Postcode Analysis Ealing, London

COTTON AVENUE, W3 6YE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COTTON AVENUE, W3 6YE.

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Population

279

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 49,400 /yr

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Employed

48%

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

W3 6YE has a highly multicultural community character — 65% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 75.4% year-on-year.

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

W3 6YE is a mixed residential area on Cotton Avenue, 0.7km from East Acton in Ealing. Administratively it sits within North Acton ward and the Ealing Central and Acton constituency.

For renters and young professionals, W3 6YE offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 65% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Ealing.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £235k, up 75.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for W3 6YE are sourced from Output Area E00006182 (shared with 5 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 6YE. The average age is 35.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British34.7%
Asian / British Asian11.9%
Black / African / Caribbean23.1%
Other / Mixed30.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 308,000

9 sales · Mean £ 283,277

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

Crime around W3 6YE is moderate at 55 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 offences205
Anti-social behaviour113
Vehicle crime48
Other theft43
Criminal damage and arson28

school Local Schools

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John Perryn Primary School

Good383 pupils0.3 km
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East Acton Primary School

Good189 pupils0.8 km
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Old Oak Primary School

Good235 pupils0.9 km
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Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre

Good97 pupils1.0 km
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Derwentwater Primary School

Good426 pupils1.1 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Good447 pupils1.2 km
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Ark Conway Primary Academy

Outstanding209 pupils1.3 km
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Ark Byron Primary Academy

Good416 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • FOORN - Pizza Experience0.8 km
  • Friends Express0.4 km
  • Harry's Bar & Pizzeria0.4 km
  • King Kebab1.0 km
  • Kish Express0.9 km
  • + 25 more
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Retailers - Other

41 nearby
  • Al Malika Butchery0.7 km
  • Blue Collar Speciality Coffee0.7 km
  • Horn Lane DRB Supermarket0.8 km
  • Horn Lane Filling Station0.7 km
  • Jewson White City0.6 km
  • + 36 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Morton Arms0.8 km
  • Shamrock Sports & Social Club0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

41 nearby
  • 91 Guss0.8 km
  • Chickenland Peri Peri0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee0.5 km
  • David Lloyd Clubs Acton Park0.8 km
  • Ealing/Acton Asylum Seekers Support0.5 km
  • + 36 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Co-Op0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • A To Z Hotel0.8 km
  • London Guest House0.9 km
  • Holiday Inn Express0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Acton Main Line0.6 km
  • Acton Central1.1 km
  • Willesden Junction1.9 km