Grafton Road is in London and in Ealing district. W3 6PF 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 Grafton Road, London, W3 6PF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W3 6JT, W3 6JU, W3 6JZ, W3 6HP, W3 6HW, W3 6HH, W3 6JS, W3 6PD, W3 6HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W3 6PF 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 6PF, 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 6PF 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 Grafton Road was 24.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.6% lower than the East Acton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grafton Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 97 local areas in East Acton and the 75th lowest crime rate of 951 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -89.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 Grafton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £489,000 | 2025-10-10 | £492,454 |
| 80A Grafton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £775,000 | 2025-02-21 | £764,527 |
| Flat C 69 Grafton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2024-08-30 | £414,091 |
| Ground Floor Flat 70 Grafton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £610,500 | 2023-06-09 | £607,300 |
| 75 Grafton Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £14,000 | 2022-06-28 | £13,811 |
W3 6PF 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 6PF 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 | 2out of 4 | 668 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 4out of 4 | 1,432 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 2,444 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 2,703 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 3,564 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 | 603 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater First School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | - not rated | 615 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Acton Primary School East Acton Lane , Acton W3 7HA | 3out of 4 | 691 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School 1 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JR | 4out of 4 | 769 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Byron Primary Academy The Vale , Acton W3 7JT | 3out of 4 | 853 yd | Free schools | 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 | 615 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton Green County First and Middle School Beaumont Road , W4 5AW | - not rated | 1,448 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier Middle School Helena Road , Ealing W5 2RA | - not rated | 3,104 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ealing Middle School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EA | - not rated | 3,875 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fielding Middle School Wyndham Road , Ealing W13 9TE | - not rated | 4,545 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 | 1,132 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | 4out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Soane Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Ealing W3 8EA | 4out of 4 | 1,224 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton High School Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | - not rated | 1,635 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Acton Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | 3out of 4 | 1,644 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 | 1,211 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 | 3,818 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 4,650 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 4,666 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of North West London Willesden Centre , Dudden Hill Lane NW10 2XD | - not rated | 4,842 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 598 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barbara Speake Schools for Performing Arts East Acton Lane , East Acton W3 7EG | - not rated | 716 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greek Embassy School 3 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JP | - not rated | 734 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Greek Primary School of London 3 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JR | - not rated | 769 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Fahad Academy Bromyard Avenue , Acton W3 7HD | - not rated | 1,043 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earth Living CIC | Antilles House, 1 Friary Road | 322 yd | |
| Acton Cafe | 216 Horn Lane, Acton | 347 yd | |
| Ealing/Acton Asylum Seekers Support | St Dunstans Church, Friars Place Lane | 435 yd | |
| Dalpash Bakery | 228 Horn Lane, Acton | 473 yd | |
| Harry's Cafe | Harrys Cafe, Friary Road | 477 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shamrock Sports & Social Club | 307 Horn Lane, Acton | 535 yd | |
| The Station House | Station House, Churchfield Road | 652 yd | |
| The Rocket | The Rocket, 11 - 13 Churchfield Road | 666 yd | |
| Vindinista | 74 Churchfield Road, Acton | 719 yd | |
| A Pint Of Hops | Ground Floor Shop, 73 Churchfield Road | 720 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balti House | 212 Horn Lane, Acton | 345 yd | |
| Chickenland Peri Peri | 188 Horn Lane, Acton | 347 yd | |
| Fresh And Delicious | 333 Horn Lane, Acton | 609 yd | |
| Hachi | 325 Horn Lane, Acton | 620 yd | |
| Anokha | 15 Churchfield Road, Acton | 662 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Acton Main Line Station | Unit B, Bobbin House | 339 yd | |
| Co-Op | 192-210 Horn Lane, Acton | 347 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 183 Horn Lane, Acton | 366 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 61 - 63 Churchfield Road, Acton | 700 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 4, The Oaks Shopping Centre | 898 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shamrock Sports And Social Club SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND HORN LANE | grass pitches | 654 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 | 799 yd |
| Alwyn Gardens Sports Ground LOWFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 842 yd |
| New Fitness Exchange (London Acton) (Closed) Shopping Precinct Shopping Precinct High Street | health and fitness suite | 936 yd |
| North Acton Playing Field Noel Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 970 yd |
| Acton Centre ACTON TOWN HALL ACTON TOWN HALL HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 974 yd |
| Acton Swimming Baths (Closed) Salisbury Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 985 yd |
| Shepherds Bush Cricket Club Bromyard Avenue | grass pitches | 1,014 yd |
| King Fahad Academy EAST ACTON LANE | artificial grass pitch | 1,045 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 | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 123.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.