Hope Gardens Acton, Ealing
76 addresses across 1 postcode (W3), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 20604682.
- Sales: 1 recorded sales since 1995; in 2010 the median was £209,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Ealing costs £2,139 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 7% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is South Acton, about 590 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 90 m away, and Acton Park (9.7 hectares) is about 740 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 19.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 22 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 76 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Mill Hill Surgery, about 130 m away, with 14 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 10% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 256 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | £209,000 | £209,000 | £209,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr 2010 | 5 W3 8SF | Flat or maisonette | £209,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 49 m². Most common: Flat (2); House, mid-terrace (1). Built: 2003-2006 (2); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (2); owner-occupied (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in Ealing in 2026-27: Band D £2,139 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,426 | £1,663 | £1,901 | £2,139 | £2,614 | £3,089 | £3,564 | £4,277 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (39% of about 760 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- South Action Estate - Phases 7.2-11 (excluding 9.1), permissioned (40 m)
- South Action Estate - Phases 7.2-11 (excluding 9.1), permissioned (40 m)
- Alexandra House, Oldham Terrace, permissioned (240 m)
- Alexandra House, Oldham Terrace, Acton, permissioned (240 m)
- ACT2 Acton Gateway, Steyne Road / High Street Acton, W3, not permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- ACT2 Acton Gateway, Steyne Road / High Street Acton, W3, not permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- ACT 1 Acton Town Station Approach, 83-85 Gunnersbury Lane Acton, W3, not permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- ACT 1 Acton Town Station Approach, 83-85 Gunnersbury Lane Acton, W3, not permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 22 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W3 8SF | 100% | 7% | 7% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | South Acton 747,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Acton Central 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Acton Main Line 2.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Acton Town Underground Station | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Chiswick Park Underground Station | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Ealing Common Underground Station | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 46 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Acton Old Town Hall | 340 m |
| Bus or coach station | Montpelier Road / St Peters Way Ealing | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Kew Pier | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Sainsburys Chiswick Car Park | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 52 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 13.5 km (8.4 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 14 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Mill Hill Surgery | 130 m |
| Pharmacies | 14 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dillons Pharmacy | 260 m |
| NHS dentists | 21 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Acton Health Centre | 240 m |
| Hospital | Clayponds Hospital | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Acton Police Station | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest BT Kiosk Acton NatWest | 370 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,730 m² | 90 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Acton Park 9.7 ha | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 12 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 350 m² | 120 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Woodlands 6,930 m² | 270 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Jerome Allotments 2,130 m² | 350 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 10 parks and gardens, 15 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Elms, a listed building (Grade II*), 660 m (0.4 miles) north-west. 22 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Elms | Listed building, Grade II* | 660 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Gunnersbury Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Chiswick House | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
| Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew | World Heritage Site | 3.5 km (2.1 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Barons Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Potomac | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Oliver's Island | Island | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Small Profits | Wetland | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) south-east |
| Woodland Walk | Wood | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) south-west |
| Conolly Dell | Valley | 4.8 km (3 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 19.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 73 | 76 | 76 |
3 of the street's 76 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Ealing: see them on the Ealing page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Acton Childrens Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | 120 m | Outstanding (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Acton Gardens Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 190 m | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Ark Soane Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ark Priory Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Ark Acton Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Twyford Church of England High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Derwentwater Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ark Byron Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Southfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| East Acton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Acton Children's Centre W3 8RX | School/college/university | 120 m | 5 Very good | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Sodexo At Acton Training Centre W3 8JR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Ealing Carers Hub W3 8PH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 7 Feb 2024 |
| Dementia Concern Weekend Club W3 8PH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 4 Good | 27 Jan 2024 |
| Caterplus @ Minster Care - Sycamore Lodge W3 8PH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 4 Good | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Michael Flanders Day Centre W3 8PP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 4 Good | 26 Jul 2024 |
| Cybertots On The Crescent W3 8ES | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Dillons Chemist W3 8PU | Retailers - other | 260 m | Exempt | |
| Daleys Cafe W3 8PU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Highest Frequency - Records, Fashion & Health Food Store W3 8SB | Retailers - other | 270 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jul 2023 |
| Acton Grill W3 8SB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 20 May 2025 |
| Alrakoba Cafe W3 8SB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 4 Good | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Sya Cafe W3 8SB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Cybertots At Acton Gardens W3 8DS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Crown Coffee W3 8SB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 17 Jan 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 89 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 73 |
| Other theft | 22 |
| Vehicle crime | 18 |
| Burglary | 11 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 |
| Drugs | 10 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Avenue Road (31); On or near Langley Drive (25); On or near Brouncker Road (25); On or near Davenant Way (25); On or near Park Road North (20).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 24% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 10% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 5% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 57% | 17% |
| Private rented | 30% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 14% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 8% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 26% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 25% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 24% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 36% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 76% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 1% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 69% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 5% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- W3 8SF: 76 addresses
Nearby streets
Park Road North · Belgrave Close · Park Road East · Clandon Close · Park Road North · Langley Drive · Avenue Gardens · Buckland Walk · Newport Road · Rossetti Avenue · Cheltenham Place · Church Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.