Old Oak Common Lane is in London and in Ealing district. W3 7EJ 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 7EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W3 7HH, W3 7EP, W3 7HD, W3 7FU, W3 7HE, W12 0QD, W3 7HS, W3 7HR, W3 7UD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W3 7EJ is primarily male, with 55.6% 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 | 46.7% | 44.4% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -6.6% |
| Male | 53.3% | 55.6% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 6.6% |
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 7EJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.6% 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 | 42.4% | 54.6% | 12.2% | 37.9% | 16.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.5% | 23.5% | -13.0% | 44.2% | -20.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 4.1% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 9.7% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 6.1% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 50.4% | 46% | -4.4% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 27% | 37.5% | 10.5% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 11.3% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 4.8% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 0.4% | -2.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.7% | 26.9% | 9.2% | 18.2% | 8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 9.8% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 6.2% | -6.6% | 13.4% | -7.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 5.2% | 4.2% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 12.4% | -0.4% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 31% | 34.2% | 3.2% | 33.8% | 0.4% |
| Other | 14.8% | 5.2% | -9.6% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 32.8% 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 | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 5.7% | 4.9% | -0.8% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 6.6% | 9.3% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 6.6% |
| Other Asian | 5.3% | 4.5% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 12.7% | 13.8% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 11.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.7% | 6.9% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 5.9% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 3.6% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| White | 42.2% | 32.8% | -9.4% | 81.4% | -48.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 10.7% | 12.6% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 12.0% |
| Other | 4.9% | 4% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, just 37.9% 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% | 37.9% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -45.3% |
| European Union | 10.2% | 19.8% | 9.6% | 6.1% | 13.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 4.4% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Africa | 13.9% | 14.5% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 11.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.8% | 19.8% | 3.0% | 5.6% | 14.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 11.9% | 0% | -11.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 37.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 34.8% 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 | 38.5% | 37.6% | -0.9% | 83.2% | -45.6% |
| 10+ Years | 13.1% | 34.8% | 21.7% | 9.8% | 25.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.5% | 10% | -1.5% | 2.9% | 7.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.6% | 9.6% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 7.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.3% | 8% | -20.3% | 1.9% | 6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.2% | 76.7% | -18.5% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 5.6% | 0.4% | 5.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 6.4% | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.4% | 37.2% | -21.8% |
| Christian | 36.6% | 46.2% | -9.6% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 35.8% | 6.5% | 29.3% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Oak Common Lane was 314.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 226.5% higher than the East Acton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Old Oak Common Lane has the 13th highest crime rate of 99 local areas in East Acton and the 68th highest crime rate of 964 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 115.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 244.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Old Oak Common Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-02-05 | £326,207 |
| 9 Old Oak Common Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-12-11 | £329,528 |
| 7 Old Oak Common Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2022-05-06 | £492,285 |
| 1 Old Oak Common Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £765,000 | 2022-01-14 | £773,053 |
| 10 Old Oak Common Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2016-03-01 | £543,349 |
The percentage of student residents living in W3 7EJ 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 | 57 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| 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 | 3out of 4 | 992 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 1,408 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 1,868 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 3out of 4 | 2,107 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 4out of 4 | 2,798 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Acton Primary School East Acton Lane , Acton W3 7HA | 3out of 4 | 508 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Conway Primary Academy 60 Hemlock Road , Hammersmith W12 0QT | 4out of 4 | 608 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Oak Primary School Mellitus Street , East Acton W12 0AS | 3out of 4 | 738 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Perryn Primary School Long Drive , Acton W3 7PD | 3out of 4 | 755 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wormholt Park Primary School Bryony Road , W12 0SR | 3out of 4 | 920 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Academy The Curve , W12 0RQ | 3out of 4 | 960 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hammersmith Academy 25 Cathnor Road , W12 9JD | 3out of 4 | 1,795 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | 4out of 4 | 2,094 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Soane Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Ealing W3 8EA | - not rated | 2,109 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Acton Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | 1out of 4 | 2,510 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 2,832 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 3,818 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 3,863 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,702 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 223 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North West London Independent Special School 85 Old Oak Common Lane , East Acton W3 7DD | - not rated | 449 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensmill School 1 Askham Road , Shepherds Bush W12 0NW | - not rated | 992 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Q+ 1 Askham Road , Shepherds Bush W12 0NW | - not rated | 992 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge School 61, Bryony Rd , White City W12 0SP | 3out of 4 | 1,085 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Drama | 199 Old Oak Road, Acton | 25 yd | |
| Hikaru | 205 Old Oak Road, Acton | 48 yd | |
| Food Stories Catering @ King Fahad Academy | King Fahad Academy, East Acton Lane | 96 yd | |
| Three Ounces, Sushi Express | 86 Old Oak Common Lane, London | 168 yd | |
| Chickenland | 88 Old Oak Common Lane, London | 189 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Morton Arms | The Wishing Well, 61 Old Oak Common Lane | 172 yd | |
| Appose UK At Shepherds Bush Cricket Club | Shepherds Bush Cricket Club, 38 Bromyard Avenue | 607 yd | |
| Mode Club | Leisure Centre, 36 Bromyard Avenue | 671 yd | |
| Acton Vale Working Mens Club | 265 - 267 Uxbridge Road, London | 875 yd | |
| The Askew | 269 Uxbridge Road, London | 875 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Kebab | 1 - 2 East Acton Arcade, Old Oak Common Lane | 24 yd | |
| Shawarmanji | 185 Old Oak Road, Acton | 29 yd | |
| Rara's Kitchen | 16 Old Oak Common Lane, Acton | 44 yd | |
| Kish Express | 17 Old Oak Common Lane, Acton | 48 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go Acton | 2A Western Avenue, Acton | 130 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 90 - 92 Old Oak Common Lane, London | 189 yd | |
| Tesco | 31 The Vale, Acton | 807 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1, Cranston Court | 1,073 yd | |
| Baytee Halal Supermarket | 440 Uxbridge Road, London | 1,076 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King Fahad Academy EAST ACTON LANE | artificial grass pitch | 211 yd |
| Shepherds Bush Cricket Club Bromyard Avenue | grass pitches | 468 yd |
| St Katherines Vicarage And Community Centre Westway | 504 yd | |
| Virgin Active (West London) BROMYARD AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 618 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 | 703 yd |
| Old Oak Centre BRAYBROOK STREET | 777 yd | |
| Hmp Wormwood Scrubs WORMWOOD SCRUBS WORMWOOD SCRUBS DU CANE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 844 yd |
| Cambridge School BRYONY ROAD | 910 yd | |
| Wormholt Park (Closed) Bryony Road | tennis courts | 1,015 yd |
| Phoenix Fitness Centre & Janet Adegoke Swimming Pool BLOEMFONTEIN ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,050 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.02 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.