Postcode local report
W3 8JU local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Hounslow
LocaleIQ report for W3 8JU: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for W3 8JU
Generated 26 Apr 2026W3 8JU sits in Chiswick Gunnersbury, Hounslow. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as changing (47/100). Licensed HMO activity is the strongest local change signal right now. Use this as a local report: the figures below are postcode, radius, small-area or district-level depending on source.
Key facts
Data says
Sources shown per section - snapshot 26 Apr 2026- LocaleIQ change-pressure score is 47/100 (Changing).
- Crime trend: Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. (-9% vs previous month).
- Census 2021 population density is 6,211 people per sq km.
- 12 state schools are within 1 mile; 6 have an inspection rating in LocaleIQ.
- 0 planning records are currently matched to the report radius.
- 13 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
- 127 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabLicensed HMO at 33 Thorney Hedge Road,Chiswick,W4 5SB
licensed hmo for up to 6 residents.
23 Jun 2030 - 308 m - Hounslow HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 82 Park Drive,Acton,W3 8NB
licensed hmo for up to 6 residents.
13 Jan 2029 - 297 m - Hounslow HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 1 Princes Avenue,Acton,W3 8LZ
licensed hmo for up to 6 residents.
23 May 2028 - 237 m - Hounslow HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 238 Gunnersbury Avenue (North Circular Road),London,W3 8LD
licensed hmo for up to 10 residents.
19 May 2028 - 111 m - Hounslow HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 240 Gunnersbury Avenue (North Circular Road),London,W3 8LD
licensed hmo for up to 6 residents.
30 Apr 2028 - 111 m - Hounslow HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 248 Gunnersbury Avenue (North Circ,Chiswick,W3 8LD
licensed hmo for up to 10 residents.
9 Nov 2027 - 111 m - Hounslow HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 3 Manor Gardens,Acton,W3 8JU
licensed hmo for up to 5 residents.
21 Sep 2027 - 0 m - Hounslow HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 5 Princes Avenue,Acton,W3 8LZ
licensed hmo for up to 6 residents.
20 Sep 2027 - 237 m - Hounslow HMO Register
Nearby context for W3 8JU
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Common questions about W3 8JU
Is W3 8JU a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 47/100 (Changing). The report combines local records with wider official context, so treat the result as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near W3 8JU?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near W3 8JU?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for W3 8JU?
LocaleIQ matched W3 8JU to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.