W3 8UJ postcode in Ealing, England
W3 8UJ is a postcode in Ealing, in the South Acton ward. It is in the Ealing Central and Acton parliamentary constituency and the Metropolitan Police area, and has been in use since May 2017.
Where W3 8UJ is, and what is near it
- W3 8UJ
- Other postcodes in W3 8: press one for its page
- 3 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 1 Underground, metro or tram station
- 3 GP practices
- 15 bus stops
- 8 EV charging points
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 51.5015, longitude -0.2758)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after W3 8UJ?
- EalingCouncil, for all local services Ealing: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around W3 8UJ Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- Metropolitan PolicePolice force area
- Ealing Central and ActonParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Dr Rupa Huq (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Dr Rupa Huq
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at W3 8UJ?
Every home and business at W3 8UJ can get superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more) from a line, but none can get gigabit, Ofcom says.
Ealing: 89%
Ealing: 99%
The line marks the figure across Ealing.
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at W3 8UJ?
BinDayBuddy has not read London Borough of Ealing's days for W3 8UJ today. It reads them from the council's own system when you ask.
Check the bin days for W3 8UJ on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is W3 8UJ at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
The Environment Agency's list of postcodes with a home or business in an area at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea does not include W3 8UJ.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Ealing
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for W3 8UJ: 8,224 properties in Ealing are at high risk (4.9% of all its properties). All the figures for Ealing
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of W3 8UJ is not in any of the Environment Agency's flood warning or alert areas. Part of the postcode may still be, so check your own address when you sign up.
Sign up for flood warnings, free, on GOV.UK Check flood risk at another postcodeSource: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near W3 8UJ?
Homes in W3 8 sold for a typical £485,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 102 sales, down 8.5% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Detached 1 sale, too few to price
- Semi-detached £1,060,000 5 sales
- Terraced £922,500 18 sales
- Flat or maisonette £411,750 78 sales
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole W3 district: a typical £490,000 from 356 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in W3 8UJ
HM Land Registry records no standard sales of homes in W3 8UJ from January 2024 to August 2026. The prices above are for the homes around it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near W3 8UJ?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 1,120 homes in the neighbourhood around W3 8UJ. The largest share of them, 49%, are in council tax band D. More were built from 2010 to 2019 than in any other period (62%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Ealing for 2026‑27: £2,139. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,663 (band B) to £3,089 (band F); band D, the most common, is £2,139.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | fewer than 5 | £1,426 |
| Band B | about 20 (2%) | £1,663 |
| Band C | about 350 (31%) | £1,901 |
| Band D | about 550 (49%) | £2,139 |
| Band E | about 170 (15%) | £2,614 |
| Band F | about 30 (3%) | £3,089 |
| Band G | withheld | £3,564 |
| Band H | fewer than 5 | £4,277 |
When the homes were built
- Withheld Before 1900
- Withheld 1900 to 1918
- Withheld 1919 to 1939
- 2% 1945 to 1964
- None 1965 to 1982
- 2% 1983 to 1999
- 5% 2000 to 2009
- 62% 2010 to 2019
- 29% 2020 or later
1965 to 1982: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Ealing before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of W3 8UJ is in (ONS area E01001358), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near W3 8UJ?
The nearest open schools to W3 8UJ, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to W3 8UJ?
The nearest railway station to the centre of W3 8UJ is South Acton Rail Station, 450 metres away in a straight line.
- South Acton Rail Station Railway station 450 mWalk
- Gunnersbury Rail Station Railway station 1.1 kmWalk
- Acton Town Underground Station Underground, metro or tram 350 mWalk
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
15 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Hanbury Road, 72 m away.
More stations near W3 8UJ, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near W3 8UJ?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of W3 8UJ, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Chiswick Family Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report August 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 020 8995 6707 200 mWalk
- Gp Surgery @ Acton Gardens Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report January 2024 · Phone 020 8995 8948 200 mWalk
- The Mill Hill Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report June 2026 · Phone 020 8992 9955 400 mWalk
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near W3 8UJ?
The nearest charging points to the centre of W3 8UJ, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Source London Charging point · 3 chargers 250 mWalk
- Believ Charging point · 4 chargers 300 mWalk
- TotalEnergies Charging point · 4 chargers 450 mWalk
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near W3 8UJ?
The nearest to the centre of W3 8UJ, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Acton Town Dental Practice Phone 020 8226 2151 350 mWalk
- Wisdom Dental Surgery Phone 020 8993 2601 400 mWalk
- A W Kaczmarski Dental Surgery Phone 020 8992 5493 450 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to W3 8UJ?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Hammersmith Hospitals Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report July 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 020 3311 3311 3.0 kmCycle
- Queen Charlottes and Chelsea Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Outstanding CQC report July 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 020 3311 3311 3.0 kmCycle
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near W3 8UJ?
The nearest care homes to the centre of W3 8UJ, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Acton Care Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report November 2025 · Phone 020 8896 5600 550 mWalk
- Sycamore Lodge Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 020 3988 5060 600 mWalk
- Clifton Gardens Resource Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report July 2025 · Phone 020 8583 5540 1.3 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near W3 8UJ?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of W3 8UJ, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Walker Chemists Mon to Fri 9am to 6:30pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 020 8992 4522 400 mWalk
- Pyramid Pharmacy, 1 Crown Street Mon to Fri 8:30am to 6:45pm; Sat 8:45am to 5pm; Sun closed · Phone 020 8992 3372 650 mWalk
- Dillons Pharmacy Mon and Tue 9am to 6:30pm; Wed 9am to 5pm; Thu and Fri 9am to 6:30pm; Sat 9am to 1pm; Sun closed · Phone 020 8993 0190 650 mWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near W3 8UJ?
The nearest vets to the centre of W3 8UJ on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Acton Lane Veterinary Surgery Phone +44 20 8992 6000 700 mWalk
- Wolfe Vets 1.0 kmWalk
- Creature Comforts Vets Chiswick Phone +44 20 3011 1029 1.3 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is W3 8UJ in a conservation area?
The centre of W3 8UJ is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near W3 8UJ?
Police.uk records 648 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of W3 8UJ in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: burglary 29, drugs 20, theft from the person 12, robbery 9, bicycle theft 8, possession of weapons 7, other crime 6, criminal damage and arson 2.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for W3 8UJ
- Ward
- South Acton
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- London
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Ealing
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- May 2017
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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