Often called the ‘Queen of Suburbs’, Ealing has enjoyed a major facelift in recent years. With its renovated town centre, expanding property developments and Elizabeth Line links, the queen is more confident than ever. But where are the best places to live in Ealing, when there’s such variety on offer?
To get the answer, we turn to HomeViews reviews – independent, verified insights from local residents.
10 Best places to live in Ealing
Let’s take a closer look at the highest-ranked new build developments on offer across Ealing, according to our reviewers. Through residents scoring their current home’s design, location, management, facilities and value for money, we can show you the top-rated new developments in the area.
If any of our listed developments catch your eye, just click and you’ll find their dedicated page. This will have a full list of all its reviews, comments and scores.
*PLEASE NOTE these rankings take into account how many reviews a scheme has and how recently those reviews have been submitted, so may not match the overall star ratings shown. Buildings with a larger number of more recent reviews are given a greater weighting to reflect current building performance.
Taking top spot in our Ealing rankings, and centre stage in Greenford Quay’s landscaped community, its The Glassworks from Greaystar. This rental development offers Northern Californian inspired interiors with simple and informal living spaces. Amenities include laid-back workspaces, a residents’ lounge, sunrise gym, music and podcast studio, games and screening rooms, and a demonstration dining space.
Sitting second in Ealing, Uncle Southall is a new development offering 166 brand new apartments to rent. The development emphasises tenant-focused service with amenities including a karaoke lounge, a resident’s lounge, and communal roof terraces. For wellness, there are health and fitness facilities, a gym, and co-working spaces. It’s strategically located within walking distance of various transport modes, including the Elizabeth line and Southall train station, facilitating easy access to Central London and surrounding areas.
For the third-rated development for Ealing we’re headed back to the ever-popular Greenford Quay, specifically the Lyons Dock development from Greystar. It offers 251 brand-new studios, one, two, and three-bedroom apartments to rent. As well as this, residents benefit from enviable amenities, including a gym, dining room, cinema, lounge, meeting rooms, children’s play area, and rooftop terrace.
We’re staying at Greenford Quay again for fourth place in Ealing, as it’s taken by the Tillermans Greenford Quay development, also by Greystar. With 379 rental-only residential units, the development is located between Greenford, Sudbury Hill and Sudbury Hill Harrow stations, which offer connections to the Piccadilly and Central lines as well as Chiltern Railways and GWR services.
Faber Green nabs a spot in the top five new build developments in Ealing. Surrounded by Ealing’s vibrant and evolving neighbourhoods, with easy access to open green spaces and great connections to central London and beyond, Faber Green brings a new dimension to Northolt. As well as being pet friendly, all the apartments at Faber Green, Northolt are available through Shared Ownership. Each home has private outside spaces, bright and modern interiors, designed with the aim of building a community, not just somewhere to live.
In sixth place, The Rehearsal Rooms is a rental-only development managed by Savills in West London, right next door to North Acton Station. There are 173 units here, which range from one to three-bedroom apartments. The building overlooks Victoria Road and is next to Acton Cemetery.
Taking seventh, The Factory Quarteroffers a contemporary collection of 453 one and two-bedroom apartments between Acton and Chiswick. Located within easy reach of Turnham Green and Acton Central stations, the development provides exceptional transport connectivity via the District line and London Overground.
In eighth, it’s Folio London’s collection of 137 apartments to rent at Sterling Place. The development is located in Ealing, within a 15 minute walk of South Ealing Underground Station, which is on the Piccadilly Line. It is close to Gunnersbury Park, which has a multitude of play and sports facilities. The A4/Great West Road is also nearby.
Taking the ninth spot on our list is So Resi Greenford, which offers 84 shared ownership properties, covering a collection of one, two and three-bedroom apartments. Each of these homes – most with balconies and en-suites – are just moments from Greenford Underground station and within easy reach of local transport links.
10th place currently goes to Vida, a residential development in the heart of Acton. Developed by Hill Residential, apartments here vary from one to two bedrooms, and include a selection of two-bedroom duplex apartments and three-bedroom maisonettes. Nearby transport links included National Rail services at Acton Central and the tube at East Acton Underground.
We’re headed back to Greenford Quay for number 11, this time for The Lock. The 1, 2 and 3 bedroom homes at The Lock offer carefully designed living spaces. Additionally, there is plenty of natural light through floor to ceiling windows with views of the canal and beyond. Greenford Quay offers everything you need to make the most of London, combining peace and quiet, with fun and accessibility. Central London, with its choice of live venues, clubs, cinemas and theatres is just 30 minutes away.
Taking 12th place is AWOL at One West Point, a collection of new build apartments located in Acton. The development provides 24 hour concierge, a private dining suite, private bar, restaurant and food hall, branded coffee shop, a yoga mediation and holistic suite, a fully equipped gymnasium, a private screening room, doggy day care facilities and a children’s soft play retreat.
Please sir, we want some more…. top-rated developments! Sneaking in at number 13 is Dickens Yard, a development by St George for Berkeley. It totals 698 apartments in the heart of Ealing and sits close to Ealing Broadway Underground station, Dickens Yard residents also benefit from the newly developed Crossrail service, the Elizabeth Line.
In 14th, Acton Square is a Bellway Homes mixed-use development located in Ealing. It offers 95 apartments, ranging from studios to 3-bedrooms. Residents benefit from resident parking and from being situated near Acton Town centre, just a mile away, and four tube stations within walking distance.
