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W3 6DU

Portal Way

North Acton

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Overview

Postcode W3 6DU 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 116.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 10% below 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 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is North Acton Playing Fields.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
116
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
8.6%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

North Acton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,549 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

North Acton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 116.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.6%

Approximately 8.6% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 162 ft away from W3 6DU.

Flood risk

No risk

North Acton near W3 6DU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is North Acton located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for W3 6DU
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

2,3

North Acton

Central

Walking directions to North Acton
0.4 mi

3

Acton Main Line

Elizabeth, Great Western

Walking directions to Acton Main Line
0.7 mi

2

East Acton

Central

Walking directions to East Acton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for W3 6DU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miNorth Acton Playing FieldsLargeWalking directions to North Acton Playing Fields
0.3 miFriary Park GreenSmallWalking directions to Friary Park Green
0.5 miVictoria GardensSmallWalking directions to Victoria Gardens

Area Profile

Population
702
Population density
11,433.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.14(+61%)
Anti-social behaviour
49.35(+84%)
Vehicle crime
12.63(+35%)
Other theft
12.63(+10%)
Public order
12.24(+81%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
170
24.25%
British
168
23.97%
Chinese
115
16.41%
Indian
72
10.27%
Other Asian
43
6.13%
Total population: 701

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
473
68.35%
Level 4+ (Degree)
141
20.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
3.76%
Other
25
3.61%
No qualifications
18
2.6%
Total 16+ residents: 692

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
39
67.24%
Owns with a mortgage
10
17.24%
Owns outright
4
6.9%
Other social rented
3
5.17%
Social rents from council
2
3.45%
Total households: 58

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 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W3 6DU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W3 6DU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Jun 2025Flat 5401, Icon Tower, 8, Portal Way, London, W3 6FDOtherLeasehold£4,243,720
05 Aug 2025Flat 604, Icon Tower, 8, Portal Way, London, W3 6DSFlatsLeasehold£350,000
01 May 2026Flat 22, Trentham Court, Victoria Road, London, W3 6ADFlatsLeasehold£250,000
17 Apr 2026Flat 42, Trentham Court, Victoria Road, London, W3 6ADFlatsLeasehold£345,000
05 Dec 2025Flat 19, Trentham Court, Victoria Road, London, W3 6ADFlatsLeasehold£300,000

Schools

In the W3 6DU postcode area, located within North Acton, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for W3 6DU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryJohn Perryn Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryOld Oak Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miNot applicableNorth West London Independent Special SchoolOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W3 6DU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for W3 6DU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miTian Tian Market10 Portal Way, London, W3 6RTWalking directions to Tian Tian Market
0.1 miTesco ExpressVictoria Road, London, W3 6BWWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalVictoria Road, Ealing, W3 6BTWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miFu Lai1 Victoria Road, London, W3 6FAWalking directions to Fu Lai
0.1 miJaz Food & Wine154 Victoria Road, London, W3 6ULWalking directions to Jaz Food & Wine

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 6DU, 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 015GE01034027
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2022-11-01

Frequently asked questions about W3 6DU

Is W3 6DU (North Acton) safe?

The area around W3 6DU records about 116 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 6DU?

The median sale price around W3 6DU 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 6DU?

There are 11 schools close to W3 6DU, including John Perryn Primary School (Good), Old Oak Primary School (Good) and North West London Independent Special School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to W3 6DU?

The closest station to W3 6DU is North Acton in TfL zone 2,3, about 184 m away, serving the Central line.

How deprived is the area around W3 6DU?

W3 6DU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,549 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents W3 6DU (North Acton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ealing Central and Acton covering W3 6DU is Rupa Huq (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election.