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W3 8PN

Church Road

South Acton

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Detailed insights for W3 8PN

Overview

Postcode W3 8PN is located in a major urban area, within the South Acton ward of Ealing in the London region, and forms part of the Acton Central area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 243.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Acton Central is £73,737 per year. The nearest station is Acton Central, 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
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
244
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
43.5%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Acton Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,739 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Acton Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 243.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

43.5%

Approximately 43.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Acton Central is £73,737 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 136 ft away from W3 8PN.

Flood risk

No risk

Acton Central near W3 8PN 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 Central located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for W3 8PN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

2

Acton Central

Overground

Walking directions to Acton Central
0.4 mi

3

Acton Town

District, Piccadilly

Walking directions to Acton Town
0.5 mi

3

South Acton

Overground

Walking directions to South Acton

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
341
Population density
23,356.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
121.14(+351%)
Violence and sexual offences
98.83(+218%)
Public order
40.04(+492%)
Other theft
23.82(+108%)
Shoplifting
23.31(+133%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
92
26.82%
Other White
64
18.66%
African
35
10.2%
Caribbean
25
7.29%
Arab
23
6.71%
Total population: 343

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
108
37.89%
No qualifications
96
33.68%
Level 3 (A level)
27
9.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
5.96%
Other
17
5.96%
Total 16+ residents: 285

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
54
33.54%
Other social rented
47
29.19%
Social rents from council
23
14.29%
Owns outright
14
8.7%
Owns with a mortgage
14
8.7%
Total households: 161

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 8PN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W3 8PN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
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
20 Mar 2025Flat 25, Coopers Court, Church Road, London, W3 8PNFlatsLeasehold£375,000

Schools

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

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

Good

0.1 miNot applicableLeap Service - the National Autistics SocietyMiscellaneous

N/A

0.2 miSecondaryArk Soane AcademyFree schools

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for W3 8PN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miMleczko delikatesy193, 195 High Street, London, W3 9DDWalking directions to Mleczko delikatesy
0.1 miBiedronkaMarket Place, Ealing, W3 6QSWalking directions to Biedronka
0.1 miThe Convenience Barn217 High Street, London, W3 9DDWalking directions to The Convenience Barn
0.1 miMedina Halal MeatHigh Street, Ealing, W3 6LXWalking directions to Medina Halal Meat
0.1 miLidlHigh Street, London, W3 6REWalking directions to Lidl

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 8PN, 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)Acton CentralE02000262
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Ealing 025EE01001351
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1998-06-01

Frequently asked questions about W3 8PN

Is W3 8PN (Acton Central) safe?

The area around W3 8PN records about 244 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 8PN?

The median sale price around W3 8PN in Acton Central is £450,000 (about £669 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near W3 8PN?

There are 20 schools close to W3 8PN, including Snowflake School (Good), Leap Service - the National Autistics Society and Ark Soane Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to W3 8PN?

The closest station to W3 8PN is Acton Central in TfL zone 2, about 655 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around W3 8PN?

W3 8PN scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,739 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents W3 8PN (Acton Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

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