High Street is in London and in Ealing district. W3 6LY 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 6LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W3 6QX, W3 6LZ, W3 8AA, W3 6NE, W3 6LX, W3 8UH, W3 6NH, W3 6BN, W3 6RG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W3 6LY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 51.4% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 50.2% | 48.6% | -1.6% | 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 6LY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.2% 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 | 49.6% | 52.2% | 2.6% | 37.9% | 14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.1% | 33% | 1.9% | 44.2% | -11.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 9% | 6.7% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 3.4% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (87.3%) 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 | 46.8% | 50% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 37.3% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 13% | 10.5% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 1.4% | -4.7% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 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 44.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.2% | 19% | 3.8% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 5.4% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.8% | 10.5% | 2.7% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 6.1% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 11.6% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.9% | 44.6% | 5.7% | 33.8% | 10.8% |
| Other | 18.4% | 2.7% | -15.7% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.6% 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 | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 5.8% | 4% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 7.5% | 11.9% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 9.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.9% | 7.4% | -1.5% | 1.0% | 6.4% |
| Other Black | 7.8% | 1.1% | -6.7% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 55.6% | 51.6% | -4.0% | 81.4% | -29.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Other | 6.5% | 4.8% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, just 48% 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 | 47.4% | 48% | 0.6% | 83.2% | -35.2% |
| European Union | 18.4% | 18.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 12.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Africa | 12.6% | 9.6% | -3.0% | 2.7% | 6.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.2% | 11.3% | 2.1% | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.5% | 7.1% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 5.8% |
| Oceania | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 31.3% 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 | 44.4% | 48.4% | 4.0% | 83.2% | -34.8% |
| 10+ Years | 6.5% | 31.3% | 24.8% | 9.8% | 21.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.8% | 7.4% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.7% | 10.8% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 8.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.6% | 2% | -25.6% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.1% | 76.7% | -11.6% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 9% | 1.3% | 7.7% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24% | 37.2% | -13.2% |
| Christian | 39.3% | 46.2% | -6.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 27.7% | 6.5% | 21.2% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 52.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.7% lower than the Ealing Common average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
High Street has the 25th lowest crime rate of 80 local areas in Ealing Common and the 285th lowest crime rate of 964 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 131A High Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £840,000 | 2023-04-05 | £847,164 |
| 127B High Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2022-12-21 | £488,623 |
| 133A - 133B High Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2021-12-14 | £345,360 |
| 135 High Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2018-01-31 | £42,431 |
| Ground Floor And Basement Premises 125 High Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £6,000 | 2017-11-16 | £6,281 |
W3 6LY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 6LY 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 113 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 3out of 4 | 461 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 | 728 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 2,796 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 2,912 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 4out of 4 | 4,305 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 | 391 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Priory Primary Academy Acton Lane , W3 8NR | 4out of 4 | 410 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Berrymede Junior School Osborne Road , Acton W3 8SJ | 3out of 4 | 535 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Berrymede Infant School Castle Close , Acton W3 8RN | 3out of 4 | 535 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Byron Primary Academy The Vale , Acton W3 7JT | 3out of 4 | 584 yd | Free schools | 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 | 477 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | 4out of 4 | 616 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Acton Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | 1out of 4 | 822 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls Queen's Drive , Acton W3 0HW | 4out of 4 | 1,777 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ada Lovelace Church of England High School Park View Road , Ealing W5 2JX | - not rated | 2,237 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 | 4,524 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 4,554 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 4,651 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 | 3,401 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leap Service - the National Autistics Society Woodlands Building , Mill Hill Road W3 8RR | - not rated | 494 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greek Primary School of London 3 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JR | - not rated | 639 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Japanese School 87 Creffield Road , Acton W3 9PU | - not rated | 1,081 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Bunka Yochien 307a Horn Lane , Acton W3 0BP | - not rated | 1,435 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eagle Park Independent School Park Place , Chiswick W3 8JY | - not rated | 1,461 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepe's Piri Piri | 133 High Street, Acton | 18 yd | |
| The Coffee House | Ground Floor Shop, 135 High Street | 24 yd | |
| Bears At The Cinema | Former Acton Library, High Street | 38 yd | |
| Grounded Burger | Ground Floor Shop, 90 High Street | 46 yd | |
| Sabiib | 139 High Street, Acton | 58 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Belvedere / K-Town / Chik Box / Locked And Loaded | 106 - 112 High Street, Acton | 56 yd | |
| Acton United Services Club | 2 Berrymead Gardens, Acton | 60 yd | |
| The Windmill | The Windmill, 50 High Street | 213 yd | |
| West London Trades Union Club | Hall, 33-35 High Street | 228 yd | |
| Mendes Sheepwalk | Sheepwalk Tavern, Market Place | 232 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halal 4 You / Kebab Boys / Halal Chinese | 133 High Street, Acton | 18 yd | |
| T4 Tea For You Acton | 124 High Street, Acton | 81 yd | |
| Ministry Of Chicken | 153A High Street, Acton | 133 yd | |
| Lolo Pizza | 70 High Street, Acton | 136 yd | |
| Sham's Fish Bar | 135 Churchfield Road, Acton | 205 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Unit 9, The Oaks Shopping Centre | 119 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 4, The Oaks Shopping Centre | 121 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 61 - 63 Churchfield Road, Acton | 300 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons, King Street | 362 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 142 Bollo Bridge Road, Acton | 583 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Acton Centre ACTON TOWN HALL ACTON TOWN HALL HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 75 yd |
| New Fitness Exchange (London Acton) (Closed) Shopping Precinct Shopping Precinct High Street | health and fitness suite | 80 yd |
| Acton Swimming Baths (Closed) Salisbury Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 130 yd |
| Energize Fitness Centre (Acton Campus) (Closed) Acton Centre Acton Centre Gunnersbury Lane | health and fitness suite | 548 yd |
| The Wellbeing Centre (Closed) Bollo Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 575 yd |
| Southfield Road Playing Field Southfield Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 605 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Acton) Uxbridge Road | health and fitness suite | 714 yd |
| Twyford Sports Centre TWYFORD SPORTS CENTRE TWYFORD SPORTS CENTRE TWYFORD CRESCENT | 751 yd | |
| Twyford C Of E High School TWYFORD CRESCENT | grass pitches | 781 yd |
| Reynolds Sports Centre REYNOLDS SPORTS CENTRE REYNOLDS SPORTS CENTRE GUNNERSBURY LANE | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 849 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 | 93.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.5% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.