Bollo Lane is in London and in Ealing district. W3 8SZ 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 2018-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bollo Lane, London, W3 8SZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W3 8QS, W3 8DQ, W3 8SX, W3 6XU, W3 8RL, W3 8TB, W3 8UD, W3 8RJ, W3 8SY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W3 8SZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.9% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.1% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 8SZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.8% 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 | 40.4% | 54.8% | 14.4% | 37.9% | 16.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.9% | 37% | 3.1% | 44.2% | -7.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 1.3% | -4.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 4.3% | -8.4% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 1.3% | -5.6% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 (92%) 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 | 46.7% | 67.7% | 21.0% | 48.4% | 19.3% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 24.3% | -6.4% | 33.6% | -9.3% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 5.9% | -8.7% | 12.7% | -6.8% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 1.3% | -5.9% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 8SZ this area, 8.6% 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 69%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.2% | 8.6% | -21.6% | 18.2% | -9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 3.6% | -10.3% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 6.6% | -8.5% | 13.4% | -6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 7.6% | -2.6% | 16.9% | -9.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 69% | 52.3% | 33.8% | 35.2% |
| Other | 13.5% | 2.3% | -11.2% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.9% 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 | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 4% | 4.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 4.6% | 1.1% | -3.5% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 6.3% | 6.2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| Black African | 20.6% | 11.8% | -8.8% | 2.5% | 9.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.9% | 5.6% | -5.3% | 1.0% | 4.6% |
| Other Black | 5.4% | 3.5% | -1.9% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 28.7% | 51.9% | 23.2% | 81.4% | -29.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Arab | 4% | 2.2% | -1.8% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 6% | 5.1% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, just 47.5% 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 | 50.4% | 47.5% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -35.7% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 6.1% | 14.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.6% | 3.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 20.6% | 8% | -12.6% | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.8% | 13.7% | -0.1% | 5.6% | 8.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6% | 4.6% | -1.4% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 24.1% 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 | 48.7% | 47.3% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -35.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 24.1% | 20.9% | 9.8% | 14.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 13.9% | 9.6% | 2.9% | 11.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.6% | 11% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 8.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 33.2% | 3.7% | -29.5% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.8% | 76.7% | -16.9% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 7% | 0.6% | 6.4% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 7.2% | 1.5% | 5.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.9% | 37.2% | -6.3% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 18.4% | 6.5% | 11.9% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bollo Lane was 102.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.0% higher than the Ealing Common average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bollo Lane has the 32nd highest crime rate of 80 local areas in Ealing Common and the 372nd highest crime rate of 964 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 245 Bollo Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £19,873,316 | 2017-05-09 | £20,382,888 |
| Full-Time Employee | 177 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Other | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 516 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 | 1,632 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 3,383 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 3,715 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windham Nursery School Windham Road , TW9 2HP | 4out of 4 | 4,068 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 | 489 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Berrymede Infant School Castle Close , Acton W3 8RN | 3out of 4 | 489 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Priory Primary Academy Acton Lane , W3 8NR | 4out of 4 | 1,050 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater Primary School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | 3out of 4 | 1,306 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School 1 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JR | 3out of 4 | 1,337 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 508 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Soane Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Ealing W3 8EA | - not rated | 778 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | 4out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls Queen's Drive , Acton W3 0HW | 4out of 4 | 1,996 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ada Lovelace Church of England High School Park View Road , Ealing W5 2JX | - not rated | 2,379 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 | 4,894 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 5,060 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 | 5,409 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 | 4,303 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nishkam School West London 152 Syon Lane , TW7 5PN | 4out of 4 | 4,674 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Park Independent School Park Place , Chiswick W3 8JY | - not rated | 544 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leap Service - the National Autistics Society Woodlands Building , Mill Hill Road W3 8RR | - not rated | 573 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eden SDA School 92-100 Warwick Road , Ealing W5 5PT | - not rated | 707 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| International School of London 139 Gunnersbury Avenue , W3 8LG | - not rated | 741 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greek Primary School of London 3 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JR | - not rated | 1,337 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSSPI FRESH Burger &Lobster | Unit 2- 1 The Broadway, Gunnersbury Lane | 323 yd | |
| Gro Meals | Unit 3, The Broadway, Gunnersbury Lane | 323 yd | |
| Sodexo At Acton Town Underground Station | Acton Town Underground Station, Gunnersbury Lane | 338 yd | |
| Base Pizza and Drink | 8 The Broadway | 341 yd | |
| Jungles Cafe | 6 Central Parade, Gunnersbury Lane | 352 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnersbury Triangle Sports & Social Club | The Pavilion, The Ridgeway | 353 yd | |
| Gunnersbury Sports and Social Club | Club, Gunnersbury Sports And Social Ground, Park Place | 553 yd | |
| Actonians Sports Club | Old Actonians Sports Club, Gunnersbury Drive | 756 yd | |
| The Talbot | The Talbot, 1 Mill Hill Road | 759 yd | |
| The Union | Building 5, 566 Chiswick High Road | 763 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiffin Planet | Unit 5, The Broadway, Gunnersbury Lane | 326 yd | |
| Biryani Planet | Unit 1, The Broadway, Gunnersbury Lane | 326 yd | |
| Whitestone & Partners | 5 The Broadway, Gunnersbury Lane | 330 yd | |
| Chicken Grilly | 8 Central Parade, Gunnersbury Lane | 335 yd | |
| Java & Juice | Kiosk In Booking Hall, Acton Town Underground Station | 337 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocado Zoom | Units 2-3, North Chiswick Business Park | 289 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 15-16 The Broadway, Gunnersbury Lane | 355 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 142 Bollo Bridge Road, Acton | 515 yd | |
| BP Gunnersbury Park SF Connect | 119 Gunnersbury Avenue, Ealing | 644 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 355-363 Uxbridge Road | 948 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gunnersbury Triangle Club THE RIDGEWAY | tennis courts | 309 yd |
| The Wellbeing Centre (Closed) Bollo Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 491 yd |
| Hanwell Fc (Vuk Club) Park Place | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 572 yd |
| Reynolds Sports Centre REYNOLDS SPORTS CENTRE REYNOLDS SPORTS CENTRE GUNNERSBURY LANE | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 614 yd |
| Old Actonians Sports Ground Boddington Gardens | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 630 yd |
| Energize Fitness Centre (Acton Campus) (Closed) Acton Centre Acton Centre Gunnersbury Lane | health and fitness suite | 776 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Chiswick Park) CHISWICK PARK CHISWICK PARK CHISWICK HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 777 yd |
| Old Actonians Association GUNNERSBURY DRIVE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 849 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Acton) Uxbridge Road | health and fitness suite | 889 yd |
| The Gym Clinic (Chiswick) 126-129 126-129 POWER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 960 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.