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About

South Acton ward covers a residential area in the Ealing borough of London, situated north of the A40 Western Avenue. It is primarily composed of housing estates, with a mix of low-rise flats and terraced homes. The ward includes Acton Park, a significant green space with sports facilities and ornamental gardens. The local economy is served by several high streets with independent shops and supermarkets.

The area is undergoing substantial regeneration, particularly around the South Acton Estate. A notable local landmark is the Art Deco Acton Town Hall, which dominates the central crossroads. Public transport is anchored by Acton Central railway station, providing Overground services. The Grand Union Canal forms part of the ward's western boundary, offering a pedestrian and cycle route through the urban landscape.

Area overview

On average South Acton has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 111 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 27.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in South Acton is £73,392 per year. There are 8 schools in South Acton: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity. South Acton is home to around 16,822 people, with a population density of about 12,804.3 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
111
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
27.9%
Connectivity
7/10

Area Profile

South Acton Population
16,822
Population density
12,804.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
59.03(+120%)
Violence and sexual offences
42.98(+38%)
Other theft
14.03(+23%)
Public order
9.69(+43%)
Vehicle crime
9.15(-2%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,889
29.07%
Other White
3,422
20.35%
African
1,858
11.05%
Other Asian
994
5.91%
Arab
914
5.43%
Total population: 16,819

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
7,185
52.56%
No qualifications
2,046
14.97%
Level 3 (A level)
1,595
11.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,099
8.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
821
6.01%
Total 16+ residents: 13,669

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,215
30.62%
Owns with a mortgage
1,525
21.08%
Other social rented
1,371
18.95%
Owns outright
828
11.44%
Social rents from council
799
11.04%
Total households: 7,235

Property prices in South Acton

Based on 150 recent sales, the median property price is £517,500 in South Acton area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,500 up to £1,760,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for South 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 South Acton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£1,386,375
Flats118£435,000
Semi-Detached10£1,067,250
Terraced20£902,500

10 years median price trend in South Acton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Acton.

All postcodes in South Acton

W38QG

Avenue Road

W36QT

Horn Lane

W38PE

Acton Lane

W38HQ

Gunnersbury Lane

W38EB

Gunnersbury Lane

W38BJ

Enfield Road

W38BF

Palmerston Road

W36QW

Horn Lane

W36QN

Horn Lane

W38BH

Rowley Industrial Park

W39RQ

King Edwards Gardens

W27JW

South Acton

W36NS

Horn Lane

W38FW

Bollo Bridge Road

W38NG

Petersfield Road

W38EL

Heathfield Road

W39DD

High Street

W38PN

Church Road

W38SY

Osborne Road

W36SJ

Shakespeare Road

W38PH

Edgecote Close

W38NT

Acton Lane

W38ER

Avenue Crescent

W39RY

Hillcrest Road

W38RZ

Clandon Close

W38BE

Palmerston Road

W39LA

King Street

W27YY

Bollo Lane

W38BB

Sunninghill Court

W36BG

Birkbeck Road

W38UN

Park Road East

W36RR

South Acton

W38XG

Bollo Lane

W27DG

Bollo Lane

W38HE

Roman Close

W38PP

Church Road

W27FU

Bollo Lane

W36DP

Chaucer Road

W38AJ

Newton Avenue

W38RX

Castle Close

W27BU

Bollo Lane

W36NA

High Street

W22WF

Bollo Lane

W38YH

Church Road

W27DB

Bollo Lane

W36NH

Oldham Terrace

W39RG

King Edwards Gardens

W33EP

Bollo Lane

W27FL

Bollo Lane

W27FG

Bollo Lane

W38PL

Bollo Lane

W38YR

Avenue Road

W38FD

Maugham Way

W38FH

Caulfield Road

W38AL

Newton Avenue

W39BW

Duchess Mews

W39NH

High Street

W27HY

South Acton

W39NX

High Street

W36BY

Churchfield Road

W36LQ

Churchfield Road

W38QF

Avenue Road

W38UH

Winchester Street

W36QZ

High Street

W38DH

Roslin Road

W38NJ

Avenue Road

W39RW

Hillcrest Road

W27AP

Bollo Lane

W38FS

All Saints Road

W38ZP

Strafford Road

W38JR

Gunnersbury Lane

W38HJ

Gunnersbury Lane

W38GA

South Acton

W39RD

Whitehall Gardens

W36PZ

Cowper Road

W38FP

Palmerston Road

W26WJ

Bollo Lane

W38NX

Acton Lane

W38UT

Cheltenham Place

W38RR

Mill Hill Road

W38BG

Stirling Road

W38AU

Bollo Bridge Road

W39NG

Lexden Road

W36DE

Derwentwater Road

W39EQ

South Acton

W39NQ

Lexden Road

W36AS

Grove Place

W38EW

Avenue Crescent

W38AF

Brouncker Road

W36SE

Shakespeare Road

W38SP

Osborne Road

W36QY

Horn Lane

W36SN

Shakespeare Road

W36BN

Cromwell Close

W38QP

Ragley Close

W38HD

Marble Close

W38ED

Gunnersbury Lane

W38JN

Bollo Lane

W38EH

Heathfield Road

W38FJ

Bollo Bridge Road

Data Sources

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