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Acton is a district within the London Borough of Ealing in west London. It is 6.1 miles west of Charing Cross. In the 2011 census, Acton had a population of 62,480 – a ten year increase of 8,791 inhabitants. Acton means ‘oak farm’ or ”farm by oak trees’, and originates from old English. It was originally 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 inside 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 country, with seven stations including its name. Central Acton is referred to as the hub of commerce and retail on the former primary road between London and Oxford, called the Uxbridge Road. The main road consists of a great deal of inns, which go back to the late Tudor period as stopping places for travellers. Today, the A40 dual carriageway is the primary route from London to Oxford, and it bypasses central Acton. It still passes by way of East Acton and North Acton. Acton is home to the biggest housing estate in West London, named the South Acton estate, with roughly 2,000 houses and 5,800 residents. The area is currently in phase two of a major 15-year phased regeneration which consists of almost total demolition of the current residential units as well as the building of new and much more residences. This is most likely to enhance its population even more.