W3 8EF is a mixed residential area on Gunnersbury Lane, 0.5km from The Steyne in Ealing. Administratively it sits within South Acton ward and the Ealing Central and Acton constituency.
For renters and young professionals, W3 8EF offers 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. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Ealing.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 97 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £1.4M.
Census 2021 statistics for W3 8EF are sourced from Output Area E00006753 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GUNNERSBURY LANE, W3 8EF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GUNNERSBURY LANE, W3 8EF.
529
47
£ 65,600 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W3 8EF 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 8EF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 39% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (47) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W3 8EF. The average age is 47.4. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 1,920,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,920,000
Terraced
£ 1,392,500
2 sales · Mean £ 1,392,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around W3 8EF is above average at 97 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 Acton Academy
Ark Soane Academy
Twyford Church of England High School
South Acton Childrens Centre
Acton Gardens Primary School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Derwentwater Primary School
Ark Priory Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
82 nearby- Acton Bargain Household0.7 km
- Acton Food Emporium0.8 km
- Hakikat Food Centre0.7 km
- Metro Local0.9 km
- V P Mini Market0.9 km
- + 77 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- The Windmill0.9 km
- West London Trades Union Club0.9 km
- A Pint Of Hops0.8 km
- Acton United Services Club0.7 km
- Six Bells0.4 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
97 nearby- Al Diyar0.9 km
- Turtle Bay0.9 km
- Aroy Thai Cafe0.5 km
- Buono0.9 km
- Coffe & Restaurant Kod Pirketa0.9 km
- + 92 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Lidl0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Morrisons0.5 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
65 nearby- Acton Charcoal Grill & Royal Pizza1.0 km
- Lolo Pizza0.8 km
- Koox0.8 km
- Pearl & Dana0.7 km
- Shish Mangal0.8 km
- + 60 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Acton Town Hotel0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ealing Common0.8 km
- South Acton0.9 km
- Acton Central1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Acton Town Underground Station0.4 km
- Acton Town Underground Station0.4 km
- Acton Town Underground Station0.4 km
- Acton Town Underground Station0.4 km
- Acton Town Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: W38EF · Data under Open Government Licence