Hillingdon

If you are looking to buy a home in London, the Borough of Hillingdon may be the perfect place for you. Located in west London, Hillingdon is a large borough that encompasses urban, suburban and rural areas. There are plenty of things to do in Hillingdon, and it is home to several universities and top schools. The population of Hillingdon is diverse, making it a great place to live if you want to experience different cultures. Let’s take a closer look at this fascinating borough!

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Best places to live in Hillingdon

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Where is Hillingdon?

The Borough of Hillingdon is located in west London, just outside of the city centre. It is a large borough that encompasses urban, suburban and rural areas.

Areas in Hillingdon

Hillingdon is a diverse borough with something to offer everyone. There are several towns and villages in Hillingdon, including:

Hillingdon – The borough is named after its main town, Hillingdon. This large town has a population of over 60,000 and is home to Brunel University.

Uxbridge – The largest town in Hillingdon, Uxbridge has a population of over 20,000. It is home to Brunel University and many shops and restaurants. It is also home to the Hillingdon Hospital and RAF Uxbridge.

Cowley – A small village with only around 800 residents, Cowley is popular with commuters because it’s just 14 miles from London Charing Cross station!

Ruislip – This area has plenty of open spaces, including Ruislip Common and Yeading Brook Meadows. It’s a great place for families to live as it is close to many schools and public transport links.

Ickenham – If you love the outdoors, Ickenham is perfect for you. It has plenty of green spaces and a lovely village atmosphere, making it a popular choice for those who want to live in the suburbs.

Universities in Hillingdon

There are several universities located in Hillingdon, including:

Brunel University – This university specialises in engineering and business studies. It has around 12,000 students from over 100 countries!

University of West London – The University of West London is based in Ealing and has about 14,500 students studying there. They offer a range of courses including law, nursing & midwifery and education, to name just a few.

Top Schools in Hillingdon

Hillingdon is a great place to raise a family, with several top schools located there. Here are some of the best:

Foxhill School – This school has been given an ‘Outstanding’ rating by Ofsted and is perfect for children aged 11-18. It offers GCSEs and A-Levels and prides itself on its excellent pastoral care.

Hillingdon School – This secondary school has also been given an ‘Outstanding’ rating by Ofsted and is perfect for children aged 11-18. It offers GCSEs and A-Levels, as well as the International Baccalaureate.

The Wellington School – This school is perfect for children aged 11-18 and has been given an ‘Outstanding’ rating by Ofsted. It offers GCSEs, A-Levels and the International Baccalaureate, as well as a range of vocational courses.

Queen Mary’s Grammar School – This grammar school is perfect for children aged 11-18 and has been given an ‘Outstanding’ rating by Ofsted. It offers GCSEs, A-Levels and the International Baccalaureate.

Population of Hillingdon

The population of Hillingdon is estimated to be around 230,000 people. The borough is made up of a number of different areas, each with its own unique characteristics.

 

Reviews in Hillingdon

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Would never buy with St Modwen again

Review Date Oct 2021

Location is good, 10min walk to nearest train station and shopping centre very nearby as well.
Bin collection has been very temperamental and we have been left with overflowing bins for weeks at times.
Parking availability is poor as there are no visitor parking spaces at all on the development

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The external design of the development appears to be great, very modern looking and great curb appeal. However that is where my positive feedback ends.
Building and property management has been diabolical, we have been left with damp walls, damp ceilings, water leakage through the ceilings and window seals. This was first reported when we first moved in almost a year ago and has still not been rectified by St Modwen. My messages are ignored every week, I have taken days off work for these to be repaired and nobody turns up to fix these issues. The design of the balcony drainage is awful, this is causing the leaking water in our apartment, we were told this would be investigated 2 months ago and still nothing has been done.

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I wish I had known about all of the issues that we would have experienced in the apartment and the poor customer service that myself and all the other residents have received.

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The response has been awful. We had a list of over 20 issues with our apartment when we first moved in as is it was simply not liveable. Small issues were fixed straight away but almost a year later we have had no resolve to the major issues with our flat such as leakages and damp. My messages are either ignored, or days are promised for works to be carried out with no one turning up. I first complained about the damp in November 2020 – still not resolved. I have since complained about 2 more leakages since then back in June 2021, still no resolution once again.

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The design is very modern, open plan and good interior decor

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Review Date Sep 2021

The location is great, parking is an issue as there’s hardly no visitor bays and everywhere is double yellow line around the the development

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The design is very modern, open plan and good interior decor. Property management takes a long time to respond to you, delays in getting issues resolved. Facilities are ok but you’re paying extortionate prices.

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Parking for visitors around the development is poor

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Management either doesn’t respond or delayed in resolving issues.

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Beautiful building designs but poorly thought threw with horrible management

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Review Date Sep 2021

Local shops are great with quick access to the local Uxbridge town centre and shopping centre. Close to the tube station with links into London. Parking can be an issue as there is no visitor parking so others tend to park in any residential spots.

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The building itself is stunning but there are a lot of areas which were poorly considered such as the balcony designs drainage and windows vents causing water to leak in. The developer is not quick to respond and always tends to delay, avoid or postpone any issues we have. The management is beyond poor with their cleaning and response time as well as cost which seems way too high for what they actually do.

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The cost of district heating, such a con and it’s meant to be the future… also how poor the maintenance company is

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Yes there was a 2 week period after purchase they were great and did have to keep on to them but they resolved issues quickly. After that it was a nightmare to try and get things resolved

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Great area to live in

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Review Date Sep 2021

Close to town centre and train station. Quiet and area with lovely park and places to walk. Wish there would be more parking spaces.

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Love the building and its overall look. The balconies at The Dice need to be corrected to distribute rain away from the walls and leaks from neighbours above. Flats could also use more storage space. No major issues and we feel the money was well spent.
Mainstay property management is appalling.

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The management company is terrible. The Dice balconies need to be corrected to distribute rain/water away from the building. No visitor parking.

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Mainstay is terrible. Service charge increased but we don’t see any improvements. Everything needs to be constantly chased. Very difficult to get in contact with.

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