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About

East Acton ward lies in the northern part of the London Borough of Ealing. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of interwar and post-war housing estates, alongside some modern apartment developments. Its main thoroughfares include the busy Old Oak Common Lane and East Acton Lane, which provide essential local services and transport connections. The ward contains several parks and green spaces, such as East Acton Park and Wormwood Scrubs, offering recreational space for residents.

The ward is notably defined by the presence of Wormwood Scrubs Prison, a large correctional facility with a long history. Industrial and light commercial units are found near the railway lines and the Grand Union Canal, which forms part of the western boundary. East Acton Underground station on the Central Line offers a direct link to central London. The local economy is service-oriented, with a focus on meeting the day-to-day needs of the community.

Area overview

On average East Acton has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 128 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in East Acton is £68,509 per year. There are 5 schools in East Acton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. East Acton is home to around 15,210 people, with a population density of about 8,651.4 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
128
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
25.8%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

East Acton Population
15,210
Population density
8,651.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
53.06(+75%)
Anti-social behaviour
41.55(+56%)
Other theft
14.66(+26%)
Vehicle crime
14.07(+45%)
Public order
11.31(+70%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,656
24.04%
Other White
3,239
21.3%
Arab
1,769
11.63%
African
1,323
8.7%
Other Asian
844
5.55%
Total population: 15,210

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,910
47.57%
No qualifications
1,948
15.68%
Level 3 (A level)
1,643
13.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,071
8.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
905
7.28%
Total 16+ residents: 12,423

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,167
36.82%
Owns outright
979
16.63%
Owns with a mortgage
962
16.34%
Other social rented
845
14.36%
Social rents from council
595
10.11%
Total households: 5,886

Property prices in East Acton

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £573,250 in East Acton area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 up to £1,775,000.

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
Flats46£410,000
Semi-Detached18£875,000
Terraced17£1,020,000

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

W36JX

Messaline Avenue

W37JB

East Acton Lane

W37JD

Bromyard Avenue

W37PR

Long Drive

W36HJ

Baldwyn Gardens

W36HL

Baldwyn Gardens

W36YH

Perry Avenue

W37LS

Perryn Road

W36JF

Allison Road

W36PF

Grafton Road

W37AD

Bowes Road

W37HT

Trinity Way

W37LY

Vyner Road

W37RU

The Vale

W37EJ

Old Oak Common Lane

W37EP

Old Oak Common Lane

W37QF

East Churchfield Road

W36ED

Leamington Park

W36ZG

East Acton

W37LL

East Churchfield Road

W37PD

Long Drive

W36JD

Brougham Road

W36ZZ

Emanuel Avenue

W37BY

Bromyard Avenue

W37HB

East Acton Lane

W37NP

Hoylake Road

W36PL

Horn Lane

W36QG

St Dunstans Gardens

W37AA

Bowes Road

W37BX

Manet Gardens

W37ET

Cezanne Road

W37JN

First Avenue

W37LQ

Beech Avenue

W36JP

Emanuel Avenue

W36QH

St Dunstans Avenue

W37EB

Western Avenue

W36GJ

East Acton

W36HH

Baldwyn Gardens

W36JR

Eastbourne Avenue

W36JT

Grasmere Avenue

W37HX

Beechwood Grove

W37JG

Sir Alexander Road

W37NR

Muirfield

W37XS

Brunel Road

W36JS

Eastbourne Avenue

W36QQ

Friars Gardens

W36YB

East Acton

W36YW

Vardon Close

W37EF

Western Avenue

W37PT

Mashie Road

W37TY

Western Avenue

W37EN

East Acton Lane

W37LF

Beech Avenue

W37PP

Long Drive

W37SA

The Vale

W36PU

Horn Lane

W37LX

Perryn Road

W37PA

The Approach

W37RS

The Vale

W36QB

St Dunstans Avenue

W36QD

St Dunstans Avenue

W36YE

Cotton Avenue

W37AH

Bowes Road

W37EH

Goldsmiths Close

W37LE

Maple Avenue

W37PS

The Approach

W37QB

The Vale

W36PT

Horn Lane

W37ND

Carlisle Avenue

W36QJ

St Dunstans Avenue

W37GA

Beech Avenue

W37PH

Long Drive

W36JZ

Messaline Avenue

W36YJ

Anderson Close

W37EW

East Acton Lane

W37HP

Old Oak Road

W37LJ

East Acton Lane

W36AF

Friary Road

W36JY

Messaline Avenue

W36RN

Western Avenue

W37BZ

Cezanne Road

W37FD

Bromyard Avenue

W37LA

East Acton Lane

W37PF

Taylors Green

W37BQ

Bromyard Avenue

W37HS

Trinity Way

W37PX

The Fairway

W37UD

Western Avenue

W37TT

Western Avenue

W36JQ

Emanuel Avenue

W36QE

Friars Way

W36YL

Curtis Drive

W36YQ

Perry Avenue

W37HW

Old Oak Road

W36NW

East Acton

W37JE

Ashfield Road

W37JH

Bromyard Avenue

W37LN

Shaa Road

W37NF

St Andrews Road

W37PL

Long Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.