Postcode W3 8GL 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in South Acton is £72,231 per year. The nearest station is South Acton located about 0.0 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, closest medium park is Acton Green Common.
South Acton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,888 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
South Acton has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 35.9% 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.
The average income per household in South Acton is £72,231 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 192 ft away from W3 8GL.
South Acton near W3 8GL 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 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 3 | South Acton | Overground | Walking directions to South Acton |
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Chiswick Park | District | Walking directions to Chiswick Park |
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Acton Town | District, Piccadilly | Walking directions to Acton Town |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Acton Green Common | Medium | Walking directions to Acton Green Common |
| 0.4 mi | Beaconsfield Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Beaconsfield Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Mill Hill Park | Small | Walking directions to Mill Hill Park |
Based on 150 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 | 2 | £1,386,375 |
| Flats | 118 | £435,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £1,067,250 |
| Terraced | 20 | £902,500 |
10 year median price trend in South Acton
In the W3 8GL postcode area, located within South Acton, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W3 8GL
| 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 | Marie's Store | 11 Cunnington Street, London, W4 5EP | Walking directions to Marie's Store |
| 0.3 mi | Fenerbahce Food & Wine | Acton Lane, Ealing, W4 5DG | Walking directions to Fenerbahce Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Crystal News | 271 Acton Lane, London, W4 5DG | Walking directions to Crystal News |
| 0.4 mi | Budgens | Ealing, W4 5LG | Walking directions to Budgens |
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 8GL, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.