W3 8AN is a mixed residential area on Meon Road, 0.4km from Acton Green in Ealing. Administratively it sits within South Acton ward and the Ealing Central and Acton constituency.
Within the W3 district, this postcode is characterised by a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.0M, down 61.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for W3 8AN are sourced from Output Area E00006719 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MEON ROAD, W3 8AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEON ROAD, W3 8AN.
306
39
£ 54,400 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W3 8AN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates W3 8AN — age 39, 49% ownership, 33% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (39) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 61.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W3 8AN. The average age is 39.0. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 507,500
3 sales · Mean £ 494,550
Terraced
£ 1,123,250
8 sales · Mean £ 1,077,125
Detached
£ 650,000
1 sales · Mean £ 650,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around W3 8AN is moderate at 65 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ark Priory Primary Academy
South Acton Childrens Centre
Acton Gardens Primary School
Ark Byron Primary Academy
Derwentwater Primary School
Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre
Ark Soane Academy
Southfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
92 nearby- 24/7 London Alcohol Delivery0.6 km
- Achinka Food & Wine0.5 km
- Acton Booze & Vape0.4 km
- AD Oriental Food0.3 km
- Al Noor0.4 km
- + 87 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- The Stag Public House0.5 km
- The Swan0.7 km
- The Windmill0.4 km
- West London Trades Union Club0.3 km
- Vindinista0.5 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
99 nearby- Aroy Thai Cafe0.5 km
- Buono0.5 km
- Coffe & Restaurant Kod Pirketa0.3 km
- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- Fed & Watered0.6 km
- + 94 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Lidl0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- Morrisons0.6 km
- Sainsbury's Local1.0 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
66 nearby- Acton Charcoal Grill & Royal Pizza0.4 km
- Chik'N0.7 km
- Lolo Pizza0.3 km
- Napoli Gang0.7 km
- Tao Tao Ju0.7 km
- + 61 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Acton Town Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- South Acton0.5 km
- Acton Central0.6 km
- Gunnersbury1.4 km
Bus Stops
- South Acton Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: W38AN · Data under Open Government Licence