W3 6YT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from East Acton in Ealing. Administratively it sits within North Acton ward and the Ealing Central and Acton constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, W3 6YT is 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 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Ealing.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 6YT are sourced from Output Area E00006203 (shared with 33 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W3 6YT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W3 6YT.
384
37
£ 49,400 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W3 6YT represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
W3 6YT has a significant social housing presence — 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W3 6YT. The average age is 36.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around W3 6YT is moderate at 50 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
East Acton Primary School
Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre
Ark Conway Primary Academy
Derwentwater Primary School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Ark Byron Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- Jiffy Grocery0.9 km
- GK Fine Foods0.9 km
- Al Malika Butchery0.7 km
- Blue Collar Speciality Coffee0.8 km
- Horn Lane DRB Supermarket0.9 km
- + 38 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- FOORN - Pizza Experience0.8 km
- Friends Express0.4 km
- Harry's Bar & Pizzeria0.4 km
- King Kebab0.9 km
- Kish Express0.9 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Morton Arms0.8 km
- Shamrock Sports & Social Club0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
45 nearby- 91 Guss0.7 km
- Chickenland Peri Peri0.4 km
- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- David Lloyd Clubs Acton Park0.8 km
- Ealing/Acton Asylum Seekers Support0.6 km
- + 40 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-Op0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Tesco0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- A To Z Hotel0.9 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Acton Main Line0.7 km
- Acton Central1.2 km
- Willesden Junction1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: W36YT · Data under Open Government Licence