W3 8DR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km 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 8DR is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 65% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Ealing.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 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 8DR are sourced from Output Area E00179114 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W3 8DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W3 8DR.
375
33
£ 54,400 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W3 8DR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 45% of tenure in W3 8DR — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 8DR. The average age is 32.6. 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 8DR has low crime rates — 48 incidents 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
Acton Gardens Primary School
South Acton Childrens Centre
Ark Priory Primary Academy
Ark Acton Academy
Ark Soane Academy
Derwentwater Primary School
Twyford Church of England High School
Ark Byron Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
87 nearby- Acton Bargain Household0.6 km
- Acton Food Emporium0.7 km
- Drinks Deliver To Door Ltd0.9 km
- Hakikat Food Centre0.6 km
- Metro Local0.7 km
- + 82 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- The Windmill0.7 km
- West London Trades Union Club0.7 km
- Vindinista0.8 km
- Aeronaut0.8 km
- The Chatsworth0.8 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
98 nearby- Al Diyar0.7 km
- Turtle Bay0.7 km
- Anokha0.9 km
- Bondi Juice0.8 km
- L'Oriental0.8 km
- + 93 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Ocado Zoom0.3 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- BP Gunnersbury Park SF Connect1.0 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.7 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
61 nearby- Adam's Take Away Foods0.6 km
- Babylon Pizza0.7 km
- Banana Tree / What's Your Katsu / Mimi's Thai Kitchen0.4 km
- Boss Pizza Acton0.8 km
- Clean Kitchen Club0.3 km
- + 56 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Acton Town Hotel0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- South Acton0.3 km
- Acton Central1.0 km
- Gunnersbury1.1 km
Bus Stops
- South Acton Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: W38DR · Data under Open Government Licence