W3 8YD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from South Acton in Ealing. Administratively it sits within South Acton ward and the Ealing Central and Acton constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, W3 8YD is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 65% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Ealing.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 8YD are sourced from Output Area E00179114 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W3 8YD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W3 8YD.
375
33
£ 54,400 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W3 8YD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
W3 8YD has a significant social housing presence — 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W3 8YD. The average age is 32.6. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around W3 8YD is moderate at 53 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
Acton Gardens Primary School
South Acton Childrens Centre
Ark Priory Primary Academy
Ark Soane Academy
Ark Acton Academy
Derwentwater Primary School
Ark Byron Primary Academy
Southfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
90 nearby- 24/7 London Alcohol Delivery0.9 km
- Achinka Food & Wine0.7 km
- Acton Booze & Vape0.6 km
- AD Oriental Food0.5 km
- Al Noor0.6 km
- + 85 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- The Stag Public House0.6 km
- The Swan0.6 km
- The Windmill0.6 km
- West London Trades Union Club0.6 km
- Vindinista0.8 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
97 nearby- Aroy Thai Cafe0.6 km
- Buono0.8 km
- Coffe & Restaurant Kod Pirketa0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Fed & Watered0.9 km
- + 92 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Lidl0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Morrisons0.7 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
65 nearby- Acton Charcoal Grill & Royal Pizza0.7 km
- Chik'N1.0 km
- Lolo Pizza0.6 km
- Napoli Gang1.0 km
- Chicken Spot0.7 km
- + 60 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Acton Town Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- South Acton0.3 km
- Acton Central0.9 km
- Gunnersbury1.2 km
Bus Stops
- South Acton Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: W38YD · Data under Open Government Licence