W3 8NG is a mixed residential area located 0.4km from Acton Green in Ealing. Administratively it sits within South Acton ward and the Ealing Central and Acton constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, W3 8NG is 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Ealing.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for W3 8NG are sourced from Output Area E00006713 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W3 8NG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W3 8NG.
273
37
£ 54,400 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W3 8NG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
W3 8NG has a significant social housing presence — 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W3 8NG. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around W3 8NG is moderate at 76 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
Ark Byron Primary Academy
Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre
Derwentwater Primary School
South Acton Childrens Centre
Acton Gardens Primary School
Southfield Primary School
Ark Soane Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
94 nearby- Acton Bargain Household0.3 km
- Acton Food Emporium0.2 km
- Deliveroo Hop0.5 km
- Drinks Deliver To Door Ltd0.3 km
- Getir0.4 km
- + 89 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- The Windmill0.2 km
- West London Trades Union Club0.2 km
- Vindinista0.4 km
- Aeronaut0.8 km
- The Chatsworth0.9 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
93 nearby- Al Diyar0.1 km
- Dada's Diner0.6 km
- More Munchies0.8 km
- Morleys0.7 km
- Olive & Thyme0.6 km
- + 88 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Ocado Zoom0.9 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- Morrisons0.6 km
- Budgens0.7 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
63 nearby- Adam's Take Away Foods0.6 km
- Babylon Pizza0.8 km
- Banana Tree / What's Your Katsu / Mimi's Thai Kitchen0.9 km
- Boss Pizza Acton0.9 km
- Clean Kitchen Club0.9 km
- + 58 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Acton Central0.4 km
- South Acton0.7 km
- Acton Main Line1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Acton Central Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: W38NG · Data under Open Government Licence