W3 8DJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Stirling Road, 0.3km from South Acton in Ealing. Administratively it sits within South Acton ward and the Ealing Central and Acton constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, W3 8DJ is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Ealing.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 8DJ are sourced from Output Area E00006737 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STIRLING ROAD, W3 8DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STIRLING ROAD, W3 8DJ.
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32
£ 54,400 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W3 8DJ 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
With 36% social renting, W3 8DJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W3 8DJ. The average age is 32.3. 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)
W3 8DJ has low crime rates — 47 incidents 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
Acton Gardens Primary School
South Acton Childrens Centre
Ark Acton Academy
Ark Priory Primary Academy
Ark Soane Academy
Belmont Primary School
Twyford Church of England High School
Derwentwater Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
61 nearby- BP Chiswick0.9 km
- Alisha Pharmacy0.8 km
- Acton Oriental Stores T/a Budgens0.5 km
- Adnaan Superstore0.9 km
- Booze, Drink, Runners Ltd0.1 km
- + 56 more
Restaurant, Cafe
72 nearby- Boulangerie Jade1.0 km
- Faanoos Restaurent0.9 km
- Rice and Catch0.9 km
- Thai Kitchen @ The Old Pack Horse1.0 km
- Acton Grill0.9 km
- + 67 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- The Talbot0.8 km
- Gunnersbury Triangle Sports & Social Club0.5 km
- Gunnersbury Sports and Social Club0.5 km
- The Gunnersbury0.7 km
- The Old Pack Horse1.0 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Ocado Zoom0.1 km
- The Coop0.8 km
- BP Gunnersbury Park SF Connect0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.5 km
- Iceland1.0 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
49 nearby- Adam's Take Away Foods0.9 km
- Babylon Pizza1.0 km
- Banana Tree / What's Your Katsu / Mimi's Thai Kitchen0.3 km
- Clean Kitchen Club0.2 km
- EnjoIT / Light & Fried / Harry Potato0.3 km
- + 44 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Clayton Chiswick Hotel0.8 km
- Acton Town Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- South Acton0.4 km
- Gunnersbury0.8 km
- Acton Central1.3 km
Bus Stops
- South Acton Rail Station0.4 km
- Acton Town Underground Station0.5 km
- Acton Town Underground Station0.5 km
- Acton Town Underground Station0.5 km
- Acton Town Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: W38DJ · Data under Open Government Licence