West London

West London stretches from Hayes in the west to Paddington in the east. Best known for central West London it is widely regarded as one of the city’s most sophisticated expanses. It’s little wonder this place is a millionaire-magnet. West London merges charming high streets with sprawling greenery and some of the country’s most beautiful architecture. Read on to hear about some of the best places to live in West London.

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Best places to live in West London

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Mews lane in west London

Maida Vale & Warwick Avenue

Neighbours are most likely to be of the ‘rich and famous’ variety in the W9 postcode. Warwick Avenue and Maida Vale are two of the capital’s most expensive and picture-perfect neighbourhoods. The avenues here are shaded by trees and fringed by Victorian and Edwardian mansions, which look out over flawlessly-kept garden squares.

Likewise the most sought-after properties edge the Little Venice canal. This is a waterway that comes alive in the summer months.  Well-heeled residents wander down from the stucco houses and sip aperitifs on the al fresco terraces. In addition, some of London’s oldest pubs can be found in the area, too, some half-hidden in largely residential pockets. It might feel like a peaceful haven, but W9 is just a short tube journey into the heart of the West End.

Leafy districts with London links 

Well-connected West London districts like Ealing and Chiswick (Ealing alone has four stations) offer residents close proximity to Central London with a rural feel. ‘Queen of the Suburbs’ Ealing has a common that stretches for over 40 acres, and its multiple parks are the setting for year-round community events. Meanwhile, pretty Turnham Green neighbours fashionable Chiswick High Road, where there’s chic bistros and pavement cafés aplenty.

Putney bridge

West London nightlife

To the east of Chiswick you’ll find Hammersmith, which offers a varied nightlife scene. It’s not all about gigs at the famous Apollo, either – there are independent wine bars and a great line of riverside restaurants here. And next door Fulham has smart gastropubs around every corner.

Shepherds Bush – dubbed ‘SheBu’ by locals, is another big-hitter after-dark. Sandwiched between Holland Park and Acton, it’s got a little bit of everything for night-time pursuits. This is thanks to the Westfield mall and the O2 Shepherds Bush Empire. Likewise, there are a high concentration of pubs serving quality food and beer in areas like Brook Green. The Bird in Hand and The Havelock are local favourites.

Paddington’s transformation

Paddington is perhaps best-known as a transport hub, but there’s more to W2 than its enormous (albeit impressive) Victorian station and its surrounding offices. Arrive hungry, because the Paddington Basin in the West London area has been heavily regenerated. There is now a whole host of buzzing canalside eateries to explore. Pergola on the Roof is one of the most visited spots – a summer-time pop-up with four restaurants, two bars and space for 800+ diners. Alternatively, hit Edgware Road for Middle Eastern flavours.

Sunset over west London

Kensington sightseeing

Similarly, culture vultures (with sizeable budgets) should consider Kensington in West London. The area is home to Kensington Palace, the Royal Albert Hall and the Natural History Museum. Here, residents can spend their leisure time wandering through Kensington Gardens, browsing the boutiques of Chelsea, and chowing down on Thai delicacies in The Churchills Arms – London’s most flower-bedecked pub.

Hayes, West London

Hayes is a suburb of Outer London but considered by many to be West London. Iver to the west and Uxbridge to the north. Moreover, Southall is to the east and West Drayton is to the south. It’s in the borough of Hillingdon, 13 miles from Central London, and comes under the UB3 postcode. Hayes is really well connected. Trains from Hayes & Harlington station whisk commuters to London’s Paddington in less than 20 minutes. Once Crossrail arrives, journey times to the likes of Stratford will be dramatically improved. Furthermore, for business travel or holidays, Heathrow Airport is on the doorstep. It is only a 10-minute drive from Hayes’ centre. The M4, M40 and M25 are all close by, too.

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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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A great place to be

Review Date Mar 2024

It was well thought out location and away from all the noise but giving sights and sound. Also the direction and access to amenities was great. The agent Claire Oki was very professional and flexible to show me around which enabled me make a choice

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The building is world class and the playful
Colours add light and fun to the place. Everything was considered and Claire Oki showed me different options and outlay and designs and arrangement. Common areas and variable for different walks of life. Indeed it takes a lot to think of everything but this one scored the point. The hallway is indeed a hallway

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It is self cleaning. Sometimes you wish all the amenities should be packaged together such that it is a fix

What is the best feature of your home:

Layout and the hallway which can accommodate two people walking side by side

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Very convenient location

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Review Date Feb 2024

Very convenient location, there are are a lot of shops and walking distance to the train station, which is very important

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Generally very positive, however there are certain aspect that could be improved such as lifts – the lifts are often broken and need repairs, also their security system does not make sense.

It would be nice if there was a gym or other benefits of the building

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

I wish I knew how noisy the area gets next to the busy road

What is the best feature of your home:

Quality of living, freshness of new home, appliances in the kitchen

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A local community with cosmopolitan links

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Review Date Feb 2024

The area has a bit of everything while maintaining a local vibe. It counts with all essential services such as different banks, a range of small and large (albeit further away) supermarkets, green areas and places of worship for different faiths. Transport to central London is really good with the Elizabeth line and the possibility of accessing Heathrow affordably with a local bus is a massive plus for someone who travels often. The Great Western Railway also has great connections to the west of England and Wales.
The street can be a bit noisy due to speeding cars.

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The overall design of the development provided a pleasant feeling upon arrival, particularly if coming from the back (Chalfton Road), where the whole shape and texture can be appreciated. the facilities are goo, with a convenient bicycle storage and the recent addition of a Jujutsu gym gives it a nice community vibe. The building management the developer has been outstanding ly good in dealing quickly with guarantee issues in my flat.
Unfortunately, the property management company has not been equally good, often taking some time to respond to queries and adopting a generally patronising or defensive tone in communications. Much more would be expected considering their service charges.

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The big roads, avenues and warehouses in the nearby area can feel somehow inhospitable, particularly for those of us who prefer to move around walking. It takes some time to find nice areas to walk around or share with the community.

What is the best feature of your home:

The good transport links paired with the prices and sense of a local community. The new looks and finishing also contribute a fair deal to a pleasant living experience.

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