title: East Acton
text: # East Acton
  
  East Acton is an area in Acton in London, England, 5.3 miles (9 km) west of Charing Cross. It is partly in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham and partly in the London Borough of Ealing. It is served by East Acton Underground station, on the Central line in Travelcard Zone 2.
  
  Historically, East Acton and Acton developed as separate settlements and the nearby districts of North Acton, West Acton and South Acton were developed in the late nineteenth century.
  
  Since 3 July 2012, East Acton has been home to the cathedral of the Syriac Orthodox Church in the United Kingdom. The cathedral, dedicated to Saint Thomas, was formally consecrated on 17 November 2016, in the presence of Prince Charles.
  
  ## Transport
  
  The nearest London Underground station is East Acton on the Central line.
  
  ## Neighbouring areas
  
  Neighbouring areas (counted from East Acton Green) :
  
  North Acton
  
  Harlesden
  
  Wormwood Scrubs
  
  Acton
  
  East Acton
  
  White City
  
  South Acton
  
  Chiswick
  
  Hammersmith :
  
  ## Notable people
  
  For notable people born in Hammersmith Hospital and Queen Charlotte's Hospital see Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital.
  
  * Peter Ackroyd, writer, lived in East Acton.
  