Postcode local report
W3 8LB local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Hounslow
LocaleIQ report for W3 8LB: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for W3 8LB
Generated 26 Apr 2026W3 8LB sits in Chiswick Gunnersbury, Hounslow. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as changing (43/100). 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 43/100 (Changing).
- Crime trend: Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. (+1% 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.
- 15 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
- 110 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabLicensed HMO at 101 The Ridgeway,Chiswick,W3 8LP
licensed hmo for up to 9 residents.
28 Sep 2030 - 332 m - Hounslow HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 2 The Ridgeway,Acton,W3 8LL
licensed hmo for up to 5 residents.
19 Nov 2029 - 158 m - Hounslow HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 76 Park Drive,Acton,W3 8NB
licensed hmo for up to 5 residents.
4 Nov 2029 - 112 m - Hounslow HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 224 Gunnersbury Avenue (North Circular Road),London,W3 8LB
licensed hmo for up to 10 residents.
19 Aug 2029 - 0 m - Hounslow HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 76 Princes Avenue,Acton,W3 8LT
licensed hmo for up to 6 residents.
17 Mar 2029 - 188 m - Hounslow HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 208 Gunnersbury Avenue (North Circular Road),London,W3 8LB
licensed hmo for up to 5 residents.
1 Feb 2029 - 0 m - Hounslow HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 82 Park Drive,Acton,W3 8NB
licensed hmo for up to 6 residents.
13 Jan 2029 - 112 m - Hounslow HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 150 Gunnersbury Avenue (North Circular Road),London,W3 8LB
licensed hmo for up to 6 residents.
15 Oct 2028 - 0 m - Hounslow HMO Register
Nearby context for W3 8LB
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Common questions about W3 8LB
Is W3 8LB a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 43/100 (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 8LB?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near W3 8LB?
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 8LB?
LocaleIQ matched W3 8LB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.