First Avenue is in London and in Ealing district. W3 7JP 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 First Avenue, London, W3 7JP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W3 7JR, W3 7RX, W3 7JL, W3 7SA, W3 7HN, W3 7RT, W3 7RU, W3 7SH, W3 7SB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W3 7JP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% of residents 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 | 48.2% | 52.4% | 4.2% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 51.8% | 47.6% | -4.2% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 7JP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.3% 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 | 46.3% | 44.3% | -2.0% | 37.9% | 6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.8% | 44.6% | 6.8% | 44.2% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 4.1% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -5.0% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 3.7% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 (88.3%) 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 | 55.5% | 60.9% | 5.4% | 48.4% | 12.5% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 27.4% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 8.8% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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 7JP this area, 9.9% 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 61.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.5% | 9.9% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.4% | 6.8% | 0.4% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.1% | 4.8% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -8.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 11.9% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 51% | 61.6% | 10.6% | 33.8% | 27.8% |
| Other | 13.2% | 3.1% | -10.1% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.6% 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 | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 2.1% | -2.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 4.2% | 2.1% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 5.4% | 5.5% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 70.7% | 63.6% | -7.1% | 81.4% | -17.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 0.6% | 4.4% |
| Other | 2.5% | 6.3% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
In this area, 57.3% 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% | 57.3% | 2.1% | 83.2% | -25.9% |
| European Union | 15.8% | 13.1% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.4% | 4.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Africa | 5.4% | 4% | -1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.2% | 12.3% | -0.9% | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 7.2% | 4.1% | 1.3% | 5.9% |
| Oceania | 3.9% | 1.9% | -2.0% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.5% | 57.2% | 5.7% | 83.2% | -26.0% |
| 10+ Years | 8.2% | 25.3% | 17.1% | 9.8% | 15.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 6.4% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.2% | 5.9% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.5% | 5.3% | -23.2% | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 76.7% | -3.0% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Spain | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.2% | 37.2% | 0.0% |
| Christian | 38.8% | 46.2% | -7.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 16% | 6.5% | 9.5% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around First Avenue was 163.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.5% higher than the East Acton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
First Avenue has the 31st highest crime rate of 97 local areas in East Acton and the 208th highest crime rate of 951 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 First Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2025-12-19 | £627,071 |
| First Floor Flat, 11 First Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2024-04-19 | £542,712 |
| 15A First Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £775,000 | 2022-08-25 | £755,108 |
| 43 First Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £925,000 | 2021-07-30 | £1,046,207 |
| 1 First Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,055,000 | 2021-01-29 | £1,181,695 |
W3 7JP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% 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 7JP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 115 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Other | 27 |
| Information and communication | 26 |
| Education | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,078 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 1,178 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 1,194 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 4out of 4 | 2,049 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 3out of 4 | 2,548 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wendell Park Primary School Cobbold Road , W12 9LB | 3out of 4 | 551 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Good Shepherd RC Primary School 35 Gayford Road , W12 9BY | 4out of 4 | 634 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wormholt Park Primary School Bryony Road , W12 0SR | 3out of 4 | 797 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Conway Primary Academy 60 Hemlock Road , Hammersmith W12 0QT | 4out of 4 | 814 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Acton Primary School East Acton Lane , Acton W3 7HA | 3out of 4 | 822 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acton Green County First and Middle School Beaumont Road , W4 5AW | - not rated | 1,568 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater Middle School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | - not rated | 1,635 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier Middle School Helena Road , Ealing W5 2RA | - not rated | 4,603 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ealing Middle School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EA | - not rated | 4,798 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 | 960 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix High School The Curve , W12 0RQ | - not rated | 960 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hammersmith Academy 25 Cathnor Road , W12 9JD | 3out of 4 | 1,107 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burlington Danes CofE School Wood Lane , W12 0HR | - not rated | 1,898 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 3out of 4 | 1,898 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | - not rated | 5,106 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 2,176 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 | 2,929 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 3,161 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 3,168 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| TBAP 16-19 Academic AP Academy Finlay Street , SW6 6HB | - not rated | 4,411 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queensmill School 1 Askham Road , Shepherds Bush W12 0NW | - not rated | 353 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Queensmill Academy 1 Askham Road , Shepherds Bush W12 0NW | 3out of 4 | 353 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North West London Independent Special School 85 Old Oak Common Lane , East Acton W3 7DD | - not rated | 368 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Muhammad School of Islam 239 Uxbridge Road , Shepherds Bush W12 9DL | - not rated | 368 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Aird School Cobbold Road , Shepherds Bush W12 9LB | - not rated | 483 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bikeday Coffee | 12 The Vale, Acton | 136 yd | |
| Cafe Paolo | Shop, 1 East Vale | 139 yd | |
| Grill Shack & Tiki Bar | 15 The Vale, Acton | 145 yd | |
| No 1 Coffee London | 1 The Vale, Acton | 147 yd | |
| Merlin Magic Making London | Westgate House, 43-55 The Vale | 249 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acton Vale Working Mens Club | 265 - 267 Uxbridge Road, London | 278 yd | |
| The Askew | 269 Uxbridge Road, London | 278 yd | |
| Appose UK At Shepherds Bush Cricket Club | Shepherds Bush Cricket Club, 38 Bromyard Avenue | 326 yd | |
| Mode Club | Leisure Centre, 36 Bromyard Avenue | 336 yd | |
| Princess Victoria | 217 Uxbridge Road, London | 549 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Express | 3 The Vale, Acton | 147 yd | |
| St Elmo Fish Bar | 1 St Elmo Road, London | 451 yd | |
| Manifesto - The Vale | 115 The Vale, Acton | 541 yd | |
| O Burger | 115 The Vale, Acton | 541 yd | |
| Coco's Crepes | 89 Galloway Road, London | 581 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 31 The Vale, Acton | 249 yd | |
| Baytee Halal Supermarket | 440 Uxbridge Road, London | 622 yd | |
| Tesco | 93 Askew Road, London | 632 yd | |
| Co-op | 100 Askew Road, London | 645 yd | |
| ZAVICAJ Balkan Food | 113 Askew Road, London | 662 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Active (West London) BROMYARD AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 438 yd |
| Shepherds Bush Cricket Club Bromyard Avenue | grass pitches | 498 yd |
| King Fahad Academy EAST ACTON LANE | artificial grass pitch | 584 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 | 743 yd |
| Kiss Gyms (Acton) Unit 4 Unit 4 The Vale | health and fitness suite | 846 yd |
| St Katherines Vicarage And Community Centre Westway | 911 yd | |
| Wormholt Park (Closed) Bryony Road | tennis courts | 931 yd |
| Cambridge School BRYONY ROAD | 936 yd | |
| Phoenix Fitness Centre & Janet Adegoke Swimming Pool BLOEMFONTEIN ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,025 yd |
| Hammersmith Academy CATHNOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,076 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 | 79.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.