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W3 6DY

Myrtle Road

South Acton

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Detailed insights for W3 6DY

Overview

Postcode W3 6DY 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 68.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% 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 0.1 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.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
9.9%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Acton Central has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,786 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Acton Central has an average crime rate, with approximately 68.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.9%

Approximately 9.9% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Acton Central is £73,737 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near W3 6DY.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

4/10

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

Nearby public transport stations for W3 6DY
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

2

Acton Central

Overground

Walking directions to Acton Central
0.5 mi

3

Acton Main Line

Elizabeth, Great Western

Walking directions to Acton Main Line
0.7 mi

3

South Acton

Overground

Walking directions to South Acton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for W3 6DY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miActon ParkLargeWalking directions to Acton Park
0.3 miSpringfield GardensSmallWalking directions to Springfield Gardens
0.4 miMill Hill ParkSmallWalking directions to Mill Hill Park

Area Profile

Population
336
Population density
19,418.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.6(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.8(-49%)
Vehicle crime
11.92(+27%)
Other theft
7.53(-34%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.65(-1%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
174
52.41%
Other White
58
17.47%
Arab
23
6.93%
Caribbean
12
3.61%
Other
12
3.61%
Total population: 332

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
143
56.97%
No qualifications
33
13.15%
Level 3 (A level)
33
13.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
15
5.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
4.78%
Total 16+ residents: 251

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
43
32.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
42
32.06%
Owns outright
28
21.37%
Social rents from council
7
5.34%
Other social rented
6
4.58%
Total households: 131

Property prices in South Acton

Median price£450,000
Price per sq ft£669
Sales (last 12 months)145
Typical range (middle 50%)£370K – £625K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in South Acton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached8£1,264,050£798
Detached1£1,040,000£833
Terraced19£950,000£687
Flats117£410,000£664

10-year price trendmedian sale price in South Acton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Acton.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Acton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Acton.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Acton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W3 6DY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W3 6DY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Aug 202524, Myrtle Road, London, W3 6EATerracedFreehold£999,999
05 Aug 202595, Shakespeare Road, London, W3 6SBTerracedFreehold£1,450,000
27 Mar 202567, Shakespeare Road, London, W3 6SBSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,550,000
05 Dec 20256A, Chaucer Road, London, W3 6DRFlatsLeasehold£400,000
10 Oct 202529, Chaucer Road, London, W3 6DRFlatsLeasehold£607,495

Schools

In the W3 6DY postcode area, located within Acton Central, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for W3 6DY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryDerwentwater Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miNurseryMaples Nursery School and Children's CentreLocal authority nursery school

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimaryArk Byron Primary AcademyFree schools

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W3 6DY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for W3 6DY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miJJ Food & Wine40 Churchfield Road, London, W3 6EBWalking directions to JJ Food & Wine
0.1 miSainsbury's Local61-63 Churchfield Road, London, W3 6AYWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miLondis8-10 Churchfield Road, London, W3 6EGWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miVP Mini Market49 High Street, London, W3 6NDWalking directions to VP Mini Market
0.2 miMetro Local Food Centre23 High Street, London, W3 6NDWalking directions to Metro Local Food Centre

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 6DY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Husam Alharahsheh

South Acton - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Katie Lynn Douglas

South Acton - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Yvonne Elizabeth Johnson

South Acton - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Rupa Huq

Ealing Central and Acton - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictEalingE09000009
Parliamentary ConstituencyEaling Central and ActonE14001207
WardSouth ActonE05013536
ParishEaling, unparished areaE43000199
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Acton CentralE02000262
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Ealing 025AE01001200
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about W3 6DY

Is W3 6DY (Acton Central) safe?

The area around W3 6DY records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.

What is the average house price near W3 6DY?

The median sale price around W3 6DY in Acton Central is £450,000 (about £669 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near W3 6DY?

There are 20 schools close to W3 6DY, including Derwentwater Primary School (Good), Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre (Requires improvement) and Ark Byron Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to W3 6DY?

The closest station to W3 6DY is Acton Central in TfL zone 2, about 229 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around W3 6DY?

W3 6DY scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,786 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents W3 6DY (Acton Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ealing Central and Acton covering W3 6DY 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).