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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

W26YP

Bollo Lane

W38QW

Buckland Walk

W38JZ

Langford Close

W38UJ

Hanbury Road

W36BD

Churchfield Road

W36DA

Churchfield Road

W36BH

Churchfield Road

W39RE

King Edwards Gardens

W36DN

Spencer Road

W36EB

Churchfield Road

W38SJ

Osborne Road

W38EY

Gunnersbury Lane

W36AL

Market Place

W27WX

Bollo Lane

W38UG

Whelan Road

W38EZ

Amelia Close

W27BP

Bollo Lane

W38PB

South Acton

W27LD

South Acton

W38QT

Bollo Lane

W38RP

Bollo Lane

W38NE

Hanbury Road

W36AX

Churchfield Road

W38UP

Cheltenham Place

W38NP

Acton Lane

W36HT

Birkbeck Mews

W38SA

Crown Street

W38HG

Gunnersbury Lane

W30QY

Bollo Lane

W33GX

Bollo Lane

W38SD

Langley Drive

W27QQ

Bollo Lane

W36LE

High Street

W38DR

Bollo Bridge Road

W38DD

South Acton

W38JS

Cheltenham Place

W33HP

Bollo Lane

W39BE

Uxbridge Road

W27AZ

Bollo Lane

W36AN

Grove Road

W38DL

South Acton

W36LS

Oldham Terrace

W38JB

Mill Hill Road

W38AE

Brouncker Road

W38QX

Gloucester Road

W39NN

High Street

W38PY

Church Road

W38YD

Strafford Road

W39DH

Mount Place

W36LP

High Street

W38SE

Castle Close

W27AS

Bollo Lane

W36BB

Spooners Mews

W38FE

Stanley Road

W27JS

South Acton

W36BP

Churchfield Road

W38UQ

Bollo Lane

W38QJ

Avenue Road

W38JJ

Mill Hill Road

W38ET

Avenue Crescent

W36QS

Market Place

W39NR

Rectory Road

W27BZ

Bollo Lane

W38YN

Avenue Road

W38EF

Gunnersbury Lane

W38AT

Bollo Bridge Road

W38AH

Newton Avenue

W27JX

South Acton

W38EN

Heathfield Road

W39PE

Lexden Road

W38TB

Whelan Road

W39NU

Steyne Road

W36AW

Grove Road

W33JP

South Acton

W38DU

Greenock Road

W38QL

Avenue Road

W38NQ

Jameson Close

W38GG

Rosenburg Road

W38NW

Salisbury Street

W36DH

Churchfield Road

W38RL

Bollo Lane

W39DA

Wayford Terrace

W27ER

Bollo Lane

W38BD

Park Road North

W39DZ

Woodlands Avenue

W38UD

Whelan Road

W38DG

Bollo Bridge Road

W38AD

Castle Close

W38DN

Davenant Way

W38PA

Winchester Street

W36BA

Burlington Gardens

W27GX

Bollo Lane

W38AP

Newton Avenue

W38TG

Palmerston Road

W27EP

Bollo Lane

W38SX

Bollo Lane

W38TP

South Acton

W38UW

Park Road East

W38TZ

Park Road East

W27BA

Bollo Lane

Data Sources

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