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

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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KEEP LOOKING, you will sure to find better places.

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Review Date Mar 2024

There are no good aspects.
The bad ones are: Area is always noisy and crowded bacuse the A40 is nearby -constant traffic noise-, the Tube Station is next door -trains and passengers noise-, two convenient shops nearby with cars parking all over front of them. Also, there are lots of open spaces where drunks, druggies and tourists, there are two hotels nearby, hang around and just be a nuisance. With the completion of One West Point, there are about 2000 more people moved to the area and they are building another three or four block towers just next door.
The area begin to feel like Heathrow when flights are cancelled.

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Building and Property managements are mediocre. Emails are left unanswered. Bin room is full with vermins. There are mice even on the higher floors, they come in to the flat from the balcony. I guess they live under the decking. At least twice a year the hot water supply is interrupted. The roof terraces are used as toilets by dog owners. Security is poor also. Main entrance-doors sometimes don’t pull in, they stay open. Any non tennant can just walk in. They do that anyway by tailgating in someone who has the key. It seems to me, Savills is struggling to get proper renters so now they take in council tennants. The place feels more and more like a council estate.

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The Gigantic Rip Off called Community Utilities. Basically, you have to pay this company to heat up the water for you to use. Savills and Community Utilities agree on the charge between them, you have no say in the matter, but YOU have to pay it. You are not allowed to change the supply company, Community Utilities, either. An electric shower and radiators, plus a small electric boiler for kitchen and bathroom sink would work just fine and would be half the cost than what this unnecessary, forced-upon-you company is charging. Savills does not seem to be on the tenants side.

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

You constantly have to keep reminding them if you want anything done.

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Poorly Maintained Development

Review Date Feb 2024

The building is located very close to the train station and the commute to central London is very quick however the trains often get delayed and the traffic in the area makes any bus journeys almost impossible. There is almost no parking available on the streets and the building management charges £520 a year per car just to park in a poorly maintained car park! Although the area is very multicultural with a lovely charm to it the large amount of anti social behaviour makes the streets feel a bit unsafe after dark.

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The development may look attractive on adverts but is very horribly maintained. The communal corridors are not maintained at all with the walls being extremely damaged and very old carpets. The flats are also cheaply made and poorly maintained with many cosmetic issues and often functional issues. The lifts are often broken and take ages to be repaired and the gates to the back garage are also very often broken which leads to incidences of theft. Hot water does not work multiple times a year and you get billed a “heating and hot water bill” that isn’t mentioned to you at all. The rent increases are crazy high with an increase of over £500 a month being present in the space of two years however no improvement to the condition of the building. The only good thing I can say about the development is the kind concierge.

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Extortionate rent prices, expensive parking and hidden bills with a lack of care about the building.

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

Any repair needed that was reported took very long to complete due to only one maintenance person taking care of the entire development.

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The development has good quality white goods and floors in the apartments

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Review Date Dec 2023

The local shops are good in general, however the smell from the Tillermans Court building is really bad. Once you stepped out it smells like food the area and it comes from the building.

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The development has good quality white goods and floors in the apartments. The apartments are specious however the building is not sound proof as you can hear always the noises from upstairs and around. The manager team are really helpful but not all the concierges. Some of them are not so willing to help. Others are really god and helpful people.

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The way the safe area works. As I cannot always find easily my parcels.

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The building managers are really helpful. They always try their best to provide a good environment for us.

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Manager Response

Hello Renel

Thank you for taking the time to provide valuable feedback .

We are delighted to hear that you appreciate the good quality and spacious living spaces.

Your comments regarding the concierge team are noted, and we will take steps to ensure a consistent and high level of service from all team members.

Regarding the issue of unpleasant smells from the Tillermans Court building, we are investigating the matter and working towards finding a solution to improve the overall environment in the area.

We appreciate your feedback on the parcel retrieval process, and we are actively working on improving it .

We are thrilled that our building management team has been helpful and responsive to your concerns.

Thank you again.

Greenford Quay Team

I really feel home here

Verified Resident
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Review Date Dec 2023

The good thing is about the security which I feel safe. It is very pet friendly. But if the dog waste bag can be provided regularly it will be appreciated. The only downside is the shops are still vacant and besides grocery store and vet we got nothing more.

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Facilities are very good. The common place, lobby and corridor are very clean. The rooms are spacious with a lot of storage. We don’t hear noises from next door. The gym, co-working space and coffee machine are very great. Property management and maintenance team is very responsive

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Actually I don’t know how many dining chairs you will provide to me so I bring some chairs with me which end up are more than enough. I am glad you provide 4 dining chairs and 2 high chairs!

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

They responded very prompt and timely after I reported some minor glitches

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Dear Wong

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback on your living experience in our community. We are thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the facilities and amenities we offer, and we appreciate your thoughtful comments.

We’re delighted that you find our facilities to be very good, and we take pride in maintaining clean common areas, lobby, and corridors to ensure a pleasant living environment. We’re pleased that our gym, co-working space, and coffee machine have added value to your living experience.

The safety and security of our residents, as well as being pet-friendly, are top priorities for us. Your suggestion about providing dog waste bags regularly is noted, and we will certainly be looking into enhancing this aspect of our pet-friendly policy.

While we understand your concern about the vacant shops, we are actively working to attract diverse businesses to the area to enhance the convenience for our residents

We appreciate your understanding regarding the number of dining chairs provided. We aim to ensure that our residents have everything they need for a comfortable living experience, and we’re glad you found the provided chairs to be sufficient.

Thank you for acknowledging the prompt and timely response from our building management and maintenance team and recent town hall meeting with our Property Manager Thomas. We’re delighted to hear that you appreciated the event and felt Thomas’s sincerity and commitment to building a trusting relationship with the community and tenants.

Thomas is indeed dedicated to creating a positive living experience for all residents, and your recognition of his sincerity is greatly valued. We believe that open communication and community engagement are vital components of a thriving living environment, and we are pleased to know that you feel the same way

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts.