Postcode W3 8BN is located in a major urban area, within the South Acton area of Ealing in the London region, and forms part of the South Acton area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in South Acton is £72,231 per year. The median sale price in South Acton is £490,000 (around £669 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £375,000 and £733,000. The nearest station is South Acton, about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Acton Green Common.
South Acton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,788 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
South Acton has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 35.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in South Acton is £72,231 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 11 ft away from W3 8BN.
South Acton near W3 8BN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is South Acton located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 3 | South Acton | Overground | Walking directions to South Acton |
| 0.3 mi | 3 | Chiswick Park | District | Walking directions to Chiswick Park |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Gunnersbury | District, Overground | Walking directions to Gunnersbury |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Acton Green Common | Medium | Walking directions to Acton Green Common |
| 0.4 mi | Beaconsfield Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Beaconsfield Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Mill Hill Park | Small | Walking directions to Mill Hill Park |
Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £490,000 (about £669 per square foot) in South Acton area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,730,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £1,153,750 | £647 |
| Detached | 1 | £1,040,000 | £833 |
| Terraced | 22 | £947,500 | £691 |
| Flats | 106 | £411,750 | £661 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £435,000 | £1,179,750 | £925,000 |
| 2026 | £397,500 | £1,150,000 | £942,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £771 | £739 |
| 2026 | £656 | £640 | £692 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W3 8BN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2025 | Flat 103, 102, Bollo Lane, London, W4 5JJ | Flats | Leasehold | £340,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | Flat 82, 102, Bollo Lane, London, W4 5JJ | Flats | Leasehold | £335,022 | |
| 12 Mar 2026 | Flat 69, 102, Bollo Lane, London, W4 5QW | Flats | Leasehold | £340,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | Flat 67, 102, Bollo Lane, London, W4 5QW | Flats | Leasehold | £330,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | Flat 28, 102, Bollo Lane, London, W4 5QW | Flats | Leasehold | £335,000 |
In the W3 8BN postcode area, located within South Acton, there are 8 primary and 2 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Acton Gardens Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 20 May 2025. | |
Acton Gardens Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 20 May 2025
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| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | Eagle Park Independent School | Other independent special school | Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Feb 2026. | |
Eagle Park Independent School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 24 Feb 2026
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| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | Eden Park Academy | Other independent school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Feb 2025. | |
Eden Park Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 25 Feb 2025
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14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of W3 8BN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Marie's Store | 11 Cunnington Street, London, W4 5EP | Walking directions to Marie's Store |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Bollo Bridge Road, Ealing, W3 8YG | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Gill's Food & Wine | Acton Lane, Ealing, W4 5DL | Walking directions to Gill's Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 578-586 Chiswick High Road, London, W4 5RP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Fenerbahce Food & Wine | Acton Lane, Ealing, W4 5DG | Walking directions to Fenerbahce Food & Wine |
Annual council tax rates for Ealing district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for W3 8BN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Husam Alharahsheh
South Acton - Elected 7 May 2026
Katie Lynn Douglas
South Acton - Elected 7 May 2026
Yvonne Elizabeth Johnson
South Acton - Elected 7 May 2026
Rupa Huq
Ealing Central and Acton - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around W3 8BN records about 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 other theft.
The median sale price around W3 8BN in South Acton is £490,000 (about £669 per square foot) based on 141 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to W3 8BN, including Acton Gardens Primary School (Good), Eagle Park Independent School (Requires improvement) and Eden Park Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to W3 8BN is South Acton in TfL zone 3, about 272 m away, serving the Overground line.
W3 8BN scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,788 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Ealing Central and Acton covering W3 8BN 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).