For the 15th spot on this list we have Chiswick Point by Bellway Homes. It’s a mixed-use development scheme which consists of 125 one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments. The development is next to the Gunnersbury Triangle Local Nature Reserve and sits only a three-minute walk away from Chiswick Park Station, which has connections to the District Line.
Our 16th top-rated development for Ealing is The Green Quarter, which is considered one of the most significant regeneration projects in the UK and is set to become one of the most biodiverse. Once fully complete, it will have a transforming landscape with wetlands, parks, community areas and acres of green open spaces. The development offers a selection of suites as well as one, two and three-bedroom apartments. In addition, the Crossrail Station is just a short stroll away for those commuting into Central London. Likewise, Heathrow Airport, the M4 and M25 are also within close proximity.
Hanwell Square brings you a new West London community where apartments, shops and businesses come together, centred around a village square and landscaped courtyards. Located in Hanwell W7, in the borough of Ealing, residents can enjoy its clusters of independent cafés, bars, shops, and over 3,300 acres of green space within the Ealing borough. Hanwell […] Read reviews and details of Hanwell Square, W7
Atrium Point is a rental development by Network Homes, situated on Sudbury Hill in the former ‘Kellogg Tower’ building, originally constructed as headquarters for IBM (and known as ‘The Big Blue’ in the 1960’s). Read reviews and details of Atrium Point, UB6
A Catalyst Housing development, St Bernard’s Gate is a collection of 270 one and two bedroom-apartments in Hanwell, West London. It’s located right next to Ealing General Hospital and close Hanwell Station, where residents can expect excellent transport links into Central London. Read reviews and details of St Bernard’s Gate, UB1
West 3 London Apartments is a Berkeley Homes mixed-use development located in Acton Vale. It comprises of 889 apartments, ranging from studio and one-bedroom to four-bedrooms and residents can benefit from being located next to Acton Park, just a 16-minute walk from Acton Central station, which serves the London Overground. Read reviews and details of West 3 London Apartments, W3
What zone is Ealing in?
Ealing covers a large slice of West London and mostly falls in Zone 3 for TfL services. Altogether, there are 13 Underground stations across the borough, with several in Zones 4 and 5.
As well as its assigned zone, people frequently wonder what county is Ealing in. Even though today it’s part of Greater London, historically Ealing was counted as being in Middlesex.
What’s it like Living in Ealing?
There’s a lot of variety in Ealing, given its size – it’s London’s third-largest borough by population. While it does have a suburban vibe, there’s plenty of excitement and culture to soak up here. If you’re wondering what to do in Ealing, start with the big attractions.
First off, Ealing has plenty of green spaces and cultural attractions to offer. The impressive Walpole Park, with the very grand Pitzhanger Manor House, sits at its entrance. It’s a great place to start exploring Ealing’s greener side. There’s also Questor’s Theatre, which is the largest amateur dramatic playhouse in Europe.
For shopping and dining, Ealing Broadway shopping centre is a big draw thanks to its £14 million refurbishment. Also, some of the best restaurants in Ealing Broadway rank among the finest in the borough. Nearby Chiswick High Street just over into Hounslow is another top spot that mixes big chain stores with smart independent boutiques. You have plenty of choice across the rest of the borough too.
If there’s not quite enough to satisfy you locally, Ealing is also well served with transport links. The Central, District and Piccadilly Lines all run through Ealing Broadway station, and there’s excellent borough-wide bus route coverage.
Ealing spans a broad geographical area to the west of London, with numerous communities, that can offer something to suit a variety of different lifestyles. Bustling Ealing Broadway and central Ealing is the heart of the borough, with its shopping centre and wealth of cafés and restaurants. The likes of Hanwell, Greenford and Perivale provide a more suburban feel, with access to large swathes of green space. Meanwhile, towards the east of the borough, Acton is a slightly more built-up and energetic community, with easy access to Central London.
What are Average Ealing property prices in 2025?
When it comes to property for sale, Ealing has a great range of styles and prices. The current borough average is higher than the London average, at £808,000 (compared to £759,000 for London overall – both according to Rightmove data from April 2025). If you’re looking to rent in Ealing, expect to pay around £2,200 per month. This sits substantially below the London average of £2,691, meaning that finding comfortable rental rates is easily doable.
Hopefully, our list will give you a better idea of the best places to live in Ealing, whatever your tastes and budget. For more details, try our Ealing area guide. Here you’ll find more information about the community, transport connections and more development options to browse.
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 Read more about Borough of Ealing
HomeViews is the only independent review platform for residential developments in the UK. Prospective buyers and tenants use it to make an informed decision on where to live based on insights from carefully verified resident reviews. Part of Rightmove since February 2024, we’re working with developers, house builders, operators, housing associations and the Government to give residents a voice, recognise high performers and to help improve standards across the industry.
We only use your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy to provide the services. We will not share with third parties for marketing purposes. Please see our Privacy Policy, Terms of Use and Cookie Policy.
Why create a profile?
Be the first to hear about available properties at your favourite developments.
Stay informed about the top rated developments in your favourite areas.
Rating and new review updates on developments you're interested in.
Find out about new developments in your areas of interest.
We only use your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy to provide the services. We will not share with third parties for marketing purposes. Please see our Privacy Policy, Terms of Use and Cookie Policy.
Why create an account?
Claim your business to begin managing your developments
Evidence shows responding to reviews improves customer service and how your brand is perceived
Upgrade your account to gain access to detailed stats, add media and other useful tools
Generate widgets to promote your developments on other websites
