The Fairway is in London and in Ealing district. W3 7PU 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 The Fairway, London, W3 7PU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W3 7NL, W3 7PT, W3 7PW, W3 7NW, W3 7PX, W3 7NN, W3 7PE, W3 7NQ, W3 7PL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding W3 7PU has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% of residents 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 | 48.1% | 47.8% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 51.9% | 52.2% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 7PU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59% 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 | 53.3% | 59% | 5.7% | 37.9% | 21.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.3% | 29.3% | -8.0% | 44.2% | -14.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 3.6% | 7.3% | 3.7% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.6%) 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 | 54.1% | 55.1% | 1.0% | 48.4% | 6.7% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 33.5% | 1.0% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 10.4% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 0.4% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 46.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.9% | 18.4% | 4.5% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.7% | 6.5% | 0.8% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 7% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 13.7% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.5% | 46.3% | 10.8% | 33.8% | 12.5% |
| Other | 21.7% | 4.7% | -17.0% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.6% 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 | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 3.8% | 0.9% | -2.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 5.8% | 3.3% | -2.5% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 7.5% | 8.6% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.3% |
| Other Black | 5.8% | 0.9% | -4.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 6% | 3.1% | -2.9% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 46.6% | 51.6% | 5.0% | 81.4% | -29.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| Arab | 12.3% | 8.1% | -4.2% | 0.6% | 7.5% |
| Other | 2.4% | 6.8% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 5.2% |
In this area, just 34% 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 | 45.4% | 34% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -49.2% |
| European Union | 19.2% | 31.6% | 12.4% | 6.1% | 25.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 8.6% | 7.2% | 0.8% | 7.8% |
| Africa | 9.4% | 6.2% | -3.2% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.2% | 13.7% | -6.5% | 5.6% | 8.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 4% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 34% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 26.3% 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 | 43.8% | 34.1% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -49.1% |
| 10+ Years | 21.2% | 26.3% | 5.1% | 9.8% | 16.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 12.6% | 6.6% | 2.9% | 9.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 14.8% | 8.5% | 2.2% | 12.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.8% | 12.2% | -10.6% | 1.9% | 10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 46.3% | 76.7% | -30.4% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 6.1% | 0.6% | 5.5% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 7% | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| Romania | 6.6% | 0.9% | 5.7% |
| Other EU countries | 9.4% | 1.5% | 7.9% |
| Other Europe | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| British Overseas Territories | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.2% | 37.2% | -17.0% |
| Christian | 49.2% | 46.2% | 3.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 19.6% | 6.5% | 13.1% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Fairway was 79.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.5% lower than the East Acton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Fairway has the 35th lowest crime rate of 97 local areas in East Acton and the 445th lowest crime rate of 951 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 The Fairway, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2019-04-11 | £716,985 |
| 18 The Fairway, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2006-09-13 | £758,639 |
| 18 The Fairway, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,000 | 1998-11-09 | £792,246 |
W3 7PU area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in W3 7PU 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 | 153 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Unemployed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Other | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 28 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Real estate activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| 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 | 1,164 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 1,860 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 4out of 4 | 2,202 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 2,432 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Green School and Services 161 College Road , Kensal Rise NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 3,107 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Perryn Primary School Long Drive , Acton W3 7PD | 3out of 4 | 187 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Acton Primary School East Acton Lane , Acton W3 7HA | 3out of 4 | 755 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Oak Primary School Mellitus Street , East Acton W12 0AS | 3out of 4 | 812 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Conway Primary Academy 60 Hemlock Road , Hammersmith W12 0QT | 4out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wormholt Park Primary School Bryony Road , W12 0SR | 3out of 4 | 1,391 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 | 1,418 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton Green County First and Middle School Beaumont Road , W4 5AW | - not rated | 2,050 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier Middle School Helena Road , Ealing W5 2RA | - not rated | 3,694 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ealing Middle School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EA | - not rated | 4,725 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Perivale Middle School Federal Road , Perivale UB6 7AF | - not rated | 4,984 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 | 1,374 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix High School The Curve , W12 0RQ | - not rated | 1,374 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burlington Danes CofE School Wood Lane , W12 0HR | - not rated | 1,884 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 3out of 4 | 1,884 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | - not rated | 1,982 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,046 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 | 3,011 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of North West London Willesden Centre , Dudden Hill Lane NW10 2XD | - not rated | 4,239 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 4,373 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 4,427 yd | Community school | 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 | 629 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Fahad Academy Bromyard Avenue , Acton W3 7HD | - not rated | 749 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Bunka Yochien 307a Horn Lane , Acton W3 0BP | - not rated | 962 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 | 1,017 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 | 1,045 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hurricane Rooms | Snooker Club, East Acton Arcade | 427 yd | |
| Yasmina Restaurant | 18 Western Avenue, Acton | 482 yd | |
| Sunrise Cafe | 77 Old Oak Common Lane, Acton | 508 yd | |
| Mama Restaurant Cafe | 73 Old Oak Common Lane, Acton | 508 yd | |
| 91 Guss | 91 Old Oak Common Lane, Acton | 508 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Morton Arms | The Wishing Well, 61 Old Oak Common Lane | 532 yd | |
| Shamrock Sports & Social Club | 307 Horn Lane, Acton | 895 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Fried Chicken | 57 Old Oak Common Lane, Acton | 508 yd | |
| Chicken Corner | 4 Erconwald Street, London | 533 yd | |
| Magic Wok | 94 Old Oak Common Lane, London | 559 yd | |
| Savoy Fisheries | 100 Old Oak Common Lane, London | 559 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go Acton | 2A Western Avenue, Acton | 569 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 90 - 92 Old Oak Common Lane, London | 559 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 193, Ebbett Court | 781 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit C, Rehearsal House | 879 yd | |
| Asda Express Acton Main Line Station | Unit B, Bobbin House | 897 yd | |
| Co-Op | 192-210 Horn Lane, Acton | 959 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King Fahad Academy EAST ACTON LANE | artificial grass pitch | 737 yd |
| Old Oak Centre BRAYBROOK STREET | 846 yd | |
| Igym London WOODWARD BUILDINGS WOODWARD BUILDINGS VICTORIA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 892 yd |
| Shepherds Bush Cricket Club Bromyard Avenue | grass pitches | 928 yd |
| St Katherines Vicarage And Community Centre Westway | 954 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 | 964 yd |
| Hmp Wormwood Scrubs WORMWOOD SCRUBS WORMWOOD SCRUBS DU CANE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,066 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 | 50.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 69.94 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 69.94 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.