Acton Lane is in London and in Ealing district. W4 5HW 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 5HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W4 5JL, W4 5HE, W4 5HN, W4 5DQ, W4 5ST, W4 5SU, W4 5JA, W4 5HQ, W4 5AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W4 5HW 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 5HW, 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 5HW 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 260.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 268.4% higher than the Southfield average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Acton Lane has the highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Southfield and the 92nd highest crime rate of 964 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 72.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 145 Acton Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £885,000 | 2016-09-05 | £1,005,054 |
| 149 Acton Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2011-07-14 | £1,087,356 |
| 145 Acton Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2008-09-18 | £913,313 |
| 147 Acton Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2003-06-26 | £1,099,692 |
| 141 Acton Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2001-06-12 | £1,297,762 |
W4 5HW 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 | 3out of 4 | 845 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 | 1,279 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 2,403 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 2,917 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 4,024 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Primary School Belmont Road , Chiswick W4 5UL | 4out of 4 | 690 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Priory Primary Academy Acton Lane , W3 8NR | 4out of 4 | 737 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield Primary School Southfield Road , Bedford Park W4 1BD | 3out of 4 | 740 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Berrymede Junior School Osborne Road , Acton W3 8SJ | 3out of 4 | 764 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Berrymede Infant School Castle Close , Acton W3 8RN | 3out of 4 | 764 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 | 1,353 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Acton Academy Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY | 1out of 4 | 1,404 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twyford Church of England High School Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP | 4out of 4 | 1,588 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiswick School Burlington Lane , Chiswick W4 3UN | 2out of 4 | 2,099 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West London Free School 241 King Street , W6 9LP | 3out of 4 | 2,246 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 3,836 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 4,004 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 | 4,706 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 | 3,666 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 | 641 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiswick and Bedford Park Preparatory School Priory House , Priory Avenue W4 1TX | - not rated | 898 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield House School Turnham Green Church Hall , Heathfield Gardens W4 4JU | - not rated | 1,000 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| ArtsEd Day School and Sixth Form ArtsEd , Cone Ripman House W4 1LY | - not rated | 1,067 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eden SDA School 92-100 Warwick Road , Ealing W5 5PT | - not rated | 1,187 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Vacherin | 76 - 77 South Parade, Chiswick | 231 yd | |
| Boulangerie Jade | 61 South Parade, Chiswick | 267 yd | |
| Osckars | 273 Acton Lane, Chiswick | 493 yd | |
| The Bollo House | Bollo House, 13 - 15 Bollo Lane | 537 yd | |
| Yuma Sushi | 1 Station Parade, Acton Lane | 543 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Swan | The Swan, 119 Acton Lane | 118 yd | |
| The Stag Public House | The Stag, 177 Acton Lane | 137 yd | |
| Duke Of Sussex | The Duke Of Sussex, 75 South Parade | 222 yd | |
| The Old Pack Horse | The Old Pack Horse, 434 Chiswick High Road | 677 yd | |
| Connolly's | Connollys Bar, 450 Chiswick High Road | 710 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hermanos Taco House | 191 Acton Lane, Chiswick | 197 yd | |
| Bermuda Triangle Fish And Chips | 191 Acton Lane, Chiswick | 197 yd | |
| AJ's Family Kitchen Ltd | Unit 13, 6A Greenock Road | 621 yd | |
| Pad Thai Cafe | Unit 13, 6A Greenock Road | 621 yd | |
| Avalana / Go Bao | Unit 14, 6A Greenock Road | 621 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 31 Essex Place | 579 yd | |
| Waitrose | 356-362 Chiswick High Road | 679 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 142 Bollo Bridge Road, Acton | 679 yd | |
| Ocado Zoom | Units 2-3, North Chiswick Business Park | 785 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 248 Chiswick High Road | 802 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rocks Lane Multi Sports Centre CASTLE PLACE | artificial grass pitch | 625 yd |
| Southfield Road Playing Field Southfield Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 674 yd |
| Chiswick Back Common WINDMILL ROAD | grass pitches | 700 yd |
| The Wellbeing Centre (Closed) Bollo Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 714 yd |
| Barrecore Chiswick TURNHAM GREEN TERRACE | 920 yd | |
| Sport Dimensions 1B 1B DEVONSHIRE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 931 yd |
| Arts Educational Schools London BATH ROAD | 932 yd | |
| Kiss Gyms (Acton) Unit 4 Unit 4 The Vale | health and fitness suite | 947 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Chiswick Park) CHISWICK PARK CHISWICK PARK CHISWICK HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 974 yd |
| Acton Swimming Baths (Closed) Salisbury Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 990 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.