This neighbourhood is nestled between Drayton Green and West Ealing. Many residents are drawn to the area not just for the affordable post-war housing options, but the many green spaces. Between the Pitshanger Park and Cleveland Park, there are more than enough places to go for a jog or stroll outside. For families in search of a quieter alternative to central London, they’re also pleased to be surrounded by great schools, like Notting Hill & Ealing High School. The area definitely offers a slower pace than its inner-city neighbours do, but that’s not to say that it’s at the cost of having a bustling high street and food scene. Whether it’s a Persian feast at Molana, a pint at The Duke of Kent, or a Sunday roast at The Star & Anchor, there’s something for everyone.

Cleveland Park, a favourite amongst locals, was originally just a vast swathe of open fields. In 1914, Ealing Council decided to purchase the land for £750 per acre. The council wanted to use this land as a sort of extension of Pitshanger Park. Unfortunately, it took the council until 1926 to raise the appropriate funds in order to officially purchase the land. It seems that it was a worthy purchase though! Today, locals enjoy the winding pathways and beautiful flowerbeds as they stroll through the fantastic greenery.

The beloved Pitshanger Park got its name from the Anglo-Saxon word for “wooded slope frequented by kites.” Since the land became a park in 1905, it’s become an important anchor within the community.

Unfortunately, this part of the neighbourhood doesn’t have its own rail or tube station. Residents often rely on the bus lines or their cars. However, many residents don’t mind the short walk to any of the nearby rail stations.

One of the many changes occurring throughout Ealing is the increase in housing developments. The Jigsaw development, which aims to redevelop and regenerate the former Green Man Lane Estate, is one that many in the neighbourhood are getting excited about. The first phases of this £326 million multi-phase development were completed in 2019-2020, bringing 770 new homes to the area and, when subtracting the number of homes being replaced from the estate’s demolition, a net increase of over 450 homes has been accomplished. In 2022, construction for the project’s next phase started, aiming to deliver another 23 three and four bedroom town houses, each with its own front and rear garden. Construction is expected to be completed in Summer 2023, but the different properties on the site have already sold out! Units have been modernised to optimise energy use, through for example energy-efficient lighting, and provide a number of contemporary comforts, such as underfloor heating and luxury bathroom appliances. The residential complexes on the site have also been designed to surround beautifully landscape communal gardens.