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W3 6HR

Goldsmith Avenue

East Acton

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Overview

Postcode W3 6HR is located in a major urban area, within the East 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 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 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
10.2%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

5/10

Acton Central has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,969 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 45% 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

10.2%

Approximately 10.2% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 327 ft away from W3 6HR.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Acton Central located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for W3 6HR
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Acton Central

Overground

Walking directions to Acton Central
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 6HR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miActon ParkLargeWalking directions to Acton Park
0.3 miSpringfield GardensSmallWalking directions to Springfield Gardens
0.1 miSt Dunstans GardensSmallWalking directions to St Dunstans Gardens

Area Profile

Population
258
Population density
9,381.8 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
127
49.22%
Other White
41
15.89%
African
15
5.81%
Arab
15
5.81%
Other
13
5.04%
Total population: 258

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
132
59.19%
Level 3 (A level)
33
14.8%
No qualifications
18
8.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
14
6.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
4.93%
Total 16+ residents: 223

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
48
40.68%
Owns with a mortgage
29
24.58%
Owns outright
27
22.88%
Other social rented
10
8.47%
Social rents from council
2
1.69%
Total households: 118

Property prices in East Acton

Median price£435,120
Price per sq ft£633
Sales (last 12 months)90
Typical range (middle 50%)£335K – £898K

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £435,120 (about £633 per square foot) in East Acton area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £2,100,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in East Acton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£1,800,000£677
Terraced12£1,045,000£702
Semi-Detached14£1,020,500£703
Flats62£387,500£588

10-year price trendmedian sale price in East Acton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Acton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£371,500£1,007,500£1,001,225
2017£2,658,500£410,000£932,000£1,100,000
2018£1,135,000£450,000£847,500£727,500
2019£905,000£395,000£800,000£1,040,000
2020£766,000£430,000£842,500£935,000
2021£1,375,000£365,000£916,000£954,975
2022£970,000£488,800£1,131,500£965,000
2023£900,000£430,000£953,500£1,090,000
2024£1,621,575£446,463£950,000£1,045,000
2025£1,500,000£407,500£885,000£1,020,000
2026£2,100,000£358,000£1,480,000£1,426,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Acton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in East Acton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£660£622£719
2017£713£710£647£713
2018£743£640£604£611
2019£653£573£584£563
2020£505£584£625£629
2021£762£615£656£647
2022£691£769£646£661
2023£597£658£695£697
2024£791£786£672£702
2025£770£648£701£639
2026£584£548£804£636
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in East Acton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W3 6HR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Nov 20259, Goldsmith Avenue, London, W3 6HRSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,662,500
11 Jul 202524, Goldsmith Avenue, London, W3 6HNSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,716,000
30 Jun 202532, Goldsmith Avenue, London, W3 6HNSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,640,000
27 Feb 2026Flat 9, Dorset Court, 25 - 27, Cumberland Park, London, W3 6SYFlatsLeasehold£425,000
13 Aug 2025Flat E, 10, Cumberland Park, London, W3 6SYFlatsLeasehold£535,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for W3 6HR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNurseryMaples Nursery School and Children's CentreLocal authority nursery school

Requires improvement

0.2 miPrimaryDerwentwater Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryEast Acton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for W3 6HR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLondis8-10 Churchfield Road, London, W3 6EGWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miJJ Food & Wine40 Churchfield Road, London, W3 6EBWalking directions to JJ Food & Wine
0.3 miSainsbury's Local61-63 Churchfield Road, London, W3 6AYWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miSparEssex Road, Ealing, W3 6PHWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miStrawberry LocalFriars Place Lane, Ealing, W3 7ANWalking directions to Strawberry Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Ealing district (2025-26).

Band A£1,361
Band B£1,587
Band C£1,814
Band D£2,041
Band E£2,495
Band F£2,948
Band G£3,402
Band H£4,082

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

Local councillors

Hitesh Tailor

East Acton - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Rabia Nasimi

East Acton - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Stephen Owen Donnelly

East 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
WardEast ActonE05013522
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 6HR

Is W3 6HR (Acton Central) safe?

The area around W3 6HR 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 6HR?

The median sale price around W3 6HR in Acton Central is £435,120 (about £633 per square foot) based on 90 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near W3 6HR?

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

What is the nearest station to W3 6HR?

The closest station to W3 6HR is Acton Central in TfL zone 2, about 349 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around W3 6HR?

W3 6HR scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,969 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Ealing Central and Acton covering W3 6HR is Rupa Huq (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Hitesh Tailor (Labour Party), Rabia Nasimi (Labour Party) and Stephen Owen Donnelly (Labour Party).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.