Church Road is in Acton, London and in Ealing district. W3 8PY 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 Church Road, Acton, London, W3 8PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W3 8PX, W3 8AB, W3 8NS, W3 8AH, W3 8QP, W3 6NH, W3 8NH, W3 8AE, W3 8AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W3 8PY has a female population much higher than UK average, with 62.7% of the population 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 | 54.1% | 62.7% | 8.6% | 51.0% | 11.7% |
| Male | 45.9% | 37.3% | -8.6% | 49.0% | -11.7% |
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 8PY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.6% 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 | 44.1% | 45.6% | 1.5% | 37.9% | 7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.1% | 39.2% | 5.1% | 44.2% | -5.0% |
| Separated | 7.6% | 2.5% | -5.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 10.1% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 | 44.2% | 49.5% | 5.3% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 26.1% | -10.0% | 33.6% | -7.5% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 14.4% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 9% | 4.6% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
In the area around W3 8PY this area, 33.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.2% | 33.8% | 9.6% | 18.2% | 15.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 3.8% | -7.6% | 9.6% | -5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 11.3% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 15% | 7.9% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.4% | 32.5% | 4.1% | 33.8% | -1.3% |
| Other | 16.1% | 1.3% | -14.8% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 29.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 5.5% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 7.8% | 9.1% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 7.5% |
| Black African | 17.7% | 18.2% | 0.5% | 2.5% | 15.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.8% | 3.6% | -2.2% | 1.0% | 2.6% |
| Other Black | 6.1% | 3.6% | -2.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 9.1% | 7.4% | 0.4% | 8.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 37.4% | 29.1% | -8.3% | 81.4% | -52.3% |
| Arab | 2.4% | 5.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Other | 6.8% | 8.2% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 6.6% |
In this area, 55.9% 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 | 54.8% | 55.9% | 1.1% | 83.2% | -27.3% |
| European Union | 10.9% | 11.7% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 17.3% | 15.3% | -2.0% | 2.7% | 12.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.6% | 15.3% | 3.7% | 5.6% | 9.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 0.9% | -2.2% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52% | 55.9% | 3.9% | 83.2% | -27.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 37.8% | 33.0% | 9.8% | 28.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.9% | 3.6% | -7.3% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.6% | 0% | -28.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73% | 76.7% | -3.7% |
| Ireland | 7.2% | 0.6% | 6.6% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 7.2% | 0.5% | 6.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.2% | 37.2% | -21.0% |
| Christian | 32.4% | 46.2% | -13.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 43.2% | 6.5% | 36.7% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Ealing Common average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 123 Church Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2016-12-20 | £389,438 |
| 129 Church Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2016-04-12 | £352,456 |
| 139 Church Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2012-11-02 | £377,787 |
| 123 Church Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £191,000 | 2009-04-03 | £358,929 |
| 103 Church Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2008-06-06 | £395,338 |
| Full-Time Employee | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Self-Employed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 327 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 | 795 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 2,683 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 2,900 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 3out of 4 | 4,274 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 | 240 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Berrymede Junior School Osborne Road , Acton W3 8SJ | - not rated | 358 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton Gardens Primary School Osborne Road , Acton W3 8SJ | - not rated | 358 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Byron Primary Academy The Vale , Acton W3 7JT | 3out of 4 | 585 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater First School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | - not rated | 596 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 | 426 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater Middle School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | - not rated | 596 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ealing Middle School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EA | - not rated | 3,073 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier Middle School Helena Road , Ealing W5 2RA | - not rated | 3,368 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fielding Middle School Wyndham Road , Ealing W13 9TE | - not rated | 3,892 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 | 631 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton High School Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | - not rated | 801 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | - not rated | 830 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | 4out of 4 | 830 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Acton Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | 3out of 4 | 866 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 | 559 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 4,375 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 4,490 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 | 4,571 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TBAP 16-19 Academic AP Academy Finlay Street , SW6 6HB | - not rated | 5,187 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 | 406 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 | 550 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blooming Tree Pre Prep School First Floor , Swarn House W3 9BJ | - not rated | 708 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greek Primary School of London 3 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JR | - not rated | 908 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greek Embassy School 3 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JP | - not rated | 1,074 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepe's Piri Piri | 133 High Street, Acton | 209 yd | |
| The Coffee House | Ground Floor Shop, 135 High Street | 209 yd | |
| Sabiib | 139 High Street, Acton | 212 yd | |
| Acton Leisure Centre | Everyone Active Acton Centre, Acton Town Hall | 222 yd | |
| Bears At The Cinema | Former Acton Library, High Street | 224 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acton United Services Club | 2 Berrymead Gardens, Acton | 156 yd | |
| The Belvedere / K-Town / Chik Box / Locked And Loaded | 106 - 112 High Street, Acton | 260 yd | |
| George & Dragon (Bar Only) | George And Dragon, 183 High Street | 336 yd | |
| West London Trades Union Club | Hall, 33-35 High Street | 340 yd | |
| The Windmill | The Windmill, 50 High Street | 351 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halal 4 You / Kebab Boys / Halal Chinese | 133 High Street, Acton | 209 yd | |
| Ministry Of Chicken | 153A High Street, Acton | 251 yd | |
| T4 Tea For You Acton | 124 High Street, Acton | 259 yd | |
| Lolo Pizza | 70 High Street, Acton | 301 yd | |
| Shish Mangal | Ground Floor Shop, 51 High Street | 344 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Unit 9, The Oaks Shopping Centre | 278 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 4, The Oaks Shopping Centre | 311 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 142 Bollo Bridge Road, Acton | 373 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons, King Street | 484 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 61 - 63 Churchfield Road, Acton | 499 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Acton Centre ACTON TOWN HALL ACTON TOWN HALL HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 222 yd |
| Acton Swimming Baths (Closed) Salisbury Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 236 yd |
| New Fitness Exchange (London Acton) (Closed) Shopping Precinct Shopping Precinct High Street | health and fitness suite | 267 yd |
| The Wellbeing Centre (Closed) Bollo Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 366 yd |
| Energize Fitness Centre (Acton Campus) (Closed) Acton Centre Acton Centre Gunnersbury Lane | health and fitness suite | 563 yd |
| Southfield Road Playing Field Southfield Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 567 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Acton) Uxbridge Road | health and fitness suite | 749 yd |
| Reynolds Sports Centre REYNOLDS SPORTS CENTRE REYNOLDS SPORTS CENTRE GUNNERSBURY LANE | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 794 yd |
| Twyford Sports Centre TWYFORD SPORTS CENTRE TWYFORD SPORTS CENTRE TWYFORD CRESCENT | 809 yd | |
| Twyford C Of E High School TWYFORD CRESCENT | grass pitches | 854 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.