Postcode W3 8RS 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 very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 76.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in South Acton is £54,400 per year. The nearest station is Acton Town located about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, closest small park is Springfield Gardens.
South Acton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,863 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
South Acton has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 76.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 51.5% 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 of residents in South Acton is £54,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near W3 8RS.
South Acton near W3 8RS 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 3 | Acton Town | District, Piccadilly | Walking directions to Acton Town |
| 0.4 mi | 3 | South Acton | Overground | Walking directions to South Acton |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Acton Central | Overground | Walking directions to Acton Central |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Springfield Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Springfield Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Twyford Crescent Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Twyford Crescent Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | Mill Hill Park | Small | Walking directions to Mill Hill Park |
Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £521,050 in South Acton area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,500 up to £1,760,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £1,710,000 |
| Flats | 113 | £435,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £1,174,500 |
| Terraced | 19 | £850,000 |
10 year median price trend in South Acton
In the W3 8RS postcode area, located within South Acton, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W3 8RS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Mleczko delikatesy | 193, 195 High Street, London, W3 9DD | Walking directions to Mleczko delikatesy |
| 0.2 mi | The Convenience Barn | 217 High Street, London, W3 9DD | Walking directions to The Convenience Barn |
| 0.2 mi | Medina Halal Meat | High Street, Ealing, W3 6LX | Walking directions to Medina Halal Meat |
| 0.2 mi | Acton General Store | High Street, Ealing, W3 9BY | Walking directions to Acton General Store |
| 0.2 mi | Shadi Food Centre | 241-245 High Street, London, W3 9BY | Walking directions to Shadi Food Centre |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.