Postcode W3 6BN is located in a major urban area, within the South Acton ward of Ealing in the London region, and forms part of the Acton Central area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Acton Central is £73,737 per year. The nearest station is Acton Central, about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest large park is Acton Park.
Acton Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,515 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Acton Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 83.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Acton Central is £73,737 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 167 ft away from W3 6BN.
Acton Central near W3 6BN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Acton Central located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Acton Central | Overground | Walking directions to Acton Central |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | South Acton | Overground | Walking directions to South Acton |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Acton Town | District, Piccadilly | Walking directions to Acton Town |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Acton Park | Large | Walking directions to Acton Park |
| 0.3 mi | Springfield Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Springfield Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Mill Hill Park | Small | Walking directions to Mill Hill Park |
Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 (about £669 per square foot) in South Acton area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,760,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £1,264,050 | £798 |
| Detached | 1 | £1,040,000 | £833 |
| Terraced | 19 | £950,000 | £687 |
| Flats | 117 | £410,000 | £664 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £541,275 | £600,750 | £510,000 |
| 2017 | £520,000 | £1,015,000 | £840,000 |
| 2018 | £560,000 | £1,105,000 | £800,000 |
| 2019 | £450,000 | £930,000 | £800,000 |
| 2020 | £550,000 | £815,000 | £862,000 |
| 2021 | £465,000 | £985,000 | £841,250 |
| 2022 | £522,500 | £1,075,000 | £928,750 |
| 2023 | £480,000 | £1,080,000 | £877,500 |
| 2024 | £450,000 | £967,500 | £762,500 |
| 2025 | £437,500 | £1,174,500 | £950,000 |
| 2026 | £385,000 | £1,278,750 | £922,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £671 | £532 | £581 |
| 2017 | £688 | £641 | £657 |
| 2018 | £697 | £770 | £701 |
| 2019 | £726 | £655 | £653 |
| 2020 | £703 | £654 | £641 |
| 2021 | £701 | £647 | £670 |
| 2022 | £747 | £648 | £740 |
| 2023 | £715 | £667 | £713 |
| 2024 | £683 | £708 | £691 |
| 2025 | £667 | £784 | £739 |
| 2026 | £642 | £647 | £637 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W3 6BN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2025 | 55, Cromwell Close, London, W3 6BN | Flats | Leasehold | £295,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2025 | 6, Cromwell Close, London, W3 6BN | Flats | Leasehold | £355,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 8, Cromwell Close, London, W3 6BN | Flats | Leasehold | £322,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | First Floor Flat, 20, Grove Road, London, W3 6AW | Flats | Leasehold | £705,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 17B, Locarno Road, London, W3 6RG | Flats | Leasehold | £240,000 |
In the W3 6BN postcode area, located within Acton Central, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W3 6BN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Acton Booze and Vapes | 100 High Street, London, W3 6QX | Walking directions to Acton Booze and Vapes |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | High Street, London, W3 6RE | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | High Street, London, W3 6RE | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | VP Mini Market | 49 High Street, London, W3 6ND | Walking directions to VP Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Medina Halal Meat | High Street, Ealing, W3 6LX | Walking directions to Medina Halal Meat |
Annual council tax rates for Ealing district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for W3 6BN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Husam Alharahsheh
South Acton - Elected 7 May 2026
Katie Lynn Douglas
South Acton - Elected 7 May 2026
Yvonne Elizabeth Johnson
South Acton - Elected 7 May 2026
Rupa Huq
Ealing Central and Acton - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around W3 6BN records about 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft.
The median sale price around W3 6BN in Acton Central is £450,000 (about £669 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to W3 6BN, including Ark Priory Primary Academy (Outstanding), Derwentwater Primary School (Good) and Snowflake School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to W3 6BN is Acton Central in TfL zone 2, about 377 m away, serving the Overground line.
W3 6BN scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,515 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Ealing Central and Acton covering W3 6BN is Rupa Huq (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Husam Alharahsheh (Green Party), Katie Lynn Douglas (Labour Party) and Yvonne Elizabeth Johnson (Labour Party).