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Acton

Area · Outer London

B
schoolsA+
amenitiesA
transportA+
outdoor-activitiesA

Housing

Average sold price: £567,992

  • all dwelling types£567,992
  • detached house prices£1,261,692
  • terraced house prices£879,444
  • semi-detached house prices£1,138,653
  • flats and maisonettes prices£453,101

Safety

Crime level: high

Crimes per 1,000: 89

Schools

    Transport

    • North Ealing (Piccadilly)
    • North Acton (Central)
    • Acton Town (Piccadilly)
    • Ealing Common (District)
    • Chiswick Park (District)

    Vibe

    Dinner & drinksParklifeNo car neededRenters

    FAQ

    Q: Is Acton a nice place to live?
    A: Acton is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Outer London. Locals particularly enjoy access to parks and outdoor spaces. With fewer homeowners than average, the area may feel less settled for those seeking an established community.
    
    Q: How safe is Acton?
    A: Acton has a high crime rate for an Outer London suburb, with around 89 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 19% above the national average, and 27% above the Outer London average.
    
    Q: What are the best schools in Acton?
    A: Acton has 88 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include Ark Soane Academy, Twyford Church of England High School, St Vincent's Catholic Primary School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include East Acton Primary School and John Perryn Primary School. Note: 2 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.