Area Report
Last updated 05 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the more comfortable corners of Ealing: a school rated Good 0.2 miles away, West Acton Underground Station within a short walk, putting roughly 18 km² within half an hour by public transport and less recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around W3 0HD.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
10Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 39 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 68 schools in total
- IMD education decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: West Acton Primary School (Good) — 0.2 mi
Is it safe?
9crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 9 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 6.9)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
31GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 10/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 10 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 28 GP, 3 hospitals, 32 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: CLOISTER ROAD SURGERY — 0.8 mi
Can I get to work?
West Acton Underground Station0.1 mi
North Ealing Underground Station0.3 mi
North Ealing Underground Station0.3 mi
15 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.10 mi
NestReach: ≈ 18 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
15green spaces
- 22.4 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Haberdashers Aske's Sports Ground — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
66shops & libraries
- 59 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Waitrose, The Co-operative Group, Sainsburys, Marks and Spencer…
- nearest 0.4 mi
- library 1.0 mi
Nearest: Little Waitrose Shell Ealing — 0.4 mi
In Ealing, 74% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (88% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 90% got their first preference (97% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Ealing, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near W3 0HD.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in W3.
Average sold price by property type across the W3 district, 2021–2026.
About W3 0HD
W3 0HD scores 90/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in transport and healthcare — with West Acton Underground Station within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, W3 0HD is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 9/10, ranked 26,422 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 2/10).
There are 68 schools within the typical catchment area, including 12 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 27 rated Good. The nearest school is West Acton Primary School (Ofsted: Good), 0.2 mi away.
There were 9 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 28 GP surgeries, 3 hospitals and 32 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is CLOISTER ROAD SURGERY, 0.8 mi away. The nearest hospital is GUNNERSBURY DAY HOSPITAL, 0.8 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.1 mi away.
