Postcode W3 9LJ 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 Acton Town, about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest small park is Springfield Gardens.
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.
Acton Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 243.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.3% 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.
The average income per household in Acton Central is £73,737 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 234 ft away from W3 9LJ.
Acton Central near W3 9LJ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Acton Town | District, Piccadilly | Walking directions to Acton Town |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Ealing Common | District, Piccadilly | Walking directions to Ealing Common |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Acton Central | Overground | Walking directions to Acton Central |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Springfield Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Springfield Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Twyford Crescent Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Twyford Crescent Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Mill Hill Park | Small | Walking directions to Mill Hill Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £1,157,500 | £733 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £765,000 | £776 |
| Terraced | 17 | £685,000 | £658 |
| Flats | 69 | £390,000 | £670 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W3 9LJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Mar 2025 | 20, Chatsworth Gardens, London, W3 9LN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £1,100,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 55, Chatsworth Gardens, London, W3 9LP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £1,415,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 43, Lexden Road, London, W3 9NY | Detached | Freehold | £975,000 | |
| 07 Apr 2026 | Flat 4, 70, Chatsworth Gardens, London, W3 9LW | Flats | Leasehold | £360,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2025 | Flat 81, Moreton Tower, Lexden Road, London, W3 9NQ | Flats | Leasehold | £200,000 |
In the W3 9LJ postcode area, located within Acton Central, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W3 9LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Shadi Food Centre | 241-245 High Street, London, W3 9BY | Walking directions to Shadi Food Centre |
| 0.1 mi | Acton General Store | High Street, Ealing, W3 9BY | Walking directions to Acton General Store |
| 0.1 mi | Fostok Halab | Uxbridge Rd, Ealing, W3 9QP | Walking directions to Fostok Halab |
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons | King Street, Acton, London, W3 9LA | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 mi | The Convenience Barn | 217 High Street, London, W3 9DD | Walking directions to The Convenience Barn |
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 9LJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Rupa Huq
Ealing Central and Acton - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around W3 9LJ 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.
The median sale price around W3 9LJ in Acton Central is £485,000 (about £680 per square foot) based on 105 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to W3 9LJ, including Blooming Tree Pre Prep School (Good), Ark Soane Academy and Greek Primary School of London (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to W3 9LJ is Acton Town in TfL zone 3, about 798 m away, serving the District and Piccadilly lines.
W3 9LJ 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).
The Member of Parliament for Ealing Central and Acton covering W3 9LJ is Rupa Huq (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election.