Postcode sector · W3 8

London W3 8 area guide

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Is London W3 8 a good place to live?

In London (W3 8), recorded crime is 21% above the national average, homes sell for around £703,251 on average, there are 10 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Avg sold price
£703,251
from 151 sales
Population
16,764
Deprivation decile 4/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
323.3
per 1,000 · +21% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
10
2 primary · 2 secondary
Broadband
85%
gigabit-ready · 99% superfast
Flood risk
None
rivers & sea

Flood risk in London W3 8

London W3 8 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~6,998 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

Annual average (mean) sold price in W3 8, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (32 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in W3 8 (Aug 24–Apr 26, average 94/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 35
One-person households: 34%
Households with children: 28%
Households: 6,949

Owned 38% · Social rent 27% · Private rent 31%

Census 2021 (ONS), for W3 8.

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London W3 8: frequently asked questions

Is London W3 8 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in London W3 8?

Recorded crime in London W3 8 runs at 323.3 per 1,000 properties, 21% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is London W3 8 safe?

Crime in London W3 8 is above the national average. Recorded crime in London W3 8 runs at 323.3 per 1,000 properties, 21% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in London W3 8?

Homes in London W3 8 sell for around £703,251 on average, based on 151 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is London W3 8 at risk of flooding?

London W3 8 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~6,998 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

How many schools are there in London W3 8?

There are 10 schools in London W3 8 (2 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is London W3 8 a deprived area?

London W3 8 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).