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W3 8JD

Cheltenham Place

South Acton

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Overview

Postcode W3 8JD 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 average crime levels, with around 59.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% 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 Acton Town, about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest small park is Springfield Gardens.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
17.4%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

South Acton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,509 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

South Acton has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.4%

Approximately 17.4% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 287 ft away from W3 8JD.

Flood risk

No risk

South Acton near W3 8JD 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 Acton Town located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for W3 8JD
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

3

Acton Town

District, Piccadilly

Walking directions to Acton Town
0.4 mi

2

Acton Central

Overground

Walking directions to Acton Central
0.4 mi

3

South Acton

Overground

Walking directions to South Acton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for W3 8JD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSpringfield GardensSmallWalking directions to Springfield Gardens
0.4 miTwyford Crescent GardensSmallWalking directions to Twyford Crescent Gardens
0.1 miMill Hill ParkSmallWalking directions to Mill Hill Park

Area Profile

Population
142
Population density
7,319.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
39.46(+47%)
Violence and sexual offences
30.1(-3%)
Other theft
8.03(-30%)
Drugs
4.68(-25%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.34(-42%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
50
34.97%
British
29
20.28%
Arab
17
11.89%
African
11
7.69%
Indian
8
5.59%
Total population: 143

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
49
41.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
12.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
15
12.82%
No qualifications
14
11.97%
Level 3 (A level)
11
9.4%
Total 16+ residents: 117

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
34
49.28%
Owns outright
9
13.04%
Social rents from council
8
11.59%
Other forms of private rent
8
11.59%
Owns with a mortgage
5
7.25%
Total households: 69

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 8JD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W3 8JD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Apr 2025Flat 57, Barrington Court, 24, Cheltenham Place, London, W3 8JTFlatsLeasehold£160,000
20 May 2026Flat 4, Coopers Court, Church Road, London, W3 8PNFlatsLeasehold£335,000
26 Mar 2026Flat 29, Coopers Court, Church Road, London, W3 8PNFlatsLeasehold£268,000
22 Sept 2025Flat 15, Coopers Court, Church Road, London, W3 8PNFlatsLeasehold£315,000
31 Mar 2025Flat 60, Coopers Court, Church Road, London, W3 8PNFlatsLeasehold£380,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for W3 8JD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableSnowflake SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.1 miNot applicableLeap Service - the National Autistics SocietyMiscellaneous

N/A

0.2 miNurserySouth Acton Childrens CentreLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for W3 8JD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMedina Halal MeatHigh Street, Ealing, W3 6LXWalking directions to Medina Halal Meat
0.1 miMleczko delikatesy193, 195 High Street, London, W3 9DDWalking directions to Mleczko delikatesy
0.1 miIcelandHigh Street, London, W3 6REWalking directions to Iceland
0.1 miLidlHigh Street, London, W3 6REWalking directions to Lidl
0.1 miBiedronkaMarket Place, Ealing, W3 6QSWalking directions to Biedronka

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 8JD, 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 033CE01001356
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about W3 8JD

Is W3 8JD (South Acton) safe?

The area around W3 8JD records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 8JD?

The median sale price around W3 8JD 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 8JD?

There are 20 schools close to W3 8JD, including Snowflake School (Good), Leap Service - the National Autistics Society and South Acton Childrens Centre (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to W3 8JD?

The closest station to W3 8JD is Acton Town in TfL zone 3, about 678 m away, serving the District and Piccadilly lines.

How deprived is the area around W3 8JD?

W3 8JD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,509 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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