Ealing · London

Living in Acton

Acton sits in the comfortable middle — enough going on without the weekend chaos.

Average to buy
£545k
Average rent (2-bed)
£1800/mo
vs London average
-1%
Est. to central London
~37 min
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How Acton scores

Safety7/10
Schools7/10
Parks & green space7/10
Transport8/10
Diversity & inclusion8/10
LGBTQ+ friendly6/10
Buzz & nightlife5/10

On your doorstep

Day to day, Acton gives you a halal butcher, a Lidl or Aldi, a big supermarket (Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda or Morrisons), a Waitrose or M&S, gyms, barbers, beauticians, a mosque, churches and a big park.

✓ a halal butcher✓ a Lidl or Aldi✓ a big supermarket (Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda or Morrisons)✓ a Waitrose or M&S✓ gyms✓ barbers✓ beauticians✓ a mosque✓ churches✓ a big park

Who it suits

Based on its profile, Acton tends to work best for people after a balanced, no-drama base.

The money side

QuestionRough answer
Buying (average)£545k — 1% below the London average of £553k
Renting a 2-bed≈ £1800 per month
Indicative household income to buy≈ £110k (10% deposit, 4.5× lending)
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Common questions

Is Acton a good place to live?

It depends what you need: Acton scores 7/10 for safety, 7/10 for schools and 8/10 for transport. It tends to suit people after a balanced, no-drama base.

How much does a home in Acton cost in 2026?

Around £545k on average to buy (1% below the London average) and roughly £1800 a month to rent a two-bed. As a rule of thumb, buying at that price typically needs a household income around £110k with a 10% deposit.

Is Acton well connected?

Acton scores 8/10 for transport; a typical door-to-door journey to central London is roughly 37 minutes.

Nearby alternatives

Chiswick£780k avg · safety 9/10Ealing£560k avg · safety 8/10Shepherd's Bush£640k avg · safety 6/10
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