. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 23) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 69% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 57% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Ealing.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for W3 6GQ are sourced from Output Area E00179250 (shared with 18 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 6GQ. The average age is 22.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British43.1%
Asian / British Asian33.4%
Black / African / Caribbean10.1%
Other / Mixed13.4%

Economic Activity

17%Active
FT: 13%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around W3 6GQ is moderate at 61 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 offences149
Anti-social behaviour100
Other theft52
Vehicle crime39
Public order31

school Local Schools

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John Perryn Primary School

Good383 pupils0.4 km
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Old Oak Primary School

Good235 pupils0.8 km
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East Acton Primary School

Good189 pupils1.2 km
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Ark Conway Primary Academy

Outstanding209 pupils1.4 km
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Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre

Good97 pupils1.4 km
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Derwentwater Primary School

Good426 pupils1.5 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Good447 pupils1.6 km
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West Acton Primary School

Good676 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

58 nearby
  • Bulgogi Box0.6 km
  • Lebanese Butchery And Supermarket0.4 km
  • Ramez & Bros0.4 km
  • Simply Fresh1.0 km
  • Boire0.7 km
  • + 53 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

56 nearby
  • Happy House0.9 km
  • EL-ZEINAB CATERING LTD0.5 km
  • Healthy Asian Kitchen0.7 km
  • Levant0.8 km
  • Little Beirut0.9 km
  • + 51 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

37 nearby
  • Ambassador General Store0.6 km
  • Coqfighter0.6 km
  • Dongyuan0.4 km
  • Sweet Fellas0.9 km
  • Magazine Stylist Food0.7 km
  • + 32 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-Op0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Shamrock Sports & Social Club0.7 km
  • Addictive0.8 km
  • Exchange At The Collective1.0 km
  • Lisa's Bar & Feasts1.0 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Acton Main Line0.9 km
  • Acton Central1.5 km
  • Willesden Junction1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • North Acton Underground Station0.2 km
  • North Acton Underground Station0.2 km
  • North Acton Underground Station0.2 km