Avenue Road is in London and in Ealing district. W3 8NH 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 Road, London, W3 8NH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W3 8NS, W3 8NN, W3 8NX, W3 8AN, W3 8AJ, W3 8AH, W3 8NU, W3 8AB, W3 8PF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W3 8NH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 51.4% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 50.2% | 48.6% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 8NH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.2% 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 | 49.6% | 52.2% | 2.6% | 37.9% | 14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.1% | 33% | 1.9% | 44.2% | -11.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 9% | 6.7% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 3.4% | -1.9% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.3%) 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 | 46.8% | 50% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 37.3% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 13% | 10.5% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 1.4% | -4.7% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 44.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.2% | 19% | 3.8% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 5.4% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.8% | 10.5% | 2.7% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 6.1% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 11.6% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.9% | 44.6% | 5.7% | 33.8% | 10.8% |
| Other | 18.4% | 2.7% | -15.7% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.6% 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 | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 5.8% | 4% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 7.5% | 11.9% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 9.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.9% | 7.4% | -1.5% | 1.0% | 6.4% |
| Other Black | 7.8% | 1.1% | -6.7% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 55.6% | 51.6% | -4.0% | 81.4% | -29.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Other | 6.5% | 4.8% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, just 48% 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 | 47.4% | 48% | 0.6% | 83.2% | -35.2% |
| European Union | 18.4% | 18.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 12.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Africa | 12.6% | 9.6% | -3.0% | 2.7% | 6.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.2% | 11.3% | 2.1% | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.5% | 7.1% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 5.8% |
| Oceania | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 31.3% 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 | 44.4% | 48.4% | 4.0% | 83.2% | -34.8% |
| 10+ Years | 6.5% | 31.3% | 24.8% | 9.8% | 21.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.8% | 7.4% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.7% | 10.8% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 8.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.6% | 2% | -25.6% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.1% | 76.7% | -11.6% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 9% | 1.3% | 7.7% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24% | 37.2% | -13.2% |
| Christian | 39.3% | 46.2% | -6.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 27.7% | 6.5% | 21.2% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Avenue Road was 47.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.0% lower than the Ealing Common average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Avenue Road has the 19th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Ealing Common and the 223rd lowest crime rate of 951 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19C Avenue Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £402,500 | 2025-03-28 | £393,381 |
| 21A Avenue Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2025-03-21 | £503,332 |
| 23 Avenue Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2025-02-25 | £616,928 |
| 21 Avenue Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £800,500 | 2023-06-22 | £796,305 |
| 21 Avenue Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £800,500 | 2023-06-22 | £796,305 |
W3 8NH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% 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.
W3 8NH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 113 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 421 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 | 750 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 2,560 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 2,804 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 3out of 4 | 4,170 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Priory Primary Academy Acton Lane , W3 8NR | - not rated | 134 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Berrymede Junior School Osborne Road , Acton W3 8SJ | - not rated | 427 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton Gardens Primary School Osborne Road , Acton W3 8SJ | - not rated | 427 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Byron Primary Academy The Vale , Acton W3 7JT | 3out of 4 | 522 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater First School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | - not rated | 653 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 | 309 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater Middle School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | - not rated | 653 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ealing Middle School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EA | - not rated | 3,170 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier Middle School Helena Road , Ealing W5 2RA | - not rated | 3,495 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fielding Middle School Wyndham Road , Ealing W13 9TE | - not rated | 4,000 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 | 762 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton High School Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | - not rated | 919 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | - not rated | 956 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | 4out of 4 | 956 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Acton Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | 3out of 4 | 987 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 689 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 4,244 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 4,360 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 | 4,494 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TBAP 16-19 Academic AP Academy Finlay Street , SW6 6HB | - not rated | 5,061 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snowflake School 10-14 Crown Street , Acton W3 8SB | - not rated | 534 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leap Service - the National Autistics Society Woodlands Building , Mill Hill Road W3 8RR | - not rated | 677 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blooming Tree Pre Prep School First Floor , Swarn House W3 9BJ | - not rated | 837 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greek Primary School of London 3 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JR | - not rated | 1,010 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greek Embassy School 3 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JP | - not rated | 1,171 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acton Leisure Centre | Everyone Active Acton Centre, Acton Town Hall | 245 yd | |
| Bears At The Cinema | Former Acton Library, High Street | 266 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri | 133 High Street, Acton | 278 yd | |
| The Coffee House | Ground Floor Shop, 135 High Street | 281 yd | |
| Sabiib | 139 High Street, Acton | 298 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acton United Services Club | 2 Berrymead Gardens, Acton | 237 yd | |
| West London Trades Union Club | Hall, 33-35 High Street | 301 yd | |
| The Windmill | The Windmill, 50 High Street | 326 yd | |
| The Belvedere / K-Town / Chik Box / Locked And Loaded | 106 - 112 High Street, Acton | 327 yd | |
| George & Dragon (Bar Only) | George And Dragon, 183 High Street | 452 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halal 4 You / Kebab Boys / Halal Chinese | 133 High Street, Acton | 278 yd | |
| Shish Mangal | Ground Floor Shop, 51 High Street | 304 yd | |
| Shish Mangal - Rice And Hotpot - Big Boy Pizza | Ground Floor Shop, 51 High Street | 304 yd | |
| Lolo Pizza | 70 High Street, Acton | 306 yd | |
| T4 Tea For You Acton | 124 High Street, Acton | 342 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 142 Bollo Bridge Road, Acton | 370 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 9, The Oaks Shopping Centre | 371 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 4, The Oaks Shopping Centre | 390 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 61 - 63 Churchfield Road, Acton | 512 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons, King Street | 598 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Acton Swimming Baths (Closed) Salisbury Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 226 yd |
| Acton Centre ACTON TOWN HALL ACTON TOWN HALL HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 243 yd |
| New Fitness Exchange (London Acton) (Closed) Shopping Precinct Shopping Precinct High Street | health and fitness suite | 346 yd |
| The Wellbeing Centre (Closed) Bollo Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 376 yd |
| Southfield Road Playing Field Southfield Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 440 yd |
| Energize Fitness Centre (Acton Campus) (Closed) Acton Centre Acton Centre Gunnersbury Lane | health and fitness suite | 694 yd |
| Kiss Gyms (Acton) Unit 4 Unit 4 The Vale | health and fitness suite | 811 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Acton) Uxbridge Road | health and fitness suite | 879 yd |
| Reynolds Sports Centre REYNOLDS SPORTS CENTRE REYNOLDS SPORTS CENTRE GUNNERSBURY LANE | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 918 yd |
| Twyford Sports Centre TWYFORD SPORTS CENTRE TWYFORD SPORTS CENTRE TWYFORD CRESCENT | 938 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 | 89.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 89.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 89.5% |
| 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.