Centre Avenue is in London and in Ealing district. W3 7JX 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 Centre Avenue, London, W3 7JX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W3 7JT, W3 7QS, W3 7QB, W3 7YG, W3 7QP, W3 7QA, W3 7RZ, W3 7RW, W3 0UE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W3 7JX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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 | 56.6% | 52.9% | -3.7% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 43.4% | 47.1% | 3.7% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 7JX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.5% 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 | 43.9% | 59.5% | 15.6% | 37.9% | 21.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.6% | 27% | -6.6% | 44.2% | -17.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 2.7% | -6.0% | 9.1% | -6.4% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 10.8% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
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 | 45.3% | 50.7% | 5.4% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 28.7% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 16.2% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 2.9% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 18.2% | 19.4% | 1.2% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.5% | 10.2% | 3.7% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 8.3% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 20.4% | 12.0% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.9% | 34.3% | -2.6% | 33.8% | 0.5% |
| Other | 17.1% | 4.6% | -12.5% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.2% 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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 5.1% | 2.2% | -2.9% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 11.7% | 2.2% | -9.5% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 7% | 2.9% | -4.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.3% | 2.2% | -3.1% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 50.2% | 52.2% | 2.0% | 81.4% | -29.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 9.4% | 27.2% | 17.8% | 0.6% | 26.6% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
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 | 48% | 46.3% | -1.7% | 83.2% | -36.9% |
| European Union | 15.8% | 14.9% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.1% | 0.7% | -3.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 7.4% | 6% | -1.4% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.3% | 26.9% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 21.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 34.6% 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 | 45.3% | 45.6% | 0.3% | 83.2% | -37.6% |
| 10+ Years | 10.7% | 34.6% | 23.9% | 9.8% | 24.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.8% | 16.9% | 8.1% | 2.9% | 14.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.8% | 1.5% | -8.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.4% | 1.5% | -23.9% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.8% | 76.7% | -3.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Middle East | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.8% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12.5% | 37.2% | -24.7% |
| Christian | 33.1% | 46.2% | -13.1% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 47.1% | 6.5% | 40.6% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Centre Avenue was 278.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 181.2% higher than the East Acton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Centre Avenue has the 18th highest crime rate of 97 local areas in East Acton and the 83rd highest crime rate of 951 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 130.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia House Centre Avenue, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £3,400,000 | 2018-03-26 | £3,975,574 |
| Acacia House Centre Avenue, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £664,000 | 1999-03-05 | £3,057,562 |
W3 7JX 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in W3 7JX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
The percentage of student residents living in W3 7JX area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Full-Time Employee | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 2out of 4 | 265 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 4out of 4 | 1,112 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 2,011 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 2,117 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 3out of 4 | 3,501 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Byron Primary Academy The Vale , Acton W3 7JT | 3out of 4 | 228 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Priory Primary Academy Acton Lane , W3 8NR | - not rated | 568 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Acton Primary School East Acton Lane , Acton W3 7HA | 3out of 4 | 600 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield Primary School Southfield Road , Bedford Park W4 1BD | 4out of 4 | 716 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater First School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | - not rated | 747 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 744 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater Middle School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | - not rated | 747 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier Middle School Helena Road , Ealing W5 2RA | - not rated | 3,809 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ealing Middle School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EA | - not rated | 3,857 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fielding Middle School Wyndham Road , Ealing W13 9TE | - not rated | 4,663 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Soane Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Ealing W3 8EA | 4out of 4 | 1,285 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | - not rated | 1,380 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | 4out of 4 | 1,380 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton High School Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | - not rated | 1,564 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Acton Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | 3out of 4 | 1,619 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,226 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 | 3,793 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 3,851 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 3,915 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TBAP 16-19 Academic AP Academy Finlay Street , SW6 6HB | - not rated | 4,865 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 739 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Fahad Academy Bromyard Avenue , Acton W3 7HD | - not rated | 878 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Aird School Cobbold Road , Shepherds Bush W12 9LB | - not rated | 969 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Snowflake School 10-14 Crown Street , Acton W3 8SB | - not rated | 1,054 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North West London Independent Special School 85 Old Oak Common Lane , East Acton W3 7DD | - not rated | 1,083 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nur Malaysia London | Gnd Flr Right, 177 The Vale | 256 yd | |
| Dada's Diner | 167 The Vale, Acton | 271 yd | |
| Rangoz Peri Peri | 173 The Vale, Acton | 271 yd | |
| Olive & Thyme | 163 The Vale, Acton | 285 yd | |
| Putt In The Park | Acton Park, East Churchfield Road | 321 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Station House | Station House, Churchfield Road | 350 yd | |
| The Rocket | The Rocket, 11 - 13 Churchfield Road | 383 yd | |
| West London Trades Union Club | Hall, 33-35 High Street | 467 yd | |
| The Windmill | The Windmill, 50 High Street | 480 yd | |
| A Pint Of Hops | Ground Floor Shop, 73 Churchfield Road | 578 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deliveroo SP | 33 Acton Park Estate, The Vale | 195 yd | |
| Tao Tao Ju | Unit 5, 33 Acton Park Estate | 204 yd | |
| Wingstop | Unit 8, 33 Acton Park Estate | 266 yd | |
| Three Hungry Pigs | The Rocket, 11 - 13 Churchfield Road | 383 yd | |
| Anokha | 15 Churchfield Road, Acton | 415 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 61 - 63 Churchfield Road, Acton | 532 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 4, The Oaks Shopping Centre | 746 yd | |
| Tesco | 31 The Vale, Acton | 757 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 9, The Oaks Shopping Centre | 784 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons, King Street | 991 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kiss Gyms (Acton) Unit 4 Unit 4 The Vale | health and fitness suite | 321 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 | 413 yd |
| Southfield Road Playing Field Southfield Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 444 yd |
| Virgin Active (West London) BROMYARD AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 561 yd |
| Acton Swimming Baths (Closed) Salisbury Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 576 yd |
| Acton Centre ACTON TOWN HALL ACTON TOWN HALL HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 622 yd |
| Shepherds Bush Cricket Club Bromyard Avenue | grass pitches | 650 yd |
| New Fitness Exchange (London Acton) (Closed) Shopping Precinct Shopping Precinct High Street | health and fitness suite | 738 yd |
| King Fahad Academy EAST ACTON LANE | artificial grass pitch | 892 yd |
| The Wellbeing Centre (Closed) Bollo Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 1,060 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.