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W3

LONDON

Greater London, London, England

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W3 covers LONDON in Greater London, London.

Avg price £685,601
1yr change ▲ 1.5%
Crime 76% above avg
Schools 5 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£685,601

▲ 1.5% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

139% above national avg

Crime Rate

143.1/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

76% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

23 schools

Broadband Speed

335 Mbps

Property Prices in W3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in W3 is £685,601, which is 48% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in W3 cost 138.9% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in W3 have risen 1.5% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £1,594,038 30
Semi-detached £1,033,349 255
Terraced £888,329 293
Flat £464,157 1578
All types £685,601 2259

5-Year Price History

£654K £668K £683K £697K £712K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in W3

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 143.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, W3 has a crime rate significantly 76% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
39.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
6.6 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
12.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
37.5 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
22.5 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in W3

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

W3 has 23 schools within or near its boundaries, including 5 rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre Nursery Requires improvement mi
South Acton Childrens Centre Nursery Outstanding mi
Acton Gardens Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
East Acton Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
West Acton Primary School Primary Good mi

5

Outstanding

3

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

299,424

Population

57

Median Age

25%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
25.0%
Private rent
29.0%
Social rent
21.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in W3 are 335.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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335.0 Mbps

Avg Download

60.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

83%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in W3 is collected by Hounslow. The Band D rate is £1,882/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

W3

W3 — LONDON

Area Summary

W3 (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£685,601, 139% above national average), higher-than-average crime (76% above national average), strong school provision (5 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (335 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Strong

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about W3 LONDON

What is the average house price in W3 LONDON?
The average house price in W3 (LONDON) is £685,601, based on 2259 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 139% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 1.5% over the past year.
Is W3 LONDON a safe area to live?
Crime in W3 is above the national average (143.1 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (39.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (37.5 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of W3 LONDON?
The population of W3 (LONDON) is approximately 299,424 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 57 years. 25% of homes are owner-occupied, 29% are privately rented, and 21% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in W3?
The average broadband download speed in W3 is 335 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 83%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in W3 LONDON?
There are 23 schools in or near W3. 35% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 5 Outstanding and 3 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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