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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

W39DR

High Street

W27LB

South Acton

W27DD

Bollo Lane

W38HF

Gunnersbury Lane

W38YF

Bollo Bridge Road

W36LX

High Street

W36FS

Bollo Lane

W38FF

Palmerston Road

W38ZW

Bollo Lane

W39BT

High Street

W39WQ

Bollo Lane

W38JP

Mill Hill Road

W36AJ

Hoopers Mews

W38NF

South Acton

W38FB

Packington Road

W36DW

Spencer Road

W38JT

Cheltenham Place

W27JY

South Acton

W38GL

Bassington Road

W38PF

Winchester Street

W36GE

Horn Lane

W38TY

Park Road East

W38RN

Castle Close

W38RF

Hanbury Road

W38EU

Avenue Crescent

W38GW

Hanbury Road

W38EP

Avenue Crescent

W38QE

Church Road

W38QA

Belgrave Close

W36GW

Stromness Walk

W38NU

Acton Lane

W38TD

Streamdale Road

W38AB

Berrymead Gardens

W39NT

Horn Lane

W38FA

Bollo Bridge Road

W36SF

Shakespeare Road

W38QD

Avenue Road

W38RA

Enfield Road

W36QP

Horn Lane

W38DJ

Stirling Road

W38YS

Avenue Road

W36GT

Hoopers Mews

W36RE

High Street

W38NZ

Neville Close

W38NH

Avenue Road

W38JW

Hanbury Road

W38QQ

Avenue Road

W27DN

Bollo Lane

W36LG

High Street

W38ES

Avenue Crescent

W36ND

High Street

W38UU

Bollo Bridge Road

W38ST

Streamdale Road

W38FX

Rosenburg Road

W38QY

Hanbury Road

W38XN

Bollo Lane

W27FA

Bollo Lane

W38SZ

Bollo Lane

W39DJ

High Street

W36GR

Churchfield Road

W38UX

Mill Hill Road

W39RN

Hillcrest Road

W39BP

High Street

W23AD

Bollo Lane

W38YT

Avenue Road

W27EN

Bollo Lane

W38AQ

Brouncker Road

W38ZX

South Acton

W38BL

Colville Road

W36BS

Churchfield Road

W38FG

All Saints Road

W38AZ

Ramsay Road

W38BN

Bollo Lane

W36LY

High Street

W38FT

Stanley Road

W27UQ

Bollo Lane

W38HW

Bollo Lane

W33GE

Bollo Lane

W38JH

Mill Hill Road

W38YP

Avenue Road

W36QX

High Street

W38UZ

Bollo Lane

W36SW

Shakespeare Road

W36NG

High Street

W38FR

All Saints Road

W38UL

Osborne Road

W36AH

Churchfield Road

W38BW

Colville Road

W38HN

Gunnersbury Lane

W38QB

Strafford Road

W27AX

Bollo Lane

W36QR

Horn Lane

W38QU

Bollo Lane

W38HA

Avenue Gardens

W38SW

Osborne Road

W38NY

Petersfield Road

W36RG

Locarno Road

W36DF

Derwentwater Road

W39NF

Lexden Road

W36DQ

Newburgh Road

Data Sources

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