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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UNCLE Acton, W3

By Uncle - Realstar Living

4.67

(12 reviews)

UNCLE Acton is a modern residential development offering one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments. Each unit is furnished with stylish BoConcept furniture and equipped with high-quality Bosch appliances. Residents enjoy a range of amenities, including a fully-equipped fitness center, a rooftop terrace with stunning city views, co-working spaces, and a top-floor sky lounge. The development is pet-friendly and provides superfast Wi-Fi. Situated just a three-minute walk from North Acton tube station, UNCLE Acton offers excellent connectivity to central London. As of March 2025, rental prices start from £2,130 per month for one-bedroom apartments, £2,700 for two-bedroom units, and £3,600 for three-bedroom apartments.

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Ranked 1st out of 38 in Borough of Ealing

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The Collective Old Oak, NW10

By VervLife

4.17

(59 reviews)

The Collective Old Oak, NW10, is a purpose-built co-living space in Willesden Junction, London. Designed by PLP Architects, the development features around 500 small apartments with, in many cases, shared kitchens. Old Oak also features a co-working space, and community facilities including a library and a grocery store. The Collective offers coliving spaces for renters in London and New York. Coliving is an increasingly popular form of communal living where residents share certain amenities and communal areas while also enjoying their own private space. This type of accommodation is growing in popularity, especially in cities.

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Ranked 2nd out of 38 in Borough of Ealing

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The Factory Quarter, W3

By Notting Hill Genesis

3.21

(47 reviews)

The Factory Quarter offers a contemporary collection of 453 one and two-bedroom apartments. Located within easy reach of Turnham Green and Acton Central stations, the development provides exceptional transport connectivity via the District line and London Overground. With its strategic positioning and integrated retail spaces, The Factory Quarter delivers a dynamic living experience in one of West London's most charming neighbourhoods.

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Ranked 3rd out of 38 in Borough of Ealing

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So Resi Greenford, UB6

By Metropolitan Thames Valley

4.64

(6 reviews)

So Resi Greenford offers 84 shared ownership properties. Each of these homes - most with balconies and en-suites are ideally located in the west London neighbourhood of Greenford, this collection of one, two and three-bedroom apartments are just moments from Greenford Underground station and within easy reach of transport links.

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Ranked 4th out of 38 in Borough of Ealing

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One West Point, W3

By AWOL

Award winner 2025

4.62

(52 reviews)

One West Point offers a London lifestyle like no other, with exceptional connectivity and onsite amenities including a residents’ Gym & holistic studio, Tian Tian Asian supermarket, beautifully landscaped gardens and array of bespoke artworks and activations that make the development truly unique. On top of that, we run resident events and have an onsite maintenance team, plus resident app, making your life at One West Point as seamless and connected as possible.

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Ranked 5th out of 38 in Borough of Ealing

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Vlad D (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Urban Living, W5

Sept 2026

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This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Highly recommended

Vlad D (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Urban Living, W5

Sept 2026

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

Ealing, overall is an incredible area, has everything that needed, plenty of shops, restaurants, pubs and anything else really. However, building is located slightly further from Broadway which is my main station option. Also it’s located on busy Hanger Lane which is a very noisy road with heavy traffic at most of times.

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

Quickly and efficiently with everything being sorted asap

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

When bed is out it’s impossible to have a table set up as it needs to be attached to the wall. As a result, I eat most of my time in bed when home.

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Julia (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Collective Old Oak, NW10

Sept 2026

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Cool Modern Spaces & Great Management

Julia (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Collective Old Oak, NW10

Sept 2026

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

There is one excellent local shop nearby that stocks a wide variety of items. However, variety is highly limited as it is the only option in the immediate area, with few other amenities or open spaces within easy walking distance.

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

The building management team is highly helpful and responsive, quickly addressing any problems or issues raised by residents. Whenever maintenance or general concerns are reported, they handle them effectively and ensure everything is sorted out smoothly. Their proactive support makes living here incredibly stress-free.

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

The surrounding area is very quiet with limited social or recreational activities, meaning there isn't much to do right on your doorstep. While the building itself is fantastic, new neighbours should know that you will likely need to travel to other neighborhoods for a vibrant nightlife, dining variety, or weekend entertainment.

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Ziyi (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Collective Old Oak, NW10

Sept 2026

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Good service

Ziyi (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Collective Old Oak, NW10

Sept 2026

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

I’m happy with the cleaning service, every time they do good service. The address is located at good place.

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

They reply very quickly, and solve the problem straight away.

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

I have already known everything on the day of viewing, so no comments on this.

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ngsw (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Lina House, W3

Sept 2026

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Great location for families in Acton/Ealing

ngsw (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Lina House, W3

Sept 2026

Lina House is a modern development with a clean, well-kept reception area. Deliveries can occasionally be tricky to receive, but this is easily managed by arranging delivery times in advance. There’s no concierge on site, but building management has been responsive and quick to resolve any issues with fittings or facilities when we first moved in. Cleaning appears to be carried out at least weekly, and security has never been a concern. The flats themselves are well equipped, with ample kitchen space and storage, and our city-view balcony has been a real highlight. The one downside is the lack of air conditioning, which made the recent heatwave days quite uncomfortable indoors.

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

The local area has been excellent for family life. South Acton station is just a 5-minute walk and Acton Town station about 10 minutes, giving easy access to central London and beyond — we’ve been able to live comfortably without a car. There are more than five parks within walking distance that are great for young children, and plenty of nurseries and schools nearby, so we’ve never had trouble finding options for our kids. Day-to-day shopping is very convenient too, with a Sainsbury’s Local just 2 minutes away on foot and a Morrisons about 10 minutes away. Overall it’s a well-connected, family-friendly neighbourhood.

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

Building management has been responsive and efficient. When we first moved in, we raised a few minor issues with fittings and facilities, and these were resolved quickly without much back and forth. Communication has generally been straightforward.

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

We wish we’d known that the flats don’t have air conditioning — it wasn’t something we thought to check during the viewing, but it’s made a real difference on hot summer days. If you’re moving in during warmer months, it’s worth planning for a portable fan or cooling solution in advance. On the plus side, the location near South Acton and Acton Town stations turned out to be even more convenient than we expected, especially with young kids in tow.

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Anna E (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Lina House, W3

Sept 2026

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.

Family friendly area, new and high quality homes

Anna E (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Lina House, W3

Sept 2026

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

South Acton is a family friendly area with various schools and playgrounds nearby, there are cafes and restaurants in Acton town and Chiswick, many just 10-15 minutes walk away. It is a safe and generally well kempt area.

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

Addressed in a timely fashion, including in urgent situations.

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

The flat gets very warm in the summer so a fan is helpful.

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