Where are the best places to live in West London?

Looking for the best places to live in West London? This side of the city has a great selection of boroughs to choose from, including Brent, Harrow, Ealing, Hammersmith and Fulham, Hillingdon, and Hounslow. There’s also the trendy Notting Hill, with its colourful carnival and vibrant Portobello Market, and the historic town of Richmond-upon-Thames, with garden pubs, leafy parks, and meandering riverside walks. With excellent transport links and a huge variety of properties to rent or buy, you will be sure to find somewhere to suit. Take a look at our selection of some of the best places to live in West London.

Brent

The London Borough of Brent boasts a diverse mix of communities, excellent entertainment options, and a host of independent shops to choose from. One of the best-known shopping centres in the area is Brent Cross, which is home to a variety of household names. Golders Green is located in Brent and has a busy high street and transport hub with links to the heart of London and beyond. Nearby nestles the sleepy Hampstead Garden Suburb, famous for its artistic, musical, intellectual, and literary associations. Ringo Starr, Hugh Laurie, and Harry Styles are just a few of the famous names connected with the area.

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Harrow

Harrow is best known for its eponymous public school attended by such notable alumni as Winston Churchill. Alongside the conservation areas and the more traditional housing stock, this area has enjoyed a recent revival in affordable property development. It has much to offer young professionals and families and is well served by transport links into the City. In general, if you’re looking for a leafy area with tons of green space and attractive period properties, then Harrow is an ideal location to settle in.

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Ealing

Home to the world-famous Ealing Studios, Ealing is also currently enjoying major improvements to its town centre. In addition to the higher-end properties available on the market, there are now more affordable housing developments being introduced. Ealing is also set to benefit from the new Elizabeth Line, due in 2021. Ealing Broadway, Ealing’s largest shopping centre, has a diverse range of shops and eateries available. As for green space, you can easily enjoy a great family day out on Ealing Common.

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Hammersmith and Fulham

Hammersmith and Fulham are areas also worth considering. Properties here reflect the heyday of British architecture from the Victorian and Edwardian period. Some of the larger properties have been converted into more affordable apartments, while still retaining their interior period features. Fulham is excellent for boutique shopping, with the Fulham Broadway shopping centre for almost everything else. Among the many recommended schools in this district are The London Oratory, Fulham Primary, and even a French Lycée.

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Hillingdon

Moving to Hillingdon would be a good choice if access to public transport and main roads is high on your agenda. Hillingdon has both tube and overground stations, frequent bus services, easy access to the M25, and of course Heathrow airport. But if you’re interested in the great outdoors, then Ruislip Woods National Nature Reserve and the Grand Union Canal is on your doorstep. You can walk, cycle, or simply sit and watch the boats go by. If you are thinking about universities, then you might be interested to know that the highly popular Brunel University is located in this borough.

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Hounslow

Finally, Hounslow is worth considering if you value for money is an important factor. You will find a broad range of architectural styles from spacious bay-fronted properties to comfortable 1930s terraces, through to Art Deco factory conversions. New housing developments have been built over brownfield sites and this has gone a long way to preserve local green spaces for the residents. Cultural diversity is manifest here and this is reflected in Hounslow’s local restaurants and eateries, cultural events, and shops.

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