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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

W27ZN

South Acton

W38RB

Enfield Road

W38JE

Mill Hill Road

W39BX

Billington Mews

W27JA

South Acton

W27LA

South Acton

W36LH

Alfred Road

W39BY

High Street

W36DZ

Myrtle Road

W33FH

Bollo Lane

W38YJ

Church Road

W39NE

Lexden Road

W39RZ

Hillcrest Road

W39NW

High Street

W27HG

Bollo Lane

W38BY

Southey Terrace

W38YG

Bollo Bridge Road

W33HB

Bollo Lane

W38SG

Hanbury Road

W38SU

Bollo Bridge Road

W36DR

Chaucer Road

W36AZ

Burlington Mews

W38DA

Bollo Bridge Road

W33JX

South Acton

W39BQ

Gunnersbury Lane

W37GS

Bollo Lane

W38GN

Stanley Road

W38DS

Corbet Gardens

W39RF

King Edwards Gardens

W36AY

Churchfield Road

W38GH

Osborne Road

W38RW

Castle Close

W38NN

Crown Villas

W38AG

Brouncker Road

W39DF

High Street

W39DP

South Acton

W36LR

Bollo Lane

W38JL

Bollo Lane

W38GE

Rosenburg Road

W38GQ

Stanley Road

W36EG

Churchfield Road

W38RS

Park Road North

W38AS

Newton Avenue

W38NR

Acton Lane

W27ET

Bollo Lane

W38GF

Rosenburg Road

W38NL

Avenue Road

W37ZB

Bollo Lane

W39QX

Willcott Road

W27WG

Bollo Lane

W39QY

Denehurst Gardens

W33BG

Bollo Lane

W36GU

South Acton

W38RG

Hanbury Road

W33JT

South Acton

W36SD

Shakespeare Road

W36DL

Churchfield Road

W38DW

South Acton

W38PX

Church Road

W38JF

Mill Hill Road

W39DB

High Street

W38PU

Church Road

W33JG

South Acton

W38SB

Crown Street

W38UR

Cheltenham Place

W38GJ

Palmerston Road

W27JU

Bollo Lane

W27EU

South Acton

W36QA

Milton Road

W38QH

Avenue Road

W39NJ

Horn Lane

W38SR

Osborne Road

W38SN

Osborne Road

W38JD

Cheltenham Place

W36LJ

High Street

W39DY

South Acton

W38FN

Palmerston Road

W38AR

Newton Avenue

W38PR

South Acton

W38XU

South Acton

W27YR

Bollo Lane

W38AA

Berrymead Gardens

W38NS

Avenue Road

W36RA

High Street

W33HW

Bollo Lane

W38PQ

Corbet Gardens

W38ZS

South Acton

W38BA

Brouncker Road

W38DP

Enfield Road

W38EE

Gunnersbury Lane

W38JA

Mill Hill Road

W38ZB

South Acton

W27FS

Bollo Lane

W38AN

Meon Road

W27BQ

Bollo Lane

W38PD

Gloucester Road

W38PJ

Edgecote Close

W27GR

Bollo Lane

W39BU

High Street

W38RT

Park Road North

Data Sources

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