Acton is a district within the London Borough of Ealing in west London. It's 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 derives 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 parts of East Acton are within the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham and a small portion of South Acton is inside the London Borough of Hounslow. Acton is one of the areas with the most stations bearing their name anywhere in the UK, with seven stations including its name.
Central Acton is generally known as the hub of commerce and retail on the former primary road between London and Oxford, known as the Uxbridge Road. The main road includes a great deal of inns, which date back to the late Tudor period as stopping places for travellers. Now, the A40 dual carriageway is the major route from London to Oxford, and it bypasses central Acton. It still passes by means of East Acton and North Acton.
Acton contains the biggest housing estate in West London, named the South Acton estate, with around 2,000 houses and 5,800 residents. The location is presently in phase two of a significant 15-year phased regeneration which consists of virtually total demolition of the current residential units and the building of brand new and more residences. This is most likely to increase its population additionally.