Horn Lane is in London and in Ealing district. W3 9EJ is located in the North 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 Horn Lane, London, W3 9EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W3 9EH, W3 9ED, W3 6PL, W3 6PT, W3 6PU, W3 6JD, W3 9EB, W3 9EA, W3 6JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding W3 9EJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 51.1% | 50% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 48.9% | 50% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 9EJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.1% 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 | 49.2% | 53.1% | 3.9% | 37.9% | 15.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.1% | 24.8% | -7.3% | 44.2% | -19.4% |
| Separated | 4% | 4.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 10.9% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 7.1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.5% | 46.5% | 7.0% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 37.5% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 10.6% | -4.9% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 3.8% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 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 43.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.7% | 22.8% | 3.1% | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.7% | 7.7% | 0.0% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 9.6% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3.5% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 9.3% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -7.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.1% | 43.4% | 6.3% | 33.8% | 9.6% |
| Other | 13.7% | 3.5% | -10.2% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.7% 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 | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 7.1% | 4.6% | -2.5% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 5.1% | 4.1% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 6.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 3.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.7% | 5.1% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 4.1% |
| Other Black | 2.8% | 1.1% | -1.7% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 1.4% | -2.0% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 64.7% | 55.7% | -9.0% | 81.4% | -25.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 5.4% | 4.8% | 0.6% | 4.8% |
| Other | 2.5% | 8.1% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 6.5% |
In this area, just 44.7% 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 | 52.8% | 44.7% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -38.5% |
| European Union | 19.2% | 23.2% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 17.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 6.8% | 10.1% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 7.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.6% | 13.9% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 8.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.4% | 5.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 26.4% 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 | 49.4% | 44.7% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -38.5% |
| 10+ Years | 6.8% | 26.4% | 19.6% | 9.8% | 16.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 9% | 13.9% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 11.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.6% | 8.2% | -5.4% | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.2% | 6.8% | -14.4% | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58% | 76.7% | -18.7% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 4.4% | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 3.5% | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 7.1% | 1.3% | 5.8% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 7.1% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.7% | 37.2% | -16.5% |
| Christian | 47.3% | 46.2% | 1.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 21.7% | 6.5% | 15.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Horn Lane was 134.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.1% higher than the East Acton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Horn Lane has the 39th highest crime rate of 99 local areas in East Acton and the 267th highest crime rate of 964 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% 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 48 Acton House, 253 Horn Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-07-19 | £265,574 |
| Flat 55 Acton House, 253 Horn Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £258,000 | 2023-03-03 | £258,269 |
| Flat 15 Acton House, 253 Horn Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-05-26 | £278,775 |
| Flat 44 Acton House, 253 Horn Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2022-01-05 | £313,263 |
| Garage 1 Acton House, 253 Horn Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £28,000 | 2021-11-30 | £27,942 |
W3 9EJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre East Churchfield Road , Acton W3 7LL | 3out of 4 | 1,154 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 3out of 4 | 1,640 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 2,886 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 3,212 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 3,245 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Acton Primary School Noel Road , Acton W3 0JL | 3out of 4 | 696 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School 1 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JR | 3out of 4 | 715 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater Primary School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | 3out of 4 | 830 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Perryn Primary School Long Drive , Acton W3 7PD | 3out of 4 | 1,061 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Vale Lane , Acton W3 0DY | 4out of 4 | 1,190 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | 4out of 4 | 1,092 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Soane Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Ealing W3 8EA | - not rated | 1,276 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls Queen's Drive , Acton W3 0HW | 4out of 4 | 1,407 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ark Acton Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | 1out of 4 | 1,668 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada Lovelace Church of England High School Park View Road , Ealing W5 2JX | - not rated | 1,814 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College 74 St Charles Square , North Kensington W10 6EY | - not rated | 4,123 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 5,166 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 5,178 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 | 2,999 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Bunka Yochien 307a Horn Lane , Acton W3 0BP | - not rated | 259 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greek Primary School of London 3 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JR | - not rated | 715 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Japanese School 87 Creffield Road , Acton W3 9PU | - not rated | 928 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leap Service - the National Autistics Society Woodlands Building , Mill Hill Road W3 8RR | - not rated | 1,470 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Fahad Academy Bromyard Avenue , Acton W3 7HD | - not rated | 1,519 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acton Cafe | 216 Horn Lane, Acton | 48 yd | |
| Dalpash Bakery | 228 Horn Lane, Acton | 203 yd | |
| Miod Malina Restaurant | 315 Horn Lane, Acton | 333 yd | |
| Lio Momo | 323 Horn Lane, Acton | 333 yd | |
| Stone's Fish & Chips | 331 Horn Lane, Acton | 333 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shamrock Sports & Social Club | 307 Horn Lane, Acton | 241 yd | |
| Acton Village Social Club | The Pavilion, Alwyn Gardens | 530 yd | |
| Vindinista | 74 Churchfield Road, Acton | 966 yd | |
| A Pint Of Hops | Ground Floor Shop, 73 Churchfield Road | 987 yd | |
| The Station House | Station House, Churchfield Road | 998 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chickenland Peri Peri | 188 Horn Lane, Acton | 48 yd | |
| Balti House | 212 Horn Lane, Acton | 51 yd | |
| Fresh And Delicious | 333 Horn Lane, Acton | 333 yd | |
| Hachi | 325 Horn Lane, Acton | 348 yd | |
| KL Ramen & Salad | Unit 106, 2 Portal Way | 693 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 192-210 Horn Lane, Acton | 48 yd | |
| Asda Express Acton Main Line Station | Unit B, Bobbin House | 104 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 183 Horn Lane, Acton | 216 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 193, Ebbett Court | 931 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit C, Rehearsal House | 978 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shamrock Sports And Social Club SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND HORN LANE | grass pitches | 265 yd |
| Alwyn Gardens Sports Ground LOWFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 478 yd |
| North Acton Playing Field Noel Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 587 yd |
| Igym London WOODWARD BUILDINGS WOODWARD BUILDINGS VICTORIA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 896 yd |
| The Japanese School CREFFIELD ROAD | 1,012 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 | 112 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.