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South Acton

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

Connectivity

7/10

Area Profile

South Acton Population

16,822

Population density

12,804.3 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	2	£1,386,375	£1,095,113	£1,224,563	£1,548,188	£1,677,638
Flats	118	£435,000	£172,125	£370,000	£567,875	£710,750
Semi-Detached	10	£1,067,250	£721,500	£938,750	£1,329,200	£1,665,500
Terraced	20	£902,500	£427,401	£667,500	£1,093,625	£1,450,025

10 years median price trend in South Acton

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

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Economics

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Housing

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Property prices in South Acton

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