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W2 7JY

South Acton

Ealing

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Overview

Postcode W2 7JY is located in a major urban area, within the South Acton ward of Ealing in the London region, and forms part of the South Acton area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in South Acton is £72,231 per year. The nearest station is Acton Town, about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest small park is Mill Hill Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
29.3%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

South Acton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,888 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

South Acton has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

29.3%

Approximately 29.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in South Acton is £72,231 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 227 ft away from W2 7JY.

Flood risk

N/A

South Acton near W2 7JY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Acton Town located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for W2 7JY
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

3

Acton Town

District, Piccadilly

Walking directions to Acton Town
0.3 mi

3

South Acton

Overground

Walking directions to South Acton
0.6 mi

3

Chiswick Park

District

Walking directions to Chiswick Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for W2 7JY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMill Hill ParkSmallWalking directions to Mill Hill Park
0.3 miHeathfield Nature GardenSmallWalking directions to Heathfield Nature Garden
0.5 miThe WoodlandsSmallWalking directions to The Woodlands

Area Profile

Population
140
Population density
1,609.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.67(+8%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.15(+9%)
Other theft
13.57(+19%)
Burglary
12.56(+130%)
Drugs
8.04(+30%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
43
30.71%
Other White
26
18.57%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
12
8.57%
British
11
7.86%
Other
11
7.86%
Total population: 140

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
50
49.02%
No qualifications
16
15.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
15.69%
Level 3 (A level)
12
11.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
6
5.88%
Total 16+ residents: 102

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
12
29.27%
Owns with a mortgage
9
21.95%
Owns outright
7
17.07%
Other social rented
7
17.07%
Social rents from council
5
12.2%
Total households: 41

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.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached5£1,157,500£670
Detached1£1,040,000£833
Terraced17£950,000£734
Flats112£415,000£667

10-year price trendmedian sale price in South Acton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Acton.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Acton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Acton.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Acton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for South Acton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W2 7JY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W2 7JY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Sept 202517, Hopkins Court, Whelan Road, London, W3 8TBFlatsLeasehold£410,000
01 Sept 202548, Hopkins Court, Whelan Road, London, W3 8TBFlatsLeasehold£778,000
12 May 20265, Whelan Road, London, W3 8UGFlatsLeasehold£705,000
30 Jan 202624, Dickinson Court, Whelan Road, London, W3 8UDFlatsLeasehold£415,000
07 Jul 202530, Dickinson Court, Whelan Road, London, W3 8UDFlatsLeasehold£383,000

Schools

In the W2 7JY postcode area, located within South Acton, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for W2 7JY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryActon Gardens Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNurserySouth Acton Childrens CentreLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableEagle Park Independent SchoolOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W2 7JY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for W2 7JY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miThe Local1 Gunnersbury Lane, London, W3 8HRWalking directions to The Local
0.2 miAl Rayan14 Gunnersbury Lane, London, W3 8HRWalking directions to Al Rayan
0.2 miSainsbury's Local15-16 Gunnersbury Lane, London, W3 8HRWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miBudgensGunnersbury Lane, Ealing, W3 8HLWalking directions to Budgens
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalBollo Bridge Road, Ealing, W3 8YGWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Ealing district (2025-26).

Band A£1,361
Band B£1,587
Band C£1,814
Band D£2,041
Band E£2,495
Band F£2,948
Band G£3,402
Band H£4,082

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for W2 7JY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Husam Alharahsheh

South Acton - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Katie Lynn Douglas

South Acton - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Yvonne Elizabeth Johnson

South Acton - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Rupa Huq

Ealing Central and Acton - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictEalingE09000009
Parliamentary ConstituencyEaling Central and ActonE14001207
WardSouth ActonE05013536
ParishEaling, unparished areaE43000199
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)South ActonE02000270
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Ealing 033EE01001358
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2025-01-01

Frequently asked questions about W2 7JY

Is W2 7JY (South Acton) safe?

The area around W2 7JY records about 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft.

What is the average house price near W2 7JY?

The median sale price around W2 7JY in South Acton is £465,000 (about £674 per square foot) based on 135 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near W2 7JY?

There are 20 schools close to W2 7JY, including Acton Gardens Primary School (Good), South Acton Childrens Centre (Outstanding) and Eagle Park Independent School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to W2 7JY?

The closest station to W2 7JY is Acton Town in TfL zone 3, about 369 m away, serving the District and Piccadilly lines.

How deprived is the area around W2 7JY?

W2 7JY scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,888 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents W2 7JY (South Acton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ealing Central and Acton covering W2 7JY is Rupa Huq (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Husam Alharahsheh (Green Party), Katie Lynn Douglas (Labour Party) and Yvonne Elizabeth Johnson (Labour Party).

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.