Postcode W3 8NU 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 average crime levels, with around 73.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% 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 South Acton, about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest large park is Acton Park.
South Acton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,024 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
South Acton has an average crime rate, with approximately 73.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.7% 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 239 ft away from W3 8NU.
South Acton near W3 8NU 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 3 | South Acton | Overground | Walking directions to South Acton |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Acton Central | Overground | Walking directions to Acton Central |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Acton Town | District, Piccadilly | Walking directions to Acton Town |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Acton Park | Large | Walking directions to Acton Park |
| 0.5 mi | Beaconsfield Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Beaconsfield Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Mill Hill Park | Small | Walking directions to Mill Hill Park |
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 8NU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Mar 2026 | 335A, Acton Lane, London, W3 8NU | Flats | Leasehold | £550,000 | |
| 14 May 2026 | 35A, Petersfield Road, London, W3 8NY | Flats | Leasehold | £520,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 8A, Petersfield Road, London, W3 8NY | Flats | Leasehold | £415,000 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | 22A, Petersfield Road, London, W3 8NY | Flats | Leasehold | £495,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2025 | 33, Petersfield Road, London, W3 8NY | Flats | Leasehold | £295,000 |
In the W3 8NU postcode area, located within South Acton, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W3 8NU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Crystal News | 271 Acton Lane, London, W4 5DG | Walking directions to Crystal News |
| 0.2 mi | Fenerbahce Food & Wine | Acton Lane, Ealing, W4 5DG | Walking directions to Fenerbahce Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | VP Mini Market | 49 High Street, London, W3 6ND | Walking directions to VP Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Metro Local Food Centre | 23 High Street, London, W3 6ND | Walking directions to Metro Local Food Centre |
| 0.2 mi | Acton Booze and Vapes | 100 High Street, London, W3 6QX | Walking directions to Acton Booze and Vapes |
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 8NU, 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 8NU records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 8NU 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 8NU, including Ark Priory Primary Academy (Outstanding), Acton Gardens Primary School (Good) and South Acton Childrens Centre (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to W3 8NU is South Acton in TfL zone 3, about 559 m away, serving the Overground line.
W3 8NU scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,024 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 8NU 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).