Our area guide to Acton gives you a quick overview of the neighbourhood from its properties, public parks, local schools, council tax, public transport links to shopping and going out. Postcodes covered by this area guide include
W3
Acton Property Types & Architecture
As you will see in the windows of estate agents in Acton, such as ludlowthompson.com, Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses and flat conversions are to be found along side council / ex local authority homes and modern developments. There is a distinctly Tudor feel to some of the timbered houses and flats in West Acton.
Acton Shopping & Entertainment
For eating out Acton choose from modern European gastro pubs, international eateries, oriental and Indian and Italian pizza and pasta restaurants. Acton has a mid summer community Carnival where everybody from the local area takes part with music, dance, arts, food and stalls. Acton Park provides play areas for children and respite for adults.
Acton Transport
Trains run from Acton Central to Willesden Junction, and Acton Mainline goes to Paddington.
The Piccadilly tube line goes from Acton Town to Green Park
Acton Parks & Commons
Winner of a Green Flag award, Acton Park has been judged to score high as a welcoming place, healthy, safe, secure and well maintained. Around £200,000 has been spent in the last year in Acton Park to re-surface footpaths and to fund a new play area.
Acton Who lives here?
This is an area where people who are not bothered about living in a fashionable postcode can pick up great value and spacious flats or houses in Acton. Some areas are more sought after such as Poets' Corner with its pleasant and gentrified feel. Acton is popular with young professionals looking for great value flats to rent or buy. The Acton community is diverse and multi cultural leading to a rich choice of places to eat and things to do.
Guide to Acton transport links:
Trains
- Acton Central (National Rail)
- Acton Main Line
- South Acton
Tubes
- Acton Town (District Line) (Zone 3)
- Acton Town (Piccadilly Line) (Zone 3)
- Ealing Broadway (Central Line) (Zone 3)
- Ealing Broadway (Zone 3)
- Ealing Broadway (National Rail) (Zone 3)
- North Acton (Zone 3, Zone 2)
- West Acton (Zone 3)
Acton Local Authorities:
Acton
is represented by
Ealing Council
which holds the responsibility for delivering services in your area.
Council responsibilities
The council is responsible for all council services and duties, which include Social Services, housing, education and planning. If you’ve a specific question for this council, please visit their website to get contact details for key departments.
Acton Council Tax Rates:
Council Tax is worked out by your local council who sets the Council Tax rates for each year.
Your property postcode will determine which council you will need to pay. There are currently 1 councils covering the Acton area.
Council tax rates for each Local Authority
| Council |
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
H |
| Ealing |
£873 |
£1,018 |
£1,164 |
£1,309 |
£1,600 |
£1,891 |
£2,182 |
£2,619 |
| English Averages |
£761 |
£888 |
£1,015 |
£1,142 |
£1,396 |
£1,650 |
£1,904 |
£2,285 |
How much will I have to pay?
Each year, every local authority will set a rate of council tax for each valuation band. The amount you have to pay depends on the value of your property and the current rates for your local council. Not everyone will have to pay the full amount of council tax. There are three ways in which your council tax bill may be reduced.
Reductions in council tax:
- the reduction scheme for disabled people
- discounts (i.e. If only one person lives in a property they will get
a 25% discount on the council tax bill)
- council tax benefit and second adult rebate
Learn more about council tax at HM Revenue & Customs
Schools in Acton & Year 2006 Exam Results
Schools in Acton fall under the Ealing Local Education Authority. Below is a comprehensive list of public schools in Acton by type, together with full school details and the latest exam results.
Local schools within Acton:
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