Acton Lane is in London and in Ealing district. W4 5HU is located in the Southfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ealing Central and Acton. This postcode has been in use since 2009-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Acton Lane, London, W4 5HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W4 5DD, W4 5AZ, W4 5AQ, W4 5AP, W4 5AR, W4 5DL, W4 5DP, W4 5JH, W4 5DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W4 5HU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 45.1% | 53.1% | 8.0% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 54.9% | 46.9% | -8.0% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 5HU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.5% 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 | 68.8% | 59.5% | -9.3% | 37.9% | 21.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.1% | 31.6% | 8.5% | 44.2% | -12.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 3.9% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 3.9% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -5.2% |
| Widowed | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 (92.3%) 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 | 60% | 58.4% | -1.6% | 48.4% | 10.0% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 33.9% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 4.5% | 6.2% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -6.5% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 5HU this area, 7.6% 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 67.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.6% | 7.6% | 5.0% | 18.2% | -10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -7.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.2% | 4.6% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -8.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 11.2% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 70.8% | 67.8% | -3.0% | 33.8% | 34.0% |
| Other | 9.1% | 2.6% | -6.5% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 85.7% | 77.4% | -8.3% | 81.4% | -4.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Other | 0.6% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 51.3% 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 | 63.6% | 51.3% | -12.3% | 83.2% | -31.9% |
| European Union | 17% | 18.6% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 12.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 8.8% | 7.6% | 0.8% | 8.0% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 10.3% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 4.1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 4.2% | 1.5% | -2.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.9% | 51.5% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -31.7% |
| 10+ Years | 9% | 21.3% | 12.3% | 9.8% | 11.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 11% | 10.4% | -0.6% | 2.9% | 7.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.6% | 10.1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 7.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.6% | 6.8% | -2.8% | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.6% | 76.7% | -13.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Italy | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 2.3% | 13.5% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39% | 37.2% | 1.8% |
| Christian | 39.9% | 46.2% | -6.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 10.3% | 6.5% | 3.8% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Acton Lane was 33.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.6% lower than the Southfield average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Acton Lane has the 12th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Southfield and the 135th lowest crime rate of 964 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 11 Broomcroft Court, 226 Acton Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,060,000 | 2022-03-25 | £1,072,287 |
| Flat 1 Broomcroft Court, 226 Acton Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £642,000 | 2020-10-29 | £684,800 |
| Flat 12 Broomcroft Court, 226 Acton Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £890,000 | 2020-05-29 | £968,707 |
| Flat 2 Broomcroft Court, 226 Acton Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2018-06-25 | £515,615 |
| Flat 11 Broomcroft Court, 226 Acton Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,040,000 | 2017-09-01 | £1,065,528 |
W4 5HU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% 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.
W4 5HU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 171 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Information and communication | 45 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 44 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 3out of 4 | 584 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 | 1,046 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 2,475 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 2,876 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 4,186 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 | 454 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Berrymede Junior School Osborne Road , Acton W3 8SJ | 3out of 4 | 518 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Berrymede Infant School Castle Close , Acton W3 8RN | 3out of 4 | 518 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield Primary School Southfield Road , Bedford Park W4 1BD | 3out of 4 | 771 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Byron Primary Academy The Vale , Acton W3 7JT | 3out of 4 | 804 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 1,072 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Acton Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | 1out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | 4out of 4 | 1,299 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hammersmith Academy 25 Cathnor Road , W12 9JD | 3out of 4 | 2,373 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiswick School Burlington Lane , Chiswick W4 3UN | 2out of 4 | 2,398 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,023 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 4,170 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 | 4,631 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 | 3,561 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 856 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leap Service - the National Autistics Society Woodlands Building , Mill Hill Road W3 8RR | - not rated | 924 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiswick and Bedford Park Preparatory School Priory House , Priory Avenue W4 1TX | - not rated | 1,104 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eagle Park Independent School Park Place , Chiswick W3 8JY | - not rated | 1,179 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eden SDA School 92-100 Warwick Road , Ealing W5 5PT | - not rated | 1,221 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 200 yd | |
| Mint Cafe | Unit B, Munster Court | 510 yd | |
| Orange Cafe | Unit 3, 14 Colville Road | 520 yd | |
| Le Vacherin | 76 - 77 South Parade, Chiswick | 524 yd | |
| The Greenock Cafe | Unit 1A, 12 Greenock Road | 537 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stag Public House | The Stag, 177 Acton Lane | 172 yd | |
| The Swan | The Swan, 119 Acton Lane | 330 yd | |
| Duke Of Sussex | The Duke Of Sussex, 75 South Parade | 517 yd | |
| West London Trades Union Club | Hall, 33-35 High Street | 712 yd | |
| Acton United Services Club | 2 Berrymead Gardens, Acton | 735 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hermanos Taco House | 191 Acton Lane, Chiswick | 117 yd | |
| Bermuda Triangle Fish And Chips | 191 Acton Lane, Chiswick | 117 yd | |
| AJ's Family Kitchen Ltd | Unit 13, 6A Greenock Road | 584 yd | |
| Pad Thai Cafe | Unit 13, 6A Greenock Road | 584 yd | |
| Avalana / Go Bao | Unit 14, 6A Greenock Road | 584 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 142 Bollo Bridge Road, Acton | 443 yd | |
| Ocado Zoom | Units 2-3, North Chiswick Business Park | 681 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 31 Essex Place | 859 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 9, The Oaks Shopping Centre | 868 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 4, The Oaks Shopping Centre | 887 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southfield Road Playing Field Southfield Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 445 yd |
| The Wellbeing Centre (Closed) Bollo Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 477 yd |
| Acton Swimming Baths (Closed) Salisbury Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 691 yd |
| Acton Centre ACTON TOWN HALL ACTON TOWN HALL HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 725 yd |
| Kiss Gyms (Acton) Unit 4 Unit 4 The Vale | health and fitness suite | 801 yd |
| New Fitness Exchange (London Acton) (Closed) Shopping Precinct Shopping Precinct High Street | health and fitness suite | 843 yd |
| Rocks Lane Multi Sports Centre CASTLE PLACE | artificial grass pitch | 904 yd |
| Chiswick Back Common WINDMILL ROAD | grass pitches | 982 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Chiswick Park) CHISWICK PARK CHISWICK PARK CHISWICK HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,058 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.29 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.29 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.