Derwentwater Road is in London and in Ealing district. W3 6DF 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 6DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W3 6DQ, W3 6BY, W3 6BS, W3 6GE, W3 6DE, W3 6QT, W3 6AH, W3 6DH, W3 6QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W3 6DF 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 6DF, 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 78.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.5% lower than the East Acton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Derwentwater Road has the 39th lowest crime rate of 99 local areas in East Acton and the 479th lowest crime rate of 964 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 12.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40B Derwentwater Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-03-01 | £322,013 |
| 47 Derwentwater Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2023-10-23 | £526,582 |
| 30 Derwentwater Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2021-09-17 | £434,015 |
| 39 Derwentwater Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,250,000 | 2021-08-09 | £1,329,636 |
| 43 Derwentwater Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2021-05-07 | £420,963 |
W3 6DF 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 6DF 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 | 3out of 4 | 680 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre East Churchfield Road , Acton W3 7LL | 3out of 4 | 783 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 2,953 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 2,971 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 4,205 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 | 213 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School 1 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JR | 3out of 4 | 360 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Priory Primary Academy Acton Lane , W3 8NR | 4out of 4 | 668 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Byron Primary Academy The Vale , Acton W3 7JT | 3out of 4 | 721 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Berrymede Junior School Osborne Road , Acton W3 8SJ | 3out of 4 | 768 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Soane Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Ealing W3 8EA | - not rated | 433 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | 4out of 4 | 444 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Acton Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | 1out of 4 | 849 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls Queen's Drive , Acton W3 0HW | 4out of 4 | 1,538 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ada Lovelace Church of England High School Park View Road , Ealing W5 2JX | - not rated | 2,002 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College 74 St Charles Square , North Kensington W10 6EY | - not rated | 4,513 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 4,762 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 4,843 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 3,380 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greek Primary School of London 3 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JR | - not rated | 360 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leap Service - the National Autistics Society Woodlands Building , Mill Hill Road W3 8RR | - not rated | 564 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Japanese School 87 Creffield Road , Acton W3 9PU | - not rated | 833 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Bunka Yochien 307a Horn Lane , Acton W3 0BP | - not rated | 1,196 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Fahad Academy Bromyard Avenue , Acton W3 7HD | - not rated | 1,587 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ajimi Japanese Restaurant | Ground Floor Shop, 116 Churchfield Road | 52 yd | |
| Taj Indian Restaurant | Ground Floor Shop, 122 Churchfield Road | 52 yd | |
| Tea Darling | 114 Churchfield Road, Acton | 52 yd | |
| O' Gosht | Ground Floor Shop, 120 Churchfield Road | 53 yd | |
| Al Baladi | 130 Churchfield Road, Acton | 67 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mendes Sheepwalk | Sheepwalk Tavern, Market Place | 158 yd | |
| Vindinista | 74 Churchfield Road, Acton | 174 yd | |
| George & Dragon (Bar Only) | George And Dragon, 183 High Street | 223 yd | |
| The Belvedere / K-Town / Chik Box / Locked And Loaded | 106 - 112 High Street, Acton | 225 yd | |
| A Pint Of Hops | Ground Floor Shop, 73 Churchfield Road | 233 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desi Hub | 6 Horn Lane, Acton | 93 yd | |
| Sham's Fish Bar | 135 Churchfield Road, Acton | 103 yd | |
| Chicken Spot | 7 Horn Lane, Acton | 123 yd | |
| Ryu Acton | 23 Horn Lane, Acton | 123 yd | |
| Yemandi | Blue Star Hotel, 51 - 53 Steyne Road | 185 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Unit 4, The Oaks Shopping Centre | 162 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 9, The Oaks Shopping Centre | 194 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons, King Street | 201 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 61 - 63 Churchfield Road, Acton | 282 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 183 Horn Lane, Acton | 756 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Fitness Exchange (London Acton) (Closed) Shopping Precinct Shopping Precinct High Street | health and fitness suite | 207 yd |
| Acton Centre ACTON TOWN HALL ACTON TOWN HALL HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 330 yd |
| Acton Swimming Baths (Closed) Salisbury Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 376 yd |
| Energize Fitness Centre (Acton Campus) (Closed) Acton Centre Acton Centre Gunnersbury Lane | health and fitness suite | 492 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Acton) Uxbridge Road | health and fitness suite | 600 yd |
| Twyford Sports Centre TWYFORD SPORTS CENTRE TWYFORD SPORTS CENTRE TWYFORD CRESCENT | 602 yd | |
| Twyford C Of E High School TWYFORD CRESCENT | grass pitches | 608 yd |
| The Wellbeing Centre (Closed) Bollo Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 815 yd |
| Reynolds Sports Centre REYNOLDS SPORTS CENTRE REYNOLDS SPORTS CENTRE GUNNERSBURY LANE | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 840 yd |
| Southfield Road Playing Field Southfield Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 848 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 | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| 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 | 127.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.