The Vale is in London and in Ealing district. W3 7QA is located in the Southfield 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 Vale, London, W3 7QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W3 7QP, W3 7QH, W3 7QD, W3 6NG, W3 7YG, W3 6LJ, W3 7YQ, W3 7JT, W3 7QS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W3 7QA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.6% 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% | 54.6% | 6.4% | 51.0% | 3.6% |
| Male | 51.8% | 45.4% | -6.4% | 49.0% | -3.6% |
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 7QA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.1% 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 | 50.8% | 48.1% | -2.7% | 37.9% | 10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.2% | 38% | 2.8% | 44.2% | -6.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7% | 7.1% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 (89.6%) 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 | 50% | 59.9% | 9.9% | 48.4% | 11.5% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 29.7% | -5.4% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 7.3% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 62.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11% | 10.4% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.6% | 3.4% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 5.4% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -8.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 14.8% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.3% | 62.1% | 17.8% | 33.8% | 28.3% |
| Other | 9.5% | 1.7% | -7.8% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.9% 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% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 6.2% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 6.4% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 3.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.5% | 4.2% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 69.9% | 61.9% | -8.0% | 81.4% | -19.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Arab | 5% | 3.6% | -1.4% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Other | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 55.6% 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 | 66% | 55.6% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -27.6% |
| European Union | 13.6% | 18.4% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 12.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 7% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.4% | 10.1% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 5.6% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Oceania | 3.4% | 1.7% | -1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.6% | 55.6% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -27.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 28.5% | 25.9% | 9.8% | 18.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 6.1% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.4% | 4.7% | -3.7% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.7% | 5% | -16.7% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.9% | 76.7% | -5.8% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.2% | 13.5% | -11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.4% | 37.2% | -5.8% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 13.1% | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Vale was 120.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.6% higher than the Southfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Vale has the 9th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Southfield and the 314th highest crime rate of 964 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.6%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% 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 3 261 The Vale, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2021-06-28 | £415,385 |
| Basement Flat 261 The Vale, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2014-11-28 | £355,556 |
| Flat 3 261 The Vale, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £284,000 | 2014-10-15 | £345,551 |
| Basement Flat 261 The Vale, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £269,950 | 2007-07-17 | £434,819 |
| 263 The Vale, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £250,000 | 2007-03-23 | £421,053 |
W3 7QA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% 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 7QA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 126 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Education | 27 |
| Information and communication | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| 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 | 323 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 3out of 4 | 822 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 2,294 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 2,419 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 4out of 4 | 3,805 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 | 90 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Priory Primary Academy Acton Lane , W3 8NR | 4out of 4 | 308 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater Primary School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | 3out of 4 | 592 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Acton Primary School East Acton Lane , Acton W3 7HA | 3out of 4 | 801 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield Primary School Southfield Road , Bedford Park W4 1BD | 3out of 4 | 834 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 | 986 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | 4out of 4 | 1,097 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Acton Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | 1out of 4 | 1,315 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Academy The Curve , W12 0RQ | 3out of 4 | 2,104 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hammersmith Academy 25 Cathnor Road , W12 9JD | 3out of 4 | 2,193 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,076 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 4,092 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 4,173 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 | 2,968 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leap Service - the National Autistics Society Woodlands Building , Mill Hill Road W3 8RR | - not rated | 985 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greek Primary School of London 3 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JR | - not rated | 988 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Fahad Academy Bromyard Avenue , Acton W3 7HD | - not rated | 1,138 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard House School 16 Newton Grove , W4 1LB | - not rated | 1,248 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 | 1,374 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste Of Yemen | Ground Floor Shop, 17 High Street | 180 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill Royal Pizza Kungfu Woody Nights Little China | 13 High Street, Acton | 180 yd | |
| The Arch Climbing Wall | 20-24 High Street, Acton | 182 yd | |
| Al Zain | Ground Floor Shop, 19 - 21 High Street | 208 yd | |
| Tasty Pizza / Tasty Noodles | Ground Floor Shop, 25 High Street | 276 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West London Trades Union Club | Hall, 33-35 High Street | 282 yd | |
| The Windmill | The Windmill, 50 High Street | 304 yd | |
| The Station House | Station House, Churchfield Road | 319 yd | |
| The Rocket | The Rocket, 11 - 13 Churchfield Road | 322 yd | |
| A Pint Of Hops | Ground Floor Shop, 73 Churchfield Road | 453 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shish Mangal | Ground Floor Shop, 51 High Street | 276 yd | |
| Shish Mangal - Rice And Hotpot - Big Boy Pizza | Ground Floor Shop, 51 High Street | 276 yd | |
| Deliveroo SP | 33 Acton Park Estate, The Vale | 276 yd | |
| Three Hungry Pigs | The Rocket, 11 - 13 Churchfield Road | 322 yd | |
| Tao Tao Ju | Unit 5, 33 Acton Park Estate | 329 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 61 - 63 Churchfield Road, Acton | 417 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 4, The Oaks Shopping Centre | 580 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 9, The Oaks Shopping Centre | 612 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons, King Street | 836 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 142 Bollo Bridge Road, Acton | 846 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southfield Road Playing Field Southfield Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 310 yd |
| Acton Swimming Baths (Closed) Salisbury Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 386 yd |
| Kiss Gyms (Acton) Unit 4 Unit 4 The Vale | health and fitness suite | 404 yd |
| Acton Centre ACTON TOWN HALL ACTON TOWN HALL HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 436 yd |
| New Fitness Exchange (London Acton) (Closed) Shopping Precinct Shopping Precinct High Street | health and fitness suite | 565 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 | 600 yd |
| Virgin Active (West London) BROMYARD AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 764 yd |
| Shepherds Bush Cricket Club Bromyard Avenue | grass pitches | 851 yd |
| The Wellbeing Centre (Closed) Bollo Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 859 yd |
| Energize Fitness Centre (Acton Campus) (Closed) Acton Centre Acton Centre Gunnersbury Lane | health and fitness suite | 1,057 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 | 81.5% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 148.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.94 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.