W3 7RW is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on The Vale, 0.2km from Acton Park in Ealing. Administratively it sits within Southfield ward and the Ealing Central and Acton constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £395k.
Census 2021 statistics for W3 7RW are sourced from Output Area E00006861 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE VALE, W3 7RW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE VALE, W3 7RW.
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33
£ 83,700 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W3 7RW 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
84% of homes in W3 7RW are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. 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 7RW. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 395,000
3 sales · Mean £ 404,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around W3 7RW is moderate at 59 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
Ark Byron Primary Academy
Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre
East Acton Primary School
Southfield Primary School
Ark Priory Primary Academy
Wendell Park Primary School
Good Shepherd RC Primary School
Derwentwater Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Vindinista0.8 km
- The Stag Public House0.9 km
- Appose UK At Shepherds Bush Cricket Club0.5 km
- The Rocket0.5 km
- The Station House0.5 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
76 nearby- Anokha0.6 km
- Bondi Juice0.8 km
- David Lloyd Clubs Acton Park0.7 km
- Ealing/Acton Asylum Seekers Support0.8 km
- L'Oriental0.8 km
- + 71 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- King Kebab0.9 km
- Kish Express1.0 km
- Acton Charcoal Grill & Royal Pizza0.5 km
- Chik'N0.1 km
- Lolo Pizza0.7 km
- + 19 more
Retailers - Other
76 nearby- Ealing Acton Asylum Support0.8 km
- 24/7 London Alcohol Delivery0.2 km
- Achinka Food & Wine0.9 km
- Acton Booze & Vape0.8 km
- AD Oriental Food0.8 km
- + 71 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Budgens0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Acton Central0.5 km
- South Acton1.1 km
- Acton Main Line1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Acton Central Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: W37RW · Data under Open Government Licence