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W3 7AW

Friars Place Lane

East Acton

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Detailed insights for W3 7AW

Overview

Postcode W3 7AW is located in a major urban area, within the East Acton ward of Ealing in the London region, and forms part of the East Acton area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 54.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in East Acton is £68,803 per year. The nearest station is Acton Central, about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest large park is Acton Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
10.5%
Connectivity
2/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

7/10

East Acton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,647 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

East Acton has a low crime rate, with approximately 54.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.5%

Approximately 10.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in East Acton is £68,803 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 298 ft away from W3 7AW.

Flood risk

No risk

East Acton near W3 7AW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

2/10

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

Nearby public transport stations for W3 7AW
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 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
0.5 mi

2

East Acton

Central

Walking directions to East Acton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for W3 7AW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miActon ParkLargeWalking directions to Acton Park
0.5 miTrinity Way Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Trinity Way Open Space
0.2 miSt Dunstans GardensSmallWalking directions to St Dunstans Gardens

Area Profile

Population
449
Population density
7,675.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
24.66(-8%)
Violence and sexual offences
19.11(-38%)
Vehicle crime
9.25(-1%)
Other theft
7.4(-35%)
Public order
4.32(-36%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
155
34.68%
Arab
91
20.36%
Other White
68
15.21%
Other Asian
30
6.71%
Indian
25
5.59%
Total population: 447

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
197
55.03%
Level 3 (A level)
43
12.01%
No qualifications
39
10.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
8.94%
Other
19
5.31%
Total 16+ residents: 358

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
48
31.37%
Owns outright
40
26.14%
Owns with a mortgage
32
20.92%
Shared ownership
14
9.15%
Other social rented
13
8.5%
Total households: 153

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W3 7AW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W3 7AW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 May 202525C, Friars Place Lane, London, W3 7AQFlatsLeasehold£325,000
14 Mar 202559, Friars Place Lane, London, W3 7AQSemi-DetachedFreehold£885,000
06 Feb 202660, Perryn Road, London, W3 7LXSemi-DetachedFreehold£2,060,000
29 Aug 202576, Perryn Road, London, W3 7LXDetachedFreehold£1,500,000
29 Aug 202599, Perryn Road, London, W3 7LTSemi-DetachedFreehold£865,000

Schools

In the W3 7AW postcode area, located within East Acton, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for W3 7AW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryEast Acton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

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

Requires improvement

0.4 miNot applicableNorth West London Independent Special SchoolOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W3 7AW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for W3 7AW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miStrawberry LocalFriars Place Lane, Ealing, W3 7ANWalking directions to Strawberry Local
0.4 miLondis8-10 Churchfield Road, London, W3 6EGWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miLidlWestern Avenue, London, W3 7XXWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miAsda ExpressFriary Road, London, W3 6GNWalking directions to Asda Express
0.4 miIcelandOld Oak Common Lane, Hammersmith and Fulham, W3 7DAWalking directions to Iceland

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 7AW, 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)East ActonE02000261
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Ealing 024CE01001242
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about W3 7AW

Is W3 7AW (East Acton) safe?

The area around W3 7AW records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 7AW?

The median sale price around W3 7AW in East 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 7AW?

There are 20 schools close to W3 7AW, including East Acton Primary School (Good), Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre (Requires improvement) and North West London Independent Special School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to W3 7AW?

The closest station to W3 7AW is Acton Central in TfL zone 2, about 634 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around W3 7AW?

W3 7AW scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,647 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents W3 7AW (East Acton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ealing Central and Acton covering W3 7AW 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).