Area Information for Acton Lane, Ealing, London, W3 8NU

Acton Lane in Ealing is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the South Acton ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Ealing Central and Acton. This page combines information for the address Acton Lane, Ealing, London, W3 8NU, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of W3 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for W3 8NU.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Ealing
Ward South Acton
Constituency Ealing Central and Acton * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region London
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 43 property sales in Acton Lane, W3 8NU since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being private rental. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (South Acton), and the Metropolitan Police Service force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed in February 2025, when 226 crimes were reported within half a mile of W3 8NU.

Nearby Services

StreetCheck lists many nearby services, for instance railway stations, GPs and schools. Here is just a selection...

More details and a full list are available on the Nearby tab

Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Acton Lane, Ealing, London, W3 8NU is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Acton Lane, Ealing, London, W3 8NU:

Jameson Close, Ealing, London, W3 8NQ
Acton Lane, Ealing, London, W3 8NX
Acton Lane, Ealing, London, W3 8NT
Crown Villas, Avenue Road, Ealing, London, W3 8NN
Petersfield Road, Ealing, London, W3 8NY
Acton Lane, Ealing, London, W3 8NR

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about W3 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 43 property sales in Acton Lane since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Acton Lane, Ealing, London consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 3
Semi-Detached 6
Terraced 32
Flat (Purpose-Built) 18
Flat (Converted) 77
Residence in Commercial Building 2
Total 138
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Acton Lane, Ealing, London contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 41% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 18
Owned with Mortgage 42
Shared Ownership 3
Rented: From Council 5
Rented: Other Social 14
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 54
Rented: Other 3
Rent Free 0
Total 139

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 38
Two People 47
Three People 23
Four People 20
Five People 7
Six People 2
Seven People 1
8+ People 0
Total 138

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Acton Lane, Ealing, London consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 39
Family Household 75
Other Household 27
Total 141

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 72
Deprived In One Dimension 41
Deprived In Two Dimensions 15
Deprived In Three Dimensions 9
Deprived In Four Dimensions 1
Total 138

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Ealing Central and Acton constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 46% male.

Gender
Male 153
Female 177
Total 330

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 20
5-9 22
10-14 9
15-19 5
20-24 27
25-29 45
30-34 44
35-39 37
40-44 24
45-49 24
50-54 25
55-59 8
60-64 14
65-69 4
70-74 9
75-79 4
80-84 1
85+ 4
Total 326

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode W3 8NU does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 155
Married 88
Separated 6
Divorced 24
Widowed 5
Total 278

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 189
Good 101
Fair 28
Bad 11
Very Bad 1
Total 330

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

Acton Lane and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents that are degree educated or similar - 63% of the resident population. On average, around 33.6% of census respondents fall in to this category.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 178
Apprenticeship 7
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 27
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 16
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 9
No GCSEs or Equivalent 33
Other 11
Total 281

Ethnic Group Embed This

Acton Lane, Ealing, London can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 66% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 220
Mixed Ethnicity 23
Indian 10
Pakistani 4
Chinese 12
Other Asian 2
Black African 9
Black Caribbean 10
Other Black/African/Caribbean 3
Arab 28
Other 12
Total 333

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Acton Lane, Ealing, London), 54% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, which is significantly below the UK average.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 178
European Union 54
Rest of Europe 17
Africa 18
Middle East and Asia 34
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 20
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 9
Total 330

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 178
10+ Years 78
5-10 Years 24
2-5 Years 29
Less Than 2 Years 22
Total 331

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to W3 8NU.

Passport(s) Held
None 4
United Kingdom 229
Republic of Ireland 8
European Union 56
Rest of Europe 10
African Countries 4
Middle East or Asia 13
North America or Caribbean 4
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 3

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 131
Christian 130
Buddhist 1
Hindu 8
Jewish 7
Muslim 38
Sikh 1
Other Religion 3
Not Stated 13
Total 332

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the South Acton ward had a larger than average concentration of residents that were in full-time employment - 50% of the resident population. On average, just over 34.3% of census respondents were in full-time employment.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 139
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 32
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 30
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 7
Unemployed 15
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 17
Retired 18
Looking After Home or Family 10
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 9
Other 1
Total 278

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 41
Professional Occupations 56
Associate Professional Occupations 45
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 19
Skilled Trades Occupations 9
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 12
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 11
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 5
Elementary Occupations 10
Total 208

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 62
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 79
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 25
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 30
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 9
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 19
Semi-Routine Occupation 21
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 17
Full-time Student 16
Total 278

Acton Lane, Ealing, London, W3 8NU is within the South Acton policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In February 2025, 226 crimes were reported within half a mile of W3 8NU.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 226 crimes committed near Acton Lane
Neighbourhood Team Address South Acton
Force Website: https://www.met.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to Ealing. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for W3 8NU.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Acton Lane, Ealing, London, W3 8NU. The nearest railway station is Acton Central, approximately 610 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Acton Central 610 yards
South Acton 610 yards
Acton Main Line 0.9 miles
Gunnersbury 0.9 miles
Kew Bridge 1.4 miles
Chiswick 1.6 miles
Ealing Broadway 1.7 miles
Kew Gardens 2 miles
Shepherd's Bush 2.1 miles
Brentford 2.1 miles
Willesden Junction 2.2 miles
Harlesden 2.3 miles
Barnes Bridge 2.3 miles
West Ealing 2.4 miles
Mortlake 2.5 miles
Kensington Olympia 2.5 miles
Kensal Green 2.6 miles
Stonebridge Park 2.8 miles
Barnes 2.8 miles
North Sheen 2.8 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Acton Lane, Ealing, London, W3 8NU. The nearest Overground station is South Acton, approximately 620 yards away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Acton Lane, Ealing, London, W3 8NU. The nearest is Ark Priory Primary Academy, approximately 80 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Ark Priory Primary Academy 80 yards June 2015
    
Ark Byron Primary Academy 470 yards November 2018
    
Acton Gardens Primary School 530 yards October 2011
    
Derwentwater Primary School 760 yards June 2019
    
Southfield Primary School 820 yards May 2023
    
Greek Primary School of London 0.6 miles  
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School 0.6 miles November 2023
    
East Acton Primary School 0.7 miles March 2013
    
Wendell Park Primary School 0.8 miles November 2022
    
Belmont Primary School 0.8 miles February 2022
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Acton Lane, Ealing, London, W3 8NU. The nearest is Ark Soane Academy, approximately half a mile away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Ark Soane Academy half a mile March 2024
    
Twyford Church of England High School 0.6 miles October 2023
    
Ark Acton Academy 0.6 miles February 2023
    
The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls 1.3 miles June 2019
    
Hammersmith Academy 1.3 miles March 2017
    
Phoenix Academy 1.4 miles November 2024
West London Free School 1.5 miles June 2022
    
Ada Lovelace Church of England High School 1.5 miles January 2023
    
Chiswick School 1.6 miles January 2020
    
Kew College 1.8 miles  

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Acton Lane, Ealing, London, W3 8NU. The nearest is Acton Lane Medical Centre, approximately 310 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Acton Lane, Ealing, London, W3 8NU. The nearest is Cornerstone Dental Practice, approximately 340 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Acton Lane, Ealing, London, W3 8NU. The nearest is Ravenscourt Park Hospital, approximately 1.3 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Acton Lane, Ealing, London, W3 8NU. The nearest is Acton Eye Centre, approximately 370 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in W3 8NU

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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