Area Report
Last updated 09 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Ealing: a school rated Good 0.2 miles away and Acton Central Rail Station 0.1 miles off, putting roughly 13 km² within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around W3 7LR.
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?
17Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 55 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 94 schools in total
- IMD education decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Ark Byron Primary Academy (Good) — 0.2 mi
Is it safe?
38crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 38 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 19.6)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
40GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 37 GP, 3 hospitals, 40 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: HILLCREST SURGERY — 0.5 mi
Can I get to work?
Acton Central Rail Station0.1 mi
31 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.17 mi
NestReach: ≈ 13 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
27green spaces
- 34.7 ha total
- largest park 9.7 ha (0.36 mi away)
Nearest: Sports Facility (0.16 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
85shops & libraries
- 79 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Sainsburys, Iceland, Lidl, Morrisons…
- nearest 0.2 mi
- library 0.4 mi
Nearest: Sainsburys Acton Churchfield Road Local — 0.2 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 7LR.
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 7LR
W3 7LR scores 73/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Sainsburys Acton Churchfield Road Local 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, W3 7LR is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 9,639 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 1/10).
There are 94 schools within the typical catchment area, including 18 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 37 rated Good. The nearest school is Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre (Ofsted: Requires Improvement), within a short walk.
There were 38 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating an elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 37 GP surgeries, 3 hospitals and 40 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is HILLCREST SURGERY, 0.5 mi away. The nearest hospital is GUNNERSBURY DAY HOSPITAL, 0.8 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
