Strafford Road is in London and in Ealing district. W3 8TH 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 Strafford Road, London, W3 8TH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W3 8TQ, W3 8AF, W3 8RY, W3 8SQ, W3 8BA, W3 8BE, W3 8AQ, W3 8BB, W3 8UU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W3 8TH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% 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 | 53.7% | 54.5% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 46.3% | 45.5% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
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 8TH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46% 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 | 43.9% | 46% | 2.1% | 37.9% | 8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31% | 26.3% | -4.7% | 44.2% | -17.9% |
| Separated | 6.6% | 2.2% | -4.4% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 15.3% | 6.0% | 9.1% | 6.2% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 10.2% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
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 | 45.4% | 39.4% | -6.0% | 48.4% | -9.0% |
| Good health | 33% | 31.6% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 19.4% | 6.6% | 12.7% | 6.7% |
| Bad health | 7% | 5.2% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
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 8TH this area, 29.9% 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 | 28.1% | 29.9% | 1.8% | 18.2% | 11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 10.2% | -5.9% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 13.9% | 3.5% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 11.7% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.4% | 27% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -6.8% |
| Other | 14.9% | 6.6% | -8.3% | 2.8% | 3.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 37.3% 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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 6.6% | 4.3% | -2.3% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 24% | 34.2% | 10.2% | 2.5% | 31.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.3% | 3.7% | -5.6% | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| Other Black | 9.5% | 3.1% | -6.4% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 28.4% | 37.3% | 8.9% | 81.4% | -44.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 5.1% | 3.7% | -1.4% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3.7% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, just 42.3% 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 | 48.7% | 42.3% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -40.9% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 14.1% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 8.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.9% | 2.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 24.7% | 25% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 22.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13% | 8.3% | -4.7% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 7.7% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 6.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 49.7% 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 | 45.8% | 42.6% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -40.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 49.7% | 49.3% | 9.8% | 39.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 3.9% | -3.1% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.7% | 1.3% | -8.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 37% | 2.6% | -34.4% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.4% | 76.7% | -4.3% |
| Ireland | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Portugal | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12.8% | 37.2% | -24.4% |
| Christian | 55.1% | 46.2% | 8.9% |
| Muslim | 28.2% | 6.5% | 21.7% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Strafford Road was 36.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.8% lower than the Ealing Common average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Strafford Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Ealing Common and the 139th lowest crime rate of 951 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 71 Barwick House Strafford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2018-10-30 | £343,765 |
| Flat 93 Barwick House Strafford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2007-07-16 | £199,035 |
| Flat 93 Barwick House Strafford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2007-07-16 | £199,035 |
| Flat 56 Barwick House Strafford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2007-03-13 | £308,009 |
| Flat 56 Barwick House Strafford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2006-09-29 | £261,673 |
The percentage of student residents living in W3 8TH 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 | 40 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 215 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 | 1,029 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 2,769 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 3,068 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windham Nursery School Windham Road , TW9 2HP | 4out of 4 | 4,414 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 | 170 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton Gardens Primary School Osborne Road , Acton W3 8SJ | - not rated | 170 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Priory Primary Academy Acton Lane , W3 8NR | - not rated | 413 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Byron Primary Academy The Vale , Acton W3 7JT | 3out of 4 | 804 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater First School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | - not rated | 845 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 | 393 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater Middle School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | - not rated | 845 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ealing Middle School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EA | - not rated | 2,915 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier Middle School Helena Road , Ealing W5 2RA | - not rated | 3,456 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fielding Middle School Wyndham Road , Ealing W13 9TE | - not rated | 3,764 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 | 709 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton High School Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | - not rated | 733 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Acton Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | 3out of 4 | 812 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | - not rated | 946 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | 4out of 4 | 946 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 | 638 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 4,378 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 4,515 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 | 4,772 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TBAP 16-19 Academic AP Academy Finlay Street , SW6 6HB | - not rated | 5,112 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 5,318 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 | 535 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 | 554 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blooming Tree Pre Prep School First Floor , Swarn House W3 9BJ | - not rated | 808 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 | 1,056 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greek Primary School of London 3 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JR | - not rated | 1,104 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 | 123 yd | |
| Orange Cafe | Unit 3, 14 Colville Road | 368 yd | |
| Sodexo At Acton Training Centre | Acton Training Centre, 123 Gunnersbury Lane | 423 yd | |
| Osckars | 273 Acton Lane, Chiswick | 429 yd | |
| Sabiib | 139 High Street, Acton | 457 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acton United Services Club | 2 Berrymead Gardens, Acton | 408 yd | |
| The Talbot | The Talbot, 1 Mill Hill Road | 474 yd | |
| The Belvedere / K-Town / Chik Box / Locked And Loaded | 106 - 112 High Street, Acton | 511 yd | |
| George & Dragon (Bar Only) | George And Dragon, 183 High Street | 527 yd | |
| Six Bells | Six Bells, 211 High Street | 550 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halal 4 You / Kebab Boys / Halal Chinese | 133 High Street, Acton | 462 yd | |
| Ministry Of Chicken | 153A High Street, Acton | 474 yd | |
| T4 Tea For You Acton | 124 High Street, Acton | 503 yd | |
| Jollibay | 24B Crown Street, Acton | 536 yd | |
| Ming's Chinese Takeaway | 191 High Street, Acton | 550 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 142 Bollo Bridge Road, Acton | 124 yd | |
| Ocado Zoom | Units 2-3, North Chiswick Business Park | 486 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 9, The Oaks Shopping Centre | 513 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 4, The Oaks Shopping Centre | 555 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons, King Street | 670 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Wellbeing Centre (Closed) Bollo Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 110 yd |
| Acton Centre ACTON TOWN HALL ACTON TOWN HALL HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 476 yd |
| Acton Swimming Baths (Closed) Salisbury Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 482 yd |
| New Fitness Exchange (London Acton) (Closed) Shopping Precinct Shopping Precinct High Street | health and fitness suite | 513 yd |
| Energize Fitness Centre (Acton Campus) (Closed) Acton Centre Acton Centre Gunnersbury Lane | health and fitness suite | 640 yd |
| Southfield Road Playing Field Southfield Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 660 yd |
| Reynolds Sports Centre REYNOLDS SPORTS CENTRE REYNOLDS SPORTS CENTRE GUNNERSBURY LANE | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 757 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Acton) Uxbridge Road | health and fitness suite | 824 yd |
| Gunnersbury Triangle Club THE RIDGEWAY | tennis courts | 844 yd |
| Twyford Sports Centre TWYFORD SPORTS CENTRE TWYFORD SPORTS CENTRE TWYFORD CRESCENT | 903 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.