Postcode W3 8PX is located in a major urban area, within the South Acton area of Ealing in the London region, and forms part of the South Acton area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 68% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in South Acton is £72,231 per year. The median sale price in South Acton is £480,000 (around £668 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £375,000 and £707,500. The nearest station is Acton Central, about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest large park is Acton Park.
South Acton has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,693 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.
South Acton has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.9% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 289 ft away from W3 8PX.
South Acton near W3 8PX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Acton Central located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Acton Central | Overground | Walking directions to Acton Central |
| 0.4 mi | 3 | South Acton | Overground | Walking directions to South Acton |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Acton Town | District, Piccadilly | Walking directions to Acton Town |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Acton Park | Large | Walking directions to Acton Park |
| 0.4 mi | Springfield Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Springfield Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | Mill Hill Park | Small | Walking directions to Mill Hill Park |
Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £480,000 (about £668 per square foot) in South Acton area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,730,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £1,150,000 | £629 |
| Detached | 1 | £1,040,000 | £833 |
| Terraced | 22 | £945,448 | £692 |
| Flats | 117 | £415,000 | £659 |
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 | £442,500 | £1,179,750 | £925,000 |
| 2026 | £410,000 | £1,153,750 | £942,500 |
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 | £668 | £771 | £739 |
| 2026 | £646 | £633 | £697 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W3 8PX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2025 | Flat 2, 79, Church Road, London, W3 8PX | Flats | Leasehold | £282,500 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 5, Davenant Way, London, W3 8DN | Terraced | Freehold | £865,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2026 | 9, Tolkien House, Church Road, London, W3 8YJ | Flats | Leasehold | £640,000 | |
| 10 Aug 2026 | 13, Alexandra House, Oldham Terrace, London, W3 6NH | Flats | Leasehold | £320,000 | |
| 19 Mar 2026 | 1, Alexandra House, Oldham Terrace, London, W3 6NH | Flats | Leasehold | £346,000 |
In the W3 8PX postcode area, located within South Acton, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Ark Priory Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Jun 2025. | |
| 0.2 mi | Nursery | South Acton Childrens Centre | Local authority nursery school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 May 2023. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Acton Gardens Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 20 May 2025. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of W3 8PX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Medina Halal Meat | High Street, Ealing, W3 6LX | Walking directions to Medina Halal Meat |
| 0.1 mi | Acton Booze and Vapes | 100 High Street, London, W3 6QX | Walking directions to Acton Booze and Vapes |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | High Street, London, W3 6RE | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | High Street, London, W3 6RE | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | VP Mini Market | 49 High Street, London, W3 6ND | Walking directions to VP Mini Market |
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 8PX, 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 8PX records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 8PX in South Acton is £480,000 (about £668 per square foot) based on 151 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to W3 8PX, including Ark Priory Primary Academy (Outstanding), South Acton Childrens Centre (Outstanding) and Acton Gardens Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to W3 8PX is Acton Central in TfL zone 2, about 593 m away, serving the Overground line.
W3 8PX scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,693 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 8PX 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).