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About

East Acton is a residential area in the London Borough of Ealing, located near the border with Hammersmith & Fulham. It is well-connected by public transport, with East Acton Underground station serving the Central Line, providing quick access to central London. The area features a mix of housing, including Victorian terraces, post-war estates, and modern developments, catering to a range of residents.

Local amenities include small shops, cafes, and pubs along Old Oak Common Lane, while nearby Wormwood Scrubs Park offers green space for recreation. The area is also close to major roads like the A40, making it convenient for drivers. East Acton has a quiet, suburban feel but benefits from its proximity to busier areas like Shepherd’s Bush and White City. Schools and healthcare facilities are within easy reach, making it a practical choice for families.

Area overview

On average East Acton has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 102 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in East Acton is £55,300 per year. There are 4 schools in East Acton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
102
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
21.5%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

East Acton Population
12,652
Population density
9,698.7 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,014
23.83%
Other White
2,722
21.52%
Arab
1,498
11.84%
African
1,090
8.62%
Other Asian
756
5.98%
Total population: 12,650

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,812
36.41%
Owns with a mortgage
828
16.64%
Owns outright
780
15.67%
Social rents from council
571
11.47%
Other social rented
543
10.91%
Total households: 4,977

Property prices in East Acton

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £493,750 in East Acton area, with individual transactions ranging from £116,250 up to £1,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for East Acton in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in East Acton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats49£400,000
Semi-Detached15£845,000
Terraced8£985,000

10 years median price trend in East Acton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Acton.

All postcodes in East Acton

W37LH

Beech Avenue

W37NH

Templemead Close

W37SB

Old Oak Road

W37SL

Colonnade Gardens

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.