Avenue Crescent is in London and in Ealing district. W3 8EW 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 8EW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W3 8ES, W3 8EU, W3 8ER, W3 8QJ, W3 8ET, W3 8EN, W3 8QQ, W3 8EP, W3 8EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding W3 8EW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 48.9% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 51.7% | 51.1% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 8EW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.2% 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 | 60.2% | 50.2% | -10.0% | 37.9% | 12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.7% | 35.9% | 6.2% | 44.2% | -8.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 6.9% | 2.8% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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%) 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 | 57.7% | 58.7% | 1.0% | 48.4% | 10.3% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 27.3% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -6.3% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 8.3% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
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.
In the area around W3 8EW this area, 8.9% 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 51.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.3% | 8.9% | 3.6% | 18.2% | -9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.3% | 8.1% | 0.8% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.3% | 6.6% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 3.9% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 15.1% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.3% | 51.9% | 7.6% | 33.8% | 18.1% |
| Other | 19.1% | 5.4% | -13.7% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.3% 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 | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 5% | 8.6% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| Other Black | 2.7% | 0.6% | -2.1% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 0.6% | -2.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 66.3% | 61.3% | -5.0% | 81.4% | -20.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 6% | 10.2% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 9.6% |
| Other | 2.3% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, 50.5% 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 | 48% | 50.5% | 2.5% | 83.2% | -32.7% |
| European Union | 23.7% | 21.8% | -1.9% | 6.1% | 15.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 5% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Africa | 6.7% | 7.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.7% | 10.7% | -3.0% | 5.6% | 5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 46.3% | 50.5% | 4.2% | 83.2% | -32.7% |
| 10+ Years | 12.3% | 27.1% | 14.8% | 9.8% | 17.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 12% | 12.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 10.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 13% | 4.7% | -8.3% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.3% | 4.7% | -11.6% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.1% | 76.7% | -16.6% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| Italy | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 3.5% | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Poland | 9.9% | 1.3% | 8.6% |
| Romania | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.9% | 37.2% | -8.3% |
| Christian | 41.9% | 46.2% | -4.3% |
| Muslim | 21% | 6.5% | 14.5% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Avenue Crescent was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Ealing Common average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6C Avenue Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2026-01-29 | £354,766 |
| 6A Avenue Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2024-07-01 | £679,243 |
| Flat 1 12B Avenue Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2021-09-30 | £755,931 |
| 6B Avenue Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2021-01-25 | £371,752 |
| 6B Avenue Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £342,500 | 2019-10-17 | £364,795 |
W3 8EW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in W3 8EW 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 | 89 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 247 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 | 1,277 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 3,205 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 3,427 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windham Nursery School Windham Road , TW9 2HP | 4out of 4 | 4,476 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 | 310 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton Gardens Primary School Osborne Road , Acton W3 8SJ | - not rated | 310 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Priory Primary Academy Acton Lane , W3 8NR | - not rated | 771 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater First School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | - not rated | 885 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater Primary School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | 3out of 4 | 889 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 | 852 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater Middle School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | - not rated | 885 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ealing Middle School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EA | - not rated | 2,549 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier Middle School Helena Road , Ealing W5 2RA | - not rated | 3,037 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fielding Middle School Wyndham Road , Ealing W13 9TE | - not rated | 3,359 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 | 275 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Acton Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | 3out of 4 | 351 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Soane Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Ealing W3 8EA | 4out of 4 | 379 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | - not rated | 630 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | 4out of 4 | 630 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 | 338 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 4,840 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 4,974 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 | 5,074 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc) Parkshot , TW9 2RE | - not rated | 5,256 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 | 5,002 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 | 165 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowflake School 10-14 Crown Street , Acton W3 8SB | - not rated | 383 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blooming Tree Pre Prep School First Floor , Swarn House W3 9BJ | - not rated | 489 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greek Primary School of London 3 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JR | - not rated | 923 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eagle Park Independent School Eagle Park Independent School Chiswick, , London Transport Sports Ground W3 8JY | - not rated | 963 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 282 yd | |
| Reynolds Sports Centre | Reynolds Sports Centre, Gunnersbury Lane | 298 yd | |
| Sodexo At Acton Training Centre | Acton Training Centre, 123 Gunnersbury Lane | 305 yd | |
| Sodexo At Acton Town Underground Station | Acton Town Underground Station, Gunnersbury Lane | 328 yd | |
| JOSSPI FRESH Burger &Lobster | Unit 2- 1 The Broadway, Gunnersbury Lane | 398 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Talbot | The Talbot, 1 Mill Hill Road | 349 yd | |
| Red Lion And Pineapple | Red Lion And Pineapple, 281 High Street | 457 yd | |
| Six Bells | Six Bells, 211 High Street | 464 yd | |
| The Chatsworth | The Chatsworth, 290 High Street | 486 yd | |
| Aeronaut | The Aeronaut, 264 High Street | 491 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Grilly | 8 Central Parade, Gunnersbury Lane | 275 yd | |
| Crystal Kebab | 3 Central Parade, Gunnersbury Lane | 282 yd | |
| Java & Juice | Kiosk In Booking Hall, Acton Town Underground Station | 328 yd | |
| Eats & Bits | Kiosk On Platforms 1 And 2, Acton Town Underground Station | 328 yd | |
| Jollibay | 24B Crown Street, Acton | 385 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 15-16 The Broadway, Gunnersbury Lane | 488 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 142 Bollo Bridge Road, Acton | 525 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons, King Street | 562 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 355-363 Uxbridge Road | 584 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 9, The Oaks Shopping Centre | 589 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Reynolds Sports Centre REYNOLDS SPORTS CENTRE REYNOLDS SPORTS CENTRE GUNNERSBURY LANE | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 297 yd |
| Energize Fitness Centre (Acton Campus) (Closed) Acton Centre Acton Centre Gunnersbury Lane | health and fitness suite | 333 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Acton) Uxbridge Road | health and fitness suite | 463 yd |
| The Wellbeing Centre (Closed) Bollo Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 490 yd |
| Old Actonians Sports Ground Boddington Gardens | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 558 yd |
| Twyford Sports Centre TWYFORD SPORTS CENTRE TWYFORD SPORTS CENTRE TWYFORD CRESCENT | 559 yd | |
| Gunnersbury Triangle Club THE RIDGEWAY | tennis courts | 579 yd |
| New Fitness Exchange (London Acton) (Closed) Shopping Precinct Shopping Precinct High Street | health and fitness suite | 624 yd |
| Twyford C Of E High School TWYFORD CRESCENT | grass pitches | 630 yd |
| Acton Centre ACTON TOWN HALL ACTON TOWN HALL HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 697 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 | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| 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 | 132.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.