Where is Hounslow?
Hounslow is located in the west of London, bordering the following boroughs, Ealing to the north, Brent to the northeast, Kensington and Chelsea to the east, Hammersmith and Fulham to the south-east, Richmond upon Thames to the south-west, and Kingston upon Thames to the west.
Areas in Hounslow
The borough of Hounslow is divided into twelve wards, each with its own distinct character. Some of the most popular areas in Hounslow include:
Chiswick – Located on the banks of the River Thames, Chiswick is a charming and affluent area with a vibrant nightlife. It is home to many trendy bars and restaurants as well as some excellent schools.
Feltham – An area located in the extreme west of Hounslow, Feltham is an up-and-coming residential area with many newly built homes. The town centre hosts a large shopping mall and several high street shops.
Hatton Cross – A suburban region located near Heathrow Airport, Hatton Cross contains many affordable housing options as well as local amenities like supermarkets and pubs. There is also a station on the Piccadilly Line of the London Underground connecting it to central London.
Hanworth – Located between Twickenham and Hampton, Hanworth is known for its diverse population that enjoys easy access to natural areas such as Crane Park Nature Reserve – one of the largest parks in southeast England. It also hosts Bushy Park, home to the second-largest herd of deer in London.
Feltham – Bordered by both Heathrow Airport and the River Thames, Feltham is a town with plenty of green space as well as commercial centres. It offers a variety of housing options at different price points and contains several schools rated “outstanding” by Ofsted.
Heston – A large, modern suburb located to the west of Heathrow Airport, Heston is popular with families thanks to its abundance of green space and excellent schools.
Universities in Hounslow
There are two universities located within the borough of Hounslow:
The University of West London – Located in Ealing, the University of West London is a leading institution for undergraduate and postgraduate studies. It has been ranked as one of the top 50 universities in Europe.
Brunel University – Based in Uxbridge, Brunel University is a prestigious research university with an international reputation. It offers a wide range of courses and has a diverse student body, with over 12,000 students from over 100 countries enrolled.
Top Schools in Hounslow
There are many excellent schools located in the borough of Hounslow. The following list includes some of the top ones:
Heston Community School – This is an all-boys secondary school that is rated as Outstanding by Ofsted and one of the best state secondary schools in London for GCSE results. It offers students a wide range of extracurricular activities to complement their academic studies.
Oaklands Catholic School – A coeducational Roman Catholic school that was founded by nuns from Our Lady’s Abbey at Carshalton Beeches, Oaklands has been rated as Outstanding by Ofsted and is one of the best state secondary schools in London for A-Level results. It offers a high level of academic achievement and has many extracurricular activities on offer such as sports, drama, music and the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.
Cranford Community College – This college was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in all categories including leadership, teaching and learning. It has very good exam pass rates at both GCSE (98%)and A-level (100%). Students can participate in a wide variety of after school activities ranging from dance to Lego robotics club that include other students from local primary schools too!
Population of Hounslow
The population of Hounslow is around 168,000 and it is a very ethnically diverse borough with over 60 languages spoken.
