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.
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.
Acton Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 243.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Acton Central is £73,737 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near W3 8BY.
Acton Central near W3 8BY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Acton Central located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Acton Park | Large | Walking directions to Acton Park |
| 0.4 mi | Springfield Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Springfield Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | Mill Hill Park | Small | Walking directions to Mill Hill Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £1,157,500 | £670 |
| Detached | 1 | £1,040,000 | £833 |
| Terraced | 17 | £950,000 | £734 |
| Flats | 112 | £415,000 | £667 |
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 | £1,150,000 | £950,000 |
| 2026 | £382,500 | £1,157,500 | £927,500 |
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 | £755 | £739 |
| 2026 | £659 | — | £689 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W3 8BY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May 2026 | 87, Berrymead Gardens, London, W3 8AB | Terraced | Freehold | £940,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | First Floor Flat, 47, Berrymead Gardens, London, W3 8AB | Flats | Leasehold | £625,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2025 | 44, Berrymead Gardens, London, W3 8AB | Terraced | Leasehold | £430,290 | |
| 26 Mar 2025 | First Floor Flat, 85, Berrymead Gardens, London, W3 8AB | Flats | Leasehold | £470,000 | |
| 29 May 2025 | Flat 2, 79, Church Road, London, W3 8PX | Flats | Leasehold | £282,500 |
In the W3 8BY postcode area, located within Acton Central, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W3 8BY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Medina Halal Meat | High Street, Ealing, W3 6LX | Walking directions to Medina Halal Meat |
| 0.1 mi | Acton Booze and Vapes | 100 High Street, London, W3 6QX | Walking directions to Acton Booze and Vapes |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | High Street, London, W3 6RE | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | High Street, London, W3 6RE | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | VP Mini Market | 49 High Street, London, W3 6ND | Walking directions to VP Mini Market |
Annual council tax rates for Ealing district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for W3 8BY, 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 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.
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.
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.
The closest station to W3 8BY is Acton Central in TfL zone 2, about 585 m away, serving the Overground line.
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).
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).
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.