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W3 8DL

South Acton

Ealing

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Detailed insights for W3 8DL

Overview

Postcode W3 8DL is located in a major urban area, within the South Acton ward of Ealing in the London region, and forms part of the South Acton area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 68% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in South Acton is £72,231 per year. The nearest station is South Acton, about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest small park is Mill Hill Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
22.9%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

South Acton has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,693 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

South Acton has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.9%

Approximately 22.9% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in South Acton is £72,231 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is South Acton located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for W3 8DL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

3

South Acton

Overground

Walking directions to South Acton
0.4 mi

3

Acton Town

District, Piccadilly

Walking directions to Acton Town
0.5 mi

2

Acton Central

Overground

Walking directions to Acton Central

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for W3 8DL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0 miMill Hill ParkSmallWalking directions to Mill Hill Park
0.4 miHeathfield Nature GardenSmallWalking directions to Heathfield Nature Garden
0.3 miThe WoodlandsSmallWalking directions to The Woodlands

Area Profile

Population
595
Population density
28,835 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
25.82(-4%)
Violence and sexual offences
16(-49%)
Other theft
7.27(-36%)
Burglary
7.27(+33%)
Vehicle crime
3.27(-65%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
202
33.78%
Other White
109
18.23%
African
105
17.56%
Other Black
63
10.54%
Indian
28
4.68%
Total population: 598

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
304
66.52%
Level 3 (A level)
45
9.85%
No qualifications
32
7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
6.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
5.03%
Total 16+ residents: 457

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
125
52.97%
Other social rented
50
21.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
34
14.41%
Shared ownership
16
6.78%
Owns outright
7
2.97%
Total households: 236

Property prices in South Acton

Median price£450,000
Price per sq ft£669
Sales (last 12 months)145
Typical range (middle 50%)£370K – £625K

Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 (about £669 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-Detached8£1,264,050£798
Detached1£1,040,000£833
Terraced19£950,000£687
Flats117£410,000£664

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£437,500£1,174,500£950,000
2026£385,000£1,278,750£922,500
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£784£739
2026£642£647£637
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 8DL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W3 8DL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 202512, Habington House, Avenue Road, London, W3 8YPFlatsLeasehold£550,000
10 Dec 202532, Wilde House, Avenue Road, London, W3 8YRFlatsLeasehold£570,000
10 Dec 20256, Wilde House, Avenue Road, London, W3 8YRFlatsLeasehold£375,000
19 Jun 202627, Wiltshire House, Avenue Road, London, W3 8YSFlatsLeasehold£395,000
10 Dec 202542, Wiltshire House, Avenue Road, London, W3 8YSFlatsLeasehold£575,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for W3 8DL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNurserySouth Acton Childrens CentreLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.1 miPrimaryActon Gardens Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryArk Priory Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for W3 8DL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalBollo Bridge Road, Ealing, W3 8YGWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miMedina Halal MeatHigh Street, Ealing, W3 6LXWalking directions to Medina Halal Meat
0.2 miActon Booze and Vapes100 High Street, London, W3 6QXWalking directions to Acton Booze and Vapes
0.2 miIcelandHigh Street, London, W3 6REWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miLidlHigh Street, London, W3 6REWalking directions to Lidl

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 8DL, 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)South ActonE02000270
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Ealing 033DE01001357
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2025-01-01

Frequently asked questions about W3 8DL

Is W3 8DL (South Acton) safe?

The area around W3 8DL records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 8DL?

The median sale price around W3 8DL in South Acton is £450,000 (about £669 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near W3 8DL?

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

What is the nearest station to W3 8DL?

The closest station to W3 8DL is South Acton in TfL zone 3, about 491 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around W3 8DL?

W3 8DL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,693 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents W3 8DL (South Acton) in Parliament and on the local council?

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