Winchester Street is in London and in Ealing district. W3 8UH 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 2019-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Winchester Street, London, W3 8UH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W3 6NE, W3 8NW, W3 8PA, W3 6RG, W3 6LE, W3 6LY, W3 6QX, W3 8AA, W3 8PF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding W3 8UH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 47.6% | 47.8% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 52.4% | 52.2% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 8UH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.4% 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 | 46.7% | 55.4% | 8.7% | 37.9% | 17.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.7% | 25% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -19.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 2.6% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 10.5% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 6% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.1%) 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 | 34.7% | 51.3% | 16.6% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 33.8% | 5.4% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 21.8% | 10.1% | -11.7% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 10.7% | 4.1% | -6.6% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 4.4% | 0.8% | -3.6% | 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.
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 51.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.6% | 20% | -3.6% | 18.2% | 1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 6% | -6.3% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 6% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -7.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 10.6% | -1.7% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.7% | 51.1% | 23.4% | 33.8% | 17.3% |
| Other | 11.8% | 3.1% | -8.7% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.2% 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 | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 8% | 3.1% | -4.9% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 4% | 0.5% | -3.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 4.9% | 5.1% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 7.1% | 4.6% | -2.5% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.4% | 1.3% | -3.1% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 56% | 60.2% | 4.2% | 81.4% | -21.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 4.9% | 11.2% | 6.3% | 0.6% | 10.6% |
| Other | 2.7% | 7.4% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 5.8% |
In this area, just 40.9% 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 | 49.8% | 40.9% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -42.3% |
| European Union | 14.7% | 25.3% | 10.6% | 6.1% | 19.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 11.6% | 10% | -1.6% | 2.7% | 7.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.6% | 15.6% | 0.0% | 5.6% | 10.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.8% | 4.3% | -1.5% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 40.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 28.9% 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% | 40.9% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -42.3% |
| 10+ Years | 5.8% | 28.9% | 23.1% | 9.8% | 19.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 13% | 6.8% | 2.9% | 10.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 10% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 7.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 33.8% | 7.2% | -26.6% | 1.9% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.7% | 76.7% | -18.0% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 5.2% | 0.4% | 4.8% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 6.2% | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.5% | 37.2% | -1.7% |
| Christian | 31.9% | 46.2% | -14.3% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 21.3% | 6.5% | 14.8% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 10.3% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Winchester Street was 259.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 192.0% higher than the Ealing Common average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Winchester Street has the 6th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Ealing Common and the 95th highest crime rate of 951 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 107.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Acton Town Hall Apartments Winchester Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £567,500 | 2025-06-20 | £550,672 |
| 55 Acton Town Hall Apartments Winchester Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2025-05-16 | £461,387 |
| 11 Acton Town Hall Apartments Winchester Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2025-02-12 | £379,797 |
| 31 Acton Town Hall Apartments Winchester Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2024-08-14 | £457,936 |
| 24 Acton Town Hall Apartments Winchester Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2024-07-31 | £533,691 |
| Full-Time Employee | 149 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Other | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 4out of 4 | 525 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 | 590 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 2,579 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 2,732 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 3out of 4 | 4,117 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Priory Primary Academy Acton Lane , W3 8NR | - not rated | 202 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Byron Primary Academy The Vale , Acton W3 7JT | 3out of 4 | 399 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater First School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | - not rated | 432 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater Primary School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | 3out of 4 | 493 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Berrymede Junior School Osborne Road , Acton W3 8SJ | - not rated | 567 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 432 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton Green County First and Middle School Beaumont Road , W4 5AW | - not rated | 508 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ealing Middle School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EA | - not rated | 3,248 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier Middle School Helena Road , Ealing W5 2RA | - not rated | 3,364 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fielding Middle School Wyndham Road , Ealing W13 9TE | - not rated | 4,047 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 | 693 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | - not rated | 840 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | 4out of 4 | 840 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton High School Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | - not rated | 948 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Acton Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | 3out of 4 | 1,003 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 | 627 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 4,329 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College 74 St Charles Square , North Kensington W10 6EY | - not rated | 4,380 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 4,426 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TBAP 16-19 Academic AP Academy Finlay Street , SW6 6HB | - not rated | 5,205 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | 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 | 455 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 | 673 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blooming Tree Pre Prep School First Floor , Swarn House W3 9BJ | - not rated | 744 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greek Primary School of London 3 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JR | - not rated | 825 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greek Embassy School 3 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JP | - not rated | 976 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 Leisure Centre | Everyone Active Acton Centre, Acton Town Hall | 23 yd | |
| Bears At The Cinema | Former Acton Library, High Street | 59 yd | |
| Fragola | 54 High Street, Acton | 90 yd | |
| Al-Beik Restaurant | 78 High Street, Acton | 90 yd | |
| Maalieats | 76 High Street, Acton | 90 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acton United Services Club | 2 Berrymead Gardens, Acton | 116 yd | |
| The Belvedere / K-Town / Chik Box / Locked And Loaded | 106 - 112 High Street, Acton | 134 yd | |
| The Windmill | The Windmill, 50 High Street | 147 yd | |
| West London Trades Union Club | Hall, 33-35 High Street | 150 yd | |
| A Pint Of Hops | Ground Floor Shop, 73 Churchfield Road | 270 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lolo Pizza | 70 High Street, Acton | 90 yd | |
| Halal 4 You / Kebab Boys / Halal Chinese | 133 High Street, Acton | 107 yd | |
| Shish Mangal | Ground Floor Shop, 51 High Street | 155 yd | |
| Shish Mangal - Rice And Hotpot - Big Boy Pizza | Ground Floor Shop, 51 High Street | 155 yd | |
| T4 Tea For You Acton | 124 High Street, Acton | 168 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Unit 4, The Oaks Shopping Centre | 200 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 9, The Oaks Shopping Centre | 207 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 61 - 63 Churchfield Road, Acton | 293 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons, King Street | 450 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 142 Bollo Bridge Road, Acton | 573 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Acton Centre ACTON TOWN HALL ACTON TOWN HALL HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 21 yd |
| Acton Swimming Baths (Closed) Salisbury Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 42 yd |
| New Fitness Exchange (London Acton) (Closed) Shopping Precinct Shopping Precinct High Street | health and fitness suite | 165 yd |
| Southfield Road Playing Field Southfield Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 516 yd |
| The Wellbeing Centre (Closed) Bollo Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 570 yd |
| Energize Fitness Centre (Acton Campus) (Closed) Acton Centre Acton Centre Gunnersbury Lane | health and fitness suite | 634 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Acton) Uxbridge Road | health and fitness suite | 802 yd |
| Kiss Gyms (Acton) Unit 4 Unit 4 The Vale | health and fitness suite | 810 yd |
| Twyford Sports Centre TWYFORD SPORTS CENTRE TWYFORD SPORTS CENTRE TWYFORD CRESCENT | 841 yd | |
| Twyford C Of E High School TWYFORD CRESCENT | grass pitches | 871 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 | 360 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.