A guide to living in Acton
Excellent
49.4%
Very Good
30.8%
Average
14.2%
Disappointing
2.7%
Very poor
2.9%
Best places to live in Acton
How is ranking calculated?HomeViews Top Rated Development ranking takes into account the Star Rating and the amount of verified reviews over the past 12 months.
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UNCLE Acton, W3
By Uncle - Realstar Living
4.65
(12 reviews)
Ranked 1st out of 14 in Acton
One West Point, W3
By AWOL
4.60
(45 reviews)
£2,100-£3,200 pcm
1, 2 beds
Ranked 2nd out of 14 in Acton
The Rehearsal Rooms, W3
By Savills
3.74
(91 reviews)
Ranked 3rd out of 14 in Acton
The Factory Quarter, W3
By Notting Hill Genesis
3.23
(47 reviews)
Ranked 4th out of 14 in Acton
Vida, W3
By The Hill Group
4.45
(6 reviews)
Ranked 5th out of 14 in Acton
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Featured developments in Acton
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Latest Reviews in Acton
415 total reviews
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Reviews marked with a green tick show tenants whose residency we have been able to verify. Those that could not be verified are marked 'unverified'.
Nada h (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Rehearsal Rooms, W3
Jan 2026
A Well-Designed and Professionally Managed Development
Nada h (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Rehearsal Rooms, W3
Jan 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
The local area has a good range of shops, cafés and takeaways within walking distance, with several larger supermarkets and independent businesses nearby. There are a few pubs and casual restaurants, and some accessible green spaces that are well used and generally well maintained. Transport links are convenient, with regular bus services and nearby train stations making travel easy, although services can be busy at peak times and occasional delays do occur. The street itself is generally quiet, with manageable traffic noise. Parking can be limited during evenings and weekends but is usually available. Bin collections are regular and reliable, and there are minimal issues with anti-social behaviour.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Building management has generally responded promptly and professionally to any issues raised, keeping us informed throughout and resolving problems in a timely and efficient manner.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
I wish I had known how busy the area can get at peak times, particularly in the evenings and on weekends, which can affect parking and noise levels. It’s also helpful to be aware of how to contact building management directly, as they are responsive and can resolve issues quickly once reported.
Mira (Tenant)
Verified Resident
UNCLE Acton, W3
Jan 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Great place
Mira (Tenant)
Verified Resident
UNCLE Acton, W3
Jan 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Easy transport link and Tesco and Sainsbury’s locale market with plenty of online food delivery options and Westfield is nearby
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Yes, there is an online portal for these issues and problems
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Nothing , all was clear before moving in no surprises
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
M (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Rehearsal Rooms, W3
Dec 2025
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Great location, and good size of the apartments, there rest can be argued.
M (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Rehearsal Rooms, W3
Dec 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Accessibility to center is the only plus of the area. Really few amenities in the surroundings. Feel safe
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
The last 2 people in charge are doing the heavy lifting
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Before moving in I wish I was aware of the reduction in amenities provision that started happening few months after we moved in
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Hammad S Babri (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Rehearsal Rooms, W3
Dec 2025
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Good value for money apartments in a very nice neighbourhood
Hammad S Babri (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Rehearsal Rooms, W3
Dec 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
There are local supermarkets right next door. For food there's a couple of pizza joints, a Subway, a local chicken shop and a couple of food trucks within a couple mins walk. As far as commute goes, the Central line underground is literally downstairs and buses are easily available within walking distance. Parking is an issue, bin collection is satisfactory and anti-social behavior is quite rare. Traffic noise is normal given there's HS2 works happening right around the corner.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Apartment specific issues have usually been resolved promptly however some general issues have persisted for long periods of time
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Sunlight availability in apartment due to close proximity of high rise buildings
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Esha Iftikhar (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Rehearsal Rooms, W3
Dec 2025
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Modern, Well-Managed Building with Practical Facilities
Esha Iftikhar (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Rehearsal Rooms, W3
Dec 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
live in Rehearsal Rooms in North Acton, which has a good range of local shops, supermarkets, cafés and takeaways, as well as nearby open spaces like North Acton Playing Fields. Transport links are one of the main positives, with North Acton station (Central Line) and several bus routes providing reliable and convenient travel. The building and surrounding area feel safe with minimal anti-social behaviour, though parking is limited and the main road can get busy at peak times. Bin collections are regular, and overall the area is practical and well connected.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
The building management’s response to issues has been fairly average. They do address problems, but it can sometimes take longer than expected, and communication isn’t always consistent. Overall, the service is adequate but could be more reliable and proactive.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
I wish I had known that nighttime security in the building is quite limited. While the area generally feels safe, there is minimal on-site supervision after hours, so new neighbours should be aware and take precautions, especially regarding building access and personal belongings.
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
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