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About Acton
Acton is a town in Greater London, England. Addresses here fall under the W3 postcode district. Neighbouring places include East Acton and Acton Green.
Around 59,582 people live in Acton, a densely built-up urban area. According to Office for National Statistics figures, household incomes in Acton sit above the England and Wales average, and the local business base is made up overwhelmingly of small firms.
School Ratings in Acton
Families in Acton have access to 668 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 £714K locally. Most of the housing is made up of flats, averaging £462K.
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 426 incidents recorded in April 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.
Healthcare in Acton
There are 139 GP surgeries within three miles of Acton, the nearest being The Churchfield Road Surgery (0.1 miles away).
Local Data for Acton
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Property Prices 6,502 sales
Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools
Ofsted ratings for schools in the W3 postcode area.
Household Income in Acton ONS 2023
The average total household income in Acton is approximately £72,936 a year before tax, 32% above the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £51,193. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £51,193.
Businesses in Acton ONS 2025
There are approximately 3,190 active businesses based in Acton, around 54 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 91% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 50 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
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.
Crime in Acton 1,742 crimes · April 2026
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.
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.
Nearest Train Stations 6 stations
Location
Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
Local Government
Home Ownership in Acton
Of the 22,982 households in and around Acton, 40% are owned, 21% are socially rented and 39% are privately rented. Home ownership here is lower than the England and Wales average of 63%.
Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Acton.