High Street is in London and in Ealing district. W3 6RE 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 6RE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W3 6RF, W3 6QZ, W3 6AJ, W3 6AL, W3 6BS, W3 6QS, W3 6BY, W3 6AH, W3 6LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W3 6RE is primarily male, with 54.8% of the population 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 | 43.8% | 45.2% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -5.8% |
| Male | 56.2% | 54.8% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 5.8% |
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 6RE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.5% 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 | 57.5% | 67.5% | 10.0% | 37.9% | 29.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.8% | 23.8% | -2.0% | 44.2% | -20.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 0% | -4.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 5.6% | -3.8% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (96.3%) 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 | 49% | 62.7% | 13.7% | 48.4% | 14.3% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 33.6% | -5.2% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 3.7% | -4.7% | 12.7% | -9.0% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 6RE this area, 4.8% 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 73.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.6% | 4.8% | -6.8% | 18.2% | -13.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 2.4% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 4.8% | -5.9% | 13.4% | -8.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 8% | -3.8% | 16.9% | -8.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.9% | 73.6% | 35.7% | 33.8% | 39.8% |
| Other | 17.6% | 6.4% | -11.2% | 2.8% | 3.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.9% 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% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 5.6% | 6.6% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Pakistani | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.8% | 6.6% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 5.0% |
| Black African | 6.6% | 0.7% | -5.9% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.7% | -2.0% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 4.4% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| White | 57.1% | 69.9% | 12.8% | 81.4% | -11.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Arab | 5.6% | 2.9% | -2.7% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Other | 4.8% | 0.7% | -4.1% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, just 46.3% 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 | 42.2% | 46.3% | 4.1% | 83.2% | -36.9% |
| European Union | 21% | 30.1% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 24.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 9.2% | 3.7% | -5.5% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.8% | 11% | -6.8% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.4% | 3.7% | -1.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 3.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 19.3% 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 | 40.8% | 46.7% | 5.9% | 83.2% | -36.5% |
| 10+ Years | 9.5% | 19.3% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 9.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.9% | 14.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 11.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 18.3% | 10.4% | -7.9% | 2.2% | 8.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.5% | 9.6% | -8.9% | 1.9% | 7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.9% | 76.7% | -20.8% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 4.4% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Poland | 5.9% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Romania | 6.6% | 0.9% | 5.7% |
| Other EU countries | 5.9% | 1.5% | 4.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 2.2% | 13.5% | -11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.1% | 37.2% | 1.9% |
| Christian | 37.6% | 46.2% | -8.6% |
| Buddhist | 3.8% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 13.5% | 6.5% | 7.0% |
| Sikh | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 643.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 567.9% higher than the East Acton average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
High Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 99 local areas in East Acton and the 14th highest crime rate of 964 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 178.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -0.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Shopping Centre High Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £27,547,189 | 2018-09-11 | £28,838,933 |
| Oak Shopping Centre High Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £10,580,000 | 2016-11-17 | £11,222,983 |
| Oak Shopping Centre High Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £42,101,400 | 2016-11-17 | £44,660,049 |
W3 6RE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 | 76 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Retired | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 47 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 32 |
| Other | 26 |
| Education | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 3out of 4 | 547 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 | 772 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 2,897 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 2,967 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 4,341 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 | 303 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School 1 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JR | 3out of 4 | 496 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Priory Primary Academy Acton Lane , W3 8NR | 4out of 4 | 549 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Berrymede Junior School Osborne Road , Acton W3 8SJ | 3out of 4 | 632 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Berrymede Infant School Castle Close , Acton W3 8RN | 3out of 4 | 632 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 405 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | 4out of 4 | 495 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Acton Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | 1out of 4 | 795 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls Queen's Drive , Acton W3 0HW | 4out of 4 | 1,640 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ada Lovelace Church of England High School Park View Road , Ealing W5 2JX | - not rated | 2,101 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 | 4,545 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 4,677 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 4,768 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 | 3,416 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 | 484 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greek Primary School of London 3 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JR | - not rated | 496 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Japanese School 87 Creffield Road , Acton W3 9PU | - not rated | 940 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Bunka Yochien 307a Horn Lane , Acton W3 0BP | - not rated | 1,328 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eagle Park Independent School Park Place , Chiswick W3 8JY | - not rated | 1,530 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC Acton - The Oaks Shopping Centre | Unit 1, The Oaks Shopping Centre | 0 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 114 - 116 High Street, Acton | 84 yd | |
| Al Baladi | 130 Churchfield Road, Acton | 97 yd | |
| Vilamoura Cafe & Shop | 136 Churchfield Road, Acton | 97 yd | |
| Franks Cafe | 128 Churchfield Road, Acton | 99 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Belvedere / K-Town / Chik Box / Locked And Loaded | 106 - 112 High Street, Acton | 91 yd | |
| Mendes Sheepwalk | Sheepwalk Tavern, Market Place | 113 yd | |
| George & Dragon (Bar Only) | George And Dragon, 183 High Street | 155 yd | |
| Acton United Services Club | 2 Berrymead Gardens, Acton | 177 yd | |
| Vindinista | 74 Churchfield Road, Acton | 195 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| T4 Tea For You Acton | 124 High Street, Acton | 71 yd | |
| Sham's Fish Bar | 135 Churchfield Road, Acton | 103 yd | |
| Ministry Of Chicken | 153A High Street, Acton | 104 yd | |
| Desi Hub | 6 Horn Lane, Acton | 130 yd | |
| Halal 4 You / Kebab Boys / Halal Chinese | 133 High Street, Acton | 134 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Unit 4, The Oaks Shopping Centre | 25 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 9, The Oaks Shopping Centre | 57 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons, King Street | 234 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 61 - 63 Churchfield Road, Acton | 284 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 142 Bollo Bridge Road, Acton | 691 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Fitness Exchange (London Acton) (Closed) Shopping Precinct Shopping Precinct High Street | health and fitness suite | 66 yd |
| Acton Centre ACTON TOWN HALL ACTON TOWN HALL HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 206 yd |
| Acton Swimming Baths (Closed) Salisbury Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 258 yd |
| Energize Fitness Centre (Acton Campus) (Closed) Acton Centre Acton Centre Gunnersbury Lane | health and fitness suite | 473 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Acton) Uxbridge Road | health and fitness suite | 618 yd |
| Twyford Sports Centre TWYFORD SPORTS CENTRE TWYFORD SPORTS CENTRE TWYFORD CRESCENT | 641 yd | |
| Twyford C Of E High School TWYFORD CRESCENT | grass pitches | 663 yd |
| The Wellbeing Centre (Closed) Bollo Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 678 yd |
| Southfield Road Playing Field Southfield Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 739 yd |
| Reynolds Sports Centre REYNOLDS SPORTS CENTRE REYNOLDS SPORTS CENTRE GUNNERSBURY LANE | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 803 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% |
| Median download speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 28.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.