Gunnersbury Lane is in London and in Ealing district. W3 8EA 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gunnersbury Lane, London, W3 8EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W3 9BT, W3 9BE, W3 9BF, W3 8EB, W3 9BJ, W3 9BH, W3 9QY, W3 9QU, W3 9QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W3 8EA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.3% | 50.3% | 5.0% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 54.7% | 49.7% | -5.0% | 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 8EA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.7% 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 | 53.8% | 46.7% | -7.1% | 37.9% | 8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.4% | 37.8% | 8.4% | 44.2% | -6.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 11.1% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 0.7% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 47.4% | 54% | 6.6% | 48.4% | 5.6% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 32.4% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 8.8% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.6% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 44.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.3% | 14.3% | 2.0% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.3% | 8.9% | 3.6% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.7% | 6.5% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 5.3% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 14.7% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.4% | 44.7% | 6.3% | 33.8% | 10.9% |
| 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 56.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Other Asian | 8.8% | 3.8% | -5.0% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 4.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 70% | 56.1% | -13.9% | 81.4% | -25.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 8.9% | 7.6% | 0.6% | 8.3% |
| Other | 3% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
In this area, just 39.9% 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 | 41.3% | 39.9% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -43.3% |
| European Union | 23.9% | 28.3% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 22.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 6.1% | 4.6% | 0.8% | 5.3% |
| Africa | 7.8% | 5.7% | -2.1% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.6% | 15.4% | -0.2% | 5.6% | 9.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 4.6% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Oceania | 7.3% | 0% | -7.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 39.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 25.2% 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 | 37.8% | 40.1% | 2.3% | 83.2% | -43.1% |
| 10+ Years | 9.6% | 25.2% | 15.6% | 9.8% | 15.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 16.9% | 12.2% | -4.7% | 2.9% | 9.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.6% | 11.3% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 9.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.2% | 11.3% | -9.9% | 1.9% | 9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.6% | 76.7% | -23.1% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 5.9% | 0.6% | 5.3% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 3.8% | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 6.5% | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 5.7% | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Other Europe | 3.4% | 0.2% | 3.2% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19% | 37.2% | -18.2% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 27.6% | 6.5% | 21.1% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gunnersbury Lane was 535.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 456.2% higher than the East Acton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gunnersbury Lane has the 6th highest crime rate of 99 local areas in East Acton and the 22nd highest crime rate of 964 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 283.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% 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 1 Triumph House, 1C Gunnersbury Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2025-03-28 | £413,538 |
| Flat 11 Triumph House, 1C Gunnersbury Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2025-01-23 | £439,506 |
| Flat 13 Triumph House, 1C Gunnersbury Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2024-01-19 | £490,105 |
| Commercial Unit Triumph House, 1C Gunnersbury Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2020-12-22 | £158,068 |
| Flat 7 Triumph House, 1C Gunnersbury Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £310,000 | 2019-09-30 | £335,513 |
W3 8EA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 150 |
| Self-Employed | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Unemployed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 27 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 3out of 4 | 651 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 | 1,270 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 3,392 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 3,464 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 4,418 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School 1 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JR | 3out of 4 | 535 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater Primary School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | 3out of 4 | 703 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Berrymede Junior School Osborne Road , Acton W3 8SJ | 3out of 4 | 742 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Berrymede Infant School Castle Close , Acton W3 8RN | 3out of 4 | 742 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Priory Primary Academy Acton Lane , W3 8NR | 4out of 4 | 979 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 136 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | 4out of 4 | 163 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Acton Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | 1out of 4 | 421 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls Queen's Drive , Acton W3 0HW | 4out of 4 | 1,276 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ada Lovelace Church of England High School Park View Road , Ealing W5 2JX | - not rated | 1,716 yd | Free schools | 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 | 5,009 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 5,135 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 5,241 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 | 3,875 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nishkam School West London 152 Syon Lane , TW7 5PN | 4out of 4 | 5,125 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 | 321 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greek Primary School of London 3 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JR | - not rated | 535 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Japanese School 87 Creffield Road , Acton W3 9PU | - not rated | 656 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eagle Park Independent School Park Place , Chiswick W3 8JY | - not rated | 1,386 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Bunka Yochien 307a Horn Lane , Acton W3 0BP | - not rated | 1,505 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mimik Sushi | 269 High Street, Acton | 57 yd | |
| Mimik Sushi | 269 High Street, Acton | 57 yd | |
| Snacks Van At Jarram Falkus Construction Site | Ark Stone Academy, Woodlands Avenue | 64 yd | |
| My Old China | 270 - 272 High Street, Acton | 87 yd | |
| Chaiiwala | 267 High Street, Acton | 100 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion And Pineapple | Red Lion And Pineapple, 281 High Street | 51 yd | |
| The Chatsworth | The Chatsworth, 290 High Street | 81 yd | |
| Aeronaut | The Aeronaut, 264 High Street | 91 yd | |
| The Talbot | The Talbot, 1 Mill Hill Road | 277 yd | |
| Six Bells | Six Bells, 211 High Street | 296 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boss Pizza Acton | Ground Floor Shop, 307 Uxbridge Road | 91 yd | |
| Jollibay | 24B Crown Street, Acton | 233 yd | |
| Ming's Chinese Takeaway | 191 High Street, Acton | 296 yd | |
| Burger Boy | 367 Uxbridge Road, Acton | 318 yd | |
| Yemandi | Blue Star Hotel, 51 - 53 Steyne Road | 366 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Morrisons, King Street | 297 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 355-363 Uxbridge Road | 361 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 9, The Oaks Shopping Centre | 488 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 4, The Oaks Shopping Centre | 524 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 61 - 63 Churchfield Road, Acton | 770 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Energize Fitness Centre (Acton Campus) (Closed) Acton Centre Acton Centre Gunnersbury Lane | health and fitness suite | 85 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Acton) Uxbridge Road | health and fitness suite | 119 yd |
| Twyford Sports Centre TWYFORD SPORTS CENTRE TWYFORD SPORTS CENTRE TWYFORD CRESCENT | 182 yd | |
| Twyford C Of E High School TWYFORD CRESCENT | grass pitches | 242 yd |
| Reynolds Sports Centre REYNOLDS SPORTS CENTRE REYNOLDS SPORTS CENTRE GUNNERSBURY LANE | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 373 yd |
| New Fitness Exchange (London Acton) (Closed) Shopping Precinct Shopping Precinct High Street | health and fitness suite | 535 yd |
| Acton Centre ACTON TOWN HALL ACTON TOWN HALL HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 671 yd |
| Old Actonians Sports Ground Boddington Gardens | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 719 yd |
| Acton Swimming Baths (Closed) Salisbury Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 725 yd |
| The Japanese School CREFFIELD ROAD | 754 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 | 34.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 34.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 30.8% |
| 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 | 64.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 144.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.