About Acton
Located in West London, Acton is home to a wide range of office premises for companies of all sizes. Situated in the London Borough of Ealing, Acton comprises of a number of areas and is nearby a number of attractions. Acton has the most railway stations of any area of London, providing convenient transport links across the city.
Acton became famous for its laundries in the 19th century because of its soft water sources, serving the rich and famous, and hotels, earning it the nickname ‘Soap Sud City’. By the end of the 20th century, Acton’s industries had turned to motor vehicles and components. Today, Acton is home to less industrialised trades, hosting a mixture of industries in a range of office premises.
Office Properties in Acton
Many of the former laundry and workhouses of the 19th and early 20th centuries have been converted into spacious self-contained offices. In the outer areas of Acton, there are modern dedicated business units offering office suites with all the latest amenities, at affordable rentals, ideal for start-ups and small, independent companies. The accessible location coupled with a strong community spirit makes Acton a great place to rent office space.
Transport Connections
Acton has seven railway stations providing a wide choice of train services, making travel to many of London’s premier destinations quick and easy, ideal for businesses renting offices in the area. The main Acton rail station gives access to Paddington station and the Crossrail development goes through Acton. There are also a number of bus routes available and Heathrow Airport is just a short tube journey away.
Food, Drink and Leisure
Acton is home to several pubs, so there are plenty of places to grab a drink after work. A number of shopping and dining choices make Acton an attractive place to work. Various parks and museums are located in the area to go with a variety of nightlife opportunities. Companies renting office space in the area benefit from a number of green spaces nearby. Gunnersbury Park, located south of Acton Town tube, is the largest.