Northfields Road is in London and in Ealing district. W3 0NW 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 Northfields Road, London, W3 0NW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W3 0AL, W3 0AJ, W3 0AH, W3 0NN, W3 0AG, W3 0NP, W3 0AP, W3 0NL, W3 0AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding W3 0NW has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 45.2% | 50% | 4.8% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 54.8% | 50% | -4.8% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 47.3% | 33.7% | -13.6% | 37.9% | -4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.2% | 50.5% | 9.3% | 44.2% | 6.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 8.7% | 3.8% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 5.2% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (85.8%) 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 | 49.4% | 51.6% | 2.2% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 34.2% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 11.1% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 44.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.6% | 20.4% | 4.8% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 5.2% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 9.7% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 12.6% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.9% | 44.7% | 9.8% | 33.8% | 10.9% |
| Other | 13.8% | 3.9% | -9.9% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.9% | 2.6% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 4.9% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 11.1% | 12.7% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 11.1% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 0.3% | -2.6% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 53.8% | 42.9% | -10.9% | 81.4% | -38.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 12.3% | 19.5% | 7.2% | 0.6% | 18.9% |
| Other | 4.2% | 6.8% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 5.2% |
In this area, just 46.2% 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 | 49.9% | 46.2% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -37.0% |
| European Union | 15.5% | 18.2% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 12.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.4% | 24.9% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 19.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 4.4% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Oceania | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 32.4% 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 | 45.2% | 46.1% | 0.9% | 83.2% | -37.1% |
| 10+ Years | 7.1% | 32.4% | 25.3% | 9.8% | 22.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.6% | 7.3% | -3.3% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.5% | 10.9% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 8.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.6% | 3.4% | -21.2% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.1% | 76.7% | -11.6% |
| Ireland | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 4.7% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 6% | 1.5% | 4.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 6% | 0.3% | 5.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.4% | 37.2% | -18.8% |
| Christian | 36% | 46.2% | -10.2% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 27.2% | 6.5% | 20.7% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 11.9% | 6.0% | 5.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northfields Road was 80.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.9% lower than the East Acton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Northfields Road has the 36th lowest crime rate of 97 local areas in East Acton and the 449th lowest crime rate of 951 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Northfields Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £695,000 | 2024-04-30 | £735,536 |
| 56 Northfields Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £905,000 | 2022-03-30 | £977,478 |
| 58 Northfields Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £639,500 | 2021-05-25 | £720,340 |
| 48 Northfields Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2020-12-01 | £829,798 |
| 42 Northfields Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £830,000 | 2019-01-18 | £976,938 |
W3 0NW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 | 106 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Other | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 1,834 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 4out of 4 | 2,284 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 2,625 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 3,192 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 3,296 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 | 801 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Vale Lane , Acton W3 0DY | 4out of 4 | 888 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Perryn Primary School Long Drive , Acton W3 7PD | 3out of 4 | 1,299 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School 1 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JR | 4out of 4 | 1,307 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater Primary School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | 3out of 4 | 1,513 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 | 1,573 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier Middle School Helena Road , Ealing W5 2RA | - not rated | 2,323 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton Green County First and Middle School Beaumont Road , W4 5AW | - not rated | 2,509 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Perivale Middle School Federal Road , Perivale UB6 7AF | - not rated | 3,555 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ealing Middle School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EA | - not rated | 4,073 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 | 1,401 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | - not rated | 1,629 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | 4out of 4 | 1,629 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 | 1,670 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Soane Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Ealing W3 8EA | 4out of 4 | 1,855 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | - not rated | 5,439 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,889 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of North West London Willesden Centre , Dudden Hill Lane NW10 2XD | - not rated | 4,151 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 | 4,279 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 5,258 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 5,439 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 584 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnaby Bear Ward School Room At Central Middlesex Hospital Acton Lane , NW10 7NS | - not rated | 1,068 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greek Embassy School 3 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JP | - not rated | 1,136 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Japanese School 87 Creffield Road , Acton W3 9PU | - not rated | 1,266 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greek Primary School of London 3 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JR | - not rated | 1,307 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Cafe | Shop Adjacent Railway Bridge, Westfields Road | 203 yd | |
| Five Guys | Unit 3, Royale Leisure Park | 275 yd | |
| The Pavilion Cafe | Tennis Pavilion North Acton Playing Fields, Noel Road | 311 yd | |
| Oxygen Free Jumping | Unit 15, Vision Industrial Park | 334 yd | |
| Elior UK At Babcock Park Royal | Emergency Services Training Centre, 17 Western Road | 539 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addictive | 28 Park Royal Road, Park Royal | 612 yd | |
| Acton Village Social Club | The Pavilion, Alwyn Gardens | 633 yd | |
| Shamrock Sports & Social Club | 307 Horn Lane, Acton | 658 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braza Steaks | 28 Westwood Park Trading Estate, Concord Road | 465 yd | |
| Braza Steak | 38 Westwood Park Trading Estate, Concord Road | 486 yd | |
| Kopi Concepts | 18 Trading Estate Road, Park Royal | 490 yd | |
| Hachi | 325 Horn Lane, Acton | 617 yd | |
| Fresh And Delicious | 333 Horn Lane, Acton | 620 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda, 2 - 20 Western Road | 757 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit C, Rehearsal House | 807 yd | |
| Co-Op | 192-210 Horn Lane, Acton | 829 yd | |
| Asda Express Acton Main Line Station | Unit B, Bobbin House | 832 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 193, Ebbett Court | 848 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Acton Playing Field Noel Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 217 yd |
| Shamrock Sports And Social Club SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND HORN LANE | grass pitches | 548 yd |
| Alwyn Gardens Sports Ground LOWFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 571 yd |
| Igym London WOODWARD BUILDINGS WOODWARD BUILDINGS VICTORIA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 720 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Park Royal) KENDAL AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 775 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 157.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.