About Acton

Acton is a town in Ealing, Greater London. Neighbouring communities include East Acton and Acton Green.

School Ratings in Acton

Families in Acton have access to 660 local schools. South Acton Childrens Centre, St Vincent's Catholic Primary School, The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls and Twyford Church of England High School are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 14 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Acton

Homes sell for an average of £683K locally. Most of the housing is made up of flats, averaging £473K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Acton

Crime in the area is higher than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Acton, with 435 incidents recorded in March 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Acton

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Acton around the national average for deprivation. Employment rates locally are in line with what is seen across England. Average incomes in the area are typical for England.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Acton

Acton benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 6,912 sales

Average Price £683K
£555 £166.18M
Detached £1.36M 87
Semi £1.02M 758
Terraced £861K 836
Flat £473K 4,860

Deprivation and Employment in Acton IMD 2025

Deprivation levels in Acton are around the national average based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment is accessible for most residents and household incomes reflect the broader national picture. The area maintains a steady balance between affordability and quality of life.

Overall Deprivation
4/10
Income
4/10
Employment
5/10
Education
7/10
Health
6/10
Housing
3/10
Living Environment
3/10
14,482 Children (0-15) 18%
58,314 Working Age 71%
11,929 Older (60+) 15%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 47.2% of children in income-deprived families
Below Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 36.4% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Acton 1,952 crimes · March 2026

High Crime Area

Crime figures for Acton are higher than the England and Wales average, with anti-social behaviour the most prevalent offence recorded. Urban density and footfall contribute to elevated reporting in areas like this. Ongoing investment in policing and community safety programmes aims to improve the picture.

435 Anti-Social Behaviour
424 Violence & Sexual Offences
244 Shoplifting
224 Vehicle Crime
150 Other Theft
117 Public Order
92 Burglary
82 Criminal Damage & Arson
62 Theft from Person
46 Drugs
39 Robbery
16 Other Crime
13 Bicycle Theft
8 Weapons
Local Policing
Metropolitan North Acton Visit force website →
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Acton Central Train Station 0.1 miles
Acton Main Line Train Station 0.4 miles
South Acton Train Station 0.8 miles
Gunnersbury Train Station 1.4 miles
Ealing Broadway Train Station 1.6 miles
Willesden Junction Train Station 1.7 miles

Location

Local Government

District Ealing
Ward North Acton
Constituency Ealing Central and Acton
Parish Ealing, unparished area
Region London