Postcode Analysis Ealing, London

ACTON LANE, W3 8NR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ACTON LANE, W3 8NR.

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Population

273

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 54,400 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: W3 8NR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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2/10
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1/10
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10/10
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7/10
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9/10
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9/10
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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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Area Character

W3 8NR 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

W3 8NR is a mixed residential area on Acton Lane, 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 8NR 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 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £625k.

Census 2021 statistics for W3 8NR are sourced from Output Area E00006713 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W3 8NR. 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

White / British65.9%
Asian / British Asian11.2%
Black / African / Caribbean9.1%
Other / Mixed13.8%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 625,000

3 sales · Mean £ 718,333

Flat

£ 525,000

3 sales · Mean £ 536,333

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around W3 8NR is moderate at 75 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.

Anti-social behaviour310
Violence and sexual offences250
Other theft96
Shoplifting75
Criminal damage and arson71

school Local Schools

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Ark Priory Primary Academy

Outstanding460 pupils0.0 km
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South Acton Childrens Centre

Good120 pupils0.5 km
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Ark Byron Primary Academy

Good416 pupils0.5 km
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Acton Gardens Primary School

Good165 pupils0.6 km
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Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre

Good97 pupils0.6 km
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Derwentwater Primary School

Good426 pupils0.6 km
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Southfield Primary School

Good363 pupils0.8 km
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Ark Soane Academy

176 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

94 nearby
  • Acton Bargain Household0.3 km
  • Acton Food Emporium0.2 km
  • Deliveroo Hop0.6 km
  • Drinks Deliver To Door Ltd0.4 km
  • Getir0.5 km
  • + 89 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • The Windmill0.2 km
  • West London Trades Union Club0.2 km
  • Vindinista0.4 km
  • A Pint Of Hops0.4 km
  • Acton United Services Club0.2 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

96 nearby
  • Al Diyar0.2 km
  • Dada's Diner0.7 km
  • More Munchies0.9 km
  • Morleys0.8 km
  • Olive & Thyme0.7 km
  • + 91 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

65 nearby
  • Chicken Spot0.6 km
  • New Dragon0.9 km
  • Ryu Acton0.6 km
  • Selekt Chicken0.9 km
  • Koox0.2 km
  • + 60 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Acton Town Hotel0.9 km
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Iceland0.4 km
  • Morrisons0.6 km
  • Budgens0.8 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Acton Central0.5 km
  • South Acton0.6 km
  • Acton Main Line1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Acton Central Rail Station0.5 km