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W3 0PL

Western Avenue

North Acton

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Overview

Postcode W3 0PL is located in a major urban area, within the North Acton ward of Ealing in the London region, and forms part of the North Acton area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 327.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.5× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in North Acton is £60,606 per year. The nearest station is North Acton, about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is North Acton Playing Fields.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
328
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
14.3%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

North Acton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,902 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

North Acton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 327.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.3%

Approximately 14.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in North Acton is £60,606 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 14 ft away from W3 0PL.

Flood risk

No risk

North Acton near W3 0PL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is North Acton located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for W3 0PL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2,3

North Acton

Central

Walking directions to North Acton
0.5 mi

3

Acton Main Line

Elizabeth, Great Western

Walking directions to Acton Main Line
0.8 mi

3

West Acton

Central

Walking directions to West Acton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for W3 0PL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miNorth Acton Playing FieldsLargeWalking directions to North Acton Playing Fields
0.2 miNorth Acton TriangleSmallWalking directions to North Acton Triangle

Area Profile

Population
610
Population density
7,760.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
106.21(+242%)
Anti-social behaviour
104.45(+289%)
Vehicle crime
84.18(+798%)
Other theft
34.82(+205%)
Shoplifting
34.38(+244%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
138
22.7%
British
115
18.91%
Arab
82
13.49%
Indian
40
6.58%
Chinese
35
5.76%
Total population: 608

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
177
36.12%
No qualifications
92
18.78%
Level 3 (A level)
71
14.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
70
14.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
41
8.37%
Total 16+ residents: 490

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
79
37.62%
Owns outright
64
30.48%
Owns with a mortgage
32
15.24%
Other social rented
20
9.52%
Social rents from council
10
4.76%
Total households: 210

Property prices in North Acton

Median price£485,000
Price per sq ft£680
Sales (last 12 months)105
Typical range (middle 50%)£365K – £700K

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £485,000 (about £680 per square foot) in North Acton area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £1,650,550.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in North Acton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£1,157,500£733
Semi-Detached17£765,000£776
Terraced17£685,000£658
Flats69£390,000£670

10-year price trendmedian sale price in North Acton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Acton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£402,500£873,000£622,500
2017£910,000£390,000£658,250£635,000
2018£1,810,500£388,625£767,500£615,000
2019£1,250,000£370,000£700,000£600,000
2020£935,000£400,000£775,000£600,000
2021£693,500£386,500£848,035£675,000
2022£754,000£500,000£975,000£765,000
2023£1,399,000£475,000£915,000£692,500
2024£1,102,500£385,000£822,500£807,500
2025£975,000£405,000£831,750£750,000
2026£1,340,000£365,000£707,500£576,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Acton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Acton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£702£564£728
2017£542£592£673£587
2018£714£688£612£578
2019£569£590£645£601
2020£568£678£626£549
2021£639£631£648£675
2022£852£788£690£651
2023£1,023£734£633£644
2024£623£644£667£644
2025£774£652£736£669
2026£692£567£687£705
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Acton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for North Acton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W3 0PL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W3 0PL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Sept 2025396, Western Avenue, London, W3 0PLTerracedFreehold£435,000
10 Jul 20254, Lucy Crescent, London, W3 0NHTerracedFreehold£685,000
15 Sept 20259, Allan Way, London, W3 0PWSemi-DetachedFreehold£878,500
07 Mar 202513, Allan Way, London, W3 0PWSemi-DetachedFreehold£760,000
03 Mar 202666, Sunbeam Road, London, NW10 6JQOtherFreehold£700,000

Schools

In the W3 0PL postcode area, located within North Acton, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for W3 0PL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimaryJohn Perryn Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miNot applicableAdvance EducationOther independent school

Inadequate

0.7 miPrimaryWest Acton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W3 0PL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for W3 0PL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miFu Lai1 Victoria Road, London, W3 6FAWalking directions to Fu Lai
0.2 miGoodies Supermarket39-43 Park Royal Road, London, NW10 7LQWalking directions to Goodies Supermarket
0.3 miSainsbury's LocalVictoria Road, Ealing, W3 6BTWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miTian Tian Market10 Portal Way, London, W3 6RTWalking directions to Tian Tian Market
0.3 miTesco ExpressVictoria Road, London, W3 6BWWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Ealing district.

Band A£1,426
Band B£1,663
Band C£1,901
Band D£2,139
Band E£2,614
Band F£3,089
Band G£3,564
Band H£4,277

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for W3 0PL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Member of parliament

Rupa Huq

Ealing Central and Acton - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictEalingE09000009
Parliamentary ConstituencyEaling Central and ActonE14001207
WardNorth ActonE05013527
ParishEaling, unparished areaE43000199
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)North ActonE02000252
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Ealing 015EE01001247
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about W3 0PL

Is W3 0PL (North Acton) safe?

The area around W3 0PL records about 328 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near W3 0PL?

The median sale price around W3 0PL in North Acton is £485,000 (about £680 per square foot) based on 105 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near W3 0PL?

There are 10 schools close to W3 0PL, including John Perryn Primary School (Good), Advance Education (Inadequate) and West Acton Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to W3 0PL?

The closest station to W3 0PL is North Acton in TfL zone 2,3, about 503 m away, serving the Central line.

How deprived is the area around W3 0PL?

W3 0PL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,902 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents W3 0PL (North Acton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ealing Central and Acton covering W3 0PL is Rupa Huq (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election.