The Drive is in London and in Ealing district. W3 6AA is located in the East 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 Drive, London, W3 6AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W3 6JG, W3 6TS, W3 6TG, W3 6JQ, W3 6JH, W3 6JJ, W3 6JP, W3 6PL, W3 6AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W3 6AA has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.9% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.1% | 57.9% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 6.9% |
| Male | 42.9% | 42.1% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -6.9% |
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 6AA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.7% 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 | 49.3% | 56.7% | 7.4% | 37.9% | 18.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28% | 25.2% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -19.0% |
| Separated | 7.1% | 5% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 9.2% | -2.1% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 3.8% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 40.1% | 46.1% | 6.0% | 48.4% | -2.3% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 32.4% | 3.9% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 18.8% | 15.6% | -3.2% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 9.4% | 5% | -4.4% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 0.9% | -2.2% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.1% | 17.2% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 8.8% | -6.4% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 13.9% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 12.2% | -2.3% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.1% | 41.6% | 22.5% | 33.8% | 7.8% |
| Other | 16.3% | 3.4% | -12.9% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34.3% 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 | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 2.5% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 7.3% | 10.3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 8.7% |
| Black African | 8.6% | 8.7% | 0.1% | 2.5% | 6.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 12.8% | 13.7% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 12.7% |
| Other Black | 4.2% | 6.2% | 2.0% | 0.5% | 5.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.4% | 1.6% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 4.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 36.9% | 34.3% | -2.6% | 81.4% | -47.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 4.5% | 3.4% | -1.1% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Other | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 4.9% |
In this area, 64.2% 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 | 59.7% | 64.2% | 4.5% | 83.2% | -19.0% |
| European Union | 9.2% | 12.1% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.4% | 4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Africa | 9.4% | 7.2% | -2.2% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.1% | 8.7% | -5.4% | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 3.4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.6% | 64.4% | 6.8% | 83.2% | -18.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 26.3% | 22.9% | 9.8% | 16.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 4.1% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.9% | 2.5% | -6.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.4% | 2.8% | -23.6% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 76.7% | 1.6% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.2% | 37.2% | -21.0% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 27.7% | 6.5% | 21.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Drive was 125.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.7% higher than the East Acton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Drive has the 39th highest crime rate of 97 local areas in East Acton and the 299th highest crime rate of 951 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 The Drive, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,769,260 | 2019-09-30 | £2,136,137 |
| 8 The Drive, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,769,260 | 2019-05-28 | £2,165,363 |
| 4 The Drive, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,769,260 | 2019-04-08 | £2,187,125 |
| 2 The Drive, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,769,260 | 2019-04-01 | £2,187,125 |
| 6 The Drive, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,769,260 | 2019-03-11 | £2,159,990 |
W3 6AA area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in W3 6AA 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 | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 1,028 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 4out of 4 | 1,743 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 2,568 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 2,950 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 3,202 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 | 739 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater Primary School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | 3out of 4 | 900 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School 1 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JR | 4out of 4 | 928 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater First School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | - not rated | 932 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Acton Primary School East Acton Lane , Acton W3 7HA | 3out of 4 | 948 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 932 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton Green County First and Middle School Beaumont Road , W4 5AW | - not rated | 1,808 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier Middle School Helena Road , Ealing W5 2RA | - not rated | 2,947 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ealing Middle School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EA | - not rated | 4,034 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Perivale Middle School Federal Road , Perivale UB6 7AF | - not rated | 4,355 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 | 1,314 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | 4out of 4 | 1,314 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Soane Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Ealing W3 8EA | 4out of 4 | 1,459 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls Queen's Drive , Acton W3 0HW | 4out of 4 | 1,739 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ark Acton Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | 3out of 4 | 1,871 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,461 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 | 3,792 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of North West London Willesden Centre , Dudden Hill Lane NW10 2XD | - not rated | 4,516 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 4,918 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 4,923 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 | 259 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greek Embassy School 3 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JP | - not rated | 826 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Barbara Speake Schools for Performing Arts East Acton Lane , East Acton W3 7EG | - not rated | 924 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greek Primary School of London 3 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JR | - not rated | 928 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Fahad Academy Bromyard Avenue , Acton W3 7HD | - not rated | 1,229 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalpash Bakery | 228 Horn Lane, Acton | 126 yd | |
| Acton Cafe | 216 Horn Lane, Acton | 189 yd | |
| Earth Living CIC | Antilles House, 1 Friary Road | 192 yd | |
| Harry's Cafe | Harrys Cafe, Friary Road | 202 yd | |
| Miod Malina Restaurant | 315 Horn Lane, Acton | 245 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shamrock Sports & Social Club | 307 Horn Lane, Acton | 185 yd | |
| Acton Village Social Club | The Pavilion, Alwyn Gardens | 727 yd | |
| The Station House | Station House, Churchfield Road | 1,018 yd | |
| The Rocket | The Rocket, 11 - 13 Churchfield Road | 1,031 yd | |
| Vindinista | 74 Churchfield Road, Acton | 1,057 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balti House | 212 Horn Lane, Acton | 187 yd | |
| Chickenland Peri Peri | 188 Horn Lane, Acton | 189 yd | |
| Fresh And Delicious | 333 Horn Lane, Acton | 246 yd | |
| Hachi | 325 Horn Lane, Acton | 256 yd | |
| KL Ramen & Salad | Unit 106, 2 Portal Way | 518 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Acton Main Line Station | Unit B, Bobbin House | 124 yd | |
| Co-Op | 192-210 Horn Lane, Acton | 188 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 183 Horn Lane, Acton | 405 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 193, Ebbett Court | 764 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit C, Rehearsal House | 826 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shamrock Sports And Social Club SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND HORN LANE | grass pitches | 405 yd |
| North Acton Playing Field Noel Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 663 yd |
| Alwyn Gardens Sports Ground LOWFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 665 yd |
| Igym London WOODWARD BUILDINGS WOODWARD BUILDINGS VICTORIA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 755 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.