W3 9BT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on High Street, 0.2km from The Steyne in Ealing. Administratively it sits within South Acton ward and the Ealing Central and Acton constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 63% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Ealing.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 103 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £590k.
Census 2021 statistics for W3 9BT are sourced from Output Area E00006748 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, W3 9BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, W3 9BT.
524
34
£ 55,900 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W3 9BT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. W3 9BT spans multiple life stages — average age 34, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W3 9BT. The average age is 34.0. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 590,000
1 sales · Mean £ 590,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around W3 9BT is above average at 103 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 Soane Academy
Twyford Church of England High School
Ark Acton Academy
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
South Acton Childrens Centre
Derwentwater Primary School
Acton Gardens Primary School
Ark Priory Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
87 nearby- Acton Bargain Household0.5 km
- Acton Food Emporium0.6 km
- Hakikat Food Centre0.5 km
- Metro Local0.7 km
- V P Mini Market0.7 km
- + 82 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- The Windmill0.7 km
- West London Trades Union Club0.7 km
- Vindinista0.6 km
- A Pint Of Hops0.6 km
- Acton United Services Club0.5 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
98 nearby- Al Diyar0.8 km
- Turtle Bay0.7 km
- Anokha0.8 km
- Bondi Juice0.5 km
- L'Oriental0.5 km
- + 93 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- A To Z Hotel0.8 km
- London Guest House0.8 km
- Acton Town Hotel0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Koox0.6 km
- Pearl & Dana0.5 km
- Shish Mangal0.7 km
- Chicken Grilly0.6 km
- Desi Hub0.3 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Iceland0.4 km
- Morrisons0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Acton Central0.9 km
- Ealing Common0.9 km
- South Acton1.0 km
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Postcode Profile: W39BT · Data under Open Government Licence