Crown Street is in London and in Ealing district. W3 8SB 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 Crown Street, London, W3 8SB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W3 8JA, W3 9BX, W3 9DD, W3 9DF, W3 8JP, W3 8PN, W3 9BY, W3 8JT, W3 8RZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W3 8SB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.4% 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 | 56.6% | 55.4% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 4.4% |
| Male | 43.4% | 44.6% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -4.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.9% | 39.3% | -0.6% | 37.9% | 1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.7% | 27% | 0.3% | 44.2% | -17.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 14.7% | 4.0% | 9.1% | 5.6% |
| Widowed | 20.4% | 16.1% | -4.3% | 6.1% | 10.0% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (65.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 29.3% | 34.1% | 4.8% | 48.4% | -14.3% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 31.8% | 2.5% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 23.8% | 21.5% | -2.3% | 12.7% | 8.8% |
| Bad health | 13.6% | 7.9% | -5.7% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 4% | 4.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
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 8SB this area, 33.7% 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 | 34.4% | 33.7% | -0.7% | 18.2% | 15.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5% | 6% | 1.0% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.5% | 4.6% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -8.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 9.5% | -0.4% | 16.9% | -7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.2% | 37.9% | 5.7% | 33.8% | 4.1% |
| Other | 11.3% | 6% | -5.3% | 2.8% | 3.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.7% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 2% | 5.2% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% | 0.3% | -2.9% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 9.4% | 5% | -4.4% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Black African | 6% | 10.2% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 7.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.7% | 7.3% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 6.3% |
| Other Black | 4.2% | 1.5% | -2.7% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 59.3% | 48.7% | -10.6% | 81.4% | -32.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 2.7% | 6.7% | 4.0% | 0.6% | 6.1% |
| Other | 2% | 5.8% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
In this area, just 43.1% 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 | 53.8% | 43.1% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -40.1% |
| European Union | 10.4% | 19.6% | 9.2% | 6.1% | 13.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 9.4% | 8.5% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.4% | 16.7% | -1.7% | 5.6% | 11.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 7.3% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 43.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 33.1% 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 | 48.1% | 43.1% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -40.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 33.1% | 29.1% | 9.8% | 23.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.5% | 11.7% | 6.2% | 2.9% | 8.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.2% | 7% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 33.3% | 5% | -28.3% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.9% | 76.7% | -14.8% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 6.2% | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.1% | 37.2% | -18.1% |
| Christian | 46.8% | 46.2% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 22.4% | 6.5% | 15.9% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crown Street was 266.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 169.3% higher than the East Acton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Crown Street has the 19th highest crime rate of 97 local areas in East Acton and the 90th highest crime rate of 951 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 115.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Crown Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £52,176 | 2022-10-18 | £51,099 |
| 30 Crown Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2022-02-01 | £176,814 |
| 32 Crown Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2022-02-01 | £181,808 |
| 36 Crown Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £476,000 | 2022-01-24 | £475,499 |
| 38 Crown Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £760,000 | 2021-06-17 | £848,412 |
W3 8SB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in W3 8SB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 90 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 398 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 | 963 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 3,033 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 3,152 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 4,494 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 | - not rated | 492 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton Gardens Primary School Osborne Road , Acton W3 8SJ | - not rated | 492 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater Primary School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | 3out of 4 | 506 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater First School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | - not rated | 508 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School 1 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JR | 4out of 4 | 586 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derwentwater Middle School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | - not rated | 508 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton Green County First and Middle School Beaumont Road , W4 5AW | - not rated | 830 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ealing Middle School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EA | - not rated | 2,863 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier Middle School Helena Road , Ealing W5 2RA | - not rated | 2,962 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fielding Middle School Wyndham Road , Ealing W13 9TE | - not rated | 3,628 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 | 239 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | - not rated | 425 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | 4out of 4 | 425 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton High School Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | - not rated | 555 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Acton Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | 3out of 4 | 589 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 | 173 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 | 4,749 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 4,769 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 4,874 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nishkam School West London 152 Syon Lane , TW7 5PN | 4out of 4 | 5,339 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1 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 | 272 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blooming Tree Pre Prep School First Floor , Swarn House W3 9BJ | - not rated | 303 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greek Primary School of London 3 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JR | - not rated | 586 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greek Embassy School 3 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JP | - not rated | 759 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 Grill | 4 Crown Street, Acton | 17 yd | |
| Crown Coffee | 18 Crown Street, Acton | 22 yd | |
| Kings Head Hotel & Restaurant | The Kings Head, 214 High Street | 112 yd | |
| Sodexo At Acton Training Centre | Acton Training Centre, 123 Gunnersbury Lane | 119 yd | |
| Kayra Mediterranean Restaurant And Bar | Woody Grill, 187 - 189 High Street | 126 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Talbot | The Talbot, 1 Mill Hill Road | 62 yd | |
| Six Bells | Six Bells, 211 High Street | 89 yd | |
| George & Dragon (Bar Only) | George And Dragon, 183 High Street | 143 yd | |
| Mendes Sheepwalk | Sheepwalk Tavern, Market Place | 196 yd | |
| Aeronaut | The Aeronaut, 264 High Street | 243 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jollibay | 24B Crown Street, Acton | 2 yd | |
| Ming's Chinese Takeaway | 191 High Street, Acton | 89 yd | |
| Tops Pizza Acton | 174 High Street, Acton | 165 yd | |
| Ministry Of Chicken | 153A High Street, Acton | 236 yd | |
| Chicken Spot | 7 Horn Lane, Acton | 241 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Morrisons, King Street | 180 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 9, The Oaks Shopping Centre | 270 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 4, The Oaks Shopping Centre | 314 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 61 - 63 Churchfield Road, Acton | 580 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 355-363 Uxbridge Road | 589 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Energize Fitness Centre (Acton Campus) (Closed) Acton Centre Acton Centre Gunnersbury Lane | health and fitness suite | 180 yd |
| New Fitness Exchange (London Acton) (Closed) Shopping Precinct Shopping Precinct High Street | health and fitness suite | 316 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Acton) Uxbridge Road | health and fitness suite | 351 yd |
| Twyford Sports Centre TWYFORD SPORTS CENTRE TWYFORD SPORTS CENTRE TWYFORD CRESCENT | 403 yd | |
| Acton Centre ACTON TOWN HALL ACTON TOWN HALL HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 443 yd |
| Twyford C Of E High School TWYFORD CRESCENT | grass pitches | 448 yd |
| Acton Swimming Baths (Closed) Salisbury Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 496 yd |
| Reynolds Sports Centre REYNOLDS SPORTS CENTRE REYNOLDS SPORTS CENTRE GUNNERSBURY LANE | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 507 yd |
| The Wellbeing Centre (Closed) Bollo Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 628 yd |
| Old Actonians Sports Ground Boddington Gardens | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 852 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 55.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 55.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 55.0% |
| 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 | 5.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.