W3 8LQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Mill Hill Park in Hounslow. Administratively it sits within Chiswick Gunnersbury ward and the Brentford and Isleworth constituency.
For families considering a move, W3 8LQ represents a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hounslow.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for W3 8LQ are sourced from Output Area E00012774 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W3 8LQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W3 8LQ.
391
40
£ 0 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
W3 8LQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (40) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W3 8LQ. The average age is 40.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around W3 8LQ is moderate at 76 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are theft from the person and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ark Acton Academy
Lionel Primary School
Acton Gardens Primary School
South Acton Childrens Centre
Twyford Church of England High School
Ark Soane Academy
Grange Primary School
Strand-on-the-Green Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Clayton Chiswick Hotel1.0 km
- Acton Town Hotel0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Gunnersbury Sports and Social Club0.5 km
- Gunnersbury Triangle Sports & Social Club0.4 km
- Actonians Sports Club0.2 km
- The Union0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Baxter Storey at International SOS Assistance UK0.9 km
- Olive Catering Services Ltd1.0 km
- W H Smith Head Office Canteen0.9 km
- H2 Catering Ltd At Countryside Hardy Court0.7 km
- Sodexo At Acton Town Underground Station0.6 km
- + 18 more
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Acton Oriental Stores T/a Budgens0.7 km
- Booze, Drink, Runners Ltd0.8 km
- Cask Holdings T/a Skylark Spirits0.3 km
- Felix At Acton Gardens Primary School1.0 km
- Infinity Alcohol Ltd0.8 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Ocado Zoom0.9 km
- We Drinks Cash&Carry 24/70.8 km
- BP Gunnersbury Park SF Connect0.2 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Clean Kitchen Club1.0 km
- Java & Juice0.6 km
- Biryani Junction0.6 km
- Burger And Beyond1.0 km
- Chicken Grilly0.7 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kew Bridge1.1 km
- Gunnersbury1.2 km
- Ealing Common1.2 km
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Postcode Profile: W38LQ · Data under Open Government Licence