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 300.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Acton Central is £55,900 per year. The nearest station is Acton Central located about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, 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 300.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Acton Central is £55,900 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 152 recent sales, the median property price is £517,500 in South Acton area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,500 up to £1,760,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £1,710,000 |
| Flats | 120 | £447,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £1,082,250 |
| Terraced | 17 | £843,000 |
10 year median price trend in South Acton
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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.