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W3 6PY

East Acton

Ealing

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Overview

Postcode W3 6PY is located in a major urban area, within the East Acton area 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 113.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 12% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in North Acton is £60,606 per year. The median sale price in East Acton is £486,500 (around £638 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £356,000 and £868,750. The nearest station is Acton Main Line, about 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is North Acton Playing Fields.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
114
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
79.7%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

North Acton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,621 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

North Acton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 113.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

79.7%

Approximately 79.7% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 55 ft away from W3 6PY.

Flood risk

No risk

North Acton near W3 6PY 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 Main Line located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for W3 6PY
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

3

Acton Main Line

Elizabeth, Great Western

Walking directions to Acton Main Line
0.5 mi

2,3

North Acton

Central

Walking directions to North Acton
0.6 mi

2

Acton Central

Overground

Walking directions to Acton Central

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for W3 6PY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miNorth Acton Playing FieldsLargeWalking directions to North Acton Playing Fields
0.3 miSt Dunstans GardensSmallWalking directions to St Dunstans Gardens
0.2 miFriars GardensSmallWalking directions to Friars Gardens

Area Profile

Population
321
Population density
8,065.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.65(+63%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.44(-43%)
Shoplifting
13.59(+36%)
Vehicle crime
9.26(-1%)
Other theft
8.03(-30%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
62
19.31%
Caribbean
44
13.71%
Other White
37
11.53%
Other Asian
33
10.28%
African
28
8.72%
Total population: 321

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
99
41.6%
No qualifications
41
17.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
13.87%
Level 3 (A level)
29
12.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
8.82%
Total 16+ residents: 238

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
99
74.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
12.03%
Owns outright
7
5.26%
Social rents from council
7
5.26%
Owns with a mortgage
3
2.26%
Total households: 133

Property prices in East Acton

Median price: £486,500
Price per sq ft: £638
Sales (last 12 months): 88
Typical range (middle 50%): £356K – £869K

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £486,500 (about £638 per square foot) in East Acton area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £2,425,000.

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
Terraced13£960,000£702
Semi-Detached14£950,000£771
Flats59£400,000£581

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£413,500£885,000£1,020,000
2026£2,100,000£346,500£1,320,000£1,195,000
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£660£706£642
2026£584£557£898£681
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 6PY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W3 6PY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Jun 2026160, Silverleaf House, 1, Heartwood Boulevard, London, W3 6ZGFlatsLeasehold£398,000
27 Jun 2025120, Silverleaf House, 1, Heartwood Boulevard, London, W3 6ZGFlatsLeasehold£435,240
12 Mar 2026Unit A, Passel House, Friary Road, London, W3 6GNOtherLeasehold£540,000
11 Dec 2025Unit A, Bobbin House, Friary Road, London, W3 6GNOtherLeasehold£255,000
17 Apr 2025Unit A, Bobbin House, Friary Road, London, W3 6GNOtherLeasehold£200,000

Schools

In the W3 6PY postcode area, located within North Acton, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for W3 6PY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.5 miPrimaryJohn Perryn Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.5 miPrimarySt Vincent's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter
0.5 miNot applicableGreek Primary School of LondonOther independent school

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of W3 6PY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for W3 6PY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAsda ExpressFriary Road, London, W3 6GNWalking directions to Asda Express
0.1 miAman News Ltd327 Horn Lane, London, W3 0BUWalking directions to Aman News Ltd
0.2 miCo-op Food - ActonHorn Lane, Ealing, W3 6PUWalking directions to Co-op Food - Acton
0.2 miSparEssex Road, Ealing, W3 6PHWalking directions to Spar
0.2 miSainsbury's Local183 Horn Lane, London, W3 6NRWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

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 6PY, 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)North ActonE02000252
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Ealing 015AE01001196
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2025-02-01

Frequently asked questions about W3 6PY

Is W3 6PY (North Acton) safe?

The area around W3 6PY records about 114 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near W3 6PY?

The median sale price around W3 6PY in East Acton is £486,500 (about £638 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near W3 6PY?

There are 20 schools close to W3 6PY, including John Perryn Primary School (Good), St Vincent's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) and Greek Primary School of London (Inadequate). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to W3 6PY?

The closest station to W3 6PY is Acton Main Line in TfL zone 3, about 145 m away, serving the Elizabeth and Great Western lines.

How deprived is the area around W3 6PY?

W3 6PY scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,621 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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