Goldsmith Avenue is in London and in Ealing district. W3 6HW 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 Goldsmith Avenue, London, W3 6HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W3 6HP, W3 6HL, W3 6JS, W3 6PF, W3 6QD, W3 6JT, W3 6HJ, W3 6HH, W3 6QG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W3 6HW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.5% | 50.6% | 3.1% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 52.5% | 49.4% | -3.1% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 6HW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.1% 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 | 48.7% | 46.1% | -2.6% | 37.9% | 8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.3% | 41.9% | 3.6% | 44.2% | -2.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 7.1% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 (90.6%) 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% | 60.9% | 11.9% | 48.4% | 12.5% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 29.7% | -7.8% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 7.2% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
In the area around W3 6HW this area, 9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 60%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.1% | 9% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 3.2% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.4% | 5.5% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -7.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 4.8% | 4.1% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 15.2% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.6% | 60% | 16.4% | 33.8% | 26.2% |
| Other | 12.8% | 2.3% | -10.5% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 0.5% | -3.3% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.8% | 1.5% | -2.3% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 73.7% | 79.6% | 5.9% | 81.4% | -1.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other | 3.5% | 1.8% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 60.4% 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 | 55.2% | 60.4% | 5.2% | 83.2% | -22.8% |
| European Union | 22.7% | 18.9% | -3.8% | 6.1% | 12.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.9% | 2.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 5.9% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.6% | 4.3% | -4.3% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 1.8% | -2.0% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 2.4% | 5.9% | 3.5% | 0.3% | 5.6% |
| 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 | 52.2% | 60.8% | 8.6% | 83.2% | -22.4% |
| 10+ Years | 5.3% | 25% | 19.7% | 9.8% | 15.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 10% | 6.2% | -3.8% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.4% | 5.2% | -4.2% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 23% | 2.8% | -20.2% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.7% | 76.7% | -9.0% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 16% | 1.3% | 14.7% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| North Africa | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 1.8% | 13.5% | -11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.1% | 37.2% | 2.9% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Goldsmith Avenue was 21.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.1% lower than the East Acton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Goldsmith Avenue has the 7th lowest crime rate of 99 local areas in East Acton and the 65th lowest crime rate of 964 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94 Goldsmith Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,307,500 | 2025-02-13 | £1,284,418 |
| 92 Goldsmith Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,500,000 | 2023-03-17 | £1,503,178 |
| 98 Goldsmith Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,420,000 | 2022-11-21 | £1,339,302 |
| 84 Goldsmith Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,600,000 | 2021-02-12 | £1,714,156 |
| 94 Goldsmith Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,190,000 | 2018-03-06 | £1,346,579 |
W3 6HW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 22% 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 6HW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 134 |
| Self-Employed | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| 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 | 3out of 4 | 682 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 3out of 4 | 1,403 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 2,494 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 2,742 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 3,573 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 | 567 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School 1 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JR | 3out of 4 | 719 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Acton Primary School East Acton Lane , Acton W3 7HA | 3out of 4 | 734 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Byron Primary Academy The Vale , Acton W3 7JT | 3out of 4 | 856 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Perryn Primary School Long Drive , Acton W3 7PD | 3out of 4 | 929 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,085 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Soane Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Ealing W3 8EA | - not rated | 1,181 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Acton Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | 1out of 4 | 1,602 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls Queen's Drive , Acton W3 0HW | 4out of 4 | 1,764 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Phoenix Academy The Curve , W12 0RQ | 3out of 4 | 2,057 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 3,869 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 4,685 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 4,704 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 | 2,733 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 588 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greek Primary School of London 3 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JR | - not rated | 719 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Fahad Academy Bromyard Avenue , Acton W3 7HD | - not rated | 1,091 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Japanese School 87 Creffield Road , Acton W3 9PU | - not rated | 1,151 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leap Service - the National Autistics Society Woodlands Building , Mill Hill Road W3 8RR | - not rated | 1,332 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ealing/Acton Asylum Seekers Support | St Dunstans Church, Friars Place Lane | 364 yd | |
| Earth Living CIC | Antilles House, 1 Friary Road | 365 yd | |
| Acton Cafe | 216 Horn Lane, Acton | 443 yd | |
| Harry's Cafe | Harrys Cafe, Friary Road | 528 yd | |
| Putt In The Park | Acton Park, East Churchfield Road | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Station House | Station House, Churchfield Road | 581 yd | |
| The Rocket | The Rocket, 11 - 13 Churchfield Road | 600 yd | |
| Shamrock Sports & Social Club | 307 Horn Lane, Acton | 621 yd | |
| A Pint Of Hops | Ground Floor Shop, 73 Churchfield Road | 681 yd | |
| Vindinista | 74 Churchfield Road, Acton | 688 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balti House | 212 Horn Lane, Acton | 440 yd | |
| Chickenland Peri Peri | 188 Horn Lane, Acton | 443 yd | |
| Three Hungry Pigs | The Rocket, 11 - 13 Churchfield Road | 600 yd | |
| Anokha | 15 Churchfield Road, Acton | 601 yd | |
| Hadrian's Italian Cuisine Acton | Ground Floor, 43 Churchfield Road | 630 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Acton Main Line Station | Unit B, Bobbin House | 431 yd | |
| Co-Op | 192-210 Horn Lane, Acton | 442 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 183 Horn Lane, Acton | 454 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 61 - 63 Churchfield Road, Acton | 654 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 4, The Oaks Shopping Centre | 873 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 703 yd |
| Shamrock Sports And Social Club SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND HORN LANE | grass pitches | 750 yd |
| New Fitness Exchange (London Acton) (Closed) Shopping Precinct Shopping Precinct High Street | health and fitness suite | 908 yd |
| Shepherds Bush Cricket Club Bromyard Avenue | grass pitches | 921 yd |
| Acton Centre ACTON TOWN HALL ACTON TOWN HALL HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 932 yd |
| Alwyn Gardens Sports Ground LOWFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 938 yd |
| Acton Swimming Baths (Closed) Salisbury Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 939 yd |
| King Fahad Academy EAST ACTON LANE | artificial grass pitch | 962 yd |
| Virgin Active (West London) BROMYARD AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,004 yd |
| North Acton Playing Field Noel Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,065 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 | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| 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 | 78.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.