Acton
The council describes Acton as a diverse, community-driven town where historic character meets modern life, with busy streets and green spaces.
Seven towns
Acton, Ealing, Greenford, Hanwell, Northolt, Perivale and Southall.
The seven towns
The London Borough of Ealing is made up of seven towns. They are listed here in alphabetical order. West Ealing is an area of Ealing town and has its own guide. You can also compare sourced facts on our Living in Ealing page, see the markets calendar, or start with things to do.
Ealing
The council says Ealing includes the borough's main shopping and business centre, which includes Ealing Broadway.
Greenford
The council says Greenford is within the UB6 postcode district.
Hanwell
The council describes Hanwell as well connected, with the Elizabeth line, the Grand Union Canal and the River Brent running through it, a community-managed library and Hanwell Zoo.
Northolt
The council describes Northolt as having a strong community spirit, with green spaces such as Northala Fields and a weekly Northolt parkrun.
Perivale
The council mentions the Grand Union Canal, Horsenden Hill and the Perivale Hive library among local spaces.
Southall
The council says most of Southall sits between the two branches of the Grand Union Canal and stretches south to take in Norwood Green and its village.
From Ealing Council's website: Ealing Council's town pages