A guide to living in Borough of Ealing

Ealing, or ‘The Queen of the Suburbs’ as it’s fondly known, is a happy balance between city and countryside living. Train and tube stations offer fantastic connections to the heart of the capital, as well as this it has retained a rural, characterful look and feel. The borough has numerous parks (Gunnersbury, Brent Lodge Park and Walpole are three of the best), a 40-something acre common, and quiet, leafy avenues. Read on to discover the developments that are rated as the best places to live in Ealing and to see reviews from residents who own or rent in Ealing.

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Best places to live in Borough of Ealing

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The Glassworks, UB6

By Greystar

4.61

(25 reviews)

Taking centre stage in Greenford Quay’s landscaped community, its Northern Californian inspired interiors offer simple and informal living spaces to satisfy any mood. Amenities include laid-back workspaces, a residents’ lounge, sunrise gym, music and podcast studio, games and screening rooms, and a demonstration dining space.

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Ranked 1st out of 37 in Borough of Ealing

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Lyons Dock at Greenford Quay, UB6

By Greystar

Award winner 2023

4.39

(64 reviews)

£1,623-£3,098 pcm

Studios, 1, 2, 3 beds

Lyons Dock at Greenford Quay is a development by Greystar. Compromising of 251 brand new studio, one, two, and three-bedroom apartments to rent. As well as this Residents benefit from enviable amenities. A gym, dining room, cinema, lounge, meeting rooms, children’s play area, and rooftop terrace.

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Ranked 2nd out of 37 in Borough of Ealing

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Uncle Southall, UB2

By Uncle - Realstar Living

4.34

(15 reviews)

Uncle Southall is a new development offering 166 brand new London apartments. These apartments are designed with high-end appliances, quality fixtures, and the latest designer furniture. The development emphasizes tenant-focused service with amenities including a karaoke lounge, a resident's lounge, and communal roof terraces. For wellness, there are health and fitness facilities, a gym, and co-working spaces. It's strategically located within walking distance of various transport modes, including the Elizabeth line and Southall train station, facilitating easy access to Central London and surrounding areas

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Ranked 3rd out of 37 in Borough of Ealing

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Tillermans at Greenford Quay, UB6

By Greystar

4.08

(111 reviews)

£1,383-£2,101 pcm

Studios, 1, 2, 3 beds

Tillermans at Greenford Quay is a development by Greystar. This Built to Rent has 379 residential units. Located in Ealing, the development is in-between Greenford, Sudbury Hill and also, Sudbury Hill Harrow stations. Which have connections to the Piccadilly and Central lines as well as Chiltern Railways and GWR services.

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Ranked 4th out of 37 in Borough of Ealing

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Faber Green, UB5

By Sovereign Network Group

3.82

(21 reviews)

£315,000-£320,000

1 beds

Now all sold at Faber Green. There was a selection of Shared Ownership apartments and houses this development. Surrounded by Ealing’s vibrant and evolving neighbourhoods, with easy access to open green spaces and great connections to central London and beyond, Faber Green brings a new dimension to Northolt. Offering a variety of homes to suit all your needs, as well as being pet friendly, all of the apartments at Faber Green, Northolt were available through Shared Ownership. Each home has private outside spaces, bright and modern interiors, designed with the aim of building a community, not just somewhere to live.

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Ranked 5th out of 37 in Borough of Ealing

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Nmesomachi (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Tillermans at Greenford Quay, UB6

Jun 2025

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Good customer care service.

Nmesomachi (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Tillermans at Greenford Quay, UB6

Jun 2025

Here is a good place to live in, it is close by many utility shops and the Greenford station is only 10 minutes by walk. I will recommend this place to anyone not just because of this above mentioned there are services which you can use in the complex for free the gym cinemas. Just come live already and If you ever have an issue I promise you that Martina will solve it with patience and love to your satisfaction.

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Here is good place to live the security is top notch and the customer care is excellent. Martina prides herself in responding diligently to my needs. To get a parking is a hassle and I wish it could be sorted earlier, despite this Martina made sure I was relaxed while waiting and eventually she did allocate a car space

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Martina is very helpful and she is patient and she listens with empathy and solves all my problems

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

I love this place it is friendly and the security very detailed.

