Castle Close is in London and in Ealing district. W3 8AD is located in the South Acton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ealing Central and Acton. This postcode has been in use since 2004-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Castle Close, London, W3 8AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W3 8SE, W3 8SQ, W3 8RX, W3 8RY, W3 8TY, W3 8UN, W3 8HE, W3 8SF, W3 8BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W3 8AD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 55.9% | 52.7% | -3.2% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 44.1% | 47.3% | 3.2% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 8AD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.8% 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 | 38.9% | 50.8% | 11.9% | 37.9% | 12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.3% | 36.8% | -2.5% | 44.2% | -7.4% |
| Separated | 6.5% | 2% | -4.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 8% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 2.4% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (86%) 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 | 47.3% | 54% | 6.7% | 48.4% | 5.6% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 32% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 10.1% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 3.3% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.1% | 17.1% | -8.0% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 9.1% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.7% | 13.1% | 3.4% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 4.8% | 4.0% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 17.9% | 9.0% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.9% | 32.9% | 11.0% | 33.8% | -0.9% |
| Other | 17.8% | 5.2% | -12.6% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 27.1% 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 | 4% | 1.2% | -2.8% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 3.9% | -0.4% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 11.8% | 8.3% | -3.5% | 1.6% | 6.7% |
| Black African | 19.4% | 26.5% | 7.1% | 2.5% | 24.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.8% | 3.6% | -1.2% | 1.0% | 2.6% |
| Other Black | 8.1% | 4.5% | -3.6% | 0.5% | 4.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 32.5% | 27.1% | -5.4% | 81.4% | -54.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 3% | 5.4% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 4.8% |
| Other | 3% | 9.2% | 6.2% | 1.6% | 7.6% |
In this area, 50.3% 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 | 50.8% | 50.3% | -0.5% | 83.2% | -32.9% |
| European Union | 9.1% | 12.1% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.2% | 4.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| Africa | 15.1% | 15.9% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 13.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.2% | 15.3% | -1.9% | 5.6% | 9.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 2.4% | -1.9% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 50.3% | 50.6% | 0.3% | 83.2% | -32.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 33.7% | 31.5% | 9.8% | 23.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 6.5% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.2% | 3.8% | -9.4% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 30.1% | 5.3% | -24.8% | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.6% | 76.7% | -3.1% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 5.3% | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.9% | 37.2% | -26.3% |
| Christian | 35.5% | 46.2% | -10.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 48.8% | 6.5% | 42.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castle Close was 20.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.7% lower than the Ealing Common average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Castle Close has the 7th lowest crime rate of 80 local areas in Ealing Common and the 62nd lowest crime rate of 964 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 31.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Castle Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-05-15 | £268,601 |
| 6 Castle Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2015-09-30 | £448,075 |
| 3 Castle Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £209,950 | 2011-09-14 | £341,036 |
| 4 Castle Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £112,500 | 2010-11-26 | £186,851 |
The percentage of student residents living in W3 8AD 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 | 75 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 3out of 4 | 59 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre East Churchfield Road , Acton W3 7LL | 3out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 3,016 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 3,259 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windham Nursery School Windham Road , TW9 2HP | 4out of 4 | 4,474 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berrymede Junior School Osborne Road , Acton W3 8SJ | 3out of 4 | 146 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Berrymede Infant School Castle Close , Acton W3 8RN | 3out of 4 | 146 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Priory Primary Academy Acton Lane , W3 8NR | 4out of 4 | 591 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater Primary School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | 3out of 4 | 829 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Byron Primary Academy The Vale , Acton W3 7JT | 3out of 4 | 939 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 469 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Acton Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | 1out of 4 | 542 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | 4out of 4 | 720 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls Queen's Drive , Acton W3 0HW | 4out of 4 | 1,870 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ada Lovelace Church of England High School Park View Road , Ealing W5 2JX | - not rated | 2,303 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 4,650 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 4,783 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 | 4,925 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 | 3,813 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nishkam School West London 152 Syon Lane , TW7 5PN | 4out of 4 | 5,151 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 287 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greek Primary School of London 3 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JR | - not rated | 948 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eagle Park Independent School Park Place , Chiswick W3 8JY | - not rated | 1,005 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eden SDA School 92-100 Warwick Road , Ealing W5 5PT | - not rated | 1,138 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| International School of London 139 Gunnersbury Avenue , W3 8LG | - not rated | 1,210 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mint Cafe | Unit B, Munster Court | 188 yd | |
| Sodexo At Acton Training Centre | Acton Training Centre, 123 Gunnersbury Lane | 312 yd | |
| Daleys Cafe | 7 Church Road, Acton | 405 yd | |
| Sam's Chicken | 153A High Street, Acton | 427 yd | |
| Orange Cafe | Unit 3, 14 Colville Road | 428 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Talbot | The Talbot, 1 Mill Hill Road | 369 yd | |
| Acton United Services Club | 2 Berrymead Gardens, Acton | 397 yd | |
| George & Dragon (Bar Only) | George And Dragon, 183 High Street | 453 yd | |
| Six Bells | Six Bells, 211 High Street | 462 yd | |
| The Belvedere / K-Town / Chik Box / Locked And Loaded | 106 - 112 High Street, Acton | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ministry Of Chicken | 153A High Street, Acton | 427 yd | |
| Jollibay | 24B Crown Street, Acton | 431 yd | |
| Halal 4 You / Kebab Boys / Halal Chinese | 133 High Street, Acton | 449 yd | |
| Ming's Chinese Takeaway | 191 High Street, Acton | 462 yd | |
| T4 Tea For You Acton | 124 High Street, Acton | 473 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 142 Bollo Bridge Road, Acton | 232 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 9, The Oaks Shopping Centre | 472 yd | |
| Ocado Zoom | Units 2-3, North Chiswick Business Park | 506 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 4, The Oaks Shopping Centre | 522 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons, King Street | 585 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Wellbeing Centre (Closed) Bollo Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 202 yd |
| New Fitness Exchange (London Acton) (Closed) Shopping Precinct Shopping Precinct High Street | health and fitness suite | 485 yd |
| Acton Centre ACTON TOWN HALL ACTON TOWN HALL HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 490 yd |
| Acton Swimming Baths (Closed) Salisbury Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 511 yd |
| Energize Fitness Centre (Acton Campus) (Closed) Acton Centre Acton Centre Gunnersbury Lane | health and fitness suite | 512 yd |
| Reynolds Sports Centre REYNOLDS SPORTS CENTRE REYNOLDS SPORTS CENTRE GUNNERSBURY LANE | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 619 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Acton) Uxbridge Road | health and fitness suite | 693 yd |
| Gunnersbury Triangle Club THE RIDGEWAY | tennis courts | 761 yd |
| Southfield Road Playing Field Southfield Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 773 yd |
| Twyford Sports Centre TWYFORD SPORTS CENTRE TWYFORD SPORTS CENTRE TWYFORD CRESCENT | 776 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.