W3 9EB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Horn Lane, 0.8km from The Steyne in Ealing. Administratively it sits within East Acton ward and the Ealing Central and Acton constituency.
For renters and young professionals, W3 9EB offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Ealing.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 9EB are sourced from Output Area E00005982 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HORN LANE, W3 9EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HORN LANE, W3 9EB.
369
39
£ 49,400 /yr
49%
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 9EB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 35% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W3 9EB. The average age is 39.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
W3 9EB has low crime rates — 41 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Derwentwater Primary School
West Acton Primary School
Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre
East Acton Primary School
John Perryn Primary School
Ark Soane Academy
Twyford Church of England High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
71 nearby- KFC0.9 km
- Five Guys0.9 km
- Oxygen Free Jumping0.9 km
- Aroy Thai Cafe0.9 km
- Buono0.8 km
- + 66 more
Retailers - Other
63 nearby- Acton Food Emporium1.0 km
- Hakikat Food Centre1.0 km
- Atariya Foods Acton Shop0.9 km
- Conway Chemist0.9 km
- Getir1.0 km
- + 58 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Co-Op0.1 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Lolo Pizza1.0 km
- Chicken Spot0.8 km
- Egg N Chip0.9 km
- Ryu Acton0.8 km
- Koox1.0 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Acton Village Social Club0.5 km
- A Pint Of Hops0.8 km
- Shamrock Sports & Social Club0.3 km
- Vindinista0.8 km
- Six Bells1.0 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- A To Z Hotel0.2 km
- London Guest House0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Acton Main Line0.1 km
- Acton Central0.9 km
- Ealing Common1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Acton Main Line Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: W39EB · Data under Open Government Licence