Gunnersbury Lane is in London and in Ealing district. W3 8EE 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 8EE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W3 9RW, W3 8HD, W3 8EZ, W3 8EF, W3 8ED, W3 9QX, W3 8EB, W3 9RY, W3 9QY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W3 8EE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 53.4% | 53.6% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 46.6% | 46.4% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 8EE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.8% 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 | 44.5% | 47.8% | 3.3% | 37.9% | 9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.4% | 31.3% | -2.1% | 44.2% | -12.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 7.7% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 13.5% | 9.9% | -3.6% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.8% | 43.7% | 3.9% | 48.4% | -4.7% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 31.6% | 1.5% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 10% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 13.6% | 8.9% | -4.7% | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 4.9% | 5.9% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 4.7% |
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 50.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.6% | 23.4% | -0.2% | 18.2% | 5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.5% | 3.2% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.9% | 6% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -7.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 9.1% | -1.5% | 16.9% | -7.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.3% | 50.6% | 13.3% | 33.8% | 16.8% |
| Other | 12.5% | 5.7% | -6.8% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.5% 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 | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 2.6% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.7% | 7.2% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 5.6% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 5.1% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.9% | 4.3% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 3.3% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 69.9% | 64.5% | -5.4% | 81.4% | -16.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, just 43.8% 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 | 54.7% | 43.8% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -39.4% |
| European Union | 16.3% | 30.2% | 13.9% | 6.1% | 24.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 5.1% | 6.4% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.1% | 11.3% | 3.2% | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.4% | 4.3% | -3.1% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 6.6% | 1.3% | -5.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 43.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 33.2% 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 | 49.4% | 43.8% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -39.4% |
| 10+ Years | 9.1% | 33.2% | 24.1% | 9.8% | 23.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.8% | 10.2% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 7.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.3% | 7.9% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.5% | 4.9% | -21.6% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.2% | 76.7% | -21.5% |
| Ireland | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 6.3% | 0.6% | 5.7% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 8.2% | 1.3% | 6.9% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 5.7% | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.7% | 13.5% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.7% | 37.2% | -15.5% |
| Christian | 56.3% | 46.2% | 10.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 11.9% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gunnersbury Lane was 319.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 259.3% higher than the Ealing Common average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Gunnersbury Lane has the 5th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Ealing Common and the 70th highest crime rate of 951 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.8%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16A Gunnersbury Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2021-11-15 | £458,716 |
| 16 Gunnersbury Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-08-16 | £501,788 |
| 22 Gunnersbury Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2020-03-06 | £663,451 |
| 30 Gunnersbury Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2018-07-27 | £1,078,271 |
| 24B Gunnersbury Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2016-09-02 | £551,116 |
W3 8EE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 | 122 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 77 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Self-Employed | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Unemployed | 32 |
| Other | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Other | 24 |
| Information and communication | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 4out of 4 | 488 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre East Churchfield Road , Acton W3 7LL | 2out of 4 | 1,271 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 3,331 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 3,462 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 4,590 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 | - not rated | 574 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton Gardens Primary School Osborne Road , Acton W3 8SJ | - not rated | 574 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School 1 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JR | 4out of 4 | 682 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater Primary School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | 3out of 4 | 763 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater First School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | - not rated | 784 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derwentwater Middle School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | - not rated | 784 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton Green County First and Middle School Beaumont Road , W4 5AW | - not rated | 1,054 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ealing Middle School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EA | - not rated | 2,567 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier Middle School Helena Road , Ealing W5 2RA | - not rated | 2,766 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fielding Middle School Wyndham Road , Ealing W13 9TE | - not rated | 3,320 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Soane Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Ealing W3 8EA | 4out of 4 | 124 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton High School Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | - not rated | 293 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Acton Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | 3out of 4 | 299 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | - not rated | 343 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | 4out of 4 | 343 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 146 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 5,034 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College 74 St Charles Square , North Kensington W10 6EY | - not rated | 5,048 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 5,151 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nishkam School West London 152 Syon Lane , TW7 5PN | 4out of 4 | 5,052 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 | 144 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blooming Tree Pre Prep School First Floor , Swarn House W3 9BJ | - not rated | 213 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowflake School 10-14 Crown Street , Acton W3 8SB | - not rated | 310 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greek Primary School of London 3 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JR | - not rated | 682 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greek Embassy School 3 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JP | - not rated | 839 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North China Restaurant | 305 Uxbridge Road, Acton | 168 yd | |
| Snacks Van At Jarram Falkus Construction Site | Ark Stone Academy, Woodlands Avenue | 204 yd | |
| Rodfai Thai Street Food | 322 Uxbridge Road, Acton | 210 yd | |
| Avanti Tapas & Pizzeria | 328 Uxbridge Road, Acton | 210 yd | |
| Reynolds Sports Centre | Reynolds Sports Centre, Gunnersbury Lane | 214 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion And Pineapple | Red Lion And Pineapple, 281 High Street | 191 yd | |
| The Chatsworth | The Chatsworth, 290 High Street | 217 yd | |
| Aeronaut | The Aeronaut, 264 High Street | 248 yd | |
| The Talbot | The Talbot, 1 Mill Hill Road | 329 yd | |
| Six Bells | Six Bells, 211 High Street | 395 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boss Pizza Acton | Ground Floor Shop, 307 Uxbridge Road | 172 yd | |
| Burger Boy | 367 Uxbridge Road, Acton | 278 yd | |
| Jollibay | 24B Crown Street, Acton | 312 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 365 Uxbridge Road, Acton | 358 yd | |
| Ming's Chinese Takeaway | 191 High Street, Acton | 395 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 355-363 Uxbridge Road | 319 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons, King Street | 431 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 9, The Oaks Shopping Centre | 580 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 4, The Oaks Shopping Centre | 624 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 15-16 The Broadway, Gunnersbury Lane | 648 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Energize Fitness Centre (Acton Campus) (Closed) Acton Centre Acton Centre Gunnersbury Lane | health and fitness suite | 137 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Acton) Uxbridge Road | health and fitness suite | 168 yd |
| Reynolds Sports Centre REYNOLDS SPORTS CENTRE REYNOLDS SPORTS CENTRE GUNNERSBURY LANE | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 217 yd |
| Twyford Sports Centre TWYFORD SPORTS CENTRE TWYFORD SPORTS CENTRE TWYFORD CRESCENT | 265 yd | |
| Twyford C Of E High School TWYFORD CRESCENT | grass pitches | 338 yd |
| Old Actonians Sports Ground Boddington Gardens | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 567 yd |
| New Fitness Exchange (London Acton) (Closed) Shopping Precinct Shopping Precinct High Street | health and fitness suite | 626 yd |
| Acton Centre ACTON TOWN HALL ACTON TOWN HALL HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 747 yd |
| The Wellbeing Centre (Closed) Bollo Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 750 yd |
| Gunnersbury Triangle Club THE RIDGEWAY | tennis courts | 777 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| 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 | 77.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.