Acton Lane is in London and in Ealing district. W4 5DH is located in the Southfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ealing Central and Acton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Acton Lane, London, W4 5DH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W4 5NN, W4 5AW, W4 5XA, W4 5LB, W4 5DG, W3 8NT, W3 8AT, W4 5AT, W4 5XD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W4 5DH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 54.3% | 6.6% | 51.0% | 3.3% |
| Male | 52.3% | 45.7% | -6.6% | 49.0% | -3.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around W4 5DH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 56.3% | 54.6% | -1.7% | 37.9% | 16.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27% | 28.3% | 1.3% | 44.2% | -15.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 1.5% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 9.7% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 5.2% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.7% | 49% | 7.3% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 29.9% | -7.9% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 14.6% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 5.4% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.4% | 18.2% | 0.8% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 8.6% | 0.4% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 11.9% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 13.8% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.9% | 43.9% | 5.0% | 33.8% | 10.1% |
| Other | 10.6% | 1.1% | -9.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 6.6% | 9.2% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 6.1% |
| Pakistani | 5.4% | 3.8% | -1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 5.4% | 2.5% | -2.9% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 3.9% | 9.9% | 6.0% | 2.5% | 7.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.6% | 9.2% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 8.2% |
| Other Black | 5.7% | 2.5% | -3.2% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 54.7% | 45.2% | -9.5% | 81.4% | -36.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 3.3% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Other | 3% | 8.3% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 6.7% |
In this area, 51.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.7% | 51.1% | -0.6% | 83.2% | -32.1% |
| European Union | 13% | 17.4% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 11.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 11.5% | 11.8% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 9.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.2% | 11.8% | -2.4% | 5.6% | 6.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.3% | 7.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 5.9% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 48.6% | 52.2% | 3.6% | 83.2% | -31.0% |
| 10+ Years | 8.8% | 35.4% | 26.6% | 9.8% | 25.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 8% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 5.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 2.2% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 33.5% | 2.2% | -31.3% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.8% | 76.7% | -0.9% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.3% | 37.2% | -15.9% |
| Christian | 39.4% | 46.2% | -6.8% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 22.2% | 6.5% | 15.7% |
| Sikh | 5.1% | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Acton Lane was 125.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.4% higher than the Southfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Acton Lane has the 7th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Southfield and the 296th highest crime rate of 964 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 279 Acton Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2025-03-14 | £690,511 |
| 283 Acton Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £690,000 | 2023-10-23 | £688,544 |
| 283 Acton Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £542,000 | 2020-03-05 | £606,783 |
| 279 Acton Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £259,000 | 2002-02-04 | £830,556 |
| 275 Acton Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £67,500 | 1995-10-26 | £483,750 |
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Information and communication | 23 |
| Education | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 3out of 4 | 496 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre East Churchfield Road , Acton W3 7LL | 3out of 4 | 806 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 2,471 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 2,769 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 4out of 4 | 4,120 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Priory Primary Academy Acton Lane , W3 8NR | 4out of 4 | 187 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Berrymede Junior School Osborne Road , Acton W3 8SJ | 3out of 4 | 472 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Berrymede Infant School Castle Close , Acton W3 8RN | 3out of 4 | 472 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Byron Primary Academy The Vale , Acton W3 7JT | 3out of 4 | 565 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield Primary School Southfield Road , Bedford Park W4 1BD | 3out of 4 | 800 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Soane Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Ealing W3 8EA | - not rated | 898 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Acton Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | 1out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | 4out of 4 | 1,101 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls Queen's Drive , Acton W3 0HW | 4out of 4 | 2,280 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hammersmith Academy 25 Cathnor Road , W12 9JD | 3out of 4 | 2,368 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 4,119 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 4,243 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College 74 St Charles Square , North Kensington W10 6EY | - not rated | 4,487 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 3,398 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leap Service - the National Autistics Society Woodlands Building , Mill Hill Road W3 8RR | - not rated | 793 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard House School 16 Newton Grove , W4 1LB | - not rated | 1,026 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greek Primary School of London 3 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JR | - not rated | 1,161 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiswick and Bedford Park Preparatory School Priory House , Priory Avenue W4 1TX | - not rated | 1,254 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eagle Park Independent School Park Place , Chiswick W3 8JY | - not rated | 1,319 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osckars | 273 Acton Lane, Chiswick | 70 yd | |
| Al Zain | Ground Floor Shop, 19 - 21 High Street | 435 yd | |
| Taste Of Yemen | Ground Floor Shop, 17 High Street | 438 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill Royal Pizza Kungfu Woody Nights Little China | 13 High Street, Acton | 438 yd | |
| Tasty Pizza / Tasty Noodles | Ground Floor Shop, 25 High Street | 443 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stag Public House | The Stag, 177 Acton Lane | 425 yd | |
| West London Trades Union Club | Hall, 33-35 High Street | 443 yd | |
| The Windmill | The Windmill, 50 High Street | 483 yd | |
| Acton United Services Club | 2 Berrymead Gardens, Acton | 502 yd | |
| The Belvedere / K-Town / Chik Box / Locked And Loaded | 106 - 112 High Street, Acton | 578 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hermanos Taco House | 191 Acton Lane, Chiswick | 365 yd | |
| Bermuda Triangle Fish And Chips | 191 Acton Lane, Chiswick | 365 yd | |
| Shish Mangal | Ground Floor Shop, 51 High Street | 443 yd | |
| Shish Mangal - Rice And Hotpot - Big Boy Pizza | Ground Floor Shop, 51 High Street | 443 yd | |
| Lolo Pizza | 70 High Street, Acton | 505 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 142 Bollo Bridge Road, Acton | 432 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 9, The Oaks Shopping Centre | 635 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 4, The Oaks Shopping Centre | 644 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 61 - 63 Churchfield Road, Acton | 689 yd | |
| Ocado Zoom | Units 2-3, North Chiswick Business Park | 784 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southfield Road Playing Field Southfield Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 256 yd |
| Acton Swimming Baths (Closed) Salisbury Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 432 yd |
| The Wellbeing Centre (Closed) Bollo Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 458 yd |
| Acton Centre ACTON TOWN HALL ACTON TOWN HALL HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 472 yd |
| New Fitness Exchange (London Acton) (Closed) Shopping Precinct Shopping Precinct High Street | health and fitness suite | 603 yd |
| Kiss Gyms (Acton) Unit 4 Unit 4 The Vale | health and fitness suite | 656 yd |
| Energize Fitness Centre (Acton Campus) (Closed) Acton Centre Acton Centre Gunnersbury Lane | health and fitness suite | 963 yd |
| Club Des Sports THE PARK CLUB THE PARK CLUB EAST ACTON LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,074 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.