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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

W37BJ

East Acton Lane

W37TU

Braid Avenue

W36YF

Cotton Avenue

W37NA

Perryn Road

W37AE

Gibbon Road

W37DE

Brassie Avenue

W36GF

East Acton

W37LH

Larch Avenue

W37LQ

Beech Avenue

W37DL

Brassie Avenue

W37LE

Maple Avenue

W36XN

East Acton

W36HX

Birkbeck Avenue

W36PF

Grafton Road

W37ER

East Acton Lane

W36HJ

Baldwyn Gardens

W37EN

East Acton Lane

W36JP

Emanuel Avenue

W36HL

Baldwyn Gardens

W37JT

The Vale

W36YL

Curtis Drive

W37RU

The Vale

W36PU

Horn Lane

W37DW

Old Oak Common Lane

W36JX

Messaline Avenue

W37BQ

Bromyard Avenue

W37JW

First Avenue

W36PA

Horn Lane

W37JF

Ashfield Road

W37EQ

East Acton Lane

W37EG

East Acton Lane

W37NW

The Tee

W36HW

Goldsmith Avenue

W37NG

Carlisle Avenue

W37FF

Bromyard Avenue

W37TX

Western Avenue

W37XS

Brunel Road

W37LT

Perryn Road

W37PB

The Crescent

W37GA

Beech Avenue

W36YZ

Heartwood Boulevard

W37BX

Manet Gardens

W36ZE

East Acton

W36AE

Friary Road

W36PH

Horn Lane

W36YQ

Perry Avenue

W37XR

Brunel Road

W37FN

Bromyard Avenue

W37JG

Sir Alexander Road

W37FH

Third Avenue

W37JL

Armstrong Road

W37AF

Gibbon Road

W37EJ

Old Oak Common Lane

W36HP

Goldsmith Avenue

W36JJ

Emanuel Avenue

W36JD

Brougham Road

W37AP

Friars Place Lane

W36PE

Grafton Road

W37PE

Taylors Green

W37DN

Old Oak Common Lane

W37TT

Western Avenue

W36FP

East Acton

W37NH

Templemead Close

W36QE

Friars Way

W36XE

East Acton

W37PJ

Long Drive

W36JT

Grasmere Avenue

W36PT

Horn Lane

W37BW

Manet Gardens

W37PN

The Fairway

W36QF

Friars Way

W37PX

The Fairway

W36PL

Horn Lane

W37DZ

Greenview Close

Data Sources

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