Ealing
Otherwise known as ‘Queen of The Suburbs’, Ealing has long been regarded as one of London's most desirable areas, enjoying many advantages including outstanding schools, large open spaces and top quality cafes, bars and restaurants.
Ealing is the birthplace of the famous Ealing Studios and Ealing Blues Club, with a thriving base for film-makers and musicians. The annual Summer Festival draws large crowds and top performers.
Transport
There is easy access to central London and Heathrow via Piccadilly Line with stations at both South Ealing & Northfields. A substantial programme of re-modelling and renovation is underway at Ealing Broadway Station (already serviced by the Central & District Lines) in preparation for the introduction of Crossrail in 2020 (subject to change), when the journey to Paddington Station will take approximately 7 minutes, Bond Street 11 minutes, Heathrow 15 minutes and Canary Wharf an amazing 23 minutes.
Education
Ealing boasts a number of excellent state primary and secondary schools. It is also home to the campus of the University of West London, which was ranked as the top modern university in the UK and voted as the 50th university nationally by the Guardian University Guide 2019. Schools area extending, upgrading and opening at a steady rate in Ealing so we suggest you refer to the Ealing Council website for up to date information. www.ealing.gov.uk
Property
Whether you are a first time buyer or a growing family, Ealing offers a mix of modern apartments, period conversion flats and imposing Victorian & Edwardian detached houses. If you are looking for a property steeped in history with period features galore then Ealing will not disappoint.
Shopping
Ealing Broadway has 2 thriving shopping centres with over 80 popular retailers as well as a busy high street with smaller boutiques & independent shops in South Ealing & Northfields. Dickens Yard has recently seen the arrival of shops such as Gail's Bakery and Hobbs
Restaurants, Pubs, Theatres etc
An excellent selection of restaurants and gastro pubs, offering almost every type of international cuisine. South Ealing/Northfields also have many good pubs, featuring everything from popular pub quizzes to live music. The long established and ever popular Questors Theatre is easy to find on Mattock Lane (W5 5BQ). Ealing's new cinema is on its way along with more than 200 homes and is due to open in 2021.
Open spaces
Ealing is a hugely green area, benefiting from numerous fine public parks including Elthorne, Hanger Hill, Gunnersbury, Lammas, Walpole & Blondin. All seem very popular with families and dog walkers.
