Balfour Road is in London and in Ealing district. W3 0DG is located in the North Acton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ealing Central and Acton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Balfour Road, London, W3 0DG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W3 0DQ, W3 0DA, W3 0DF, W3 0PU, W3 0DB, W3 0DE, W3 0BX, W3 0PT, W3 0JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W3 0DG is primarily male, with 53.5% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 46.5% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -4.5% |
| Male | 53% | 53.5% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 4.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around W3 0DG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 50.2% | 52.7% | 2.5% | 37.9% | 14.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.9% | 37.1% | 1.2% | 44.2% | -7.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 4.2% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 4.8% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.3% | 45.1% | -8.2% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 37.2% | 3.8% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 14.7% | 6.4% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 51.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.5% | 11.3% | 0.8% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 5.2% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 5.8% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 4.5% | 3.8% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 19% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.1% | 51.9% | 10.8% | 33.8% | 18.1% |
| Other | 13.9% | 2.3% | -11.6% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.2% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 4.2% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Indian | 6.2% | 6.5% | 0.3% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 9.5% | 8.9% | 2.7% | 6.8% |
| Other Asian | 5.6% | 3.9% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 62.7% | 51.9% | -10.8% | 81.4% | -29.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 9.8% | 5.3% | -4.5% | 0.6% | 4.7% |
| Other | 3.6% | 7.1% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
In this area, 52.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.2% | 52.5% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -30.7% |
| European Union | 17.8% | 20.6% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 14.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 5.9% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.2% | 14.2% | 3.0% | 5.6% | 8.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 3.5% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 3% | 1.2% | -1.8% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53% | 52.7% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -30.5% |
| 10+ Years | 7.4% | 28.7% | 21.3% | 9.8% | 18.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.7% | 5% | -2.7% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.3% | 8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.7% | 5.6% | -18.1% | 1.9% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.7% | 76.7% | -8.0% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 5.9% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 5% | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.4% | 0.3% | 4.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.2% | 37.2% | -16.0% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Hindu | 4.7% | 1.7% | 3.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 21.5% | 6.5% | 15.0% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Balfour Road was 111.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.9% higher than the East Acton average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Balfour Road has the 45th highest crime rate of 97 local areas in East Acton and the 348th highest crime rate of 951 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Balfour Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2014-05-09 | £367,713 |
| 20 Balfour Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £297,000 | 2002-08-29 | £862,088 |
| 21 Balfour Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £307,750 | 2001-06-15 | £1,070,057 |
| 20 Balfour Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £177,000 | 1999-06-25 | £829,371 |
| 28 Balfour Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 1999-03-24 | £878,571 |
The percentage of student residents living in W3 0DG area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 112 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Other | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre East Churchfield Road , Acton W3 7LL | 2out of 4 | 1,485 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 4out of 4 | 2,132 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 2,767 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 2,830 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 3,212 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Perryn Primary School Long Drive , Acton W3 7PD | 3out of 4 | 840 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Acton Primary School Noel Road , Acton W3 0JL | 3out of 4 | 1,002 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School 1 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JR | 4out of 4 | 1,220 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Vale Lane , Acton W3 0DY | 4out of 4 | 1,291 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater Primary School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | 3out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derwentwater Middle School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | - not rated | 1,345 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton Green County First and Middle School Beaumont Road , W4 5AW | - not rated | 2,251 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier Middle School Helena Road , Ealing W5 2RA | - not rated | 2,753 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Perivale Middle School Federal Road , Perivale UB6 7AF | - not rated | 4,021 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ealing Middle School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EA | - not rated | 4,221 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | - not rated | 1,593 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | 4out of 4 | 1,593 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls Queen's Drive , Acton W3 0HW | 4out of 4 | 1,698 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ark Soane Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Ealing W3 8EA | 4out of 4 | 1,781 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada Lovelace Church of England High School Park View Road , Ealing W5 2JX | 4out of 4 | 2,035 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ealing Tertiary College Acton Centre , Mill Hill Road W3 8UX | - not rated | 1,797 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College 74 St Charles Square , North Kensington W10 6EY | - not rated | 3,865 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of North West London Willesden Centre , Dudden Hill Lane NW10 2XD | - not rated | 4,149 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 5,286 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 5,311 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Bunka Yochien 307a Horn Lane , Acton W3 0BP | - not rated | 258 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greek Embassy School 3 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JP | - not rated | 1,074 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Greek Primary School of London 3 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JR | - not rated | 1,220 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnaby Bear Ward School Room At Central Middlesex Hospital Acton Lane , NW10 7NS | - not rated | 1,236 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barbara Speake Schools for Performing Arts East Acton Lane , East Acton W3 7EG | - not rated | 1,314 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone's Fish & Chips | 331 Horn Lane, Acton | 213 yd | |
| Miod Malina Restaurant | 315 Horn Lane, Acton | 213 yd | |
| Lio Momo | 323 Horn Lane, Acton | 213 yd | |
| McDonald's | 12 Leamington Park, Acton | 232 yd | |
| Holiday Inn London West | Holiday Inn London West, 4 Portal Way | 256 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shamrock Sports & Social Club | 307 Horn Lane, Acton | 295 yd | |
| Acton Village Social Club | The Pavilion, Alwyn Gardens | 724 yd | |
| Addictive | 28 Park Royal Road, Park Royal | 726 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hachi | 325 Horn Lane, Acton | 202 yd | |
| Fresh And Delicious | 333 Horn Lane, Acton | 213 yd | |
| KL Ramen & Salad | Unit 106, 2 Portal Way | 341 yd | |
| Fulai | Unit 5, Woodward Buildings | 410 yd | |
| Papa John's | Unit A, Lyra Court | 442 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 193, Ebbett Court | 499 yd | |
| Asda Express Acton Main Line Station | Unit B, Bobbin House | 504 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit C, Rehearsal House | 510 yd | |
| Co-Op | 192-210 Horn Lane, Acton | 535 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 183 Horn Lane, Acton | 734 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Acton Playing Field Noel Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 381 yd |
| Shamrock Sports And Social Club SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND HORN LANE | grass pitches | 415 yd |
| Igym London WOODWARD BUILDINGS WOODWARD BUILDINGS VICTORIA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 417 yd |
| Alwyn Gardens Sports Ground LOWFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 643 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.