Postcode W3 8JR 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, 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 nearest station is Acton Town, about 0 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest small park is Twyford Crescent Gardens.
South Acton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,788 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, 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 29.3% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 78 ft away from W3 8JR.
South Acton near W3 8JR 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 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | 3 | Acton Town | District, Piccadilly | Walking directions to Acton Town |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | South Acton | Overground | Walking directions to South Acton |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Ealing Common | District, Piccadilly | Walking directions to Ealing Common |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Twyford Crescent Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Twyford Crescent Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Mill Hill Park | Small | Walking directions to Mill Hill Park |
| 0.2 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 8JR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Apr 2026 | 97, The Ridgeway, London, W3 8LP | Terraced | Freehold | £750,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2025 | 69, The Ridgeway, London, W3 8LP | Terraced | Freehold | £771,000 | |
| 17 Nov 2025 | 64, The Ridgeway, London, W3 8LR | Terraced | Freehold | £850,000 | |
| 26 Jan 2026 | Flat 20, Gunnersbury Court, Bollo Lane, London, W3 8JL | Flats | Leasehold | £375,000 | |
| 14 Apr 2025 | Flat 33, Gunnersbury Court, Bollo Lane, London, W3 8JN | Flats | Leasehold | £400,000 |
In the W3 8JR postcode area, located within South Acton, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W3 8JR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | The Local | 1 Gunnersbury Lane, London, W3 8HR | Walking directions to The Local |
| 0.1 mi | Budgens | Gunnersbury Lane, Ealing, W3 8HL | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.1 mi | Al Rayan | 14 Gunnersbury Lane, London, W3 8HR | Walking directions to Al Rayan |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 15-16 Gunnersbury Lane, London, W3 8HR | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Multis Store | 2 Park Parade, London, W3 9BD | Walking directions to Multis Store |
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 8JR, 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 8JR 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft.
The median sale price around W3 8JR 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 8JR, including Ark Acton Academy (Good), South Acton Childrens Centre (Outstanding) and Acton Gardens Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to W3 8JR is Acton Town in TfL zone 3, about 51 m away, serving the District and Piccadilly lines.
W3 8JR 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 8JR 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).