Acton Lane is in London and in Ealing district. W4 5HN 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 5HN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W4 5JL, W4 5HQ, W4 5HW, W4 5DQ, W4 5AA, W4 5JA, W4 5AH, W4 5JB, W4 5AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W4 5HN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.8% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.2% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 5HN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.2% 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 | 45.4% | 44.2% | -1.2% | 37.9% | 6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.2% | 42.6% | 0.4% | 44.2% | -1.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 6.4% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 0.8% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (96.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 59.8% | 57.9% | -1.9% | 48.4% | 9.5% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 38.9% | 7.0% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 5.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -9.8% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -3.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around W4 5HN this area, 6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 66.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.6% | 6% | -4.6% | 18.2% | -12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.6% | 4% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6% | 7.5% | 1.5% | 13.4% | -5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 4.4% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.1% | 9.9% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 66.1% | 66.3% | 0.2% | 33.8% | 32.5% |
| Other | 7.3% | 2% | -5.3% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 7.2% | 7.7% | 0.5% | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.3% | 3.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 80.8% | 73.1% | -7.7% | 81.4% | -8.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 1.4% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 60% 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 | 67% | 60% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -23.2% |
| European Union | 12% | 13.9% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 7.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 5.5% | 4.4% | 0.8% | 4.7% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 4.5% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 7.4% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.8% | 7.4% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| Oceania | 5.8% | 1.3% | -4.5% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63% | 60% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -23.2% |
| 10+ Years | 5.1% | 22.6% | 17.5% | 9.8% | 12.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 8% | 6.5% | -1.5% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 7.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 17% | 3.5% | -13.5% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.1% | 76.7% | -5.6% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Central and South America | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 1.6% | 13.5% | -11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.3% | 37.2% | 8.1% |
| Christian | 34.6% | 46.2% | -11.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 6.8% | 6.5% | 0.3% |
| Sikh | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Acton Lane was 197.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 146.1% higher than the Southfield average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Acton Lane has the 2nd highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Southfield and the 159th highest crime rate of 951 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 157 Acton Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £975,000 | 2025-11-14 | £978,924 |
| 167B Acton Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2023-05-12 | £480,000 |
| 169 Acton Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £895,000 | 2022-09-02 | £915,174 |
| 171 Acton Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,030,000 | 2021-11-02 | £1,102,940 |
| 167A Acton Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2021-07-28 | £633,681 |
W4 5HN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 122 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Other | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Information and communication | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 4out of 4 | 921 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre East Churchfield Road , Acton W3 7LL | 2out of 4 | 1,246 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 2,290 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 2,816 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 3,914 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southfield Primary School Southfield Road , Bedford Park W4 1BD | 4out of 4 | 635 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Primary School Belmont Road , Chiswick W4 5UL | 3out of 4 | 670 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Priory Primary Academy Acton Lane , W3 8NR | - not rated | 744 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Berrymede Junior School Osborne Road , Acton W3 8SJ | - not rated | 846 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton Gardens Primary School Osborne Road , Acton W3 8SJ | - not rated | 846 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acton Green County First and Middle School Beaumont Road , W4 5AW | - not rated | 429 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwentwater Middle School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | - not rated | 1,365 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ealing Middle School Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EA | - not rated | 3,364 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier Middle School Helena Road , Ealing W5 2RA | - not rated | 4,169 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fielding Middle School Wyndham Road , Ealing W13 9TE | - not rated | 4,272 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acton High School Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | - not rated | 1,410 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Soane Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Ealing W3 8EA | 4out of 4 | 1,419 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Acton Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | 3out of 4 | 1,493 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | - not rated | 1,647 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | 4out of 4 | 1,647 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ealing Tertiary College Acton Centre , Mill Hill Road W3 8UX | - not rated | 1,347 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 3,730 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 3,895 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TBAP 16-19 Academic AP Academy Finlay Street , SW6 6HB | - not rated | 4,401 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College 74 St Charles Square , North Kensington W10 6EY | - not rated | 4,609 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard House School 16 Newton Grove , W4 1LB | - not rated | 537 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard House School Priory House , Priory Avenue W4 1LB | - not rated | 797 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form Cone Ripman House , 14 Bath Road W4 1LY | - not rated | 963 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield House School Turnham Green Church Hall , Heathfield Gardens W4 4JU | - not rated | 1,034 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowflake School 10-14 Crown Street , Acton W3 8SB | - not rated | 1,224 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Vacherin | 76 - 77 South Parade, Chiswick | 300 yd | |
| Boulangerie Jade | 61 South Parade, Chiswick | 335 yd | |
| Osckars | 273 Acton Lane, Chiswick | 424 yd | |
| The Bollo House | Bollo House, 13 - 15 Bollo Lane | 573 yd | |
| The Greenock Cafe | Unit 1A, 12 Greenock Road | 591 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stag Public House | The Stag, 177 Acton Lane | 68 yd | |
| The Swan | The Swan, 119 Acton Lane | 153 yd | |
| Duke Of Sussex | The Duke Of Sussex, 75 South Parade | 291 yd | |
| The Old Pack Horse | The Old Pack Horse, 434 Chiswick High Road | 742 yd | |
| Connolly's | Connollys Bar, 450 Chiswick High Road | 770 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hermanos Taco House | 191 Acton Lane, Chiswick | 127 yd | |
| Bermuda Triangle Fish And Chips | 191 Acton Lane, Chiswick | 127 yd | |
| AJ's Family Kitchen Ltd | Unit 13, 6A Greenock Road | 616 yd | |
| Pad Thai Cafe | Unit 13, 6A Greenock Road | 616 yd | |
| Avalana / Go Bao | Unit 14, 6A Greenock Road | 616 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 142 Bollo Bridge Road, Acton | 630 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 31 Essex Place | 647 yd | |
| Waitrose | 356-362 Chiswick High Road | 748 yd | |
| Ocado Zoom | Units 2-3, North Chiswick Business Park | 767 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 248 Chiswick High Road | 865 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southfield Road Playing Field Southfield Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 608 yd |
| The Wellbeing Centre (Closed) Bollo Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 665 yd |
| Rocks Lane Multi Sports Centre CASTLE PLACE | artificial grass pitch | 679 yd |
| Chiswick Back Common WINDMILL ROAD | grass pitches | 756 yd |
| Kiss Gyms (Acton) Unit 4 Unit 4 The Vale | health and fitness suite | 894 yd |
| Acton Swimming Baths (Closed) Salisbury Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 921 yd |
| Acton Centre ACTON TOWN HALL ACTON TOWN HALL HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 958 yd |
| Arts Educational Schools London BATH ROAD | 961 yd | |
| Barrecore Chiswick TURNHAM GREEN TERRACE | 972 yd | |
| Sport Dimensions 1B 1B DEVONSHIRE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 989 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 | 84.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 84.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 84.2% |
| 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 | 89.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 211.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.