Being a multicultural residential hub in the London borough of Ealing, Acton Green offers a great deal of reasonable accommodation for those looking to be away from the hustle and bustle of Central London whilst being in the midst of an area offering beautiful greenery and affordable living. Before they were divided by the railway embankment for the District and Piccadilly lines, both the parkland of Acton Green Common and Chiswick Back Common were part of the English Civil War Battlefield of the Battle of Turnham Green, the area was also well-known for once having over 170 laundries around 1890 and took on the name ‘Soapsuds Island’.
There is a lot on offer in Acton Green, with activities varying from indoor Go-Karting and minigolf to community and art projects for anyone and everyone to get involved in, the location is a great place to allow the blending of both the younger and older generations, a lovely mixed community.
Acton Green has a lower crime rate of around 91 crimes reported per thousand people, this is in relation to the higher crime rate of Greater London which has a crime rate of around 103 crimes reported per thousand people. The location is known to be safe and generally a good family location.
There are some monthly parking options available within Acton Green which you are able to choose, opt in for pre-booked parking in Windmill Road, Rothschild Road and Beaulieu Road and more, all offering some reasonable fees in comparison to other London areas.
There is mainly a good selection of Pubs and Restaurants around the area of Acton/Acton Green, if you are looking for more of a bars or nightclubs vibe then you can venture out to the surrounding areas.
This area is perfect for young families, with lots of fun events for little ones such as Baby Yoga, Little Angles Playgroup and Junior Playgroup, there is some great options for helping the growth and education of children.
Residents of Acton Green have a great selection of local parks nearby, with large green spaces like the Acton Green Common, Turnham Green and Gunnersbury Triangle Local Nature Reserve, if you have a pet who loves to explore and go for long walks then this is an ideal location for you.
With Chiswick Park Station nearby, there is access to the underground District Line. There are also local bus routes.