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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. At the 2011 census, Acton had a population of 62,480 – a ten-year increase of 8,791 individuals. Acton means ‘oak farm’ or ”farm by oak trees’, and derives 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 sections of East Acton are within the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham and a small part of South Acton is in the London Borough of Hounslow. Acton is one of the locations with the most stations bearing their name anywhere within the UK, with seven stations including its name. Central Acton is referred to as the hub of commerce and retail on the former major road between London and Oxford, generally known as the Uxbridge Road. The main road contains a great deal of inns, which go back to the late Tudor period as stopping places for travellers. Right now, the A40 dual carriageway is the key route from London to Oxford, and it bypasses central Acton. It still passes through East Acton and North Acton. Acton houses the biggest housing estate in West London, named the South Acton estate, with about 2,000 properties and 5,800 residents. The area is at present in phase two of a major 15-year phased regeneration which includes almost complete demolition of the existing residential units along with the building of new and more residences. This is likely to boost its population even more.