Postcode W3 8SF 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 average crime levels, with around 59.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% 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 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest small park is Springfield Gardens.
South Acton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,509 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
South Acton has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 56.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near W3 8SF.
South Acton near W3 8SF 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Springfield Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Springfield Gardens |
| 0.5 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 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 8SF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Apr 2026 | 115, Avenue Road, London, W3 8QH | Detached | Freehold | £1,040,000 | |
| 15 May 2026 | Flat 5, The Grange, 114, Avenue Road, London, W3 8QL | Flats | Leasehold | £370,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2025 | 6, Wilde House, Avenue Road, London, W3 8YR | Flats | Leasehold | £375,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2025 | 32, Wilde House, Avenue Road, London, W3 8YR | Flats | Leasehold | £570,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2025 | Flat 57, Barrington Court, 24, Cheltenham Place, London, W3 8JT | Flats | Leasehold | £160,000 |
In the W3 8SF postcode area, located within South Acton, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W3 8SF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Medina Halal Meat | High Street, Ealing, W3 6LX | Walking directions to Medina Halal Meat |
| 0.2 mi | Mleczko delikatesy | 193, 195 High Street, London, W3 9DD | Walking directions to Mleczko delikatesy |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Bollo Bridge Road, Ealing, W3 8YG | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | The Convenience Barn | 217 High Street, London, W3 9DD | Walking directions to The Convenience Barn |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | High Street, London, W3 6RE | Walking directions to Iceland |
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 8SF, 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 8SF records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 8SF 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 8SF, including South Acton Childrens Centre (Outstanding), Acton Gardens Primary School (Good) and Snowflake School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to W3 8SF is Acton Town in TfL zone 3, about 550 m away, serving the District and Piccadilly lines.
W3 8SF scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,509 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 8SF 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).