Larch Avenue is in London and in Ealing district. W3 7LH 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 Larch Avenue, London, W3 7LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W3 7LG, W3 7DZ, W3 7LD, W3 7LB, W3 7LQ, W3 7LF, W3 7QN, W3 7JZ, W3 7RH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W3 7LH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.6% | 50.9% | -5.7% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 43.4% | 49.1% | 5.7% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 7LH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.6% 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 | 43.9% | 61.6% | 17.7% | 37.9% | 23.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.6% | 29.3% | -4.3% | 44.2% | -14.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 1.2% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 3.9% | -4.8% | 9.1% | -5.2% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 3.4% | -6.4% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.7%) 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 | 45.3% | 59.6% | 14.3% | 48.4% | 11.2% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 28.1% | -6.1% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 8.7% | -5.2% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 2.3% | -3.2% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.2% | 20.5% | 2.3% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.5% | 11% | 4.5% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 9% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 3.9% | 3.4% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 15.1% | 6.7% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.9% | 37.1% | 0.2% | 33.8% | 3.3% |
| Other | 17.1% | 3.4% | -13.7% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38.1% 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% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 5.1% | 0.8% | -4.3% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 11.7% | 5% | -6.7% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Black African | 7% | 13.3% | 6.3% | 2.5% | 10.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.3% | 2.5% | -2.8% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 50.2% | 38.1% | -12.1% | 81.4% | -43.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 9.4% | 22.1% | 12.7% | 0.6% | 21.5% |
| Other | 1.8% | 4.4% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, just 39.7% 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% | 39.7% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -43.5% |
| European Union | 15.8% | 17.4% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 11.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.1% | 2.3% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 7.4% | 13.8% | 6.4% | 2.7% | 11.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.3% | 23.3% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 17.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 39.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 33.5% 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% | 39.7% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -43.5% |
| 10+ Years | 10.7% | 33.5% | 22.8% | 9.8% | 23.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.8% | 13.6% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 10.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.8% | 10% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 7.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.4% | 3.2% | -22.2% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61% | 76.7% | -15.7% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.9% | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| North Africa | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 3.6% | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.2% | 37.2% | -23.0% |
| Christian | 31.6% | 46.2% | -14.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 45.9% | 6.5% | 39.4% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Larch Avenue was 134.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.9% higher than the East Acton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Larch Avenue has the 38th highest crime rate of 99 local areas in East Acton and the 266th highest crime rate of 964 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Larch Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £422,000 | 2024-07-17 | £415,082 |
| 29 Larch Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-05-23 | £354,805 |
| 33 Larch Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2021-11-29 | £314,345 |
| 29 Larch Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £379,950 | 2017-07-04 | £387,210 |
| 37 Larch Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £416,000 | 2016-11-04 | £441,282 |
The percentage of student residents living in W3 7LH 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 | 118 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Looking after home or family | 41 |
| Other | 25 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| 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 | 3out of 4 | 321 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 3out of 4 | 1,331 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 1,883 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 1,911 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 4out of 4 | 3,304 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 | 417 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Byron Primary Academy The Vale , Acton W3 7JT | 3out of 4 | 426 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Priory Primary Academy Acton Lane , W3 8NR | 4out of 4 | 792 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield Primary School Southfield Road , Bedford Park W4 1BD | 3out of 4 | 814 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wendell Park Primary School Cobbold Road , W12 9LB | 3out of 4 | 852 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Soane Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Ealing W3 8EA | - not rated | 1,469 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | 4out of 4 | 1,538 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Academy The Curve , W12 0RQ | 3out of 4 | 1,593 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hammersmith Academy 25 Cathnor Road , W12 9JD | 3out of 4 | 1,786 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Acton Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | 1out of 4 | 1,821 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 | 3,570 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 3,776 yd | Community school | No | 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 2,470 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 | 654 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 | 862 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Q+ 1 Askham Road , Shepherds Bush W12 0NW | - not rated | 1,116 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensmill School 1 Askham Road , Shepherds Bush W12 0NW | - not rated | 1,117 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard House School 16 Newton Grove , W4 1LB | - not rated | 1,320 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olive & Thyme | 163 The Vale, Acton | 125 yd | |
| Greek Grill | 151 The Vale, Acton | 139 yd | |
| Dada's Diner | 167 The Vale, Acton | 145 yd | |
| Rangoz Peri Peri | 173 The Vale, Acton | 145 yd | |
| Nur Malaysia London | Gnd Flr Right, 177 The Vale | 152 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mode Club | Leisure Centre, 36 Bromyard Avenue | 311 yd | |
| Appose UK At Shepherds Bush Cricket Club | Shepherds Bush Cricket Club, 38 Bromyard Avenue | 341 yd | |
| The Station House | Station House, Churchfield Road | 598 yd | |
| The Rocket | The Rocket, 11 - 13 Churchfield Road | 645 yd | |
| West London Trades Union Club | Hall, 33-35 High Street | 779 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manifesto - The Vale | 115 The Vale, Acton | 184 yd | |
| O Burger | 115 The Vale, Acton | 184 yd | |
| Tao Tao Ju | Unit 5, 33 Acton Park Estate | 270 yd | |
| Wingstop | Unit 8, 33 Acton Park Estate | 317 yd | |
| Deliveroo SP | 33 Acton Park Estate, The Vale | 336 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 31 The Vale, Acton | 468 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 61 - 63 Churchfield Road, Acton | 812 yd | |
| Iceland | 90 - 92 Old Oak Common Lane, London | 1,006 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 4, The Oaks Shopping Centre | 1,049 yd | |
| Co-op | 100 Askew Road, London | 1,083 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Active (West London) BROMYARD AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 255 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 | 268 yd |
| Kiss Gyms (Acton) Unit 4 Unit 4 The Vale | health and fitness suite | 356 yd |
| Shepherds Bush Cricket Club Bromyard Avenue | grass pitches | 377 yd |
| King Fahad Academy EAST ACTON LANE | artificial grass pitch | 638 yd |
| Southfield Road Playing Field Southfield Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 685 yd |
| Acton Swimming Baths (Closed) Salisbury Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 889 yd |
| Acton Centre ACTON TOWN HALL ACTON TOWN HALL HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 933 yd |
| New Fitness Exchange (London Acton) (Closed) Shopping Precinct Shopping Precinct High Street | health and fitness suite | 1,044 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 | 60.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 78.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.