East Acton Lane is in London and in Ealing district. W3 7ES 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 East Acton Lane, London, W3 7ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W3 7AB, W3 7ER, W3 7EQ, W3 7HX, W3 7AA, W3 7HY, W3 7HB, W3 7AD, W3 7AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W3 7ES has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.3% of the population 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 | 52.6% | 56.3% | 3.7% | 51.0% | 5.3% |
| Male | 47.4% | 43.7% | -3.7% | 49.0% | -5.3% |
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 7ES, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.7% 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 | 40.6% | 44.7% | 4.1% | 37.9% | 6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.5% | 42.2% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -2.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 7.8% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 3.5% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 47.9% | 51.1% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 33.1% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 10.9% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.4% | 16.4% | 3.0% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 6.6% | -9.3% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 9.1% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 12.2% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.2% | 49.5% | 17.3% | 33.8% | 15.7% |
| Other | 14.8% | 2.8% | -12.0% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.4% 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 | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 5.7% | 6.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 6.7% | 6% | -0.7% | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.1% | 6.6% | -3.5% | 1.0% | 5.6% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 43.8% | 46.4% | 2.6% | 81.4% | -35.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 21.6% | 19.2% | -2.4% | 0.6% | 18.6% |
| Other | 2.8% | 4.6% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, 57.6% 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 | 58.2% | 57.6% | -0.6% | 83.2% | -25.6% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 9.5% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 7.5% | 6.3% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.2% | 19.5% | -3.7% | 5.6% | 13.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.9% | 5.2% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 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 | 57% | 57.4% | 0.4% | 83.2% | -25.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 33.1% | 28.5% | 9.8% | 23.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.8% | 3.4% | -5.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.5% | 4.6% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.2% | 1.4% | -20.8% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.9% | 76.7% | 2.2% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.1% | 37.2% | -19.1% |
| Christian | 37.5% | 46.2% | -8.7% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 30.1% | 6.5% | 23.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 11.2% | 6.0% | 5.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around East Acton Lane was 100.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.3% higher than the East Acton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
East Acton Lane has the 49th lowest crime rate of 97 local areas in East Acton and the 392nd highest crime rate of 951 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 47.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4 East Acton Court East Acton Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2024-10-04 | £363,489 |
| Flat 4 East Acton Court East Acton Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £214,000 | 2007-06-29 | £347,750 |
W3 7ES area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 7ES area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in W3 7ES 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 | 83 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 655 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 1,709 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 4out of 4 | 1,766 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 2,013 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 3out of 4 | 3,113 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 | 172 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Perryn Primary School Long Drive , Acton W3 7PD | 3out of 4 | 780 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Byron Primary Academy The Vale , Acton W3 7JT | 3out of 4 | 885 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Conway Primary Academy 60 Hemlock Road , Hammersmith W12 0QT | 4out of 4 | 948 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Oak Primary School Mellitus Street , East Acton W12 0AS | 3out of 4 | 1,066 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 | 1,087 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton Green County First and Middle School Beaumont Road , W4 5AW | - not rated | 1,507 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier Middle School Helena Road , Ealing W5 2RA | - not rated | 3,840 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ealing Middle School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EA | - not rated | 4,432 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fielding Middle School Wyndham Road , Ealing W13 9TE | - not rated | 5,168 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 | 1,289 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix High School The Curve , W12 0RQ | - not rated | 1,289 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | - not rated | 1,746 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | 4out of 4 | 1,746 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Soane Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Ealing W3 8EA | 4out of 4 | 1,757 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,719 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 | 3,184 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 3,981 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 3,994 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of North West London Willesden Centre , Dudden Hill Lane NW10 2XD | - not rated | 4,840 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Speake Schools for Performing Arts East Acton Lane , East Acton W3 7EG | - not rated | 36 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Fahad Academy Bromyard Avenue , Acton W3 7HD | - not rated | 303 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 | 653 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Sky Academy of Education and Arts 2a the Curve , W12 0RH | - not rated | 964 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensmill School 1 Askham Road , Shepherds Bush W12 0NW | - not rated | 1,140 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Lloyd Clubs Acton Park | David Lloyd, The Park Club | 120 yd | |
| Ealing/Acton Asylum Seekers Support | St Dunstans Church, Friars Place Lane | 317 yd | |
| Yasmina Restaurant | 18 Western Avenue, Acton | 343 yd | |
| Starz Sports Cafe | New Pavilion, Club Des Sports | 364 yd | |
| Cafe Des Sports | Club Des Sports, The Park Club | 364 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Morton Arms | The Wishing Well, 61 Old Oak Common Lane | 462 yd | |
| Appose UK At Shepherds Bush Cricket Club | Shepherds Bush Cricket Club, 38 Bromyard Avenue | 577 yd | |
| Mode Club | Leisure Centre, 36 Bromyard Avenue | 624 yd | |
| The Station House | Station House, Churchfield Road | 789 yd | |
| The Rocket | The Rocket, 11 - 13 Churchfield Road | 842 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Go Go Acton | 2A Western Avenue, Acton | 452 yd | |
| King Kebab | 1 - 2 East Acton Arcade, Old Oak Common Lane | 455 yd | |
| Kish Express | 17 Old Oak Common Lane, Acton | 464 yd | |
| Rara's Kitchen | 16 Old Oak Common Lane, Acton | 465 yd | |
| Western Fried Chicken | 57 Old Oak Common Lane, Acton | 469 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 90 - 92 Old Oak Common Lane, London | 523 yd | |
| Tesco | 31 The Vale, Acton | 833 yd | |
| Asda Express Acton Main Line Station | Unit B, Bobbin House | 996 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 61 - 63 Churchfield Road, Acton | 998 yd | |
| Co-Op | 192-210 Horn Lane, Acton | 1,035 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King Fahad Academy EAST ACTON LANE | artificial grass pitch | 305 yd |
| Shepherds Bush Cricket Club Bromyard Avenue | grass pitches | 351 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 | 366 yd |
| Virgin Active (West London) BROMYARD AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 504 yd |
| St Katherines Vicarage And Community Centre Westway | 950 yd | |
| Kiss Gyms (Acton) Unit 4 Unit 4 The Vale | health and fitness suite | 959 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 45.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 63.14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 63.14 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.