Acton Lane is in London and in Ealing district. W3 8NR 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 Acton Lane, London, W3 8NR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W3 8NQ, W3 8PE, W3 8NU, W3 8NY, W3 8NN, W3 8PF, W3 8NX, W3 8NH, W3 8NT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W3 8NR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.8% 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 | 52.7% | 55.8% | 3.1% | 51.0% | 4.8% |
| Male | 47.3% | 44.2% | -3.1% | 49.0% | -4.8% |
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 8NR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.2% 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 | 47.8% | 58.2% | 10.4% | 37.9% | 20.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.6% | 27.6% | -6.0% | 44.2% | -16.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 7.3% | -4.8% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 46.9% | 53.5% | 6.6% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 28% | -7.2% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 12.7% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 4% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 51.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.1% | 13% | 3.9% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 6.1% | -8.1% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.1% | 8.3% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 11.7% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.8% | 51.7% | 9.9% | 33.8% | 17.9% |
| Other | 13.4% | 5.7% | -7.7% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 1.8% | -2.6% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Other Asian | 5.9% | 4% | -1.9% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 5.4% | 3.9% | 1.0% | 4.4% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.9% | 1.1% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 70.3% | 64.1% | -6.2% | 81.4% | -17.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 2.9% | 3.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Other | 3.3% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
In this area, 62.4% 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 | 64.8% | 62.4% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -20.8% |
| European Union | 12.1% | 16.4% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 10.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 4% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.4% | 10.9% | -0.5% | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.8% | 62.4% | 1.6% | 83.2% | -20.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 20.4% | 18.2% | 9.8% | 10.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 5.8% | -1.2% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 7.7% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 5.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.2% | 3.6% | -17.6% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.7% | 76.7% | -8.0% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 5.1% | 0.6% | 4.5% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.5% | 37.2% | -6.7% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 14.5% | 6.5% | 8.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Acton Lane was 125.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.6% higher than the Ealing Common average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Acton Lane has the 26th highest crime rate of 80 local areas in Ealing Common and the 295th highest crime rate of 964 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 97.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 385A Acton Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2023-08-11 | £615,885 |
| 357 Acton Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £905,000 | 2021-05-28 | £966,287 |
| 363A Acton Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £562,500 | 2018-10-23 | £592,755 |
| 383A Acton Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2018-10-12 | £553,238 |
| 377 Acton Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £521,500 | 2017-10-06 | £542,405 |
W3 8NR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% 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 | 99 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Information and communication | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 3out of 4 | 458 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre East Churchfield Road , Acton W3 7LL | 3out of 4 | 669 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 2,574 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 2,772 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 4out of 4 | 4,148 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 | 4out of 4 | 135 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Byron Primary Academy The Vale , Acton W3 7JT | 3out of 4 | 455 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Berrymede Junior School Osborne Road , Acton W3 8SJ | 3out of 4 | 485 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Berrymede Infant School Castle Close , Acton W3 8RN | 3out of 4 | 485 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater Primary School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | 3out of 4 | 599 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Soane Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Ealing W3 8EA | - not rated | 714 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | 4out of 4 | 887 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Acton Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | 1out of 4 | 983 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls Queen's Drive , Acton W3 0HW | 4out of 4 | 2,056 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Phoenix Academy The Curve , W12 0RQ | 3out of 4 | 2,467 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 4,292 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 4,399 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 | 4,441 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 3,333 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 660 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greek Primary School of London 3 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JR | - not rated | 911 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard House School 16 Newton Grove , W4 1LB | - not rated | 1,259 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Japanese School 87 Creffield Road , Acton W3 9PU | - not rated | 1,361 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eagle Park Independent School Park Place , Chiswick W3 8JY | - not rated | 1,418 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ku-Sheng Peng | 39 High Street, Acton | 204 yd | |
| Tasty Pizza / Tasty Noodles | Ground Floor Shop, 25 High Street | 204 yd | |
| Kod Pirke | Ground Floor Shop, 47 High Street | 204 yd | |
| Turtle Bay | 16 High Street, Ealing | 219 yd | |
| Al Zain | Ground Floor Shop, 19 - 21 High Street | 222 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West London Trades Union Club | Hall, 33-35 High Street | 203 yd | |
| The Windmill | The Windmill, 50 High Street | 239 yd | |
| Acton United Services Club | 2 Berrymead Gardens, Acton | 275 yd | |
| The Belvedere / K-Town / Chik Box / Locked And Loaded | 106 - 112 High Street, Acton | 333 yd | |
| A Pint Of Hops | Ground Floor Shop, 73 Churchfield Road | 437 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shish Mangal | Ground Floor Shop, 51 High Street | 204 yd | |
| Shish Mangal - Rice And Hotpot - Big Boy Pizza | Ground Floor Shop, 51 High Street | 204 yd | |
| Lolo Pizza | 70 High Street, Acton | 251 yd | |
| Halal 4 You / Kebab Boys / Halal Chinese | 133 High Street, Acton | 295 yd | |
| T4 Tea For You Acton | 124 High Street, Acton | 361 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Unit 9, The Oaks Shopping Centre | 398 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 4, The Oaks Shopping Centre | 399 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 61 - 63 Churchfield Road, Acton | 443 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 142 Bollo Bridge Road, Acton | 491 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons, King Street | 640 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Acton Swimming Baths (Closed) Salisbury Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 178 yd |
| Acton Centre ACTON TOWN HALL ACTON TOWN HALL HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 221 yd |
| Southfield Road Playing Field Southfield Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 338 yd |
| New Fitness Exchange (London Acton) (Closed) Shopping Precinct Shopping Precinct High Street | health and fitness suite | 361 yd |
| The Wellbeing Centre (Closed) Bollo Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 500 yd |
| Kiss Gyms (Acton) Unit 4 Unit 4 The Vale | health and fitness suite | 686 yd |
| Energize Fitness Centre (Acton Campus) (Closed) Acton Centre Acton Centre Gunnersbury Lane | health and fitness suite | 783 yd |
| Club Des Sports THE PARK CLUB THE PARK CLUB EAST ACTON LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 956 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Acton) Uxbridge Road | health and fitness suite | 963 yd |
| Twyford Sports Centre TWYFORD SPORTS CENTRE TWYFORD SPORTS CENTRE TWYFORD CRESCENT | 1,012 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 | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| 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 | 166 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.