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W3 6NS

Horn Lane

South Acton

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Detailed insights for W3 6NS

Overview

Postcode W3 6NS 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 very high crime levels, with around 135.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest small park is Springfield Gardens.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
135
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
60.5%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Acton Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,282 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Acton Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 135.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

60.5%

Approximately 60.5% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 47 ft away from W3 6NS.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Acton Central located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for W3 6NS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

2

Acton Central

Overground

Walking directions to Acton Central
0.6 mi

3

Acton Main Line

Elizabeth, Great Western

Walking directions to Acton Main Line
0.6 mi

3

Acton Town

District, Piccadilly

Walking directions to Acton Town

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for W3 6NS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miSpringfield GardensSmallWalking directions to Springfield Gardens
0.4 miTwyford Crescent GardensSmallWalking directions to Twyford Crescent Gardens
0.4 miMill Hill ParkSmallWalking directions to Mill Hill Park

Area Profile

Population
359
Population density
16,347 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
58.35(+117%)
Violence and sexual offences
50.36(+62%)
Shoplifting
21.18(+112%)
Other theft
17.19(+50%)
Drugs
10.79(+74%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
96
27.12%
Other White
44
12.43%
Other Asian
38
10.73%
Other
37
10.45%
Arab
36
10.17%
Total population: 354

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
95
37.25%
No qualifications
68
26.67%
Level 3 (A level)
34
13.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
10.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
8.24%
Total 16+ residents: 255

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
67
56.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
20.17%
Owns outright
13
10.92%
Owns with a mortgage
9
7.56%
Other social rented
5
4.2%
Total households: 119

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 6NS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W3 6NS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 2026Flat 1, Townshend House, Rosemont Road, London, W3 9AXFlatsLeasehold£445,000
15 Jan 2026Flat 22, Townshend House, Rosemont Road, London, W3 9AXFlatsLeasehold£400,000
10 Mar 2025Flat 2, Tilbury House, 24, Horn Lane, London, W3 6QRFlatsLeasehold£275,000
10 Mar 2025Flat 2, Tilbury House, 24, Horn Lane, London, W3 6QRFlatsLeasehold£275,000
14 Nov 2025Flat 18, Steyne House, Horn Lane, London, W3 9NTFlatsLeasehold£333,000

Schools

In the W3 6NS postcode area, located within Acton Central, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.2 miNot applicableGreek Primary School of LondonOther independent school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Vincent's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for W3 6NS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miActon Food & Wine15 Horn Lane, London, W3 9NJWalking directions to Acton Food & Wine
0.1 miMorrisonsKing Street, Acton, London, W3 9LAWalking directions to Morrisons
0.1 miHorn Lane Minimart3 Horn Lane, London, W3 9NJWalking directions to Horn Lane Minimart
0.1 miZeytoon Supermarket1 Horn Lane, London, W3 9NJWalking directions to Zeytoon Supermarket
0.1 miMarrakech Supermarket140 Churchfield Road, London, W3 6BSWalking directions to Marrakech Supermarket

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 6NS, 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 025CE01001202
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1986-04-01

Frequently asked questions about W3 6NS

Is W3 6NS (Acton Central) safe?

The area around W3 6NS records about 135 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft.

What is the average house price near W3 6NS?

The median sale price around W3 6NS 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 6NS?

There are 20 schools close to W3 6NS, including Derwentwater Primary School (Good), Greek Primary School of London (Good) and St Vincent's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to W3 6NS?

The closest station to W3 6NS is Acton Central in TfL zone 2, about 636 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around W3 6NS?

W3 6NS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,282 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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