Palmerston Road is in London and in Ealing district. W3 8FU 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 2015-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Palmerston Road, London, W3 8FU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W3 8UE, W3 8UF, W3 8FB, W3 8FT, W3 8DF, W3 8FS, W3 8FL, W3 8YG, W3 8TL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W3 8FU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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 | 53.8% | 53.4% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 46.2% | 46.6% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 8FU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.1% 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 | 40.8% | 50.1% | 9.3% | 37.9% | 12.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40% | 35.8% | -4.2% | 44.2% | -8.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 8.8% | 3.2% | -5.6% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 6.9% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 59.3% | 56% | -3.3% | 48.4% | 7.6% |
| Good health | 25.3% | 28.3% | 3.0% | 33.6% | -5.3% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 11.4% | 2.6% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 3.6% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.2% | 15.7% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.2% | 6.6% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 7.4% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 13.4% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 28% | 50% | 22.0% | 33.8% | 16.2% |
| Other | 17.6% | 3.7% | -13.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.2% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 6.7% | 5.6% | 3.1% | 3.6% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% | 4.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Other Asian | 7.1% | 2.9% | -4.2% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 23.1% | 17% | -6.1% | 2.5% | 14.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 2.8% |
| Other Black | 4.4% | 3.6% | -0.8% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 0.2% | -2.5% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.7% | 1.2% | -1.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 40.7% | 43.2% | 2.5% | 81.4% | -38.2% |
| Arab | 7.7% | 5.3% | -2.4% | 0.6% | 4.7% |
| Other | 1.6% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, just 45.9% 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 | 49.5% | 45.9% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -37.3% |
| European Union | 14.8% | 17.5% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 11.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 15.9% | 13.3% | -2.6% | 2.7% | 10.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.8% | 12.1% | -2.7% | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 6.3% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 37.2% 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 | 48.9% | 45.7% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -37.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 37.2% | 33.9% | 9.8% | 27.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 10.9% | 8.7% | 2.9% | 8.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 18.7% | 4.3% | -14.4% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.9% | 1.9% | -25.0% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.1% | 76.7% | -9.6% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Portugal | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.2% | 37.2% | -20.0% |
| Christian | 43.5% | 46.2% | -2.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 25.6% | 6.5% | 19.1% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Palmerston Road was 11.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.7% lower than the Ealing Common average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Palmerston Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Ealing Common and the 22nd lowest crime rate of 951 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 25.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1B Palmerston Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2025-11-13 | £608,078 |
| 7 Shanklin Court Palmerston Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2023-09-20 | £385,933 |
| 1 Shanklin Court Palmerston Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2023-06-02 | £591,882 |
| 6 Shanklin Court Palmerston Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £382,500 | 2022-09-02 | £374,219 |
| 3 Shanklin Court Palmerston Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2022-02-22 | £534,437 |
The percentage of student residents living in W3 8FU 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 | 142 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 4out of 4 | 332 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 | 1,214 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 2,818 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 3,185 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windham Nursery School Windham Road , TW9 2HP | 4out of 4 | 4,206 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 | 239 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton Gardens Primary School Osborne Road , Acton W3 8SJ | - not rated | 239 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Priory Primary Academy Acton Lane , W3 8NR | - not rated | 584 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Byron Primary Academy The Vale , Acton W3 7JT | 3out of 4 | 980 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater First School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | - not rated | 1,055 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 448 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater Middle School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | - not rated | 1,055 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ealing Middle School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EA | - not rated | 2,830 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier Middle School Helena Road , Ealing W5 2RA | - not rated | 3,572 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fielding Middle School Wyndham Road , Ealing W13 9TE | - not rated | 3,705 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 | 778 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Soane Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Ealing W3 8EA | 4out of 4 | 854 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Acton Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | 3out of 4 | 863 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | - not rated | 1,103 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | 4out of 4 | 1,103 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 | 789 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 4,354 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 4,508 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 | 4,915 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TBAP 16-19 Academic AP Academy Finlay Street , SW6 6HB | - not rated | 5,024 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 5,198 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 | 669 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowflake School 10-14 Crown Street , Acton W3 8SB | - not rated | 714 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eagle Park Independent School Eagle Park Independent School Chiswick, , London Transport Sports Ground W3 8JY | - not rated | 889 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blooming Tree Pre Prep School First Floor , Swarn House W3 9BJ | - not rated | 960 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| International School of London 139 Gunnersbury Avenue , W3 8LG | - not rated | 1,085 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 | 98 yd | |
| Orange Cafe | Unit 3, 14 Colville Road | 159 yd | |
| The Greenock Cafe | Unit 1A, 12 Greenock Road | 289 yd | |
| Hansik Korean BBQ | Unit 3, 6A Greenock Road | 352 yd | |
| Osckars | 273 Acton Lane, Chiswick | 486 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stag Public House | The Stag, 177 Acton Lane | 600 yd | |
| The Swan | The Swan, 119 Acton Lane | 616 yd | |
| Acton United Services Club | 2 Berrymead Gardens, Acton | 617 yd | |
| The Talbot | The Talbot, 1 Mill Hill Road | 654 yd | |
| The Belvedere / K-Town / Chik Box / Locked And Loaded | 106 - 112 High Street, Acton | 721 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AJ's Family Kitchen Ltd | Unit 13, 6A Greenock Road | 352 yd | |
| Pad Thai Cafe | Unit 13, 6A Greenock Road | 352 yd | |
| Avalana / Go Bao | Unit 14, 6A Greenock Road | 352 yd | |
| Best Turkish Woody Kebab Freaks China Town Mr Wong Big Slice | 6A Greenock Road, Acton | 352 yd | |
| Hermanos Taco House | 191 Acton Lane, Chiswick | 568 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 142 Bollo Bridge Road, Acton | 95 yd | |
| Ocado Zoom | Units 2-3, North Chiswick Business Park | 293 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 9, The Oaks Shopping Centre | 721 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 4, The Oaks Shopping Centre | 764 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 15-16 The Broadway, Gunnersbury Lane | 773 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Wellbeing Centre (Closed) Bollo Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 99 yd |
| Acton Centre ACTON TOWN HALL ACTON TOWN HALL HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 681 yd |
| Acton Swimming Baths (Closed) Salisbury Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 681 yd |
| New Fitness Exchange (London Acton) (Closed) Shopping Precinct Shopping Precinct High Street | health and fitness suite | 722 yd |
| Gunnersbury Triangle Club THE RIDGEWAY | tennis courts | 756 yd |
| Southfield Road Playing Field Southfield Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 763 yd |
| Energize Fitness Centre (Acton Campus) (Closed) Acton Centre Acton Centre Gunnersbury Lane | health and fitness suite | 788 yd |
| Reynolds Sports Centre REYNOLDS SPORTS CENTRE REYNOLDS SPORTS CENTRE GUNNERSBURY LANE | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 825 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Chiswick Park) CHISWICK PARK CHISWICK PARK CHISWICK HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 868 yd |
| Hanwell Fc (Vuk Club) Park Place | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 877 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 | 73.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.