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W3 8NE

Hanbury Road

South Acton

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Overview

Postcode W3 8NE 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 49.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% 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 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest small park is Mill Hill Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
6.6%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

South Acton has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,676 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

South Acton has a low crime rate, with approximately 49.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.6%

Approximately 6.6% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near W3 8NE.

Flood risk

No risk

South Acton near W3 8NE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Acton Town located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for W3 8NE
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
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
0.7 mi

3

Chiswick Park

District

Walking directions to Chiswick Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for W3 8NE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miMill Hill ParkSmallWalking directions to Mill Hill Park
0.2 miHeathfield Nature GardenSmallWalking directions to Heathfield Nature Garden
0.4 miThe WoodlandsSmallWalking directions to The Woodlands

Area Profile

Population
316
Population density
8,165.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.08(-39%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.96(-37%)
Other theft
9.19(-20%)
Burglary
6.36(+16%)
Public order
5.65(-16%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
104
32.7%
British
93
29.25%
African
20
6.29%
Arab
13
4.09%
Other Asian
12
3.77%
Total population: 318

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
149
55.6%
No qualifications
37
13.81%
Level 3 (A level)
37
13.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
5.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
15
5.6%
Total 16+ residents: 268

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
48
35.04%
Owns outright
41
29.93%
Owns with a mortgage
34
24.82%
Other social rented
9
6.57%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.92%
Total households: 137

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 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W3 8NE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W3 8NE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Oct 202544, Southsea Heights, Hanbury Road, London, W3 8NEFlatsLeasehold£360,000
29 May 202637, Kingsland Court, Streamdale Road, London, W3 8TDFlatsLeasehold£440,000
20 Mar 2025Flat 25, Channing Court, Osborne Road, London, W3 8SYFlatsLeasehold£410,000
30 Jan 202624, Dickinson Court, Whelan Road, London, W3 8UDFlatsLeasehold£415,000
07 Jul 202530, Dickinson Court, Whelan Road, London, W3 8UDFlatsLeasehold£383,000

Schools

In the W3 8NE postcode area, located within South Acton, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for W3 8NE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryActon Gardens Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miNurserySouth Acton Childrens CentreLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.3 miSecondaryArk Acton AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for W3 8NE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBudgensGunnersbury Lane, Ealing, W3 8HLWalking directions to Budgens
0.2 miThe Local1 Gunnersbury Lane, London, W3 8HRWalking directions to The Local
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalBollo Bridge Road, Ealing, W3 8YGWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miAl Rayan14 Gunnersbury Lane, London, W3 8HRWalking directions to Al Rayan
0.2 miSainsbury's Local15-16 Gunnersbury Lane, London, W3 8HRWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

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 8NE, 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 033AE01001353
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2021-06-01

Frequently asked questions about W3 8NE

Is W3 8NE (South Acton) safe?

The area around W3 8NE records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 8NE?

The median sale price around W3 8NE 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 8NE?

There are 20 schools close to W3 8NE, including Acton Gardens Primary School (Good), South Acton Childrens Centre (Outstanding) and Ark Acton Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to W3 8NE?

The closest station to W3 8NE is Acton Town in TfL zone 3, about 276 m away, serving the District and Piccadilly lines.

How deprived is the area around W3 8NE?

W3 8NE scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,676 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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