Horn Lane is in London and in Ealing district. W3 6NU 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 Horn Lane, London, W3 6NU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W3 6NP, W3 6DG, W3 6QY, W3 6EW, W3 6ER, W3 9AX, W3 6QW, W3 9AU, W3 6QR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W3 6NU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 52.5% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 49% | 47.5% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 6NU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.6% 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 | 47.2% | 45.6% | -1.6% | 37.9% | 7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.1% | 40.4% | 2.3% | 44.2% | -3.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 0.7% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 8.8% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 2% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (87.6%) 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 | 52.7% | 58.4% | 5.7% | 48.4% | 10.0% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 29.2% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 7.7% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 8.7% | 11.4% | 2.7% | 18.2% | -6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.3% | 6.5% | 0.2% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 9.7% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 11% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.3% | 54.5% | 6.2% | 33.8% | 20.7% |
| Other | 14% | 3.6% | -10.4% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
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 | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 5.9% | 2.7% | -3.2% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 5.6% | 0.7% | -4.9% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 4.7% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 4.7% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| White | 66.2% | 65.8% | -0.4% | 81.4% | -15.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 3.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Other | 3.4% | 7.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
In this area, 60.9% 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 | 57.7% | 60.9% | 3.2% | 83.2% | -22.3% |
| European Union | 18.6% | 16.3% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 10.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 5.7% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11% | 10.1% | -0.9% | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.1% | 4% | -1.1% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.1% | 60.9% | 4.8% | 83.2% | -22.3% |
| 10+ Years | 5.1% | 22.8% | 17.7% | 9.8% | 13.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.9% | 7.7% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.1% | 4.2% | -7.9% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.9% | 4.5% | -14.4% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.4% | 76.7% | -2.3% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 3.7% | 0.1% | 3.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 2% | 13.5% | -11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.5% | 37.2% | -5.7% |
| Christian | 40.2% | 46.2% | -6.0% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 18.6% | 6.5% | 12.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Horn Lane was 76.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.7% lower than the East Acton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Horn Lane has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 97 local areas in East Acton and the 419th lowest crime rate of 951 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4 Springfield House Horn Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2023-03-31 | £331,507 |
| Flat 1 Springfield House Horn Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-03-03 | £407,296 |
| Flat 4 Springfield House Horn Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2020-11-10 | £418,523 |
| Flat 1 Springfield House Horn Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £352,500 | 2018-10-15 | £367,204 |
| Flat 6 Springfield House Horn Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2017-12-21 | £317,746 |
W3 6NU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 124 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Education | 29 |
| Information and communication | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| 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 | 769 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 4out of 4 | 836 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 2,928 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 2,967 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 4,048 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 | 148 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater First School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | - not rated | 217 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School 1 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JR | 4out of 4 | 264 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Byron Primary Academy The Vale , Acton W3 7JT | 3out of 4 | 756 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Priory Primary Academy Acton Lane , W3 8NR | - not rated | 778 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 217 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton Green County First and Middle School Beaumont Road , W4 5AW | - not rated | 1,082 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier Middle School Helena Road , Ealing W5 2RA | - not rated | 2,851 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ealing Middle School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EA | - not rated | 3,213 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fielding Middle School Wyndham Road , Ealing W13 9TE | - not rated | 3,917 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 | 490 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | 4out of 4 | 490 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Soane Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Ealing W3 8EA | 4out of 4 | 549 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton High School Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | - not rated | 961 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Acton Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | 3out of 4 | 969 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 | 539 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 | 4,430 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 4,809 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 4,878 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of North West London Willesden Centre , Dudden Hill Lane NW10 2XD | - not rated | 5,435 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 264 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greek Embassy School 3 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JP | - not rated | 400 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Snowflake School 10-14 Crown Street , Acton W3 8SB | - not rated | 461 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blooming Tree Pre Prep School First Floor , Swarn House W3 9BJ | - not rated | 502 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leap Service - the National Autistics Society Woodlands Building , Mill Hill Road W3 8RR | - not rated | 705 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Star Lounge | Blue Star Hotel, 51 - 53 Steyne Road | 163 yd | |
| Yuna Noodle | Blue Star Hotel, 51 - 53 Steyne Road | 163 yd | |
| Smartfood Chef Kitchen | Blue Star Hotel, 51 - 53 Steyne Road | 163 yd | |
| Rozay Garden | The Duke Of York, 86 Steyne Road | 164 yd | |
| Food Palace | 11 Horn Lane, Acton | 236 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mendes Sheepwalk | Sheepwalk Tavern, Market Place | 339 yd | |
| Vindinista | 74 Churchfield Road, Acton | 347 yd | |
| George & Dragon (Bar Only) | George And Dragon, 183 High Street | 395 yd | |
| Six Bells | Six Bells, 211 High Street | 395 yd | |
| A Pint Of Hops | Ground Floor Shop, 73 Churchfield Road | 403 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yemandi | Blue Star Hotel, 51 - 53 Steyne Road | 163 yd | |
| Chicken Spot | 7 Horn Lane, Acton | 236 yd | |
| Ryu Acton | 23 Horn Lane, Acton | 236 yd | |
| Desi Hub | 6 Horn Lane, Acton | 264 yd | |
| Sham's Fish Bar | 135 Churchfield Road, Acton | 321 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Morrisons, King Street | 281 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 4, The Oaks Shopping Centre | 389 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 9, The Oaks Shopping Centre | 414 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 61 - 63 Churchfield Road, Acton | 440 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 183 Horn Lane, Acton | 563 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Fitness Exchange (London Acton) (Closed) Shopping Precinct Shopping Precinct High Street | health and fitness suite | 433 yd |
| Twyford C Of E High School TWYFORD CRESCENT | grass pitches | 528 yd |
| Energize Fitness Centre (Acton Campus) (Closed) Acton Centre Acton Centre Gunnersbury Lane | health and fitness suite | 547 yd |
| Twyford Sports Centre TWYFORD SPORTS CENTRE TWYFORD SPORTS CENTRE TWYFORD CRESCENT | 550 yd | |
| Acton Centre ACTON TOWN HALL ACTON TOWN HALL HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 557 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Acton) Uxbridge Road | health and fitness suite | 585 yd |
| Acton Swimming Baths (Closed) Salisbury Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 601 yd |
| The Japanese School CREFFIELD ROAD | 781 yd | |
| Reynolds Sports Centre REYNOLDS SPORTS CENTRE REYNOLDS SPORTS CENTRE GUNNERSBURY LANE | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 889 yd |
| Alwyn Gardens Sports Ground LOWFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 927 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.