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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 79 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-Detached16£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

W37DH

Old Oak Common Lane

W37LP

East Churchfield Road

W37LR

Perryn Road

W37AP

Friars Place Lane

W37BF

Bromyard Avenue

W37BS

Bromyard Avenue

W37DD

Old Oak Common Lane

W37NA

Perryn Road

W37AF

Gibbon Road

W37BP

Bromyard Avenue

W37FH

Third Avenue

W36YG

Cotton Avenue

W37BB

Leamington Park

W37LD

Oak Way

W37NJ

Elm Green

W37NZ

East Acton Lane

W36JJ

Emanuel Avenue

W36JU

Grasmere Avenue

W37AU

Bromyard Avenue

W36HW

Goldsmith Avenue

W37FE

Bromyard Avenue

W37JR

First Avenue

W36HP

Goldsmith Avenue

W36PJ

Horn Lane

W36SG

Shakespeare Road

W37AE

Gibbon Road

W37AL

Foster Road

W37DW

Old Oak Common Lane

W37FU

Trinity Way

W37TZ

Western Avenue

W36JL

Westbourne Avenue

W36PD

Grafton Road

W36XR

East Acton

W37EG

East Acton Lane

W37HA

Beechwood Grove

W37HH

Old Oak Road

W37NU

East Acton Lane

W37PY

Bromyard Avenue

W37QN

East Acton Lane

W36GF

East Acton

W37AG

Friars Place Lane

W37PW

The Fairway

W36PB

Grafton Road

W37AB

Bowes Road

W37QW

Broad Passage

W36JA

Allison Road

W36JW

Eastbourne Avenue

W37AJ

Glendun Road

W37DX

Brunel Road

W37JZ

Beech Avenue

W37LW

Shaa Road

W37TX

Western Avenue

W36JE

Allison Road

W36NN

Friary Road

W37AR

Strelley Way

W37BJ

East Acton Lane

W36JG

Emanuel Avenue

W37AX

Cezanne Road

W37LZ

Vyner Road

W37PQ

The Green

W37PU

The Fairway

W37BH

Bromyard Avenue

W37EZ

Goldsmiths Close

W37LB

East Acton Lane

W37SB

The Vale

W36JN

Eastbourne Avenue

W36SQ

Shakespeare Road

W36YR

Simpson Drive

W37BN

Bromyard Avenue

W37HD

East Acton Lane

W37JQ

Sir Alexander Close

W37LG

Beech Avenue

W37LH

Larch Avenue

W37NH

Templemead Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.