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W3 8BY

Southey Terrace

South Acton

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Overview

Postcode W3 8BY 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 243.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× 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 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest large park is Acton Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
244
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
6.1%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Acton Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,030 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Acton Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 243.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.1%

Approximately 6.1% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near W3 8BY.

Flood risk

No risk

Acton Central near W3 8BY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

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

Nearby public transport stations for W3 8BY
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

2

Acton Central

Overground

Walking directions to Acton Central
0.4 mi

3

South Acton

Overground

Walking directions to South Acton
0.5 mi

3

Acton Town

District, Piccadilly

Walking directions to Acton Town

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for W3 8BY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miActon ParkLargeWalking directions to Acton Park
0.4 miSpringfield GardensSmallWalking directions to Springfield Gardens
0.1 miMill Hill ParkSmallWalking directions to Mill Hill Park

Area Profile

Population
370
Population density
15,123 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
121.14(+351%)
Violence and sexual offences
98.83(+218%)
Public order
40.04(+492%)
Other theft
23.82(+108%)
Shoplifting
23.31(+133%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
111
30.41%
Other White
87
23.84%
Other Asian
39
10.68%
Other
18
4.93%
Arab
17
4.66%
Total population: 365

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
168
55.63%
No qualifications
47
15.56%
Level 3 (A level)
27
8.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
6.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
5.63%
Total 16+ residents: 302

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
57
38.51%
Owns with a mortgage
43
29.05%
Owns outright
31
20.95%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.05%
Other social rented
5
3.38%
Total households: 148

Property prices in South Acton

Median price£465,000
Price per sq ft£674
Sales (last 12 months)135
Typical range (middle 50%)£370K – £618K

Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £465,000 (about £674 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-Detached5£1,157,500£670
Detached1£1,040,000£833
Terraced17£950,000£734
Flats112£415,000£667

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£435,000£1,150,000£950,000
2026£382,500£1,157,500£927,500
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£755£739
2026£659£689
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 8BY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W3 8BY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 May 202687, Berrymead Gardens, London, W3 8ABTerracedFreehold£940,000
30 Jan 2026First Floor Flat, 47, Berrymead Gardens, London, W3 8ABFlatsLeasehold£625,000
10 Jul 202544, Berrymead Gardens, London, W3 8ABTerracedLeasehold£430,290
26 Mar 2025First Floor Flat, 85, Berrymead Gardens, London, W3 8ABFlatsLeasehold£470,000
29 May 2025Flat 2, 79, Church Road, London, W3 8PXFlatsLeasehold£282,500

Schools

In the W3 8BY postcode area, located within Acton Central, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for W3 8BY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryArk Priory Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.2 miNurserySouth Acton Childrens CentreLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.2 miNot applicableSnowflake SchoolOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W3 8BY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for W3 8BY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMedina Halal MeatHigh Street, Ealing, W3 6LXWalking directions to Medina Halal Meat
0.1 miActon Booze and Vapes100 High Street, London, W3 6QXWalking directions to Acton Booze and Vapes
0.1 miIcelandHigh Street, London, W3 6REWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miLidlHigh Street, London, W3 6REWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miVP Mini Market49 High Street, London, W3 6NDWalking directions to VP Mini Market

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Ealing district (2025-26).

Band A£1,361
Band B£1,587
Band C£1,814
Band D£2,041
Band E£2,495
Band F£2,948
Band G£3,402
Band H£4,082

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 8BY, 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 025EE01001351
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2019-07-01

Frequently asked questions about W3 8BY

Is W3 8BY (Acton Central) safe?

The area around W3 8BY records about 244 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 8BY?

The median sale price around W3 8BY in Acton Central is £465,000 (about £674 per square foot) based on 135 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near W3 8BY?

There are 20 schools close to W3 8BY, including Ark Priory Primary Academy (Outstanding), South Acton Childrens Centre (Outstanding) and Snowflake School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to W3 8BY?

The closest station to W3 8BY is Acton Central in TfL zone 2, about 585 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around W3 8BY?

W3 8BY scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,030 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents W3 8BY (Acton Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ealing Central and Acton covering W3 8BY 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).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.