Avenue Road is in London and in Ealing district. W3 8QQ 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 8QQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W3 8QJ, W3 8EN, W3 8HG, W3 8JF, W3 8EH, W3 8EW, W3 8JJ, W3 8EL, W3 8ES.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding W3 8QQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 48.9% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 51.7% | 51.1% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 8QQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.2% 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 | 60.2% | 50.2% | -10.0% | 37.9% | 12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.7% | 35.9% | 6.2% | 44.2% | -8.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 6.9% | 2.8% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 (86%) 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 | 57.7% | 58.7% | 1.0% | 48.4% | 10.3% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 27.3% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -6.3% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 8.3% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
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 8QQ this area, 8.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 51.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.3% | 8.9% | 3.6% | 18.2% | -9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.3% | 8.1% | 0.8% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.3% | 6.6% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 3.9% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 15.1% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.3% | 51.9% | 7.6% | 33.8% | 18.1% |
| Other | 19.1% | 5.4% | -13.7% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.3% 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 | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 5% | 8.6% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| Other Black | 2.7% | 0.6% | -2.1% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 0.6% | -2.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 66.3% | 61.3% | -5.0% | 81.4% | -20.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 6% | 10.2% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 9.6% |
| Other | 2.3% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, 50.5% 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 | 48% | 50.5% | 2.5% | 83.2% | -32.7% |
| European Union | 23.7% | 21.8% | -1.9% | 6.1% | 15.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 5% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Africa | 6.7% | 7.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.7% | 10.7% | -3.0% | 5.6% | 5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 46.3% | 50.5% | 4.2% | 83.2% | -32.7% |
| 10+ Years | 12.3% | 27.1% | 14.8% | 9.8% | 17.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 12% | 12.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 10.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 13% | 4.7% | -8.3% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.3% | 4.7% | -11.6% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.1% | 76.7% | -16.6% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| Italy | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 3.5% | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Poland | 9.9% | 1.3% | 8.6% |
| Romania | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.9% | 37.2% | -8.3% |
| Christian | 41.9% | 46.2% | -4.3% |
| Muslim | 21% | 6.5% | 14.5% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Avenue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Floor Flat 168 Avenue Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2024-11-25 | £426,887 |
| 202 Avenue Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2022-10-28 | £435,913 |
| 166 Avenue Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £780,000 | 2021-09-29 | £827,809 |
| 180 Avenue Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £933,000 | 2021-02-12 | £1,005,017 |
| 204 Avenue Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2020-05-12 | £894,344 |
W3 8QQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in W3 8QQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 488 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 | 1,441 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 3,432 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 3,619 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windham Nursery School Windham Road , TW9 2HP | 4out of 4 | 4,537 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 | 3out of 4 | 550 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Berrymede Infant School Castle Close , Acton W3 8RN | 3out of 4 | 550 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School 1 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JR | 3out of 4 | 900 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater Primary School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | 3out of 4 | 971 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Priory Primary Academy Acton Lane , W3 8NR | 4out of 4 | 989 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Acton Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | 1out of 4 | 116 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Soane Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Ealing W3 8EA | - not rated | 344 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | 4out of 4 | 542 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls Queen's Drive , Acton W3 0HW | 4out of 4 | 1,539 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ada Lovelace Church of England High School Park View Road , Ealing W5 2JX | - not rated | 1,945 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | 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 | 5,081 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 5,214 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 | 5,234 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 | 4,108 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nishkam School West London 152 Syon Lane , TW7 5PN | 4out of 4 | 4,855 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 | 218 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greek Primary School of London 3 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JR | - not rated | 900 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Japanese School 87 Creffield Road , Acton W3 9PU | - not rated | 1,000 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eagle Park Independent School Park Place , Chiswick W3 8JY | - not rated | 1,010 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eden SDA School 92-100 Warwick Road , Ealing W5 5PT | - not rated | 1,183 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reynolds Sports Centre | Reynolds Sports Centre, Gunnersbury Lane | 192 yd | |
| Jungles Cafe | 6 Central Parade, Gunnersbury Lane | 234 yd | |
| Sodexo At Acton Town Underground Station | Acton Town Underground Station, Gunnersbury Lane | 283 yd | |
| JOSSPI FRESH Burger &Lobster | Unit 2- 1 The Broadway, Gunnersbury Lane | 358 yd | |
| Gro Meals | Unit 3, The Broadway, Gunnersbury Lane | 364 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Talbot | The Talbot, 1 Mill Hill Road | 396 yd | |
| Red Lion And Pineapple | Red Lion And Pineapple, 281 High Street | 422 yd | |
| The Chatsworth | The Chatsworth, 290 High Street | 450 yd | |
| Aeronaut | The Aeronaut, 264 High Street | 468 yd | |
| Six Bells | Six Bells, 211 High Street | 503 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Grilly | 8 Central Parade, Gunnersbury Lane | 234 yd | |
| Crystal Kebab | 3 Central Parade, Gunnersbury Lane | 234 yd | |
| Eats & Bits | Kiosk On Platforms 1 And 2, Acton Town Underground Station | 283 yd | |
| Java & Juice | Kiosk In Booking Hall, Acton Town Underground Station | 283 yd | |
| Tiffin Planet | Unit 5, The Broadway, Gunnersbury Lane | 349 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 15-16 The Broadway, Gunnersbury Lane | 446 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 355-363 Uxbridge Road | 493 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons, King Street | 585 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 142 Bollo Bridge Road, Acton | 630 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 9, The Oaks Shopping Centre | 651 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Reynolds Sports Centre REYNOLDS SPORTS CENTRE REYNOLDS SPORTS CENTRE GUNNERSBURY LANE | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 191 yd |
| Energize Fitness Centre (Acton Campus) (Closed) Acton Centre Acton Centre Gunnersbury Lane | health and fitness suite | 317 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Acton) Uxbridge Road | health and fitness suite | 407 yd |
| Old Actonians Sports Ground Boddington Gardens | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 467 yd |
| Twyford Sports Centre TWYFORD SPORTS CENTRE TWYFORD SPORTS CENTRE TWYFORD CRESCENT | 504 yd | |
| Gunnersbury Triangle Club THE RIDGEWAY | tennis courts | 558 yd |
| Twyford C Of E High School TWYFORD CRESCENT | grass pitches | 577 yd |
| The Wellbeing Centre (Closed) Bollo Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 595 yd |
| New Fitness Exchange (London Acton) (Closed) Shopping Precinct Shopping Precinct High Street | health and fitness suite | 690 yd |
| Acton Centre ACTON TOWN HALL ACTON TOWN HALL HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 777 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 | 140.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.