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W3 9LF

Buxton Gardens

North Acton

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Overview

Postcode W3 9LF is located in a major urban area, within the North 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 Ealing Common, about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 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
2.4%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

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

2.4%

Approximately 2.4% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near W3 9LF.

Flood risk

No risk

Acton Central near W3 9LF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Ealing Common located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for W3 9LF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

3

Ealing Common

District, Piccadilly

Walking directions to Ealing Common
0.5 mi

3

West Acton

Central

Walking directions to West Acton
0.6 mi

3

Acton Town

District, Piccadilly

Walking directions to Acton Town

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for W3 9LF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miSpringfield GardensSmallWalking directions to Springfield Gardens
0.3 miTwyford Crescent GardensSmallWalking directions to Twyford Crescent Gardens
0.5 miHeathfield Nature GardenSmallWalking directions to Heathfield Nature Garden

Area Profile

Population
452
Population density
10,066.8 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
213
46.81%
Other White
107
23.52%
Other Asian
17
3.74%
Other
15
3.3%
Arab
14
3.08%
Total population: 455

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
211
57.34%
Level 3 (A level)
45
12.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
10.05%
No qualifications
31
8.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
5.71%
Total 16+ residents: 368

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
58
35.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
55
33.33%
Owns outright
45
27.27%
Other social rented
3
1.82%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.82%
Total households: 165

Property prices in North Acton

Median price£485,000
Price per sq ft£680
Sales (last 12 months)105
Typical range (middle 50%)£365K – £700K

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £485,000 (about £680 per square foot) in North Acton area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £1,650,550.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in North Acton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£1,157,500£733
Semi-Detached17£765,000£776
Terraced17£685,000£658
Flats69£390,000£670

10-year price trendmedian sale price in North Acton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Acton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£402,500£873,000£622,500
2017£910,000£390,000£658,250£635,000
2018£1,810,500£388,625£767,500£615,000
2019£1,250,000£370,000£700,000£600,000
2020£935,000£400,000£775,000£600,000
2021£693,500£386,500£848,035£675,000
2022£754,000£500,000£975,000£765,000
2023£1,399,000£475,000£915,000£692,500
2024£1,102,500£385,000£822,500£807,500
2025£975,000£405,000£831,750£750,000
2026£1,340,000£365,000£707,500£576,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Acton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Acton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£702£564£728
2017£542£592£673£587
2018£714£688£612£578
2019£569£590£645£601
2020£568£678£626£549
2021£639£631£648£675
2022£852£788£690£651
2023£1,023£734£633£644
2024£623£644£667£644
2025£774£652£736£669
2026£692£567£687£705
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Acton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for North Acton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W3 9LF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W3 9LF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Mar 202626, Buxton Gardens, London, W3 9LQSemi-DetachedLeasehold£300,000
29 Oct 202518, Buxton Gardens, London, W3 9LQSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,100,000
16 May 202530C, Buxton Gardens, London, W3 9LQFlatsLeasehold£270,000
17 Oct 202543, Lexden Road, London, W3 9NYDetachedFreehold£975,000
30 May 202555, Chatsworth Gardens, London, W3 9LPSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,415,000

Schools

In the W3 9LF postcode area, located within Acton Central, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for W3 9LF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Vincent's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.1 miNot applicableGreek Primary School of LondonOther independent school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableBlooming Tree Pre Prep SchoolOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W3 9LF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for W3 9LF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miFostok HalabUxbridge Rd, Ealing, W3 9QPWalking directions to Fostok Halab
0.2 miShadi Food Centre241-245 High Street, London, W3 9BYWalking directions to Shadi Food Centre
0.2 miActon General StoreHigh Street, Ealing, W3 9BYWalking directions to Acton General Store
0.2 miMorrisonsKing Street, Acton, London, W3 9LAWalking directions to Morrisons
0.3 miThe Convenience Barn217 High Street, London, W3 9DDWalking directions to The Convenience Barn

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 9LF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Member of parliament

Rupa Huq

Ealing Central and Acton - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictEalingE09000009
Parliamentary ConstituencyEaling Central and ActonE14001207
WardNorth ActonE05013527
ParishEaling, unparished areaE43000199
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Acton CentralE02000262
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Ealing 025EE01001351
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about W3 9LF

Is W3 9LF (Acton Central) safe?

The area around W3 9LF 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 9LF?

The median sale price around W3 9LF in Acton Central is £485,000 (about £680 per square foot) based on 105 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near W3 9LF?

There are 20 schools close to W3 9LF, including St Vincent's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding), Greek Primary School of London (Good) and Blooming Tree Pre Prep School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to W3 9LF?

The closest station to W3 9LF is Ealing Common in TfL zone 3, about 765 m away, serving the District and Piccadilly lines.

How deprived is the area around W3 9LF?

W3 9LF 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 9LF (Acton Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ealing Central and Acton covering W3 9LF is Rupa Huq (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election.