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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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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Great amenities

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Verified Resident
Review Date Nov 2023

Not many offers around, there’s a retail park which offers a range of supermarkets and shops as well as boots, superdrug and coffee shops and a 24h mcdonald’s but that’s it. the proximity to the tube is great (6/7 min walk) but the central line for Greenford has a lot of issues specially the frequency between trains sometimes it can be up to 12 or 15 which is not acceptable for one of the most central lines in London. There’s a canal which offers a scenic walk alongside it and a nearby park Horsenden Hill which is huge but not very attractive. There are local business such as barbershops and groceries/supermarket near the station but the main street towards Sudbury Hill is quite limited in offer. In General is a pleasant place to live despite the proximity to the industrial estate. Traffic is intense but no busier then other places in London.

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The building has great amenities such as gym in the top floor, cinema, parcel room, 12h concierge and overnight security, and common area such as work spaces and leisure rooms for relaxing and dinning/party. The maintenance could be more effective, and swifter.

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

I would like to know more about commute times and train frequency and also business around in the area

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

sometimes quickly sometimes take too long or don’t reply at all

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Hi Hugo

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you’re enjoying your experience at Lyons Dock.

We truly appreciate your kind words and are grateful to have you as a resident. If there’s anything you need or any way we can enhance your stay further, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Thank you again for choosing Lyons Dock as your home. We look forward to continuing to provide you with excellent service and a great living experience.

Best regards,
Greenford Quay Team

Good place to rent, however it can be improved in certain aspects

Verified Resident
Verified Resident
Review Date Nov 2023

Good Aspects: Quiet, good transportation and good distance from Central
Bad Aspects: Not enough areas to shop, especially groceries and restaurants

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Overall, the property is good and the amenities are very convenient. However, there is room for improvement such as:
– The hall sometimes smell of garbage
– The gym has equipment out of order for extended periods of time
– The interior walls could use a new coat of paint

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

Nothing to add, everything I had to say was mentioned above.

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

The building management has always been helpful. The only complaint I have is the time it takes to solve an issue.

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Dear Andre,

Thank you for the feedback.

The building corridors are very regularly cleaned by the housekeeping team. Please contact reception right away if there is any unpleasant smell so we can investigate further. We will inform the team regarding this to find a way to improve the smells in the hallways.
Whilst we check the operational use of the gym machines, we are sometimes not notified when equipment’s are not functional right away for us to set an appointment with the machine technicians. I will feedback your comments alongside with the general repainting to the facilities team to increase the checks and avoid the extended times for repairs.

In regards to the shops, we are trying to get more retail shops onsite as we know it will greatly improve the community atmosphere in Grenan Square. Once we have more details we will inform residents. There is a Westway retail park within 10mins walking distance for more options.

Kind Regards

Cleaners are doing the best they can

Verified Resident
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Review Date Nov 2023

Everything is good , but bin collection takes longer than expected, since bin collection is on a tuesday then bins should be bought out late night before Tuesday morning not a full day before. It does bother me to find garbage for more than a day infront of my side of the building entrance

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The couches provided when moving in are not comfortable and the couch covers are very itchy. I wish there were more mirrors built in in the apartment and in all the elevators. Cleaners are doing the best they can , but I would like to see corridors more clean and smelling clean as well

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That the cleaning services is considered pricey, and that if i added the kitchen sink and microwave the price would double

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

Yes, but I do feel like the management do not support each other when it comes to serious situations.

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Hello Noor,

Thank you for the review.

Sorry to hear of your experience with our couch covers. Please do send us an email at tillermans@greenfordquay.com so we can investigate this further. Also email us in more details regarding your concerns with management. As a team, we regularly discuss solutions so we all have the same approach regarding issues. Feedback is always welcomed so we can improve our services.

Please note the housekeeping team are a third party company. All residents are more than welcomed to use external companies of their preference. For the refuse rooms, residents are required to use the provided waste chutes to dispose of any waste or recycling items. Any large items are suppose to be taken down to the lower ground refuse room. Please do contact us if waste has been left so we can inform the house keeping team.

Kind Regards

Great place with great management

Verified Resident
Verified Resident
Review Date Nov 2023

Beautifully located to all amenities good transport system near the canal and good woodland areas and walking

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Great facilities building is a bit dark but it’s beautiful hope they change the colour when they redecorate. But overall it’s a lovely spacious building with a lot of character the management are second to none very empathetic and quick to respond to

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

Nothing at the moment once I think of something I’ll let you know

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

Yes they have and have been supportive and they act

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Good Afternoon L-Karen,

I hope all is well.

Thank you for leaving such a positive feedback. At Greenford Quay, we pride ourselves in providing great customer services to our residents.

Please do let us know if there are any areas of improvement. All feedbacks are welcomed.

Have a great weekend.