Acton is a district in the London Borough of Ealing in west London. It is 6.1 miles west of Charing Cross. At the 2011 census, Acton had a population of 62,480 - a 10 year increase of 8,791 individuals.
Acton means 'oak farm' or ''farm by oak trees', and originates from old English. It was initially an ancient village, and as London expanded it was absorbed into the city. Since 1965, Acton has been part of the east of Ealing, but some areas of East Acton are in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham and a small section of South Acton is in the London Borough of Hounslow. Acton is one of the locations with the most stations bearing their name anywhere in the country, with seven stations including its name.
Central Acton is referred to as the hub of commerce and retail on the former primary road between London and Oxford, known as the Uxbridge Road. The main road consists of a lot of inns, which date back to the late Tudor period as stopping places for travellers. Currently, the A40 dual carriageway is the principal route from London to Oxford, and it bypasses central Acton. It still passes through East Acton and North Acton.
Acton contains the biggest housing estate in West London, named the South Acton estate, with about 2,000 homes and 5,800 residents. The location is at the moment in phase 2 of a major 15-year phased regeneration which includes nearly full demolition of the existing residential units as well as the construction of brand new and more residences. This is most likely to enhance its population additionally.