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Sydney (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Lyons Dock at Greenford Quay, UB6

Jun 2025

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

GQ has great staff and facilities

Sydney (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Lyons Dock at Greenford Quay, UB6

Jun 2025

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Only bad aspect is there are no big supermarkets nearby. A small Coop and an M&S food 15 minutes down the road don't actually give an economic convenience

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Usually they are prompt with responses, and address concerns like lack of hot water quite quickly

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Nothing I can think of. Perhaps maybe know that you still have to pay a small fee for using the cinema (if you book it privately), or if you book a meeting room, it'll cost a bit (not much)

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Hannah C (Owner)

Verified Resident

The Green Quarter, UB1

Jun 2025

This is rated 3.00 out of 5.00.

Very good in the first few month but there is an increasing concern on the ability of the developer

Hannah C (Owner)

Verified Resident

The Green Quarter, UB1

Jun 2025

Good: the interior design of the flat is very modern and the outdoor environment is clean and relaxing. A resident bike is a plus although it is often not enough or broken. The management company is generally friendly and responsive. Bad: I noticed an increasing noise from children playing outdoor especially on weekend afternoon (shouting and screaming) (and in fact, A LOT) I agree it would be the parents to be blamed but at the same time, I didn’t notice effective resolution from management company. The water stream was designed nicely but it wasn’t designed to be children’s playground. Again, people didn’t seem to care and neither does the management company, which is sad. More importantly, I noticed two new blocks are being sold as social housing when the initial plan for those was designed to be private housing. Not sure how this will impact the community but it did raise concern to the community as no communication was given to existing owners. There is also concern on whether Berkeley would be able to enforce the lease to social housing tenant to maintain the unity of the development. Again, a lot of concerns.

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Good: Elizabeth line is definitely a highlight if it works properly. It is also one of those that train stops often (unlike Hanwell or West Ealing for example) Lots of Indian shops and cuisine if you need any supply. Great Indian restaurants. Bad: no supermarket other than Ireland. A bit difficult to find beef. Only one cafe and pub in the local area and not many options for restaurants other than Indian food.

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I wish I would have known which blocks would be used for social housing or planned to be used as social housing. I then will have more time to investigate what the council’s plan is, what Berkeley’s plan is to manage it to make an informed decision. I agree the idea of social housing for the country but equally, I do appreciate communication and a plan to manage different group of people to ensure quality of living. In additional, I would also like to know how this is going to impact the service charge we are paying. I feel like there is a lack of transparency and planning communication.

What is the best feature of your home:

Great interior design and large balcony. Customer care is great.

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Paul (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Tillermans at Greenford Quay, UB6

Jun 2025

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Greenford Quay waterside gem

Paul (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Tillermans at Greenford Quay, UB6

Jun 2025

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

I love Greenford. Shopping centre is really close and a short walk to horsendan hill and great walks along the canal. Feels safe at night when I get back from work late.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Yes had a small issue moving but was well supported and they even help me move some boxes. Showed a lot of understanding

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

The Piccadilly line is as close as the central line

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Annika (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Rehearsal Rooms, W3

May 2025

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Modern Living with Room for Improvement

Annika (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Rehearsal Rooms, W3

May 2025

The development has a modern and appealing design, with well-maintained communal areas that give a good first impression. The layout of the flats is practical, with decent soundproofing and natural light. Facilities like the lifts and bike storage are convenient, though the absence of on-site gym is a downside for the price point. Building management is generally responsive to issues like maintenance or repairs, although communication can be slow at times. Property management handles billing and updates clearly, but response times to emails or service requests could be improved. Overall, it’s a pleasant place to live, but there’s room for better communication and amenities.

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

There is a Sainsbury's and Tesco just downstairs, and the tube station is right next to the building. The Elizabeth Line is also within a ten-minute walk, which makes transport very convenient for commuting. However, the construction site nearby has bright lights at night, which can be quite disruptive and affect sleep quality.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

The building management team is generally responsive and able to resolve most issues within a reasonable time. However, there are occasions when it takes a while to receive a reply.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

I wish I had known about the noise from the nearby underground trains, which can be quite noticeable at night, especially if your windows face that side. Also, there’s ongoing road construction next door, and the bright lights from the site at night can be quite disturbing. If you’re sensitive to noise or light, it’s worth checking the flat’s orientation and nearby developments before moving in.

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