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W3 9RZ

Hillcrest Road

South Acton

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Detailed insights for W3 9RZ

Overview

Postcode W3 9RZ is located in a major urban area, within the South Acton ward of Ealing in the London region, and forms part of the Ealing Common & Twyford Ave area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 69.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ealing Common & Twyford Ave is £85,588 per year. The nearest station is Acton Town, about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest small park is Springfield Gardens.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
17.1%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

7/10

Ealing Common & Twyford Ave has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,429 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Ealing Common & Twyford Ave has an average crime rate, with approximately 69.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.1%

Approximately 17.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Ealing Common & Twyford Ave is £85,588 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 307 ft away from W3 9RZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Ealing Common & Twyford Ave near W3 9RZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Acton Town located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for W3 9RZ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

3

Acton Town

District, Piccadilly

Walking directions to Acton Town
0.4 mi

3

Ealing Common

District, Piccadilly

Walking directions to Ealing Common
0.7 mi

3

South Acton

Overground

Walking directions to South Acton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for W3 9RZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSpringfield GardensSmallWalking directions to Springfield Gardens
0.1 miTwyford Crescent GardensSmallWalking directions to Twyford Crescent Gardens
0.4 miMill Hill ParkSmallWalking directions to Mill Hill Park

Area Profile

Population
484
Population density
16,462.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
76.36(+184%)
Violence and sexual offences
27.24(-12%)
Other theft
7.78(-32%)
Vehicle crime
7.78(-17%)
Drugs
7.3(+18%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
157
32.64%
Other White
107
22.25%
Other Asian
57
11.85%
Caribbean
38
7.9%
Pakistani
18
3.74%
Total population: 481

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
257
64.74%
Level 3 (A level)
57
14.36%
No qualifications
27
6.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
6.05%
Other
15
3.78%
Total 16+ residents: 397

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
88
38.6%
Owns with a mortgage
50
21.93%
Owns outright
44
19.3%
Other social rented
37
16.23%
Other forms of private rent
5
2.19%
Total households: 228

Property prices in South Acton

Median price£450,000
Price per sq ft£669
Sales (last 12 months)145
Typical range (middle 50%)£370K – £625K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in South Acton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached8£1,264,050£798
Detached1£1,040,000£833
Terraced19£950,000£687
Flats117£410,000£664

10-year price trendmedian sale price in South Acton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Acton.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Acton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Acton.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Acton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W3 9RZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Aug 2025Flat 3, 29, Hillcrest Road, London, W3 9RNFlatsLeasehold£495,000
22 Jul 2025Flat 4, 29, Hillcrest Road, London, W3 9RNFlatsLeasehold£360,000
20 Mar 2025Flat 5, 29, Hillcrest Road, London, W3 9RNFlatsLeasehold£700,000
01 Aug 202520, Whitehall Gardens, London, W3 9RDSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,760,000
30 Mar 2026Flat 2, 25, Willcott Road, London, W3 9QXFlatsLeasehold£435,000

Schools

In the W3 9RZ postcode area, located within Ealing Common & Twyford Ave, there are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for W3 9RZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryArk Acton AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.1 miSecondaryTwyford Church of England High SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.1 miNot applicableBlooming Tree Pre Prep SchoolOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for W3 9RZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express355-363 Uxbridge Road, Acton, London, W3 9RHWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miYasmeen Al-Sham Supermarket373-375 Uxbridge Road, Acton, London, W3 9RHWalking directions to Yasmeen Al-Sham Supermarket
0.1 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
0.3 miActon General StoreHigh Street, Ealing, W3 9BYWalking directions to Acton General Store

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

Local councillors

Husam Alharahsheh

South Acton - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Katie Lynn Douglas

South Acton - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Yvonne Elizabeth Johnson

South Acton - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Rupa Huq

Ealing Central and Acton - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictEalingE09000009
Parliamentary ConstituencyEaling Central and ActonE14001207
WardSouth ActonE05013536
ParishEaling, unparished areaE43000199
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ealing Common & Twyford AveE02000264
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Ealing 027EE01001354
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about W3 9RZ

Is W3 9RZ (Ealing Common & Twyford Ave) safe?

The area around W3 9RZ records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near W3 9RZ?

The median sale price around W3 9RZ in Ealing Common & Twyford Ave is £450,000 (about £669 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near W3 9RZ?

There are 20 schools close to W3 9RZ, including Ark Acton Academy (Good), Twyford Church of England High School (Outstanding) and Blooming Tree Pre Prep School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to W3 9RZ?

The closest station to W3 9RZ is Acton Town in TfL zone 3, about 474 m away, serving the District and Piccadilly lines.

How deprived is the area around W3 9RZ?

W3 9RZ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,429 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents W3 9RZ (Ealing Common & Twyford Ave) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ealing Central and Acton covering W3 9RZ 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).