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W3 6YP

Ferguson Drive

East Acton

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Overview

Postcode W3 6YP is located in a major urban area, within the East Acton ward of Ealing in the London region, and forms part of the North Acton area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 104.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% 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 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest small park is St Dunstans Gardens.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
105
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
53.6%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

9/10

North Acton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,401 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

North Acton has a high crime rate, with approximately 104.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

53.6%

Approximately 53.6% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 157 ft away from W3 6YP.

Flood risk

No risk

North Acton near W3 6YP 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 North Acton located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for W3 6YP
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 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
0.5 mi

2

East Acton

Central

Walking directions to East Acton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for W3 6YP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSt Dunstans GardensSmallWalking directions to St Dunstans Gardens
0.3 miThe Green, East ActonSmallWalking directions to The Green, East Acton
0.3 miFriars GardensSmallWalking directions to Friars Gardens

Area Profile

Population
385
Population density
1,413.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.92(+41%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.59(-27%)
Other theft
14.86(+30%)
Vehicle crime
13.51(+44%)
Burglary
12.16(+122%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
90
23.2%
British
59
15.21%
Other White
54
13.92%
Caribbean
36
9.28%
Other Asian
32
8.25%
Total population: 388

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
125
39.31%
No qualifications
61
19.18%
Level 3 (A level)
54
16.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
10.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
7.23%
Total 16+ residents: 318

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
56
44.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
17.6%
Owns with a mortgage
16
12.8%
Owns outright
15
12%
Social rents from council
11
8.8%
Total households: 125

Property prices in East Acton

Median price£475,000
Price per sq ft£640
Sales (last 12 months)93
Typical range (middle 50%)£345K – £924K

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 (about £640 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
Semi-Detached17£1,041,000£719
Terraced13£990,000£696
Flats61£400,000£603

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£410,000£885,000£1,020,000
2026£2,100,000£334,500£1,480,000£945,000
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£705£639
2026£584£539£809£658
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 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W3 6YP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W3 6YP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Jun 202631, Cotton Avenue, London, W3 6YEFlatsLeasehold£264,000
15 Sept 20255, Cotton Avenue, London, W3 6YEFlatsLeasehold£350,000
08 May 202514, Perry Avenue, London, W3 6YQFlatsLeasehold£267,000
18 Aug 202559, Cotton Avenue, London, W3 6YFFlatsLeasehold£345,000
14 May 202560, Cotton Avenue, London, W3 6YFFlatsLeasehold£170,000

Schools

In the W3 6YP postcode area, located within North Acton, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for W3 6YP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryJohn Perryn Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miNot applicableNorth West London Independent Special SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryOld Oak Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W3 6YP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for W3 6YP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miJaz Food & Wine154 Victoria Road, London, W3 6ULWalking directions to Jaz Food & Wine
0.3 miTian Tian Market10 Portal Way, London, W3 6RTWalking directions to Tian Tian Market
0.3 miStrawberry LocalFriars Place Lane, Ealing, W3 7ANWalking directions to Strawberry Local
0.3 miTesco ExpressVictoria Road, London, W3 6BWWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miAman News Ltd327 Horn Lane, London, W3 0BUWalking directions to Aman News Ltd

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 6YP, 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 015CE01001239
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1990-07-01

Frequently asked questions about W3 6YP

Is W3 6YP (North Acton) safe?

The area around W3 6YP records about 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 6YP?

The median sale price around W3 6YP in North Acton is £475,000 (about £640 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near W3 6YP?

There are 13 schools close to W3 6YP, including John Perryn Primary School (Good), North West London Independent Special School (Good) and Old Oak Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to W3 6YP?

The closest station to W3 6YP is North Acton in TfL zone 2,3, about 528 m away, serving the Central line.

How deprived is the area around W3 6YP?

W3 6YP scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,401 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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