Avenue Crescent is in London and in Ealing district. W3 8ET 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 Avenue Crescent, London, W3 8ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W3 8ER, W3 8EP, W3 8EU, W3 8HB, W3 8EW, W3 8ES, W3 8EJ, W3 8HA, W3 8EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W3 8ET, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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 | 43.9% | 52.9% | 9.0% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 56.1% | 47.1% | -9.0% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 8ET, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.9% 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 | 65.2% | 55.9% | -9.3% | 37.9% | 18.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.3% | 32.4% | 10.1% | 44.2% | -11.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 3% | 1.1% | -1.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 8.5% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 (89.7%) 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 | 56.1% | 52.2% | -3.9% | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 37.5% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 7.2% | 7.6% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
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 63.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.9% | 10% | 3.1% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 1.6% | -7.4% | 9.6% | -8.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.6% | 7.9% | 2.3% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 13.7% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.9% | 63.7% | 11.8% | 33.8% | 29.9% |
| Other | 12.4% | 3.2% | -9.2% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.6% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 4.1% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 3.4% |
| Indian | 5% | 4.6% | -0.4% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.7% | 1.8% | -2.9% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 8.7% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 6.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 2.9% | 0.5% | -2.4% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 70.5% | 61.6% | -8.9% | 81.4% | -19.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 6.5% | 5.9% | -0.6% | 0.6% | 5.3% |
| Other | 0.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 54.2% 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 | 54.3% | 54.2% | -0.1% | 83.2% | -29.0% |
| European Union | 12.9% | 16.9% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 10.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 4% | 6.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.7% | 12.9% | -5.8% | 5.6% | 7.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4% | 3.6% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 5% | 3.1% | -1.9% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53.2% | 53.5% | 0.3% | 83.2% | -29.7% |
| 10+ Years | 11.2% | 23.7% | 12.5% | 9.8% | 13.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.2% | 9.2% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 6.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.2% | 7.9% | -4.3% | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.2% | 5.7% | -10.5% | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.1% | 76.7% | -10.6% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 5.4% | 1.5% | 3.9% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.3% | 37.2% | -3.9% |
| Christian | 36.4% | 46.2% | -9.8% |
| Buddhist | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 9.2% | 6.5% | 2.7% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 11% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Avenue Crescent was 60.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.9% lower than the Ealing Common average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Avenue Crescent has the 26th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Ealing Common and the 325th lowest crime rate of 951 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 11 Avenue Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2024-09-25 | £337,183 |
| Flat 1 11 Avenue Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-02-16 | £285,784 |
| Flat 3 15 Avenue Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2023-12-15 | £618,913 |
| Flat 1 11 Avenue Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2019-04-12 | £354,104 |
| Flat 3 15 Avenue Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2014-09-12 | £710,861 |
W3 8ET 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 32 |
| Education | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 4out of 4 | 171 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 | 1,258 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 3,137 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 3,386 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windham Nursery School Windham Road , TW9 2HP | 4out of 4 | 4,414 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 | 217 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton Gardens Primary School Osborne Road , Acton W3 8SJ | - not rated | 217 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Priory Primary Academy Acton Lane , W3 8NR | - not rated | 719 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater First School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | - not rated | 905 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater Primary School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | 3out of 4 | 917 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 | 770 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater Middle School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | - not rated | 905 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ealing Middle School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EA | - not rated | 2,586 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier Middle School Helena Road , Ealing W5 2RA | - not rated | 3,136 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fielding Middle School Wyndham Road , Ealing W13 9TE | - not rated | 3,411 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acton High School Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | - not rated | 357 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Acton Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | 3out of 4 | 437 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Soane Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Ealing W3 8EA | 4out of 4 | 463 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | - not rated | 716 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | 4out of 4 | 716 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 | 412 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 4,754 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 4,892 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 | 5,050 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc) Parkshot , TW9 2RE | - not rated | 5,207 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 | 5,025 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 | 253 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowflake School 10-14 Crown Street , Acton W3 8SB | - not rated | 422 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blooming Tree Pre Prep School First Floor , Swarn House W3 9BJ | - not rated | 573 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eagle Park Independent School Eagle Park Independent School Chiswick, , London Transport Sports Ground W3 8JY | - not rated | 917 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greek Primary School of London 3 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JR | - not rated | 988 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jungles Cafe | 6 Central Parade, Gunnersbury Lane | 315 yd | |
| Sodexo At Acton Training Centre | Acton Training Centre, 123 Gunnersbury Lane | 324 yd | |
| Sodexo At Acton Town Underground Station | Acton Town Underground Station, Gunnersbury Lane | 354 yd | |
| Mint Cafe | Unit B, Munster Court | 366 yd | |
| Reynolds Sports Centre | Reynolds Sports Centre, Gunnersbury Lane | 392 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Talbot | The Talbot, 1 Mill Hill Road | 377 yd | |
| Six Bells | Six Bells, 211 High Street | 493 yd | |
| George & Dragon (Bar Only) | George And Dragon, 183 High Street | 515 yd | |
| Red Lion And Pineapple | Red Lion And Pineapple, 281 High Street | 539 yd | |
| Acton United Services Club | 2 Berrymead Gardens, Acton | 564 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Grilly | 8 Central Parade, Gunnersbury Lane | 303 yd | |
| Crystal Kebab | 3 Central Parade, Gunnersbury Lane | 315 yd | |
| Java & Juice | Kiosk In Booking Hall, Acton Town Underground Station | 354 yd | |
| Eats & Bits | Kiosk On Platforms 1 And 2, Acton Town Underground Station | 354 yd | |
| Tiffin Planet | Unit 5, The Broadway, Gunnersbury Lane | 408 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 142 Bollo Bridge Road, Acton | 430 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 15-16 The Broadway, Gunnersbury Lane | 502 yd | |
| Ocado Zoom | Units 2-3, North Chiswick Business Park | 529 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 9, The Oaks Shopping Centre | 589 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons, King Street | 602 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Reynolds Sports Centre REYNOLDS SPORTS CENTRE REYNOLDS SPORTS CENTRE GUNNERSBURY LANE | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 391 yd |
| The Wellbeing Centre (Closed) Bollo Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 396 yd |
| Energize Fitness Centre (Acton Campus) (Closed) Acton Centre Acton Centre Gunnersbury Lane | health and fitness suite | 408 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Acton) Uxbridge Road | health and fitness suite | 554 yd |
| Gunnersbury Triangle Club THE RIDGEWAY | tennis courts | 569 yd |
| New Fitness Exchange (London Acton) (Closed) Shopping Precinct Shopping Precinct High Street | health and fitness suite | 619 yd |
| Old Actonians Sports Ground Boddington Gardens | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 620 yd |
| Twyford Sports Centre TWYFORD SPORTS CENTRE TWYFORD SPORTS CENTRE TWYFORD CRESCENT | 649 yd | |
| Acton Centre ACTON TOWN HALL ACTON TOWN HALL HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 672 yd |
| Acton Swimming Baths (Closed) Salisbury Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 705 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 | 77.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 150.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.