Avenue Gardens is in London and in Ealing district. W3 8HB 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 Gardens, London, W3 8HB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W3 8HE, W3 8ET, W3 8SN, W3 8EP, W3 8RX, W3 8SP, W3 8ER, W3 8EU, W3 8HA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W3 8HB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% 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 | 50.8% | 54.1% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 49.2% | 45.9% | -3.3% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
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 8HB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.5% 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 | 44.3% | 49.5% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 11.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.5% | 33% | -5.5% | 44.2% | -11.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 7.7% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 6.7% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 41.3% | 47.8% | 6.5% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 31.6% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 13.6% | -2.3% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 5.7% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 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 51.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.9% | 15.4% | -4.5% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5% | 8.2% | 3.2% | 13.4% | -5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 12.3% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.6% | 51.3% | 4.7% | 33.8% | 17.5% |
| Other | 12.7% | 6.2% | -6.5% | 2.8% | 3.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.9% 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% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 5.2% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 6.6% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 4.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 75.8% | 65.9% | -9.9% | 81.4% | -15.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 55.3% 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 | 56.1% | 55.3% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -27.9% |
| European Union | 20.1% | 20.2% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 14.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 5.3% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.1% | 10.5% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 3.9% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Oceania | 3.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52.3% | 55.3% | 3.0% | 83.2% | -27.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5.7% | 29.4% | 23.7% | 9.8% | 19.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 11% | 3.5% | -7.5% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.4% | 8.3% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 6.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.7% | 3.5% | -16.2% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.4% | 76.7% | -12.3% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 11.6% | 1.3% | 10.3% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.1% | 37.2% | -6.1% |
| Christian | 46.9% | 46.2% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 13.2% | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Avenue Gardens was 137.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.1% higher than the Ealing Common average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Avenue Gardens has the 24th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Ealing Common and the 258th highest crime rate of 951 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36C Avenue Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £294,000 | 2025-03-31 | £287,339 |
| 36B Avenue Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-08-27 | £311,786 |
| Flat 4 29 Avenue Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2024-08-23 | £418,963 |
| 3 41 Avenue Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-07-31 | £208,625 |
| Flat 4 50 Avenue Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2024-02-20 | £497,658 |
W3 8HB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 | 63 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| 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 | 112 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 | 1,226 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 3,063 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 3,333 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windham Nursery School Windham Road , TW9 2HP | 4out of 4 | 4,378 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 | 130 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton Gardens Primary School Osborne Road , Acton W3 8SJ | - not rated | 130 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Priory Primary Academy Acton Lane , W3 8NR | - not rated | 662 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater First School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | - not rated | 910 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater Primary School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | 3out of 4 | 929 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 | 689 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater Middle School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | - not rated | 910 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ealing Middle School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EA | - not rated | 2,641 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier Middle School Helena Road , Ealing W5 2RA | - not rated | 3,224 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fielding Middle School Wyndham Road , Ealing W13 9TE | - not rated | 3,476 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 | 443 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Acton Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | 3out of 4 | 525 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Soane Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Ealing W3 8EA | 4out of 4 | 531 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | - not rated | 785 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | 4out of 4 | 785 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 | 475 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 4,668 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 4,808 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 | 5,010 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc) Parkshot , TW9 2RE | - not rated | 5,185 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 | 5,067 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 | 329 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowflake School 10-14 Crown Street , Acton W3 8SB | - not rated | 455 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blooming Tree Pre Prep School First Floor , Swarn House W3 9BJ | - not rated | 641 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 | 905 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greek Primary School of London 3 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JR | - not rated | 1,035 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 | 276 yd | |
| Sodexo At Acton Training Centre | Acton Training Centre, 123 Gunnersbury Lane | 344 yd | |
| Jungles Cafe | 6 Central Parade, Gunnersbury Lane | 381 yd | |
| Sodexo At Acton Town Underground Station | Acton Town Underground Station, Gunnersbury Lane | 414 yd | |
| Orange Cafe | Unit 3, 14 Colville Road | 445 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Talbot | The Talbot, 1 Mill Hill Road | 402 yd | |
| Six Bells | Six Bells, 211 High Street | 515 yd | |
| George & Dragon (Bar Only) | George And Dragon, 183 High Street | 527 yd | |
| Acton United Services Club | 2 Berrymead Gardens, Acton | 537 yd | |
| Mendes Sheepwalk | Sheepwalk Tavern, Market Place | 591 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Grilly | 8 Central Parade, Gunnersbury Lane | 367 yd | |
| Crystal Kebab | 3 Central Parade, Gunnersbury Lane | 381 yd | |
| Java & Juice | Kiosk In Booking Hall, Acton Town Underground Station | 413 yd | |
| Eats & Bits | Kiosk On Platforms 1 And 2, Acton Town Underground Station | 414 yd | |
| Jollibay | 24B Crown Street, Acton | 456 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 142 Bollo Bridge Road, Acton | 342 yd | |
| Ocado Zoom | Units 2-3, North Chiswick Business Park | 464 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 15-16 The Broadway, Gunnersbury Lane | 549 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 9, The Oaks Shopping Centre | 583 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons, King Street | 631 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Wellbeing Centre (Closed) Bollo Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 307 yd |
| Energize Fitness Centre (Acton Campus) (Closed) Acton Centre Acton Centre Gunnersbury Lane | health and fitness suite | 472 yd |
| Reynolds Sports Centre REYNOLDS SPORTS CENTRE REYNOLDS SPORTS CENTRE GUNNERSBURY LANE | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 480 yd |
| Gunnersbury Triangle Club THE RIDGEWAY | tennis courts | 596 yd |
| New Fitness Exchange (London Acton) (Closed) Shopping Precinct Shopping Precinct High Street | health and fitness suite | 606 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Acton) Uxbridge Road | health and fitness suite | 629 yd |
| Acton Centre ACTON TOWN HALL ACTON TOWN HALL HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 640 yd |
| Acton Swimming Baths (Closed) Salisbury Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 668 yd |
| Old Actonians Sports Ground Boddington Gardens | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 696 yd |
| Twyford Sports Centre TWYFORD SPORTS CENTRE TWYFORD SPORTS CENTRE TWYFORD CRESCENT | 722 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 | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 141 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.