Postcode W3 8GW 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 99.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in South Acton is £54,400 per year. The nearest station is Acton Town located about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest small park is Mill Hill Park.
South Acton has a very 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 99.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 26.2% 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 of residents in South Acton is £54,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near W3 8GW.
South Acton near W3 8GW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Acton Town located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 3 | Acton Town | District, Piccadilly | Walking directions to Acton Town |
| 0.3 mi | 3 | South Acton | Overground | Walking directions to South Acton |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Chiswick Park | District | Walking directions to Chiswick Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Mill Hill Park | Small | Walking directions to Mill Hill Park |
| 0.3 mi | Heathfield Nature Garden | Small | Walking directions to Heathfield Nature Garden |
| 0.4 mi | The Woodlands | Small | Walking directions to The Woodlands |
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 8GW 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 8GW
| 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 | Budgens | Gunnersbury Lane, Ealing, W3 8HL | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.2 mi | The Local | 1 Gunnersbury Lane, London, W3 8HR | Walking directions to The Local |
| 0.3 mi | Al Rayan | 14 Gunnersbury Lane, London, W3 8HR | Walking directions to Al Rayan |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 15-16 Gunnersbury Lane, London, W3 8HR | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.