Second Avenue is in London and in Ealing district. W3 7RX 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 Second Avenue, London, W3 7RX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W3 7RT, W3 7JP, W3 7RU, W3 7JL, W3 7SA, W3 7RS, W3 7JR, W3 7BN, W3 7QY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W3 7RX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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% | 52.4% | 4.2% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 51.8% | 47.6% | -4.2% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 7RX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.3% 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 | 46.3% | 44.3% | -2.0% | 37.9% | 6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.8% | 44.6% | 6.8% | 44.2% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 4.1% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -5.0% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 3.7% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 (88.3%) 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 | 55.5% | 60.9% | 5.4% | 48.4% | 12.5% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 27.4% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 8.8% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around W3 7RX this area, 9.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 61.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.5% | 9.9% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.4% | 6.8% | 0.4% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.1% | 4.8% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -8.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 11.9% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 51% | 61.6% | 10.6% | 33.8% | 27.8% |
| Other | 13.2% | 3.1% | -10.1% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.6% 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 | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 2.1% | -2.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 4.2% | 2.1% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 5.4% | 5.5% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 70.7% | 63.6% | -7.1% | 81.4% | -17.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 0.6% | 4.4% |
| Other | 2.5% | 6.3% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
In this area, 57.3% 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 | 55.2% | 57.3% | 2.1% | 83.2% | -25.9% |
| European Union | 15.8% | 13.1% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.4% | 4.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Africa | 5.4% | 4% | -1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.2% | 12.3% | -0.9% | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 7.2% | 4.1% | 1.3% | 5.9% |
| Oceania | 3.9% | 1.9% | -2.0% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.5% | 57.2% | 5.7% | 83.2% | -26.0% |
| 10+ Years | 8.2% | 25.3% | 17.1% | 9.8% | 15.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 6.4% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.2% | 5.9% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.5% | 5.3% | -23.2% | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 76.7% | -3.0% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Spain | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.2% | 37.2% | 0.0% |
| Christian | 38.8% | 46.2% | -7.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 16% | 6.5% | 9.5% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Second Avenue was 163.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.5% higher than the East Acton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Second Avenue has the 31st highest crime rate of 97 local areas in East Acton and the 208th highest crime rate of 951 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Second Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2025-01-16 | £920,582 |
| 21 Second Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,800,000 | 2024-04-09 | £1,904,984 |
| 42 Second Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,280,000 | 2023-03-07 | £1,325,811 |
| 21 Second Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,010,000 | 2022-07-01 | £1,038,084 |
| 5 Second Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,700,000 | 2022-06-30 | £1,787,777 |
W3 7RX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% 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 7RX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 115 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Other | 27 |
| Information and communication | 26 |
| Education | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| 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 | 997 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 1,258 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 1,259 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 4out of 4 | 1,967 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 3out of 4 | 2,630 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wendell Park Primary School Cobbold Road , W12 9LB | 3out of 4 | 532 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Good Shepherd RC Primary School 35 Gayford Road , W12 9BY | 4out of 4 | 653 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Acton Primary School East Acton Lane , Acton W3 7HA | 3out of 4 | 756 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Conway Primary Academy 60 Hemlock Road , Hammersmith W12 0QT | 4out of 4 | 857 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wormholt Park Primary School Bryony Road , W12 0SR | 3out of 4 | 867 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,491 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater Middle School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | - not rated | 1,554 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier Middle School Helena Road , Ealing W5 2RA | - not rated | 4,530 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ealing Middle School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EA | - not rated | 4,717 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 | 1,025 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix High School The Curve , W12 0RQ | - not rated | 1,025 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hammersmith Academy 25 Cathnor Road , W12 9JD | 3out of 4 | 1,170 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burlington Danes CofE School Wood Lane , W12 0HR | - not rated | 1,959 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 3out of 4 | 1,959 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | - not rated | 5,169 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 2,093 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 | 3,001 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 3,224 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 3,225 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TBAP 16-19 Academic AP Academy Finlay Street , SW6 6HB | - not rated | 4,447 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North West London Independent Special School 85 Old Oak Common Lane , East Acton W3 7DD | - not rated | 388 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensmill School 1 Askham Road , Shepherds Bush W12 0NW | - not rated | 434 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Queensmill Academy 1 Askham Road , Shepherds Bush W12 0NW | 3out of 4 | 434 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Muhammad School of Islam 239 Uxbridge Road , Shepherds Bush W12 9DL | - not rated | 440 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Aird School Cobbold Road , Shepherds Bush W12 9LB | - not rated | 475 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Paolo | Shop, 1 East Vale | 91 yd | |
| Grill Shack & Tiki Bar | 15 The Vale, Acton | 153 yd | |
| No 1 Coffee London | 1 The Vale, Acton | 170 yd | |
| Merlin Magic Making London | Westgate House, 43-55 The Vale | 187 yd | |
| Bikeday Coffee | 12 The Vale, Acton | 203 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appose UK At Shepherds Bush Cricket Club | Shepherds Bush Cricket Club, 38 Bromyard Avenue | 247 yd | |
| Mode Club | Leisure Centre, 36 Bromyard Avenue | 254 yd | |
| Acton Vale Working Mens Club | 265 - 267 Uxbridge Road, London | 351 yd | |
| The Askew | 269 Uxbridge Road, London | 351 yd | |
| Princess Victoria | 217 Uxbridge Road, London | 627 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Express | 3 The Vale, Acton | 170 yd | |
| Manifesto - The Vale | 115 The Vale, Acton | 461 yd | |
| O Burger | 115 The Vale, Acton | 461 yd | |
| St Elmo Fish Bar | 1 St Elmo Road, London | 484 yd | |
| King Kebab | 1 - 2 East Acton Arcade, Old Oak Common Lane | 634 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 31 The Vale, Acton | 187 yd | |
| Tesco | 93 Askew Road, London | 673 yd | |
| Co-op | 100 Askew Road, London | 681 yd | |
| Baytee Halal Supermarket | 440 Uxbridge Road, London | 702 yd | |
| ZAVICAJ Balkan Food | 113 Askew Road, London | 703 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Active (West London) BROMYARD AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 360 yd |
| Shepherds Bush Cricket Club Bromyard Avenue | grass pitches | 435 yd |
| King Fahad Academy EAST ACTON LANE | artificial grass pitch | 552 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 | 667 yd |
| Kiss Gyms (Acton) Unit 4 Unit 4 The Vale | health and fitness suite | 770 yd |
| St Katherines Vicarage And Community Centre Westway | 948 yd | |
| Cambridge School BRYONY ROAD | 1,008 yd | |
| Wormholt Park (Closed) Bryony Road | tennis courts | 1,009 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 | 98.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.3% |
| 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 | 150.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.95 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.