Market Place is in London and in Ealing district. W3 6AL is located in the South 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 Market Place, London, W3 6AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W3 6AJ, W3 6QZ, W3 6QS, W3 9NN, W3 6RF, W3 9DJ, W3 6LP, W3 6RE, W3 6BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W3 6AL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents 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 | 43.8% | 52% | 8.2% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 56.2% | 48% | -8.2% | 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.
In the immediate area around W3 6AL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.3% 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 | 57.5% | 49.3% | -8.2% | 37.9% | 11.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.8% | 32.6% | 6.8% | 44.2% | -11.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 1.8% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 15.2% | 5.8% | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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 (89.2%) 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% | 57.3% | 8.3% | 48.4% | 8.9% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 31.9% | -6.9% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 9% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 46.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.6% | 19.8% | 8.2% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 7.7% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 6.8% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 10.9% | -0.9% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.9% | 46.6% | 8.7% | 33.8% | 12.8% |
| Other | 17.6% | 4.7% | -12.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.4% 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 | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 5.6% | 2.3% | -3.3% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 4.3% | 1.8% | -2.5% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 4.8% | 7.9% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 6.3% |
| Black African | 6.6% | 6.2% | -0.4% | 2.5% | 3.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 11.1% | 10.4% | 0.8% | 10.3% |
| White | 57.1% | 43.4% | -13.7% | 81.4% | -38.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 5.6% | 9.2% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 8.6% |
| Other | 4.8% | 8.3% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 6.7% |
In this area, just 31.4% 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 | 42.2% | 31.4% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -51.8% |
| European Union | 21% | 27.2% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 21.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 5.6% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 4.8% |
| Africa | 9.2% | 13.6% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 10.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.8% | 17.1% | -0.7% | 5.6% | 11.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.4% | 3.7% | -1.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 3.4% | 1.2% | -2.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 31.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 26.3% 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 | 40.8% | 30.9% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -52.3% |
| 10+ Years | 9.5% | 26.3% | 16.8% | 9.8% | 16.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.9% | 16.9% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 14.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 18.3% | 16.6% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 14.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.5% | 9.2% | -9.3% | 1.9% | 7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 45% | 76.7% | -31.7% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 7% | 0.6% | 6.4% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Lithuania | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 4.9% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Romania | 6% | 0.9% | 5.1% |
| Other EU countries | 7.7% | 1.5% | 6.2% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| North Africa | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.1% | 37.2% | -20.1% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 30.1% | 6.5% | 23.6% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Market Place was 626.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 533.3% higher than the East Acton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Market Place has the 5th highest crime rate of 97 local areas in East Acton and the 14th highest crime rate of 951 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 191.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2A Market Place, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2003-09-23 | £585,081 |
W3 6AL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
W3 6AL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 132 |
| Part-Time Employee | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 49 |
| Unemployed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 47 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 32 |
| Other | 26 |
| Education | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 4out of 4 | 495 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre East Churchfield Road , Acton W3 7LL | 2out of 4 | 753 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 2,850 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 2,944 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 3out of 4 | 4,341 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derwentwater First School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | - not rated | 327 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater Primary School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | 3out of 4 | 347 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Priory Primary Academy Acton Lane , W3 8NR | - not rated | 480 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School 1 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JR | 4out of 4 | 569 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Berrymede Junior School Osborne Road , Acton W3 8SJ | - not rated | 576 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 | 327 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton Green County First and Middle School Beaumont Road , W4 5AW | - not rated | 753 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ealing Middle School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EA | - not rated | 3,073 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier Middle School Helena Road , Ealing W5 2RA | - not rated | 3,075 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fielding Middle School Wyndham Road , Ealing W13 9TE | - not rated | 3,838 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Soane Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Ealing W3 8EA | 4out of 4 | 431 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | - not rated | 551 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | 4out of 4 | 551 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton High School Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | - not rated | 762 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Acton Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | 3out of 4 | 799 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 | 375 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 | 4,540 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 4,617 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 4,712 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snowflake School 10-14 Crown Street , Acton W3 8SB | - not rated | 211 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blooming Tree Pre Prep School First Floor , Swarn House W3 9BJ | - not rated | 464 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leap Service - the National Autistics Society Woodlands Building , Mill Hill Road W3 8RR | - not rated | 477 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greek Primary School of London 3 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JR | - not rated | 569 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greek Embassy School 3 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JP | - not rated | 734 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aroy Thai Cafe | 3 Market Place, Acton | 31 yd | |
| German Doner Kebab | 172 High Street, Acton | 32 yd | |
| Subway | 180 High Street, Acton | 56 yd | |
| Tasty Greek Souvlaki London | 169 High Street, Acton | 62 yd | |
| The Damien Centre | 3 - 5 Church Road, Acton | 63 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mendes Sheepwalk | Sheepwalk Tavern, Market Place | 31 yd | |
| George & Dragon (Bar Only) | George And Dragon, 183 High Street | 69 yd | |
| Six Bells | Six Bells, 211 High Street | 124 yd | |
| The Belvedere / K-Town / Chik Box / Locked And Loaded | 106 - 112 High Street, Acton | 160 yd | |
| Acton United Services Club | 2 Berrymead Gardens, Acton | 210 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tops Pizza Acton | 174 High Street, Acton | 46 yd | |
| Ministry Of Chicken | 153A High Street, Acton | 89 yd | |
| Desi Hub | 6 Horn Lane, Acton | 96 yd | |
| T4 Tea For You Acton | 124 High Street, Acton | 122 yd | |
| Ming's Chinese Takeaway | 191 High Street, Acton | 124 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Unit 9, The Oaks Shopping Centre | 82 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 4, The Oaks Shopping Centre | 109 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons, King Street | 161 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 61 - 63 Churchfield Road, Acton | 370 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 142 Bollo Bridge Road, Acton | 680 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Fitness Exchange (London Acton) (Closed) Shopping Precinct Shopping Precinct High Street | health and fitness suite | 127 yd |
| Acton Centre ACTON TOWN HALL ACTON TOWN HALL HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 273 yd |
| Acton Swimming Baths (Closed) Salisbury Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 328 yd |
| Energize Fitness Centre (Acton Campus) (Closed) Acton Centre Acton Centre Gunnersbury Lane | health and fitness suite | 384 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Acton) Uxbridge Road | health and fitness suite | 530 yd |
| Twyford Sports Centre TWYFORD SPORTS CENTRE TWYFORD SPORTS CENTRE TWYFORD CRESCENT | 558 yd | |
| Twyford C Of E High School TWYFORD CRESCENT | grass pitches | 583 yd |
| The Wellbeing Centre (Closed) Bollo Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 663 yd |
| Reynolds Sports Centre REYNOLDS SPORTS CENTRE REYNOLDS SPORTS CENTRE GUNNERSBURY LANE | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 717 yd |
| Southfield Road Playing Field Southfield Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 805 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.