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About

North Acton ward sits in the northwest corner of the Ealing borough, bordered by the North Circular Road and Park Royal. The area is characterised by a significant concentration of modern residential tower blocks, interspersed with older terraced housing and industrial estates. Its landscape is heavily shaped by major transport links, including the North Acton London Underground station serving the Central line. Large-scale redevelopment projects continue to alter the built environment, adding new housing and commercial spaces to the existing mix.

The ward is notably defined by the substantial presence of the Park Royal business park, one of the largest of its kind in Europe, which influences the local economy. Open green space is provided by the expansive Twyford Abbey grounds and the playing fields of the former Cardinal Wiseman School. The Grand Union Canal forms part of the eastern boundary, offering a linear walking route. This creates a distinct contrast between dense urban development, active industrial zones, and quieter recreational corridors.

Area overview

On average North Acton has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 181 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 19.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in North Acton is £67,004 per year. There are 3 schools in North Acton: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have average public transport connectivity. North Acton is home to around 19,043 people, with a population density of about 4,468.9 per km².

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
181
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
19.8%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

North Acton Population
19,043
Population density
4,468.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
71.26(+165%)
Violence and sexual offences
68.48(+120%)
Vehicle crime
26.31(+181%)
Other theft
19.8(+73%)
Public order
15.7(+132%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,197
27.29%
Other White
3,988
20.94%
Other Asian
1,499
7.87%
Arab
1,446
7.59%
African
1,230
6.46%
Total population: 19,044

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
7,355
45.93%
Level 3 (A level)
3,187
19.9%
No qualifications
2,279
14.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,186
7.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
900
5.62%
Total 16+ residents: 16,012

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
3,021
42.8%
Owns outright
1,295
18.35%
Owns with a mortgage
1,163
16.48%
Other social rented
856
12.13%
Social rents from council
345
4.89%
Total households: 7,058

Property prices in North Acton

Median price£485,000
Price per sq ft£680
Sales (last 12 months)105
Typical range (middle 50%)£365K – £700K

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £485,000 (about £680 per square foot) in North Acton area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £1,650,550.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in North Acton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£1,157,500£733
Semi-Detached17£765,000£776
Terraced17£685,000£658
Flats69£390,000£670

10-year price trendmedian sale price in North Acton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Acton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£402,500£873,000£622,500
2017£910,000£390,000£658,250£635,000
2018£1,810,500£388,625£767,500£615,000
2019£1,250,000£370,000£700,000£600,000
2020£935,000£400,000£775,000£600,000
2021£693,500£386,500£848,035£675,000
2022£754,000£500,000£975,000£765,000
2023£1,399,000£475,000£915,000£692,500
2024£1,102,500£385,000£822,500£807,500
2025£975,000£405,000£831,750£750,000
2026£1,340,000£365,000£707,500£576,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Acton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Acton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£702£564£728
2017£542£592£673£587
2018£714£688£612£578
2019£569£590£645£601
2020£568£678£626£549
2021£639£631£648£675
2022£852£788£690£651
2023£1,023£734£633£644
2024£623£644£667£644
2025£774£652£736£669
2026£692£567£687£705
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Acton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Ealing district.

Band A£1,426
Band B£1,663
Band C£1,901
Band D£2,139
Band E£2,614
Band F£3,089
Band G£3,564
Band H£4,277

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about North Acton

Is North Acton safe?

North Acton records about 181 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in North Acton?

The median sale price in North Acton is £485,000 (about £680 per square foot) based on 105 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in North Acton?

North Acton has 2 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 1 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 rated Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is North Acton?

North Acton scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in North Acton sits around rank 10,287 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in North Acton?

The average household income in North Acton is around £67,004 per year, and 20% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin North Acton

NW107PG

Coronation Road

W36GZ

Victoria Road

W39LP

Chatsworth Gardens

W39LF

Buxton Gardens

NW106BF

Old Oak Common Lane

W36AR

North Acton

W36UU

Jenner Avenue

W30BU

Horn Lane

W30TG

Western Avenue

W36RT

Portal Way

NW107YQ

Abbey Road

W30AL

Highfield Road

NW106DJ

Victoria Road

W30TF

Leamington Park

W36XF

North Acton

NW106TE

Bashley Road

NW106TT

Goodhall Street

W36EP

North Acton

W30AJ

Highfield Road

W39RP

King Edwards Place

W30AU

Norman Way

W30AW

Walton Way

NW107JH

North Acton

W30AG

Eastfields Road

W36TE

Seacole Close

NW106TR

Crewe Place

W36UT

North Acton

W30DA

Cecil Road

W36TP

York Road

NW106UE

Webb Place

NW106PW

Everitt Road

NW106PX

Chase Road

W30JU

Noel Road

W36ST

Woodhurst Road

W36EE

Victoria Road

W30BE

Leamington Park

W36DT

North Acton

W30DP

Horn Lane

W39LS

Rosemont Road

W30AD

Eastfields Road

W30PA

Royale Leisure Park

NW106JL

Sunbeam Road

NW106JQ

Sunbeam Road

W30NS

Saxon Drive

NW107BB

Newark Crescent

W36SU

Maldon Road

W30JE

Noel Road

W30RA

Alliance Road

NW107PH

Coronation Road

W36ZX

Portal Way

W39LG

Buxton Gardens

NW106FF

Old Oak Lane

NW106DR

Midland Terrace

NW106UB

Old Oak Lane

W36TJ

Leamington Park

W39LE

Buxton Gardens

W30XA

Kendal Avenue

W39HN

Lynton Road

W36TX

Rosebank Way

NW107LU

Trading Estate Road

W30NY

Saxon Drive

W36XH

North Acton

W36UB

Rosebank Way

NW106SX

St Leonard's Road

W39JF

Julian Avenue

W36LB

North Acton

NW107AB

North Acton

NW107JW

Park Royal Road

W30JW

The Link

W30AP

Westfields Road

W36EF

Portal Way

NW106PH

North Acton Road

W39HR

Lynton Road

W36DB

Portal Way

W30JP

Noel Road

W36UP

Chase Road

W39EZ

Creswick Road

W39PY

Twyford Avenue

W39EH

Horn Lane

NW106QN

Chase Road

NW107RE

Abbey Road

W36BX

Victoria Road

W30JZ

Wynton Place

W39EA

Lynton Road

NW106TF

Goodhall Street

W39LQ

Buxton Gardens

W30AA

Eastfields Road

W36FT

Victoria Road

W30BZ

Mansfield Road

W30AR

Westfields Road

W30SL

Dukes Road

NW106LP

Shaftesbury Gardens

W30NH

Lucy Crescent

W39QE

Twyford Avenue

W36BJ

Portal Way

W30DE

Cloister Road

NW106NB

Victoria Road

W36TB

Garrett Close

W36FR

Victoria Road

W30DQ

Balfour Road