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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 very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 107 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
107
Deprivation level
9/10
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
51.96(+95%)
Violence and sexual offences
41.85(+38%)
Other theft
15.28(+31%)
Shoplifting
14.8(+46%)
Vehicle crime
9.81(+1%)
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 138 recent sales, the median property price is £521,050 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
Detached1£1,710,000
Flats106£447,500
Semi-Detached15£990,000
Terraced16£867,500

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

W38ES

Avenue Crescent

W33JX

South Acton

W36QT

Horn Lane

W33JP

South Acton

W38TE

Colville Road

W38JW

Hanbury Road

W27JU

Bollo Lane

W36NE

High Street

W38XG

Bollo Lane

W36LH

Alfred Road

W38GN

Stanley Road

W38RS

Park Road North

W38SW

Osborne Road

W38TG

Palmerston Road

W39QX

Willcott Road

W27BA

Bollo Lane

W36GR

Churchfield Road

W38EZ

Amelia Close

W38PE

Acton Lane

W38RP

Bollo Lane

W39DZ

Woodlands Avenue

W38YF

Bollo Bridge Road

W38AZ

Ramsay Road

W38JP

Mill Hill Road

W38RL

Bollo Lane

W38SD

Langley Drive

W38TP

South Acton

W39BF

Uxbridge Road

W39BY

High Street

W27EU

South Acton

W36BH

Churchfield Road

W36LE

High Street

W38DH

Roslin Road

W38GQ

Stanley Road

W39NQ

Lexden Road

W36AJ

Hoopers Mews

W36LY

High Street

W36QR

Horn Lane

W39DR

High Street

W27ER

Bollo Lane

W27JS

South Acton

W27YR

Bollo Lane

W36DN

Spencer Road

W38BB

Sunninghill Court

W38FH

Caulfield Road

W38HG

Gunnersbury Lane

W38NR

Acton Lane

W38NS

Avenue Road

W38QG

Avenue Road

W38ZP

Strafford Road

W39RD

Whitehall Gardens

W36GE

Horn Lane

W36LG

High Street

W38EW

Avenue Crescent

W39WQ

Bollo Lane

W36SA

Shakespeare Road

W38AT

Bollo Bridge Road

W38EU

Avenue Crescent

W38JZ

Langford Close

W36QP

Horn Lane

W27EP

Bollo Lane

W36BP

Churchfield Road

W36DX

Myrtle Road

W36EB

Churchfield Road

W37GS

Bollo Lane

W38PH

Edgecote Close

W38QT

Bollo Lane

W39NR

Rectory Road

W30QY

Bollo Lane

W36GU

South Acton

W36QS

Market Place

W36SE

Shakespeare Road

W38AL

Newton Avenue

W38BY

Southey Terrace

W38JD

Cheltenham Place

W38NG

Petersfield Road

W38RG

Hanbury Road

W27WX

Bollo Lane

W38AB

Berrymead Gardens

W38JN

Bollo Lane

W38PR

South Acton

W39DF

High Street

W39DP

South Acton

W39NJ

Horn Lane

W39NX

High Street

W27EE

Bollo Lane

W36AZ

Burlington Mews

W38ED

Gunnersbury Lane

W38FN

Palmerston Road

W38HD

Marble Close

W27DB

Bollo Lane

W36AX

Churchfield Road

W36DZ

Myrtle Road

W38AP

Newton Avenue

W38JB

Mill Hill Road

W38QR

Bollo Lane

W38YN

Avenue Road

W38YT

Avenue Road

W36AN

Grove Road

W36EA

Myrtle Road

Data Sources

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