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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

W36LP

High Street

W38RW

Castle Close

W38SL

Crown Street

W26YP

Bollo Lane

W38BH

Rowley Industrial Park

W38BL

Colville Road

W38JF

Mill Hill Road

W38XU

South Acton

W38YJ

Church Road

W27JA

South Acton

W36BA

Burlington Gardens

W38BG

Stirling Road

W38RA

Enfield Road

W36RA

High Street

W38AD

Castle Close

W38JL

Bollo Lane

W38NY

Petersfield Road

W38UH

Winchester Street

W38YS

Avenue Road

W39BU

High Street

W39BW

Duchess Mews

W36DA

Churchfield Road

W38BD

Park Road North

W38GW

Hanbury Road

W38PX

Church Road

W38RZ

Clandon Close

W27BP

Bollo Lane

W27QQ

Bollo Lane

W36DG

Stuart Road

W38JH

Mill Hill Road

W38PN

Church Road

W39DJ

High Street

W39RW

Hillcrest Road

W27EN

Bollo Lane

W38HE

Roman Close

W38EN

Heathfield Road

W38NT

Acton Lane

W39NW

High Street

W36DE

Derwentwater Road

W27FA

Bollo Lane

W36AY

Churchfield Road

W36HT

Birkbeck Mews

W38AH

Newton Avenue

W39BT

High Street

W39RZ

Hillcrest Road

W36QW

Horn Lane

W38NX

Acton Lane

W38PY

Church Road

W38TD

Streamdale Road

W38XN

Bollo Lane

W22WF

Bollo Lane

W27BZ

Bollo Lane

W27LA

South Acton

W27YY

Bollo Lane

W38DD

South Acton

W38SY

Osborne Road

W27ET

Bollo Lane

W33JT

South Acton

W38BP

All Saints Road

W38FG

All Saints Road

W38JA

Mill Hill Road

W38NJ

Avenue Road

W38QU

Bollo Lane

W38SB

Crown Street

W38SR

Osborne Road

W38UT

Cheltenham Place

W39DD

High Street

W39NF

Lexden Road

W36PZ

Cowper Road

W38PA

Winchester Street

W38QD

Avenue Road

W38RN

Castle Close

W38RX

Castle Close

W38UZ

Bollo Lane

W38NN

Crown Villas

W38QE

Church Road

W27DN

Bollo Lane

W36SJ

Shakespeare Road

W38DN

Davenant Way

W38EB

Gunnersbury Lane

W38EH

Heathfield Road

W27DG

Bollo Lane

W27DZ

Bollo Lane

W27FG

Bollo Lane

W27FU

Bollo Lane

W36FS

Bollo Lane

W36LR

Bollo Lane

W38BF

Palmerston Road

W38FW

Bollo Bridge Road

W38NQ

Jameson Close

W38NW

Salisbury Street

W38ST

Streamdale Road

W39DA

Wayford Terrace

W39NT

Horn Lane

W39RE

King Edwards Gardens

W27AP

Bollo Lane

W38EP

Avenue Crescent

W38ER

Avenue Crescent

W38HF

Gunnersbury Lane

W38HW

Bollo Lane

Data Sources

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