Postcode Analysis Ealing, London

LEXDEN ROAD, W3 9NQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEXDEN ROAD, W3 9NQ.

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Population

384

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 55,900 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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4/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 65% of tenure in W3 9NQ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

W3 9NQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lexden Road, 0.1km from The Steyne in Ealing. Administratively it sits within South Acton ward and the Ealing Central and Acton constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, W3 9NQ is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 65% 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. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 92 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £195k. 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 9NQ are sourced from Output Area E00006002 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W3 9NQ. The average age is 36.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British25.1%
Asian / British Asian23.6%
Black / African / Caribbean27.2%
Other / Mixed24.1%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 234,500

4 sales · Mean £ 236,250

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around W3 9NQ is above average at 92 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.

Anti-social behaviour342
Violence and sexual offences253
Public order72
Other theft61
Shoplifting55

school Local Schools

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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Good447 pupils0.2 km
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Ark Soane Academy

176 pupils0.3 km
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Derwentwater Primary School

Good426 pupils0.3 km
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Twyford Church of England High School

Outstanding1570 pupils0.5 km
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Ark Acton Academy

Good937 pupils0.7 km
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South Acton Childrens Centre

Good120 pupils0.7 km
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Ark Priory Primary Academy

Outstanding460 pupils0.8 km
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Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre

Good97 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

83 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
  • + 78 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • The Windmill0.6 km
  • West London Trades Union Club0.7 km
  • Vindinista0.4 km
  • Aeronaut0.2 km
  • The Chatsworth0.3 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

92 nearby
  • Al Diyar0.7 km
  • Turtle Bay0.7 km
  • Anokha0.6 km
  • Bondi Juice0.4 km
  • L'Oriental0.4 km
  • + 87 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Co-Op0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Iceland0.4 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

34 nearby
  • Balti House0.8 km
  • Adam's Take Away Foods0.3 km
  • Babylon Pizza0.2 km
  • BDK (Burhany Dark Kitchens)0.4 km
  • Boss Pizza Acton0.3 km
  • + 29 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Acton Town Hotel0.8 km
  • A To Z Hotel0.6 km
  • London Guest House0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Acton Central0.7 km
  • Acton Main Line0.9 km
  • Ealing Common1.0 km