W3 8UP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cheltenham Place, 0.2km 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 8UP is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Ealing.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 104 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £430k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for W3 8UP are sourced from Output Area E00006759 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHELTENHAM PLACE, W3 8UP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHELTENHAM PLACE, W3 8UP.
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£ 54,400 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
W3 8UP has a significant social housing presence — 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 34-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 8UP. The average age is 33.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 430,000
1 sales · Mean £ 430,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around W3 8UP is above average at 104 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
South Acton Childrens Centre
Ark Soane Academy
Acton Gardens Primary School
Ark Priory Primary Academy
Derwentwater Primary School
Ark Acton Academy
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Twyford Church of England High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
88 nearby- Acton Bargain Household0.2 km
- Acton Food Emporium0.4 km
- Drinks Deliver To Door Ltd0.8 km
- Getir0.9 km
- Hakikat Food Centre0.3 km
- + 83 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- The Windmill0.4 km
- West London Trades Union Club0.5 km
- Vindinista0.4 km
- A Pint Of Hops0.5 km
- Acton United Services Club0.2 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
91 nearby- Al Diyar0.5 km
- Turtle Bay0.5 km
- Anokha0.6 km
- Bondi Juice0.4 km
- L'Oriental0.4 km
- + 86 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- A To Z Hotel1.0 km
- London Guest House0.9 km
- Acton Town Hotel0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
66 nearby- Koox0.4 km
- Pearl & Dana0.4 km
- Shish Mangal0.4 km
- Burger And Beyond0.8 km
- Chicken Grilly0.6 km
- + 61 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Iceland0.2 km
- Morrisons0.3 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Lidl0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Acton Central0.7 km
- South Acton0.7 km
- Ealing Common1.2 km
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Postcode Profile: W38UP · Data under Open Government Licence