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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 127 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
127
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
50.69(+63%)
Anti-social behaviour
42.6(+59%)
Vehicle crime
14.79(+58%)
Other theft
13.61(+19%)
Shoplifting
10.85(+9%)
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 100 recent sales, the median property price is £519,000 in East Acton area, with individual transactions ranging from £174,952 up to £2,060,000.

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
Detached1£1,500,000
Flats61£400,000
Semi-Detached18£857,500
Terraced20£1,060,000

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

W37SB

The Vale

W37PR

Long Drive

W37JZ

Beech Avenue

W36ZG

Heartwood Boulevard

W36PD

Grafton Road

W37HY

Beechwood Grove

W36QL

St Dunstans Avenue

W36HQ

Crane Avenue

W37JN

First Avenue

W37BE

Bromyard Avenue

W36JR

Eastbourne Avenue

W36YG

Cotton Avenue

W37PU

The Fairway

W37PP

Long Drive

W37FL

Bromyard Avenue

W36QG

St Dunstans Gardens

W37LA

East Acton Lane

W37FU

Trinity Way

W37HB

East Acton Lane

W37DD

Old Oak Common Lane

W37HN

Old Oak Road

W37BF

Bromyard Avenue

W37TZ

Western Avenue

W37BB

Leamington Park

W36AA

The Drive

W37AX

Cezanne Road

W36YP

Ferguson Drive

W37EZ

Goldsmiths Close

W36PY

East Acton

W37JU

Bromyard Avenue

W37QB

The Vale

W36GJ

East Acton

W37HT

Trinity Way

W36JE

Allison Road

W37NJ

Elm Green

W37PF

Taylors Green

W36SG

Shakespeare Road

W36YT

East Acton

W37LS

Perryn Road

W37LP

East Churchfield Road

W37PL

Long Drive

W36YH

Perry Avenue

W37HP

Old Oak Road

W36JG

Emanuel Avenue

W37HU

East Acton Lane

W37NF

St Andrews Road

W36LU

East Acton

W36HN

Goldsmith Avenue

W36AG

East Acton

W36YW

Vardon Close

W37PA

The Approach

W36ED

Leamington Park

W37ND

Carlisle Avenue

W37BY

Bromyard Avenue

W37AN

Friars Place Lane

W37AH

Bowes Road

W37TY

Western Avenue

W37JR

First Avenue

W36AF

Friary Road

W37LJ

East Acton Lane

W37DU

Cezanne Road

W36NW

East Acton

W37ES

East Acton Lane

W36QU

East Acton

W37PQ

The Green

W37JD

Bromyard Avenue

W37PH

Long Drive

W37BS

Bromyard Avenue

W37LU

Perryn Road

W37JY

Beech Avenue

W37LZ

Vyner Road

W36PB

Grafton Road

W37JX

Centre Avenue

W37AB

Bowes Road

W36YB

East Acton

W37EB

Western Avenue

W37AA

Bowes Road

W36JN

Eastbourne Avenue

W37HS

Trinity Way

W37NL

Carlisle Avenue

W37EH

Goldsmiths Close

W37SA

The Vale

W37LD

Oak Way

W36XR

East Acton

W37LG

Beech Avenue

W37RX

Second Avenue

W37PY

Bromyard Avenue

W37QN

East Acton Lane

W37AY

Manet Gardens

W37NT

Old Oak Common Lane

W36JF

Allison Road

W36JU

Grasmere Avenue

W36SQ

Shakespeare Road

W37LW

Shaa Road

W37EP

Old Oak Common Lane

W37JJ

Ashfield Road

W37FQ

Hoylake Road

W37DB

Wentworth Mews

W37BZ

Cezanne Road

W37BN

Bromyard Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.