Postcode W3 8DW 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 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest small park is Beaconsfield Gardens.
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.
South Acton has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.3% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near W3 8DW.
South Acton near W3 8DW 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 |
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Acton Town | District, Piccadilly | Walking directions to Acton Town |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Acton Central | Overground | Walking directions to Acton Central |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Beaconsfield Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Beaconsfield Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | Mill Hill Park | Small | Walking directions to Mill Hill Park |
| 0.5 mi | Heathfield Nature Garden | Small | Walking directions to Heathfield Nature Garden |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £1,264,050 | £798 |
| Detached | 1 | £1,040,000 | £833 |
| Terraced | 19 | £950,000 | £687 |
| Flats | 117 | £410,000 | £664 |
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 | £437,500 | £1,174,500 | £950,000 |
| 2026 | £385,000 | £1,278,750 | £922,500 |
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 | £784 | £739 |
| 2026 | £642 | £647 | £637 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W3 8DW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2026 | 15, Sunninghill Court, London, W3 8BB | Flats | Leasehold | £270,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 9, Sunninghill Court, London, W3 8BB | Flats | Leasehold | £385,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | Flat 21, Herrick Court, Bollo Bridge Road, London, W3 8FL | Flats | Leasehold | £342,500 | |
| 04 Dec 2025 | Flat 28, Herrick Court, Bollo Bridge Road, London, W3 8FL | Flats | Leasehold | £349,950 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Flat 19, Herrick Court, Bollo Bridge Road, London, W3 8FL | Flats | Leasehold | £600,000 |
In the W3 8DW postcode area, located within South Acton, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W3 8DW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Bollo Bridge Road, Ealing, W3 8YG | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Fenerbahce Food & Wine | Acton Lane, Ealing, W4 5DG | Walking directions to Fenerbahce Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Crystal News | 271 Acton Lane, London, W4 5DG | Walking directions to Crystal News |
| 0.3 mi | Gill's Food & Wine | Acton Lane, Ealing, W4 5DL | Walking directions to Gill's Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Medina Halal Meat | High Street, Ealing, W3 6LX | Walking directions to Medina Halal Meat |
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 8DW, 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 8DW 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.
The median sale price around W3 8DW in South Acton is £450,000 (about £669 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to W3 8DW, including Acton Gardens Primary School (Good), South Acton Childrens Centre (Outstanding) and Ark Priory Primary Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to W3 8DW is South Acton in TfL zone 3, about 295 m away, serving the Overground line.
W3 8DW 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).
The Member of Parliament for Ealing Central and Acton covering W3 8DW 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).