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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 average crime levels, with around 111 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. 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 5 schools in South Acton: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have 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

Median price£465,000

Price per sq ft£674

Sales (last 12 months)135

Typical range (middle 50%)£370K – £618K

Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £465,000 (about £674 per square foot) in South Acton area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,760,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in South Acton over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Semi-Detached	5	£1,157,500	£670	£978,000	£1,150,000	£1,343,100	£1,676,620
Detached	1	£1,040,000	£833	£1,040,000	£1,040,000	£1,040,000	£1,040,000
Terraced	17	£950,000	£734	£562,058	£885,000	£1,175,000	£1,450,100
Flats	112	£415,000	£667	£168,000	£360,000	£550,000	£707,250

10-year price trendmedian sale price in South Acton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Acton.
Year	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£541,275	£600,750	£510,000
2017	£520,000	£1,015,000	£840,000
2018	£560,000	£1,105,000	£800,000
2019	£450,000	£930,000	£800,000
2020	£550,000	£815,000	£862,000
2021	£465,000	£985,000	£841,250
2022	£522,500	£1,075,000	£928,750
2023	£480,000	£1,080,000	£877,500
2024	£450,000	£967,500	£762,500
2025	£435,000	£1,150,000	£950,000
2026	£382,500	£1,157,500	£927,500

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Acton.
Year	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£671	£532	£581
2017	£688	£641	£657
2018	£697	£770	£701
2019	£726	£655	£653
2020	£703	£654	£641
2021	£701	£647	£670
2022	£747	£648	£740
2023	£715	£667	£713
2024	£683	£708	£691
2025	£667	£755	£739
2026	£659	—	£689

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.

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