W3 8NZ is a mixed residential area located 0.3km from Acton Green in Ealing. Administratively it sits within South Acton ward and the Ealing Central and Acton constituency.
This 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. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Ealing.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for W3 8NZ are sourced from Output Area E00006756 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W3 8NZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W3 8NZ.
391
39
£ 54,400 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W3 8NZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
W3 8NZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 36% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (39) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W3 8NZ. The average age is 38.8. 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)
Crime around W3 8NZ is moderate at 80 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
Derwentwater Primary School
Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre
South Acton Childrens Centre
Acton Gardens Primary School
Ark Soane Academy
Southfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
93 nearby- Acton Bargain Household0.2 km
- Acton Food Emporium0.1 km
- Deliveroo Hop0.6 km
- Drinks Deliver To Door Ltd0.4 km
- Getir0.5 km
- + 88 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- The Windmill0.1 km
- West London Trades Union Club0.1 km
- Vindinista0.3 km
- A Pint Of Hops0.3 km
- Acton United Services Club0.2 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
92 nearby- Al Diyar0.1 km
- Dada's Diner0.7 km
- More Munchies0.9 km
- Morleys0.8 km
- Olive & Thyme0.7 km
- + 87 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- A To Z Hotel1.0 km
- London Guest House0.9 km
- Acton Town Hotel0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
64 nearby- Chicken Spot0.5 km
- New Dragon0.9 km
- Ryu Acton0.5 km
- Selekt Chicken0.8 km
- Koox0.1 km
- + 59 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Lidl0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- Morrisons0.5 km
- Budgens0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Acton Central0.4 km
- South Acton0.7 km
- Acton Main Line1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Acton Central Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: W38NZ · Data under Open Government Licence