W3 7RJ is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.4km from Acton Park in Ealing. Administratively it sits within Southfield ward and the Ealing Central and Acton constituency.
For renters and young professionals, W3 7RJ offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 84% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% 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.
Census 2021 statistics for W3 7RJ are sourced from Output Area E00006861 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W3 7RJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W3 7RJ.
411
33
£ 83,700 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W3 7RJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
W3 7RJ is a high-turnover rental hub — with 84% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 33).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W3 7RJ. The average age is 32.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around W3 7RJ is moderate at 55 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ark Byron Primary Academy
Wendell Park Primary School
Southfield Primary School
East Acton Primary School
Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre
Good Shepherd RC Primary School
Queensmill School
Ark Priory Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
69 nearby- Smiths Of Acton1.0 km
- Wierzejki Foods1.0 km
- Alisha Pharmacy0.9 km
- Vintage Wine Gifts0.3 km
- Happy Sky0.8 km
- + 64 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- The Morton Arms1.0 km
- Vindinista1.0 km
- The Orchard Tavern1.0 km
- The Windmill0.8 km
- West London Trades Union Club0.8 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
66 nearby- 91 Guss1.0 km
- Anokha0.8 km
- David Lloyd Clubs Acton Park0.6 km
- Ealing/Acton Asylum Seekers Support0.9 km
- Roasted1.0 km
- + 61 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- King Kebab0.8 km
- Kish Express0.9 km
- Western Fried Chicken1.0 km
- Magic Wok1.0 km
- Burger&Beyond0.3 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Co-op0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Iceland1.0 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- ZAVICAJ Balkan Food0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Acton Central0.7 km
- South Acton1.3 km
- Acton Main Line1.5 km
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Postcode Profile: W37RJ · Data under Open Government Licence