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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Very Good

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Average

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Best places to live in Borough of Ealing

HomeViews Top Rated Development ranking takes into account the Star Rating and HomeViews Transparency Rating of every development in the area

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Well-connected Ealing

Ealing is in the heart of West London. Ealing Broadway, Ealing Common, North Ealing and South Ealing are all underground stations giving residents access to Central, District and Piccadilly lines. And Overground trains from Ealing Broadway and West Ealing whisk commuters to Paddington in less than 15 minutes.

The road links are appealing, too. The M25 is a 40-minute drive away and Heathrow Airport is even closer. As for the bus network, it’s regular and reliable, with routes terminating at Kingston and Golders Green.

Living in Ealing

It may brag peaceful green spaces, but it also offers plenty in the way of hustle and bustle, as well. For starters, it’s got an impressive music scene, with an abundance of pubs regularly hosting live bands. Plus a good selection of wine bars and coffee shops that could give East London a run for its money. And when it comes to eating out, you’ve got the world on your plate here. Move away from the chain favourites in central Ealing, and you’ll find quirky independents dishing up everything from Iranian to Italian cuisine.

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A sense of community

Ealing’s most loveable attribute is its infectious community spirit. Newcomers have plenty to do, such as exhibitions, amateur theatre groups and an annual summer festival. There’s also a real ‘shop local’ mantra, so lots of long-established, family-run businesses remain, selling the likes of fresh flowers and fruit and veg. Alternatively, high street names like Boots and Argos are in good supply at the Broadway shopping centre.

Ealing Studios

Ealing Studios, the world’s oldest working film production site, can be found overlooking Ealing Green. The studios have set the tone for the area’s love of the arts since 1902, and provided a backdrop for cinematic and TV greats like Notting Hill, St Trinian’s and Downton Abbey.

The residents

Ealing’s occupants vary just like its homes do. The reputable schools and the spacious Victorian houses draw families, whereas young professionals relish the transport links and contemporary flats.

Old shop front on Ealing

Developments to buy and rent in Ealing

Unsurprisingly, this is prime residential development territory, and thousands of new homes and the upcoming Crossrail service are cementing its status for investors. The Elizabeth line will stop at Ealing Broadway, West Ealing and Hanwell. Prices here are about to soar due to journey times to Central London in just 11 minutes.

Dickens Yard is a St George development close to Ealing Broadway, so it’s a top choice for those who are seeking a central spot. It is also rated as one of the best places to live in Ealing.

 

Great communication with the landlord, great transport links around the area great living community with convienience for dining and shopping, great schools around the area. Find the area relatively safe. Property is fine and great concierge facility, however quite expensive.” – Calvin, verified resident at Dickens Yard

 

Close by there’s Galliard’s The Apex, an ultra-modern set of towers with a landscaped terrace and a viewing gallery in the taller high-rise. Which is another great place to rent in Ealing.

 

Affords an excellent lifestyle good location, built with all the mod cons & roof garden. Stunning views of sunrise & sunset.” – Dr Rëē, verified resident at The Apex

 

The Jigsaw is a mixed-use Fabrica development nearby West Ealing station. Praised for its sleek look and feel, The Jigsaw is ideal for commuters…

 

Great neighbours, transport link. The appearance of the building is nice aswell. It’s peaceful and it has a lot shops nearby. The building is constantly cleaned and maintenance is dealt fairly quickly.” – Ayra, verified resident at The Jigsaw

 

For standout views, Folio London at Sterling Place is a W5 development close to Gunnersbury Park and the A4 – good news if you’re driving into town.

Want to find out more about living in Ealing? Check out residents’ reviews below to discover the best places to live in Ealing. Do you live in a property here that you can’t see on HomeViews? Click here to submit a new listing and tell the HomeViews community about your experience. 

Reviews in Borough of Ealing

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Cheating Agency

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Review Date Mar 2023

– Very close to the subway throughout Hanger Lane station and other exit, there were so many drunk guys stayed there, piss, and grass, stinky, odor filled the subway.

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– Before confirm the renting, the property agent said the car parking bay was cost 100 pounds per month, After confirmation, they said there were no more car parking rent by them, ask to contact the property parking team for enquiry. The real charge should be 200 pounds per month.

– No guest parking, just checked with concierge, they had no guest parking to be offer but there a lot of empty parking space within the building area.

– No flexibility of rent of parking bay, only offer 6 or 12 months without any flexibility if the apartment renting only few months left.

– Ignore the tenant reporting, all of the lockers in gym room were unable to work properly, reported to building manager but seems no intention to fix it which was already over 9 months.

– Ignore the tenant reporting, no response on reported to the building manager due to suffering the frequently of big steps, jumping, dancing on the upper floor’s tenant to make the whole apartment suddenly shocking and feel scary.

– No further follow up action on the damaged appliance by Agency Property Manager, the old appliance had been replaced after the problem happened for few months. Unfortunately, the new appliance also had issues but no response at all.

– No initiative and investigate the issue, reported no hot water supply in the apartment and explain how worst the situation and suffering for a certain time due to the matter happened at night time and suspended suddenly during bathing, only treat this as normal case and assign the handy man on day time to check then everything normal. When reported the situation didn’t resolve then they started to place order a parts but needed to take few months, no one confirm the parts must be worked once replaced, in the meanwhile they offer you took the shower at the building facilities.

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Because of people’s attitude and initiative, that’s nothing to do.

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

No response and no intent to address it. Only do what they want to do.

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Comfy flats

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Review Date Mar 2023

Very good connection with underground. Local shops just downstairs. Very safe, parking space only in the building. Traffic noise isn’t a problem as the flat is well sound proofed. No restaurants or pubs around. But they are in acton.

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Maintenance is a struggle. But the management does all their best. They are ready to help and very friendly. Design is nice and flats are clean. The open space in the 4th floor and 13th is amazing. Good for parties. I would recommend to anyone to live here.

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Very convenient. I would really recommend it to anyone.

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

They act straight away but sometimes it takes ages, maybe due to the cost?

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Great place to live!

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Review Date Mar 2023

North Acton is a great place to live. Transport links are fantastic! There are lots of local amenities and we’re right next to the A40.

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Rehearsal rooms is a really nice place to be in. The flats are clean and modern with lots of windows to make them feel bright and airy. The flats are also well soundproofed and very good at retaining heat. The only complaint is that some things weren’t fitted as well as they could have been.

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When we moved in four years ago, we didn’t realise that HS2 was going to be so disruptive.

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

They’ve mostly been quick and easy to deal with. The on site team are lovely!

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Great place to live

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Review Date Mar 2023

Although there is limited parking available the area is worth the minor inconvenience, you have everything you need on your doorstep from excellent transport links to food and coffee shops with major retailers just down the road, very little traffic noise and hardly any anti social behaviour, overall a great place to live.

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It’s a very quiet building with excellent sound proofing, the management team cannot do enough to ensure your flat is up to the highest standard and are always on hand to help, I think it’s got the nicest design in the area, there is a roof terrace and a facilities room on the 4th floor which residents can use and get fresh coffee.

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How quiet it is, with the balcony doors closed you don’t hear a thing, also good neighbours who are respectful of your privacy but very polite and cordial.

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

We have had very few issues but when we have the team’s response is immediate and they keep you updated, when the heating went on one occasion they were out to fix it within 2 hours even though it was late in the evening.

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