Postcode W3 8GQ is located in a major urban area, within the South Acton area 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, about 32% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in South Acton is £72,231 per year. The median sale price in South Acton is £495,000 (around £669 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £375,000 and £742,500. The nearest station is South Acton, about 0.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Acton Green Common.
South Acton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,788 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 39% 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 146 ft away from W3 8GQ.
South Acton near W3 8GQ 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 0.1 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 |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Acton Town | District, Piccadilly | Walking directions to Acton Town |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 145 recent sales, the median property price is £495,000 (about £669 per square foot) in South Acton area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,730,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £1,153,750 | £647 |
| Detached | 1 | £1,040,000 | £833 |
| Terraced | 24 | £950,000 | £692 |
| Flats | 108 | £414,250 | £661 |
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 | £1,179,750 | £925,000 |
| 2026 | £397,500 | £1,150,000 | £942,500 |
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 | £771 | £739 |
| 2026 | £649 | £640 | £691 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W3 8GQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2025 | 2, Welbeck Court, Stanley Road, London, W3 8GN | Flats | Leasehold | £162,500 | |
| 05 Aug 2026 | 19, Alacia Court, Palmerston Road, London, W3 8GJ | Flats | Leasehold | £475,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 33, Alacia Court, Palmerston Road, London, W3 8GJ | Flats | Leasehold | £387,000 | |
| 07 Jul 2025 | 27, Alacia Court, Palmerston Road, London, W3 8GJ | Flats | Leasehold | £350,000 | |
| 06 Jun 2025 | 16, Alacia Court, Palmerston Road, London, W3 8GJ | Flats | Leasehold | £370,000 |
In the W3 8GQ postcode area, located within South Acton, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Acton Gardens Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 20 May 2025. | |
Acton Gardens Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 20 May 2025
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| 0.3 mi | Nursery | South Acton Childrens Centre | Local authority nursery school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 May 2023. | |
South Acton Childrens Centre ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 24 May 2023
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Ark Priory Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Jun 2025. | |
Ark Priory Primary Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 3 Jun 2025
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10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of W3 8GQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 | Gill's Food & Wine | Acton Lane, Ealing, W4 5DL | Walking directions to Gill's Food & Wine |
| 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 |
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 8GQ, 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 8GQ records about 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around W3 8GQ in South Acton is £495,000 (about £669 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to W3 8GQ, including Acton Gardens Primary School (Good), South Acton Childrens Centre (Outstanding) and Ark Priory Primary Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to W3 8GQ is South Acton in TfL zone 3, about 88 m away, serving the Overground line.
W3 8GQ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,788 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 8GQ 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).