The Link is in London and in Ealing district. W3 0JW 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 The Link, London, W3 0JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W3 0JT, W3 0JZ, W3 0JY, W3 0JJ, W3 0NX, W3 0NS, W3 0JS, W3 0NY, W3 0AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding W3 0JW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% of residents 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 | 47.1% | 48.3% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 52.9% | 51.7% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of W3 0JW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.9% | 34.8% | -3.1% | 37.9% | -3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.3% | 52.6% | 2.3% | 44.2% | 8.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 8.1% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57.8% | 53.8% | -4.0% | 48.4% | 5.4% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 37.6% | 7.9% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 7.2% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 46.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.4% | 15.9% | 3.5% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 7.7% | -0.2% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.9% | 8.1% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 5.5% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 10% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.4% | 46.1% | 4.7% | 33.8% | 12.3% |
| Other | 21.7% | 6.6% | -15.1% | 2.8% | 3.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 5.7% | 4% | -1.7% | 0.7% | 3.3% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 26.2% | 34.8% | 8.6% | 1.6% | 33.2% |
| Black African | 4.4% | 2.3% | -2.1% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 46% | 36.8% | -9.2% | 81.4% | -44.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 6% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 5.4% |
| Other | 4.9% | 6.9% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 5.3% |
In this area, just 31% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 39.5% | 31% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -52.2% |
| European Union | 13.6% | 17% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 10.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 1.7% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 41.4% | 46.3% | 4.9% | 5.6% | 40.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 31% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 22.5% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 37.9% | 31.1% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -52.1% |
| 10+ Years | 23.2% | 22.5% | -0.7% | 9.8% | 12.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.2% | 7.8% | -3.4% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.9% | 16.7% | 8.8% | 2.2% | 14.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.9% | 21.9% | 2.0% | 1.9% | 20.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 43.8% | 76.7% | -32.9% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 4.9% | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Middle East | 4.1% | 0.1% | 4.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 30.4% | 0.3% | 30.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.2% | 37.2% | -10.0% |
| Christian | 33.5% | 46.2% | -12.7% |
| Buddhist | 11.6% | 0.5% | 11.1% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 11% | 6.5% | 4.5% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 15% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Link was 58.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.9% lower than the East Acton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Link has the 27th lowest crime rate of 97 local areas in East Acton and the 316th lowest crime rate of 951 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 The Link, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2025-03-25 | £512,847 |
| 16 The Link, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2020-09-01 | £668,763 |
| 13 The Link, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2018-07-17 | £718,848 |
| 10 The Link, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £423,500 | 2012-08-21 | £732,501 |
| 6 The Link, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £387,000 | 2008-01-07 | £751,101 |
W3 0JW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Other | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,688 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 4out of 4 | 1,850 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 3,169 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 3,500 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 3,775 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Acton Primary School Noel Road , Acton W3 0JL | 3out of 4 | 210 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Vale Lane , Acton W3 0DY | 4out of 4 | 578 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School 1 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JR | 4out of 4 | 880 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater Primary School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | 3out of 4 | 1,202 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater First School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | - not rated | 1,274 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,274 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier Middle School Helena Road , Ealing W5 2RA | - not rated | 2,015 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton Green County First and Middle School Beaumont Road , W4 5AW | - not rated | 2,186 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ealing Middle School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EA | - not rated | 3,481 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Perivale Middle School Federal Road , Perivale UB6 7AF | - not rated | 3,508 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls Queen's Drive , Acton W3 0HW | 4out of 4 | 866 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | - not rated | 1,123 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | 4out of 4 | 1,123 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada Lovelace Church of England High School Park View Road , Ealing W5 2JX | 4out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Soane Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Ealing W3 8EA | 4out of 4 | 1,370 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 1,416 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 | 4,674 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of North West London Willesden Centre , Dudden Hill Lane NW10 2XD | - not rated | 4,736 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Japanese School 87 Creffield Road , Acton W3 9PU | - not rated | 692 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greek Embassy School 3 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JP | - not rated | 712 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| London Bunka Yochien 307a Horn Lane , Acton W3 0BP | - not rated | 737 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greek Primary School of London 3 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JR | - not rated | 880 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blooming Tree Pre Prep School First Floor , Swarn House W3 9BJ | - not rated | 1,261 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yoyo Kitchen | 4 Station Parade, Noel Road | 315 yd | |
| Bridge Cafe | Shop Adjacent Railway Bridge, Westfields Road | 390 yd | |
| Oxygen Free Jumping | Unit 15, Vision Industrial Park | 408 yd | |
| The Pavilion Cafe | Tennis Pavilion North Acton Playing Fields, Noel Road | 463 yd | |
| Five Guys | Unit 3, Royale Leisure Park | 496 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acton Village Social Club | The Pavilion, Alwyn Gardens | 238 yd | |
| Shamrock Sports & Social Club | 307 Horn Lane, Acton | 802 yd | |
| Springfield Acton Bowls | 25 Western Gardens, Ealing | 912 yd | |
| The Greystoke | The Greystoke, 7 Queens Parade | 1,073 yd | |
| Ealing Lawn Tennis Club | Ealing Lawn Tennis Club, Daniel Road | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braza Steak | 38 Westwood Park Trading Estate, Concord Road | 479 yd | |
| Braza Steaks | 28 Westwood Park Trading Estate, Concord Road | 525 yd | |
| Chickenland Peri Peri | 188 Horn Lane, Acton | 800 yd | |
| Balti House | 212 Horn Lane, Acton | 803 yd | |
| Fresh And Delicious | 333 Horn Lane, Acton | 835 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 183 Horn Lane, Acton | 765 yd | |
| Co-Op | 192-210 Horn Lane, Acton | 800 yd | |
| Asda Express Acton Main Line Station | Unit B, Bobbin House | 845 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alwyn Gardens Sports Ground LOWFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 274 yd |
| North Acton Playing Field Noel Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 480 yd |
| Shamrock Sports And Social Club SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND HORN LANE | grass pitches | 532 yd |
| Queens Drive Playing Field QUEENS DRIVE PLAYING FIELDS QUEENS DRIVE PLAYING FIELDS QUEENS DRIVE | grass pitches | 624 yd |
| The Japanese School CREFFIELD ROAD | 689 yd | |
| Pure Gym (London Park Royal) KENDAL AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 794 yd |
| The Ellen Wilkinson School For Girls QUEENS DRIVE | grass pitches | 858 yd |
| Ealing Lawn Tennis Club DANIEL ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 1,062 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 238.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.