Often asked: What Borough Is Acton In?

What areas are in Ealing borough?

Home to more than 300,000 people, the borough is made up of seven areas: Acton, Ealing, Greenford, Hanwell, Northolt, Perivale and Southall. Together, they make a vibrant and diverse community; and also provide a wide array of shopping, housing and stunning parks.

Is Acton posh?

Acton is a big place – there is north, south, east, west and central Acton, plus Acton Town, Acton Green, and Acton Vale. While in the past, Acton has been seen as a less desirable place to live, recent developments and growth within the area has seen Acton become a safe and secure place in London to visit.

Is Acton dangerous?

The most dangerous area in Ealing based on the highest levels of crime in 2019 was East Acton. As with Ealing Broadway it is important to recognise that this is one of the busiest areas in the borough so will automatically see higher levels of crime than a residential area.

Is Acton Vale safe?

Safety & crime Like any part of London, crime does exist in Acton, but the area is well policed and the Central, East and SouthActon areas which make up the wider Acton area each have their own Safer Neighbourhood Team in place.

Is Ealing a posh area?

Property Investment in Ealing Ealing includes some expensive streets as well as some good value areas. This is one of Ealing’s most upmarket residential areas and very popular with families thanks to good schools, the large Pitshanger Park, leafy streets and many large houses with gardens.

How far is Ealing from central London?

The distance between Ealing and London is 9 miles.

Is Peckham a rough area?

It’s a really good spot, and pretty affordable too. http://maps.met.police.uk/ gives you the crime figures by area for each part of London, you can tune it by what kind of crime and zoom right in. You’re most likely to get mugged or beaten up in the west end. Peckham is fine.

Which part of London is posh?

Zone 1 West London is posh and expensive, as is Zone 1 east to be fair.

Is Chiswick a rich area?

Chiswick. Chiswick currently has the third highest level of high-end homebuyer demand. The area has great access to spaces such as Richmond Park and Kew Gardens but is also connected to central London.

Is Enfield a bad area?

Enfield also includes some industrial areas and some more run down areas, but on the whole it is quite safe. Noone chooses to live in Enfield. Not cos its dangerous, more cos its suburban and slightly dull. For a more entertaining London experience, better pubs, bars, food Kentish Town, Camden, Chalk Farm all good.

Is Ealing a good place to live?

Overall, Ealing is considered one of West London’s safer boroughs, with 95% of residents stating that they feel happy and secure living in the area.

Is Southall rough?

Southall is often referred to as a dangerous, crime-riddled corner of London. In nearby Ealing Broadway, there were 70 reports of anti-social behaviour, 45 violent and sexual offences and 32 thefts, most slightly higher than in Southall.

Is Northolt a good place to live?

Northolt does not have much of a town centre, but is well-connected by its own Central Line station and by road and rail. The housing stock in this area is mainly Twenties and Thirties terraces and semis, with many homes that are relatively affordable and which would be suitable for families.

What are the safest areas in London?

10 safest places to live in London in 2021

• 5: Sutton: 12,100 crimes – 58.38 per 1,000.
• 4: Kingston upon Thames: 10,507 crimes – 58.16 per 1,000.
• 3: Bexley: 14,389 crimes – 57.70 per 1,000.
• 2: Harrow: 14,578 crimes – 57.22 per 1,000.
• 1: Richmond upon Thames: 11,336 crimes – 56.68 per 1,000.

Is South Acton safe?

South Acton largely experienced high amounts of non-violent crime such as theft and assault without injury. Assault without injury was overwhelming concentrated in the parts of the ward closest to Acton Central, whereas theft was most common along the Uxbridge Road.