Old Oak Common Lane is in London and in Ealing district. W3 7DN 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 Old Oak Common Lane, London, W3 7DN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W3 7DB, W3 7DT, W3 7NR, W12 0BQ, W12 0BA, W3 7PN, W3 7DE, W12 0BB, W12 0BP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding W3 7DN has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 49.2% | 48.1% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 50.8% | 51.9% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 7DN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.4% 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 | 53.2% | 56.4% | 3.2% | 37.9% | 18.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.1% | 30.4% | -2.7% | 44.2% | -13.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 9.4% | 4.2% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 1.3% | -3.9% | 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 | 50.6% | 48.9% | -1.7% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 35.5% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 11% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2.4% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 43.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18% | 15.8% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 8% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 10.5% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 14.7% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.4% | 43.9% | 14.5% | 33.8% | 10.1% |
| Other | 16.6% | 3.8% | -12.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 40.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 6.4% | 4.3% | -2.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Other Asian | 7.6% | 6.8% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 5.2% |
| Black African | 8.3% | 14% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 11.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.2% | 2.8% | -2.4% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 4.7% | 4.6% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 4.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 3.3% | 5.9% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 5.1% |
| White | 49.9% | 40.9% | -9.0% | 81.4% | -40.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| Arab | 5.2% | 10.4% | 5.2% | 0.6% | 9.8% |
| Other | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, just 38.3% 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 | 53.4% | 38.3% | -15.1% | 83.2% | -44.9% |
| European Union | 14.9% | 25% | 10.1% | 6.1% | 18.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 9.7% | 11.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 8.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.7% | 14.3% | -0.4% | 5.6% | 8.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 8.3% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 7.0% |
| Oceania | 2.8% | 0.2% | -2.6% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 38.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 26% 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 | 52% | 38.5% | -13.5% | 83.2% | -44.7% |
| 10+ Years | 6.9% | 26% | 19.1% | 9.8% | 16.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 13.4% | 7.7% | 2.9% | 10.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.2% | 12.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 10.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.2% | 9.9% | -12.3% | 1.9% | 8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.3% | 76.7% | -17.4% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 6.1% | 0.6% | 5.5% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 5.7% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 8.7% | 1.5% | 7.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North Africa | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Middle East | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.6% | 37.2% | -18.6% |
| Christian | 34.7% | 46.2% | -11.5% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 29.2% | 6.5% | 22.7% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 16% | 6.0% | 10.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Oak Common Lane was 42.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.6% lower than the East Acton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Old Oak Common Lane has the 14th lowest crime rate of 97 local areas in East Acton and the 178th lowest crime rate of 951 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 109 Old Oak Common Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2024-11-13 | £651,554 |
| 133 Old Oak Common Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,500,000 | 2022-11-04 | £1,477,477 |
| 139 Old Oak Common Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £3,246,505 | 2020-11-18 | £3,396,839 |
| 139 Old Oak Common Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,050,000 | 2020-11-18 | £2,314,367 |
| 121 Old Oak Common Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2020-02-28 | £692,534 |
The percentage of student residents living in W3 7DN area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 180 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 43 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Unemployed | 33 |
| Other | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Other | 18 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,250 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 1,521 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 2,150 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 4out of 4 | 2,347 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 3out of 4 | 2,851 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Perryn Primary School Long Drive , Acton W3 7PD | 3out of 4 | 490 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Oak Primary School Mellitus Street , East Acton W12 0AS | 3out of 4 | 516 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Conway Primary Academy 60 Hemlock Road , Hammersmith W12 0QT | 4out of 4 | 686 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Acton Primary School East Acton Lane , Acton W3 7HA | 3out of 4 | 775 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wormholt Park Primary School Bryony Road , W12 0SR | 3out of 4 | 1,059 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,611 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton Green County First and Middle School Beaumont Road , W4 5AW | - not rated | 2,110 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier Middle School Helena Road , Ealing W5 2RA | - not rated | 4,033 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ealing Middle School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EA | - not rated | 4,954 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Perivale Middle School Federal Road , Perivale UB6 7AF | - not rated | 5,320 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Academy The Curve , W12 0RQ | - not rated | 1,034 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix High School The Curve , W12 0RQ | - not rated | 1,034 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burlington Danes CofE School Wood Lane , W12 0HR | - not rated | 1,580 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 3out of 4 | 1,580 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hammersmith Academy 25 Cathnor Road , W12 9JD | 3out of 4 | 2,086 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,249 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 | 2,715 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 4,069 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 4,139 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of North West London Willesden Centre , Dudden Hill Lane NW10 2XD | - not rated | 4,297 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Fahad Academy Bromyard Avenue , Acton W3 7HD | - not rated | 590 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barbara Speake Schools for Performing Arts East Acton Lane , East Acton W3 7EG | - not rated | 636 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Sky Academy of Education and Arts 2a the Curve , W12 0RH | - not rated | 708 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North West London Independent Special School 85 Old Oak Common Lane , East Acton W3 7DD | - not rated | 763 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge School 61, Bryony Rd , White City W12 0SP | 3out of 4 | 1,202 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hurricane Rooms | Snooker Club, East Acton Arcade | 143 yd | |
| Pizzeria Cafe 59 | 59A Erconwald Street, London | 171 yd | |
| Sunrise Cafe | 77 Old Oak Common Lane, Acton | 241 yd | |
| Mama Restaurant Cafe | 73 Old Oak Common Lane, Acton | 241 yd | |
| 91 Guss | 91 Old Oak Common Lane, Acton | 241 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Morton Arms | The Wishing Well, 61 Old Oak Common Lane | 269 yd | |
| Appose UK At Shepherds Bush Cricket Club | Shepherds Bush Cricket Club, 38 Bromyard Avenue | 1,010 yd | |
| Mode Club | Leisure Centre, 36 Bromyard Avenue | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Corner | 4 Erconwald Street, London | 192 yd | |
| Western Fried Chicken | 57 Old Oak Common Lane, Acton | 241 yd | |
| Magic Wok | 94 Old Oak Common Lane, London | 264 yd | |
| Savoy Fisheries | 100 Old Oak Common Lane, London | 264 yd | |
| Rose Indian Takeaway | 196 Du Cane Road, London | 304 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 90 - 92 Old Oak Common Lane, London | 264 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 193, Ebbett Court | 1,078 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Old Oak Centre BRAYBROOK STREET | 565 yd | |
| King Fahad Academy EAST ACTON LANE | artificial grass pitch | 574 yd |
| St Katherines Vicarage And Community Centre Westway | 613 yd | |
| Hmp Wormwood Scrubs WORMWOOD SCRUBS WORMWOOD SCRUBS DU CANE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 754 yd |
| Shepherds Bush Cricket Club Bromyard Avenue | grass pitches | 822 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 | 961 yd |
| Virgin Active (West London) BROMYARD AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 991 yd |
| Wormwood Scrubs Park Scrubs Lane | grass pitches | 1,091 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 | 26.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 7.7% |
| 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 | 67.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 327.97 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 327.97 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.92 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.