Acacia Road is in London and in Ealing district. W3 6HD 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 Acacia Road, London, W3 6HD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W3 6HF, W3 6HE, W3 6EZ, W3 6HB, W3 6PB, W3 6SZ, W3 6PE, W3 6EY, W3 6HA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W3 6HD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 51.3% | -2.0% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 46.7% | 48.7% | 2.0% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 6HD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.1% 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 | 50.4% | 52.1% | 1.7% | 37.9% | 14.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32% | 38.8% | 6.8% | 44.2% | -5.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 4.2% | -3.9% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 7% | 2.9% | -4.1% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (86.8%) 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 | 47.6% | 57.8% | 10.2% | 48.4% | 9.4% |
| Good health | 34% | 29% | -5.0% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 10.2% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 2.2% | -3.2% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 13.6% | 14% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 4.5% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.6% | 10.1% | 0.5% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 11.7% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.8% | 54.5% | 13.7% | 33.8% | 20.7% |
| Other | 18% | 1.3% | -16.7% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.8% 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 | 3% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | 2.1% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 4.6% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 5.1% | 3% | -2.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 70.8% | 65.8% | -5.0% | 81.4% | -15.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 3% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Other | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 53.2% 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 | 57.2% | 53.2% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -30.0% |
| European Union | 15.4% | 14.2% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 5.6% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 4.8% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 6.2% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.1% | 11.8% | 0.7% | 5.6% | 6.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 4.8% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Oceania | 8.1% | 4% | -4.1% | 0.3% | 3.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.4% | 52.9% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -30.3% |
| 10+ Years | 9% | 21.4% | 12.4% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.4% | 12% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 9.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 5.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.1% | 8.3% | -12.8% | 1.9% | 6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.7% | 76.7% | -13.0% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 3.5% | 0.1% | 3.4% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.1% | 37.2% | 1.9% |
| Christian | 39.4% | 46.2% | -6.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 4.6% | 1.7% | 2.9% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 11.9% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Acacia Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the East Acton average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 25.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaston House, 11 Acacia Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £962,500 | 2024-01-18 | £961,487 |
| 13B Acacia Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2023-04-28 | £526,670 |
| 13B Acacia Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £494,999 | 2013-11-15 | £708,528 |
| Top Flat 13 Acacia Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2001-04-27 | £396,855 |
W3 6HD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 6HD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in W3 6HD 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 | 132 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 689 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 4out of 4 | 1,212 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 2,670 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 2,848 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 3,708 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 | 369 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater First School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | - not rated | 406 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School 1 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JR | 4out of 4 | 497 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Byron Primary Academy The Vale , Acton W3 7JT | 3out of 4 | 805 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Acton Primary School East Acton Lane , Acton W3 7HA | 3out of 4 | 877 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 | 406 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton Green County First and Middle School Beaumont Road , W4 5AW | - not rated | 1,321 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier Middle School Helena Road , Ealing W5 2RA | - not rated | 2,932 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ealing Middle School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EA | - not rated | 3,599 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fielding Middle School Wyndham Road , Ealing W13 9TE | - not rated | 4,272 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 | 856 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | 4out of 4 | 856 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Soane Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Ealing W3 8EA | 4out of 4 | 957 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton High School Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | - not rated | 1,371 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Acton Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | 3out of 4 | 1,376 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 | 949 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 | 4,086 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out 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 | 4,798 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of North West London Willesden Centre , Dudden Hill Lane NW10 2XD | - not rated | 5,047 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greek Embassy School 3 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JP | - not rated | 484 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Greek Primary School of London 3 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JR | - not rated | 497 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Bunka Yochien 307a Horn Lane , Acton W3 0BP | - not rated | 687 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowflake School 10-14 Crown Street , Acton W3 8SB | - not rated | 862 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blooming Tree Pre Prep School First Floor , Swarn House W3 9BJ | - not rated | 899 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acton Cafe | 216 Horn Lane, Acton | 406 yd | |
| Fed & Watered | 46 Churchfield Road, Acton | 543 yd | |
| Poets | 46 Churchfield Road, Acton | 543 yd | |
| Fields | 36 Churchfield Road, Acton | 544 yd | |
| Roasted | 76 Churchfield Road, Acton | 545 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vindinista | 74 Churchfield Road, Acton | 544 yd | |
| A Pint Of Hops | Ground Floor Shop, 73 Churchfield Road | 565 yd | |
| The Rocket | The Rocket, 11 - 13 Churchfield Road | 600 yd | |
| The Station House | Station House, Churchfield Road | 610 yd | |
| Shamrock Sports & Social Club | 307 Horn Lane, Acton | 648 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balti House | 212 Horn Lane, Acton | 405 yd | |
| Chickenland Peri Peri | 188 Horn Lane, Acton | 406 yd | |
| Hadrian's Italian Cuisine Acton | Ground Floor, 43 Churchfield Road | 571 yd | |
| Yemandi | Blue Star Hotel, 51 - 53 Steyne Road | 572 yd | |
| Anokha | 15 Churchfield Road, Acton | 582 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 183 Horn Lane, Acton | 254 yd | |
| Co-Op | 192-210 Horn Lane, Acton | 406 yd | |
| Asda Express Acton Main Line Station | Unit B, Bobbin House | 442 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 61 - 63 Churchfield Road, Acton | 563 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons, King Street | 683 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shamrock Sports And Social Club SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND HORN LANE | grass pitches | 650 yd |
| New Fitness Exchange (London Acton) (Closed) Shopping Precinct Shopping Precinct High Street | health and fitness suite | 738 yd |
| Alwyn Gardens Sports Ground LOWFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 752 yd |
| Acton Centre ACTON TOWN HALL ACTON TOWN HALL HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 808 yd |
| Acton Swimming Baths (Closed) Salisbury Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 833 yd |
| Twyford C Of E High School TWYFORD CRESCENT | grass pitches | 892 yd |
| Twyford Sports Centre TWYFORD SPORTS CENTRE TWYFORD SPORTS CENTRE TWYFORD CRESCENT | 930 yd | |
| Club Des Sports THE PARK CLUB THE PARK CLUB EAST ACTON LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 933 yd |
| Energize Fitness Centre (Acton Campus) (Closed) Acton Centre Acton Centre Gunnersbury Lane | health and fitness suite | 957 yd |
| The Japanese School CREFFIELD ROAD | 958 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.