The Vale is in London and in Ealing district. W3 7QS 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 7QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W3 7JT, W3 7JX, W3 7YG, W3 7QP, W3 7RZ, W3 7RW, W3 7QB, W3 0UE, W3 7QA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W3 7QS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 35.8% | 51.7% | 15.9% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 64.2% | 48.3% | -15.9% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 7QS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57% 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 | 60.4% | 57% | -3.4% | 37.9% | 19.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.6% | 21.2% | -3.4% | 44.2% | -23.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 4.1% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 15.4% | 7.3% | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 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 (89.1%) 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 | 46.3% | 58.2% | 11.9% | 48.4% | 9.8% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 30.9% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 5.9% | -5.0% | 12.7% | -6.8% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 45.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.1% | 18.5% | 2.4% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.6% | 7.6% | 2.0% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.5% | 13.4% | -8.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 13.8% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.9% | 45.7% | 1.8% | 33.8% | 11.9% |
| Other | 23.2% | 5.6% | -17.6% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 5.8% | 7.1% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
| Black African | 6.4% | 6.8% | 0.4% | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| White | 57.5% | 51.7% | -5.8% | 81.4% | -29.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 10.5% | 12.9% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 12.3% |
| Other | 5.4% | 6.3% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
In this area, just 29% 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 | 30% | 29% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -54.2% |
| European Union | 24.3% | 32% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 25.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 6.7% | 6.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 5.5% |
| Africa | 9.3% | 8.8% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.7% | 17.8% | -3.9% | 5.6% | 12.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.1% | 4.6% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Oceania | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 29% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 32.4% 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 | 27.8% | 29% | 1.2% | 83.2% | -54.2% |
| 10+ Years | 17.6% | 32.4% | 14.8% | 9.8% | 22.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.1% | 16.3% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 13.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 16% | 14.6% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 12.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.6% | 7.6% | -17.0% | 1.9% | 5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 44% | 76.7% | -32.7% |
| Ireland | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| France | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Spain | 4.4% | 0.4% | 4.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 7.8% | 1.3% | 6.5% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 13.4% | 1.5% | 11.9% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| North Africa | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 2.2% | 13.5% | -11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.6% | 37.2% | -12.6% |
| Christian | 39.3% | 46.2% | -6.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 27.8% | 6.5% | 21.3% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Vale was 245.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 247.5% higher than the Southfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Vale has the 2nd highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Southfield and the 103rd highest crime rate of 964 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 207 - 211 The Vale, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £22,450,000 | 2022-07-14 | £22,036,810 |
| 231 The Vale, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £9,262,730 | 2020-12-21 | £9,811,945 |
| 231 The Vale, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £4,750,000 | 2019-11-08 | £5,152,542 |
| 257 The Vale, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,900,000 | 2017-08-01 | £2,968,017 |
| 259 The Vale, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,900,000 | 2017-08-01 | £2,968,017 |
W3 7QS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 7QS 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 7QS 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 | 128 |
| Self-Employed | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Other | 26 |
| Unemployed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 28 |
| Information and communication | 26 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 274 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 3out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 2,101 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 2,228 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 4out of 4 | 3,610 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 | 134 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Priory Primary Academy Acton Lane , W3 8NR | 4out of 4 | 459 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Acton Primary School East Acton Lane , Acton W3 7HA | 3out of 4 | 683 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield Primary School Southfield Road , Bedford Park W4 1BD | 3out of 4 | 721 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater Primary School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | 3out of 4 | 749 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 | 1,184 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | 4out of 4 | 1,288 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Acton Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | 1out of 4 | 1,511 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Academy The Curve , W12 0RQ | 3out of 4 | 1,924 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hammersmith Academy 25 Cathnor Road , W12 9JD | 3out of 4 | 2,000 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 | 3,903 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 3,920 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 3,991 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 | 2,803 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 | 981 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greek Primary School of London 3 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JR | - not rated | 1,152 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leap Service - the National Autistics Society Woodlands Building , Mill Hill Road W3 8RR | - not rated | 1,181 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard House School 16 Newton Grove , W4 1LB | - not rated | 1,182 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 | 1,194 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 | 231 yd | |
| Dada's Diner | 167 The Vale, Acton | 247 yd | |
| Rangoz Peri Peri | 173 The Vale, Acton | 247 yd | |
| Olive & Thyme | 163 The Vale, Acton | 268 yd | |
| Noco HQ At The Tank Factory | 68-70 Stanley Gardens, Acton | 307 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Station House | Station House, Churchfield Road | 427 yd | |
| The Rocket | The Rocket, 11 - 13 Churchfield Road | 453 yd | |
| West London Trades Union Club | Hall, 33-35 High Street | 480 yd | |
| The Windmill | The Windmill, 50 High Street | 500 yd | |
| A Pint Of Hops | Ground Floor Shop, 73 Churchfield Road | 628 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deliveroo SP | 33 Acton Park Estate, The Vale | 104 yd | |
| Tao Tao Ju | Unit 5, 33 Acton Park Estate | 135 yd | |
| Wingstop | Unit 8, 33 Acton Park Estate | 185 yd | |
| Manifesto - The Vale | 115 The Vale, Acton | 417 yd | |
| O Burger | 115 The Vale, Acton | 417 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 61 - 63 Churchfield Road, Acton | 586 yd | |
| Tesco | 31 The Vale, Acton | 739 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 4, The Oaks Shopping Centre | 775 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 9, The Oaks Shopping Centre | 809 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 142 Bollo Bridge Road, Acton | 1,005 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kiss Gyms (Acton) Unit 4 Unit 4 The Vale | health and fitness suite | 236 yd |
| Southfield Road Playing Field Southfield Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 369 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 | 486 yd |
| Acton Swimming Baths (Closed) Salisbury Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 584 yd |
| Virgin Active (West London) BROMYARD AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 589 yd |
| Acton Centre ACTON TOWN HALL ACTON TOWN HALL HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 634 yd |
| Shepherds Bush Cricket Club Bromyard Avenue | grass pitches | 697 yd |
| New Fitness Exchange (London Acton) (Closed) Shopping Precinct Shopping Precinct High Street | health and fitness suite | 762 yd |
| King Fahad Academy EAST ACTON LANE | artificial grass pitch | 949 yd |
| The Wellbeing Centre (Closed) Bollo Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 1,023 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 | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 211.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 196.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.