Lexden Road is in London and in Ealing district. W3 9NF 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 Lexden Road, London, W3 9NF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W3 9NE, W3 9NG, W3 9NQ, W3 9NU, W3 9LJ, W3 9NT, W3 9AU, W3 9LS, W3 9LN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W3 9NF has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.5% of the population 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 | 55.9% | 56.5% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 5.5% |
| Male | 44.1% | 43.5% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -5.5% |
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 9NF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.7% 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 | 43.2% | 43.7% | 0.5% | 37.9% | 5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.3% | 38.2% | 1.9% | 44.2% | -6.0% |
| Separated | 6% | 2.8% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 9% | 8.7% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 6.7% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 42.6% | 51.7% | 9.1% | 48.4% | 3.3% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 29.1% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 16% | 9.8% | -6.2% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 6.7% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 | 28.6% | 26.7% | -1.9% | 18.2% | 8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 8.2% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 10.2% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 13.3% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.1% | 37.3% | 11.2% | 33.8% | 3.5% |
| Other | 12.8% | 3.1% | -9.7% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 22.6% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 13% | 10.7% | -2.3% | 1.6% | 9.1% |
| Black African | 17.9% | 27.1% | 9.2% | 2.5% | 24.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.3% | 2% | -2.3% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 4.3% | 1.4% | -2.9% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.8% | 1.1% | -1.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 32.4% | 22.6% | -9.8% | 81.4% | -58.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 6.5% | 10.2% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 9.6% |
| Other | 9.9% | 10.5% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 8.9% |
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 | 43.8% | 42.3% | -1.5% | 83.2% | -40.9% |
| European Union | 11.4% | 9.5% | -1.9% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.6% | 4.5% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| Africa | 14.5% | 21.3% | 6.8% | 2.7% | 18.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.9% | 18.8% | -3.1% | 5.6% | 13.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 44.4% 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 | 41.7% | 42.2% | 0.5% | 83.2% | -41.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 44.4% | 41.6% | 9.8% | 34.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.1% | 4.5% | -2.6% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.3% | 6.4% | -6.9% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 35.2% | 2.5% | -32.7% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.9% | 76.7% | -1.8% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 5.8% | 37.2% | -31.4% |
| Christian | 32.6% | 46.2% | -13.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 49% | 6.5% | 42.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lexden Road was 377.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 281.1% higher than the East Acton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Lexden Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 97 local areas in East Acton and the 46th highest crime rate of 951 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 146.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% 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 77 Rufford Tower Lexden Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2019-11-13 | £278,802 |
| Flat 94 Rufford Tower Lexden Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2017-03-28 | £249,469 |
| Flat 91 Rufford Tower Lexden Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £106,100 | 2015-11-23 | £112,502 |
| Flat 89 Rufford Tower Lexden Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2011-02-07 | £244,588 |
| Flat 77 Rufford Tower Lexden Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £141,500 | 2006-10-25 | £245,940 |
The percentage of student residents living in W3 9NF 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 | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 670 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 | 962 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 3,125 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 3,149 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 4,233 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School 1 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JR | 4out of 4 | 315 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater Primary School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | 3out of 4 | 375 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater First School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | - not rated | 417 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Berrymede Junior School Osborne Road , Acton W3 8SJ | - not rated | 765 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton Gardens Primary School Osborne Road , Acton W3 8SJ | - not rated | 765 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 417 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton Green County First and Middle School Beaumont Road , W4 5AW | - not rated | 1,054 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier Middle School Helena Road , Ealing W5 2RA | - not rated | 2,765 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ealing Middle School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EA | - not rated | 2,954 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fielding Middle School Wyndham Road , Ealing W13 9TE | - not rated | 3,668 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | - not rated | 266 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | 4out of 4 | 266 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Soane Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Ealing W3 8EA | 4out of 4 | 290 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton High School Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | - not rated | 706 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Acton Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | 3out of 4 | 709 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 | 290 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 | 4,681 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 4,919 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 5,006 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 | 5,447 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blooming Tree Pre Prep School First Floor , Swarn House W3 9BJ | - not rated | 243 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowflake School 10-14 Crown Street , Acton W3 8SB | - not rated | 273 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greek Primary School of London 3 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JR | - not rated | 315 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leap Service - the National Autistics Society Woodlands Building , Mill Hill Road W3 8RR | - not rated | 466 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greek Embassy School 3 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JP | - not rated | 487 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rozay Garden | The Duke Of York, 86 Steyne Road | 127 yd | |
| London Star Lounge | Blue Star Hotel, 51 - 53 Steyne Road | 130 yd | |
| Yuna Noodle | Blue Star Hotel, 51 - 53 Steyne Road | 130 yd | |
| Smartfood Chef Kitchen | Blue Star Hotel, 51 - 53 Steyne Road | 130 yd | |
| Chai Spot | Ground Floor Shop, 249 High Street | 148 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aeronaut | The Aeronaut, 264 High Street | 173 yd | |
| The Chatsworth | The Chatsworth, 290 High Street | 229 yd | |
| Red Lion And Pineapple | Red Lion And Pineapple, 281 High Street | 240 yd | |
| Six Bells | Six Bells, 211 High Street | 254 yd | |
| Mendes Sheepwalk | Sheepwalk Tavern, Market Place | 280 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yemandi | Blue Star Hotel, 51 - 53 Steyne Road | 130 yd | |
| Chicken Spot | 7 Horn Lane, Acton | 197 yd | |
| Ryu Acton | 23 Horn Lane, Acton | 197 yd | |
| Desi Hub | 6 Horn Lane, Acton | 250 yd | |
| Ming's Chinese Takeaway | 191 High Street, Acton | 254 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Morrisons, King Street | 150 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 9, The Oaks Shopping Centre | 392 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 4, The Oaks Shopping Centre | 403 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 355-363 Uxbridge Road | 554 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 61 - 63 Churchfield Road, Acton | 588 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Energize Fitness Centre (Acton Campus) (Closed) Acton Centre Acton Centre Gunnersbury Lane | health and fitness suite | 298 yd |
| Twyford C Of E High School TWYFORD CRESCENT | grass pitches | 303 yd |
| Twyford Sports Centre TWYFORD SPORTS CENTRE TWYFORD SPORTS CENTRE TWYFORD CRESCENT | 305 yd | |
| Pure Gym (London Acton) Uxbridge Road | health and fitness suite | 326 yd |
| New Fitness Exchange (London Acton) (Closed) Shopping Precinct Shopping Precinct High Street | health and fitness suite | 433 yd |
| Acton Centre ACTON TOWN HALL ACTON TOWN HALL HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 580 yd |
| Reynolds Sports Centre REYNOLDS SPORTS CENTRE REYNOLDS SPORTS CENTRE GUNNERSBURY LANE | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 630 yd |
| Acton Swimming Baths (Closed) Salisbury Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 634 yd |
| The Japanese School CREFFIELD ROAD | 702 yd | |
| The Wellbeing Centre (Closed) Bollo Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 897 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.