Derwentwater Road is in London and in Ealing district. W3 6DE 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 Derwentwater Road, London, W3 6DE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W3 6QR, W3 6QP, W3 6QW, W3 6QY, W3 6GE, W3 6DF, W3 6DG, W3 6DQ, W3 9NT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W3 6DE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.9% | 50.2% | 3.3% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 53.1% | 49.8% | -3.3% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 6DE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.4% 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% | 48.4% | -0.6% | 37.9% | 10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.3% | 39.7% | 3.4% | 44.2% | -4.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 0.7% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 9.2% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 (88.1%) 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 | 52.2% | 57.3% | 5.1% | 48.4% | 8.9% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 30.8% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 10% | 8.5% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 54.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.7% | 13.2% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.3% | 5.7% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.9% | 11.6% | 3.7% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 10.4% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.1% | 54.5% | 9.4% | 33.8% | 20.7% |
| Other | 14.4% | 1.7% | -12.7% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53.4% 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 | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 7.1% | 5.1% | -2.0% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 8.3% | 8.1% | -0.2% | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 6.2% | 5.0% | 0.8% | 5.4% |
| White | 61.2% | 53.4% | -7.8% | 81.4% | -28.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 5.5% | 10.5% | 5.0% | 0.6% | 9.9% |
| Other | 1% | 5.1% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, 57.8% 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 | 57.8% | 57.8% | 0.0% | 83.2% | -25.4% |
| European Union | 10.4% | 14.1% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 8.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 10.7% | 10.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 7.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.7% | 10.7% | -3.0% | 5.6% | 5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 2.9% | 0.6% | -2.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55% | 57.7% | 2.7% | 83.2% | -25.5% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 25.9% | 20.9% | 9.8% | 16.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.2% | 7.5% | -1.7% | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.3% | 6.4% | -6.9% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.5% | 2.4% | -15.1% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.7% | 76.7% | -5.0% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 5.3% | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.7% | 37.2% | -9.5% |
| Christian | 31.8% | 46.2% | -14.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 29.8% | 6.5% | 23.3% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Derwentwater Road was 65.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.9% lower than the East Acton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Derwentwater Road has the 31st lowest crime rate of 97 local areas in East Acton and the 360th lowest crime rate of 951 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Derwentwater Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £885,000 | 2025-09-12 | £892,152 |
| Flat 2 16 Derwentwater Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,463 | 2025-04-30 | £243,534 |
| 6 Derwentwater Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,150,000 | 2024-02-09 | £1,199,269 |
| 1 Derwentwater Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,085,000 | 2023-10-20 | £1,135,787 |
| 13 Derwentwater Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,005,000 | 2022-05-31 | £1,058,801 |
W3 6DE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in W3 6DE 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 | 151 |
| Self-Employed | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Information and communication | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Education | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 26 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 4out of 4 | 710 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 | 720 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 2,896 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 2,906 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 4,180 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derwentwater Primary School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | 3out of 4 | 152 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater First School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | - not rated | 176 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School 1 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JR | 4out of 4 | 382 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Priory Primary Academy Acton Lane , W3 8NR | - not rated | 645 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Byron Primary Academy The Vale , Acton W3 7JT | 3out of 4 | 667 yd | Free schools | 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 | 176 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton Green County First and Middle School Beaumont Road , W4 5AW | - not rated | 945 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier Middle School Helena Road , Ealing W5 2RA | - not rated | 2,952 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ealing Middle School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EA | - not rated | 3,176 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fielding Middle School Wyndham Road , Ealing W13 9TE | - not rated | 3,905 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 | 497 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | - not rated | 507 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | 4out of 4 | 507 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton High School Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | - not rated | 892 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Acton Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | 3out of 4 | 911 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 | 469 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 | 4,447 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 4,714 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 4,792 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 | 357 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greek Primary School of London 3 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JR | - not rated | 382 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blooming Tree Pre Prep School First Floor , Swarn House W3 9BJ | - not rated | 478 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greek Embassy School 3 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JP | - not rated | 533 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Leap Service - the National Autistics Society Woodlands Building , Mill Hill Road W3 8RR | - not rated | 620 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Star Lounge | Blue Star Hotel, 51 - 53 Steyne Road | 114 yd | |
| Yuna Noodle | Blue Star Hotel, 51 - 53 Steyne Road | 114 yd | |
| Smartfood Chef Kitchen | Blue Star Hotel, 51 - 53 Steyne Road | 114 yd | |
| Food Palace | 11 Horn Lane, Acton | 116 yd | |
| Rozay Garden | The Duke Of York, 86 Steyne Road | 116 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mendes Sheepwalk | Sheepwalk Tavern, Market Place | 206 yd | |
| Vindinista | 74 Churchfield Road, Acton | 248 yd | |
| George & Dragon (Bar Only) | George And Dragon, 183 High Street | 266 yd | |
| Six Bells | Six Bells, 211 High Street | 279 yd | |
| A Pint Of Hops | Ground Floor Shop, 73 Churchfield Road | 308 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yemandi | Blue Star Hotel, 51 - 53 Steyne Road | 114 yd | |
| Chicken Spot | 7 Horn Lane, Acton | 116 yd | |
| Ryu Acton | 23 Horn Lane, Acton | 116 yd | |
| Desi Hub | 6 Horn Lane, Acton | 129 yd | |
| Sham's Fish Bar | 135 Churchfield Road, Acton | 195 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Morrisons, King Street | 185 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 4, The Oaks Shopping Centre | 251 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 9, The Oaks Shopping Centre | 274 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 61 - 63 Churchfield Road, Acton | 354 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 183 Horn Lane, Acton | 690 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Fitness Exchange (London Acton) (Closed) Shopping Precinct Shopping Precinct High Street | health and fitness suite | 295 yd |
| Acton Centre ACTON TOWN HALL ACTON TOWN HALL HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 423 yd |
| Acton Swimming Baths (Closed) Salisbury Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 470 yd |
| Energize Fitness Centre (Acton Campus) (Closed) Acton Centre Acton Centre Gunnersbury Lane | health and fitness suite | 478 yd |
| Twyford C Of E High School TWYFORD CRESCENT | grass pitches | 544 yd |
| Twyford Sports Centre TWYFORD SPORTS CENTRE TWYFORD SPORTS CENTRE TWYFORD CRESCENT | 548 yd | |
| Pure Gym (London Acton) Uxbridge Road | health and fitness suite | 559 yd |
| Reynolds Sports Centre REYNOLDS SPORTS CENTRE REYNOLDS SPORTS CENTRE GUNNERSBURY LANE | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 828 yd |
| The Japanese School CREFFIELD ROAD | 877 yd | |
| The Wellbeing Centre (Closed) Bollo Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 886 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 | 93.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.9% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 152.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.