A less well-off part of Ealing: a school rated Outstanding 0.2 miles away and Acton Main Line Rail Station 0.3 miles off, putting roughly 7 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.
NestScope Score
76/ 100
A mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 4/10, ranked 12,321 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. What is an area score?
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.
Schools92
Are the schools any good?
13Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
49 rated Good or better within 2 mi
77 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: St Vincent's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) — 0.2 mi
Safety65
Is it safe?
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Safer than most UK areas on recorded crime
IMD crime decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
live count unavailable
Better than about 7 in 10 UK areas
Healthcare86
Can I see a GP?
31GP & hospitals
Everyday healthcare is right on hand
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.
29 GP, 2 hospitals, 32 dentists, pharmacy 0.4 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: CLOISTER ROAD SURGERY — 0.5 mi
Transport86
Can I get to work?
Acton Main Line Rail Station0.3 mi
West Acton Underground Station0.4 mi
30 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.16 mi
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space86
How green is it?
18green spaces
Very green
open space all around
28.8 ha total
largest park 10 ha (0.42 mi away)
Nearest: Great Western Allotments — 0.2 mi
Amenities92
Can I get the shopping done?
70shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
64 supermarkets within 2 mi
Sainsburys, Spar, The Co-operative Group, Asda…
nearest 0.2 mi
library 0.6 mi
Nearest: Sainsburys Acton Horn Lane Local — 0.2 mi
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Getting a school place
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 9JL.
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 9JL
W3 9JL scores 76/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and local amenities — with Greek Primary School of London 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 9JL is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 4/10, ranked 12,321 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 77 schools within the typical catchment area, including 13 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 36 rated Good. The nearest school is Greek Primary School of London, 0.2 mi away.
Healthcare access is good, with 29 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 32 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is CLOISTER ROAD SURGERY, 0.5 mi away. The nearest hospital is GUNNERSBURY DAY HOSPITAL, 0.6 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.4 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around W3 9JL — each measured at its own radius, from a 0.25-mile crime count to a 2-mile school catchment.
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We blend in national context.Every local factor is combined with England’s Index of Multiple Deprivation, so a postcode is judged both on what’s actually nearby and on how the wider neighbourhood compares nationally.
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One score, six visible factors.Schools, Safety, Healthcare, Transport, Green space and Amenities each get their own 0–100 score; the six combine into the single NestScope Score above. No black box — see the full methodology.
05 — Questions
How many schools are near W3 9JL?
There are 77 schools within a 2-mile catchment of W3 9JL, including 13 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is W3 9JL safe?
Crime data is currently unavailable for W3 9JL. Check the NestScope interactive map for the latest data.
What transport is near W3 9JL?
Transport within 0.5 miles of W3 9JL includes 1 train station, 1 Tube/Metro station, 30 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 7 km² is reachable from W3 9JL within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for W3 9JL?
W3 9JL has a NestScope Score of 76/100 — a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood. The score blends six local factors — schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities — with England's Index of Multiple Deprivation for national context. See the full methodology for how it's calculated.
How far around W3 9JL does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around W3 9JL: schools within 2 miles, GP surgeries and hospitals within 1.5 miles, crime within 0.25 miles (a quarter mile), and transport, green space and supermarkets within half a mile. These radii reflect how people actually reach each type of place.
