Osborne Road is in London and in Ealing district. W3 8SP 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 Osborne Road, London, W3 8SP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W3 8SN, W3 8GE, W3 8RG, W3 8GF, W3 8UJ, W3 8RQ, W3 8QY, W3 8HB, W3 8HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W3 8SP is primarily male, with 55.5% of the population 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% | 44.5% | -3.8% | 51.0% | -6.5% |
| Male | 51.7% | 55.5% | 3.8% | 49.0% | 6.5% |
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 8SP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.9% 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% | 46.9% | -0.1% | 37.9% | 9.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.9% | 35.7% | -1.2% | 44.2% | -8.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 3.4% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 2.8% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 7% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 4.2% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 45.7% | 47% | 1.3% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 30% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 12% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 10% | 4.6% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.3% | 21.8% | -4.5% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 8.2% | -7.5% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 10.9% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 10.2% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.3% | 39.5% | 19.2% | 33.8% | 5.7% |
| Other | 14.7% | 2.7% | -12.0% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 32.8% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 14.3% | 11.4% | -2.9% | 1.6% | 9.8% |
| Black African | 20.3% | 25.4% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 22.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.1% | 7.5% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 6.5% |
| Other Black | 6.7% | 1.5% | -5.2% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 32.7% | 32.8% | 0.1% | 81.4% | -48.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 4% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Other | 9.5% | 4.5% | -5.0% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, 52% 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 | 51.1% | 52% | 0.9% | 83.2% | -31.2% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 13% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.1% | 4.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| Africa | 18.7% | 13% | -5.7% | 2.7% | 10.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.2% | 13.5% | -2.7% | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 49.8% | 52% | 2.2% | 83.2% | -31.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 34.5% | 32.6% | 9.8% | 24.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 6.5% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.5% | 5.5% | -4.0% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 34.9% | 1.5% | -33.4% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.1% | 76.7% | -0.6% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 4.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Other EU countries | 5% | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Other Europe | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18% | 37.2% | -19.2% |
| Christian | 32% | 46.2% | -14.2% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 35.5% | 6.5% | 29.0% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Osborne 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 and have been falling year on year.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 206 Jerome Towers Osborne Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2010-05-14 | £246,604 |
W3 8SP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
W3 8SP area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Education | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 205 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 | 1,307 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 3,072 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 3,381 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windham Nursery School Windham Road , TW9 2HP | 4out of 4 | 4,257 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 | 156 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton Gardens Primary School Osborne Road , Acton W3 8SJ | - not rated | 156 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Priory Primary Academy Acton Lane , W3 8NR | - not rated | 716 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater First School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | - not rated | 1,022 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater Primary School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | 3out of 4 | 1,044 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 688 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater Middle School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | - not rated | 1,022 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ealing Middle School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EA | - not rated | 2,601 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier Middle School Helena Road , Ealing W5 2RA | - not rated | 3,309 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fielding Middle School Wyndham Road , Ealing W13 9TE | - not rated | 3,455 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acton High School Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | - not rated | 496 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Acton Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | 3out of 4 | 581 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Soane Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Ealing W3 8EA | 4out of 4 | 646 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | - not rated | 900 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | 4out of 4 | 900 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 592 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 4,638 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 4,788 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc) Parkshot , TW9 2RE | - not rated | 5,069 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Adult Community College Parkshot , TW9 2RE | - not rated | 5,072 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 | 5,008 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 | 438 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowflake School 10-14 Crown Street , Acton W3 8SB | - not rated | 576 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blooming Tree Pre Prep School First Floor , Swarn House W3 9BJ | - not rated | 756 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eagle Park Independent School Eagle Park Independent School Chiswick, , London Transport Sports Ground W3 8JY | - not rated | 797 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| International School of London 139 Gunnersbury Avenue , W3 8LG | - not rated | 1,002 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mint Cafe | Unit B, Munster Court | 245 yd | |
| Orange Cafe | Unit 3, 14 Colville Road | 347 yd | |
| Jungles Cafe | 6 Central Parade, Gunnersbury Lane | 387 yd | |
| Sodexo At Acton Town Underground Station | Acton Town Underground Station, Gunnersbury Lane | 407 yd | |
| JOSSPI FRESH Burger &Lobster | Unit 2- 1 The Broadway, Gunnersbury Lane | 442 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Talbot | The Talbot, 1 Mill Hill Road | 523 yd | |
| Gunnersbury Triangle Sports & Social Club | The Pavilion, The Ridgeway | 569 yd | |
| Acton United Services Club | 2 Berrymead Gardens, Acton | 630 yd | |
| Six Bells | Six Bells, 211 High Street | 634 yd | |
| George & Dragon (Bar Only) | George And Dragon, 183 High Street | 643 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Grilly | 8 Central Parade, Gunnersbury Lane | 370 yd | |
| Crystal Kebab | 3 Central Parade, Gunnersbury Lane | 387 yd | |
| Java & Juice | Kiosk In Booking Hall, Acton Town Underground Station | 406 yd | |
| Eats & Bits | Kiosk On Platforms 1 And 2, Acton Town Underground Station | 407 yd | |
| Tiffin Planet | Unit 5, The Broadway, Gunnersbury Lane | 439 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 142 Bollo Bridge Road, Acton | 312 yd | |
| Ocado Zoom | Units 2-3, North Chiswick Business Park | 345 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 15-16 The Broadway, Gunnersbury Lane | 514 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 9, The Oaks Shopping Centre | 689 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 4, The Oaks Shopping Centre | 742 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Wellbeing Centre (Closed) Bollo Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 280 yd |
| Gunnersbury Triangle Club THE RIDGEWAY | tennis courts | 532 yd |
| Reynolds Sports Centre REYNOLDS SPORTS CENTRE REYNOLDS SPORTS CENTRE GUNNERSBURY LANE | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 550 yd |
| Energize Fitness Centre (Acton Campus) (Closed) Acton Centre Acton Centre Gunnersbury Lane | health and fitness suite | 589 yd |
| New Fitness Exchange (London Acton) (Closed) Shopping Precinct Shopping Precinct High Street | health and fitness suite | 709 yd |
| Old Actonians Sports Ground Boddington Gardens | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 710 yd |
| Acton Centre ACTON TOWN HALL ACTON TOWN HALL HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 726 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Acton) Uxbridge Road | health and fitness suite | 739 yd |
| Acton Swimming Baths (Closed) Salisbury Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 748 yd |
| Hanwell Fc (Vuk Club) Park Place | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 820 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 | 87 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.