High Street is in London and in Ealing district. W3 6LJ 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 High Street, London, W3 6LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W3 6NG, W3 6BG, W3 6ND, W3 6BA, W3 6LG, W3 8PD, W3 8NP, W3 6BQ, W3 7QA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding W3 6LJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.6% | 48.9% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 52.4% | 51.1% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 6LJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.2% 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 | 51.1% | 46.2% | -4.9% | 37.9% | 8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.9% | 35.1% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -9.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 13.7% | 6.1% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57.3% | 51.3% | -6.0% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 30.7% | 0.0% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 11.2% | 3.4% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 5.9% | 3.0% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 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 51.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.1% | 15.4% | 4.3% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.7% | 8.7% | 3.0% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.2% | 6% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -7.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 10.1% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.9% | 51.3% | 4.4% | 33.8% | 17.5% |
| Other | 18.7% | 4% | -14.7% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54% 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 | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 4.5% | 0.8% | -3.7% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 5.8% | 7.9% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 6.3% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 6.1% | 1.6% | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.2% | 1.6% | -2.6% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 62.1% | 54% | -8.1% | 81.4% | -27.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Arab | 4.9% | 11.4% | 6.5% | 0.6% | 10.8% |
| Other | 1.9% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, just 39.9% 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 | 49.8% | 39.9% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -43.3% |
| European Union | 17.8% | 23.6% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 17.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.6% | 5.4% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 10.7% | 6.8% | 2.7% | 8.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.9% | 15.5% | -0.4% | 5.6% | 9.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.5% | 3.8% | -1.7% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 3.6% | 1.1% | -2.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 39.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 27.3% 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 | 46.3% | 39.8% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -43.4% |
| 10+ Years | 9.4% | 27.3% | 17.9% | 9.8% | 17.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.7% | 15.2% | 6.5% | 2.9% | 12.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 16.2% | 12% | -4.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.4% | 5.6% | -13.8% | 1.9% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54% | 76.7% | -22.7% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 5.9% | 0.6% | 5.3% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 3% | 0.4% | 2.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 7.3% | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 7.5% | 1.5% | 6.0% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25% | 37.2% | -12.2% |
| Christian | 36.3% | 46.2% | -9.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 25.5% | 6.5% | 19.0% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 10.2% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 29.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.1% lower than the East Acton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
High Street has the 8th lowest crime rate of 97 local areas in East Acton and the 109th lowest crime rate of 951 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -89.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 High Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2022-05-21 | £726,531 |
| Gala Social Club High Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,450,000 | 2019-02-14 | £2,577,661 |
| Gala Social Club High Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2017-09-29 | £202,561 |
| Gala Social Club High Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,250,000 | 2015-02-26 | £1,513,074 |
| 2 High Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2011-08-09 | £1,113,081 |
| Full-Time Employee | 119 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| 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 | 341 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 4out of 4 | 789 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 2,339 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 2,459 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 3out of 4 | 3,847 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Byron Primary Academy The Vale , Acton W3 7JT | 3out of 4 | 125 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Priory Primary Academy Acton Lane , W3 8NR | - not rated | 292 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater First School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | - not rated | 478 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater Primary School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | 3out of 4 | 553 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Berrymede Junior School Osborne Road , Acton W3 8SJ | - not rated | 819 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 | 478 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton Green County First and Middle School Beaumont Road , W4 5AW | - not rated | 575 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ealing Middle School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EA | - not rated | 3,521 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier Middle School Helena Road , Ealing W5 2RA | - not rated | 3,530 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fielding Middle School Wyndham Road , Ealing W13 9TE | - not rated | 4,319 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 | 941 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | - not rated | 1,051 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | 4out of 4 | 1,051 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton High School Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | - not rated | 1,220 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Acton Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | 3out of 4 | 1,273 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 | 880 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 | 4,110 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 4,135 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 4,217 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TBAP 16-19 Academic AP Academy Finlay Street , SW6 6HB | - not rated | 5,077 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 708 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leap Service - the National Autistics Society Woodlands Building , Mill Hill Road W3 8RR | - not rated | 943 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greek Primary School of London 3 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JR | - not rated | 947 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barbara Speake Schools for Performing Arts East Acton Lane , East Acton W3 7EG | - not rated | 959 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blooming Tree Pre Prep School First Floor , Swarn House W3 9BJ | - not rated | 976 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Arch Climbing Wall | 20-24 High Street, Acton | 12 yd | |
| Taste Of Yemen | Ground Floor Shop, 17 High Street | 56 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill Royal Pizza Kungfu Woody Nights Little China | 13 High Street, Acton | 56 yd | |
| Al Zain | Ground Floor Shop, 19 - 21 High Street | 70 yd | |
| Tasty Pizza / Tasty Noodles | Ground Floor Shop, 25 High Street | 120 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West London Trades Union Club | Hall, 33-35 High Street | 125 yd | |
| The Windmill | The Windmill, 50 High Street | 133 yd | |
| The Rocket | The Rocket, 11 - 13 Churchfield Road | 217 yd | |
| The Station House | Station House, Churchfield Road | 244 yd | |
| A Pint Of Hops | Ground Floor Shop, 73 Churchfield Road | 279 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shish Mangal | Ground Floor Shop, 51 High Street | 120 yd | |
| Shish Mangal - Rice And Hotpot - Big Boy Pizza | Ground Floor Shop, 51 High Street | 120 yd | |
| Lolo Pizza | 70 High Street, Acton | 212 yd | |
| Three Hungry Pigs | The Rocket, 11 - 13 Churchfield Road | 217 yd | |
| Anokha | 15 Churchfield Road, Acton | 219 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 61 - 63 Churchfield Road, Acton | 251 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 4, The Oaks Shopping Centre | 404 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 9, The Oaks Shopping Centre | 440 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons, King Street | 658 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 142 Bollo Bridge Road, Acton | 778 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Acton Swimming Baths (Closed) Salisbury Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 236 yd |
| Acton Centre ACTON TOWN HALL ACTON TOWN HALL HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 277 yd |
| New Fitness Exchange (London Acton) (Closed) Shopping Precinct Shopping Precinct High Street | health and fitness suite | 393 yd |
| Southfield Road Playing Field Southfield Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 410 yd |
| Kiss Gyms (Acton) Unit 4 Unit 4 The Vale | health and fitness suite | 583 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 | 687 yd |
| The Wellbeing Centre (Closed) Bollo Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 785 yd |
| Energize Fitness Centre (Acton Campus) (Closed) Acton Centre Acton Centre Gunnersbury Lane | health and fitness suite | 888 yd |
| Virgin Active (West London) BROMYARD AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 898 yd |
| Shepherds Bush Cricket Club Bromyard Avenue | grass pitches | 962 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 | 52.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.