Petersfield Road is in London and in Ealing district. W3 8NY 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 Petersfield Road, London, W3 8NY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W3 8NQ, W3 8NU, W3 8NR, W3 8NT, W3 8NX, W3 8PE, W4 5XF, W4 5XD, W3 8NN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W3 8NY, 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 8NY, 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 Petersfield Road was 98.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.3% higher than the Ealing Common average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Petersfield Road has the 34th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Ealing Common and the 401st highest crime rate of 951 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22A Petersfield Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2025-09-30 | £495,522 |
| 19A Petersfield Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2025-07-23 | £402,785 |
| 2B Petersfield Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2025-03-31 | £552,199 |
| 9A Petersfield Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £642,000 | 2025-03-21 | £627,454 |
| 5 Petersfield Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2024-08-30 | £457,936 |
W3 8NY 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 | 4out of 4 | 602 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 | 646 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 2,377 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 2,630 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 3out of 4 | 3,991 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 | 85 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Byron Primary Academy The Vale , Acton W3 7JT | 3out of 4 | 404 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Berrymede Junior School Osborne Road , Acton W3 8SJ | - not rated | 598 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton Gardens Primary School Osborne Road , Acton W3 8SJ | - not rated | 598 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater First School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | - not rated | 696 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 | 258 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater Middle School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | - not rated | 696 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ealing Middle School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EA | - not rated | 3,347 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier Middle School Helena Road , Ealing W5 2RA | - not rated | 3,639 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fielding Middle School Wyndham Road , Ealing W13 9TE | - not rated | 4,183 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 | 928 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton High School Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | - not rated | 1,103 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | - not rated | 1,105 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | 4out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Acton Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | 3out of 4 | 1,171 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 | 857 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 4,075 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 4,185 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 | 4,335 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TBAP 16-19 Academic AP Academy Finlay Street , SW6 6HB | - not rated | 4,924 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 | 693 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 | 857 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blooming Tree Pre Prep School First Floor , Swarn House W3 9BJ | - not rated | 995 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard House School 16 Newton Grove , W4 1LB | - not rated | 1,054 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greek Primary School of London 3 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JR | - not rated | 1,109 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osckars | 273 Acton Lane, Chiswick | 253 yd | |
| Al Zain | Ground Floor Shop, 19 - 21 High Street | 256 yd | |
| Tasty Pizza / Tasty Noodles | Ground Floor Shop, 25 High Street | 260 yd | |
| Kod Pirke | Ground Floor Shop, 47 High Street | 260 yd | |
| Ku-Sheng Peng | 39 High Street, Acton | 260 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West London Trades Union Club | Hall, 33-35 High Street | 260 yd | |
| The Windmill | The Windmill, 50 High Street | 300 yd | |
| Acton United Services Club | 2 Berrymead Gardens, Acton | 360 yd | |
| The Belvedere / K-Town / Chik Box / Locked And Loaded | 106 - 112 High Street, Acton | 418 yd | |
| A Pint Of Hops | Ground Floor Shop, 73 Churchfield Road | 507 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shish Mangal | Ground Floor Shop, 51 High Street | 260 yd | |
| Shish Mangal - Rice And Hotpot - Big Boy Pizza | Ground Floor Shop, 51 High Street | 260 yd | |
| Lolo Pizza | 70 High Street, Acton | 326 yd | |
| Halal 4 You / Kebab Boys / Halal Chinese | 133 High Street, Acton | 381 yd | |
| T4 Tea For You Acton | 124 High Street, Acton | 447 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Unit 9, The Oaks Shopping Centre | 484 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 4, The Oaks Shopping Centre | 484 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 142 Bollo Bridge Road, Acton | 498 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 61 - 63 Churchfield Road, Acton | 506 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons, King Street | 726 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Acton Swimming Baths (Closed) Salisbury Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 258 yd |
| Southfield Road Playing Field Southfield Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 259 yd |
| Acton Centre ACTON TOWN HALL ACTON TOWN HALL HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 305 yd |
| New Fitness Exchange (London Acton) (Closed) Shopping Precinct Shopping Precinct High Street | health and fitness suite | 446 yd |
| The Wellbeing Centre (Closed) Bollo Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 513 yd |
| Kiss Gyms (Acton) Unit 4 Unit 4 The Vale | health and fitness suite | 628 yd |
| Energize Fitness Centre (Acton Campus) (Closed) Acton Centre Acton Centre Gunnersbury Lane | health and fitness suite | 863 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 | 949 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Acton) Uxbridge Road | health and fitness suite | 1,044 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 122 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.