W3 9DH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 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 9DH is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 51% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Ealing. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 108 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for W3 9DH are sourced from Output Area E00006751 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
W3 9DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for W3 9DH.
341
48
£ 55,900 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W3 9DH represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
W3 9DH has a significant social housing presence — 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 48-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 9DH. The average age is 48.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around W3 9DH is above average at 108 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
South Acton Childrens Centre
Derwentwater Primary School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Ark Priory Primary Academy
Acton Gardens Primary School
Ark Acton Academy
Twyford Church of England High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
89 nearby- Alisha Pharmacy0.8 km
- Acton Food & Wine0.2 km
- Ealing Common Post Office1.0 km
- J & K Food & Wine0.7 km
- SA Food & Wine0.2 km
- + 84 more
Restaurant, Cafe
93 nearby- Beit El Fezzani0.6 km
- Duri Mart0.8 km
- King Wong / Papa Pizza / Koko Wing / Vietnamese Kitchen0.4 km
- Leila Moroccan And Lebanese Cuisine0.9 km
- Lura Restaurant0.7 km
- + 88 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.8 km
- Iceland0.2 km
- Morrisons0.1 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
61 nearby- Chicken Spot0.2 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Egg N Chip0.6 km
- New Dragon0.4 km
- Ryu Acton0.2 km
- + 56 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- A To Z Hotel0.8 km
- London Guest House0.8 km
- Acton Town Hotel0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Belvedere0.3 km
- Mendes Sheepwalk0.1 km
- The Rocket0.6 km
- The Station House0.7 km
- The Windmill0.5 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Acton Central0.7 km
- South Acton0.9 km
- Ealing Common1.1 km
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Postcode Profile: W39DH · Data under Open Government Licence