Ealing, a leafy serene suburb located in west London, might be removed from central London, but the neighbourhood’s multiple tube, bus and rail connections make it easily accessible. Still, residents find little reason to leave during the weekends. Whether they’re catching up with friends over a latte at local favourite Artisan Coffee School, or having a picnic at Hanger Hill Park, there’s more than enough to do. Sprinkled throughout the neighbourhood are even more quaint cafes and restaurants, such as WA Café, that sells delicate Japanese pastries. For those that don’t live in the area, there’s still plenty of reason to visit – specially sports aficionados flock to the area for its golf and cricket clubs. With all that it has to offer as well as its multiple schools, Ealing continues to be a desirable place to live.

Ealing, known today by some residents as “The Queen of the Suburbs,” dates back to the middle ages when it was a 70-acre common. Later on, in the 19th century, the rights of the commons were transferred from the bishops of London to the Ecclesiastical Commissioners. Decades later, the construction of Ealing Common Station and introduction of the railways brought along an increase in housing throughout the area. By the early-20th century, the neighbourhood had developed into a settled suburb, lined with both detached houses and blocks of flats.

This neighbourhood is home to the Carlton Road Ancient Oak Tree, a historical landmark in the middle of the road. Urban legend says that a circus elephant is buried beneath the tree.

Unfortunately, the area does not have as much green space as the other parts of Ealing. Aside from a section of Hanger Hill, the borough’s most beloved parks sit outside of this neighbourhood. Still, residents don’t mind this and love the space that is freed up for independent cafes and school academies. Additionally, it’s only a short walk to many of the borough’s other parks.

Ealing has become a prime target for new developments of all sorts. Ealing Broadway station recently welcomed the opening of the new Elizabeth Line, which now allows residents access to the City in under 20 minutes! Ealing long-standing attractiveness, coupled with its newfound connectivity to central London, has dramatically reshaped hosuing demand in the area. Developers took note of this and their investments in the area have led to new homes beign built, like the luxury units at Dickens Yard developed by Berkeley Group (which are all already sold, might we add!). Ealing Council is also working on multiple regeneration programmes – such as the refurbishment of Ealing Town Hall and partial conversion into a boutique hotel. It’s safe to say that many exciting changes are coming to Ealing.

Multiple large developments are coming to Ealing in the coming months. Ealing Broadway station will welcome the new Elizabeth line shortly, which will allow residents to get to the City in under 20 minutes. This upcoming transportation link has led multiple developers to invest in the area, leading to new homes like the luxury units at Dickens Yard. Ealing Council is working on multiple regeneration programmes – such as the refurbishment of Ealing Town Hall and partial conversion into a boutique hotel. The boutique hotel initiative in particular has, however, proven to be very unpopular with locals, especially considering that Victoria Hall, the Victorian building being suggested for the project, is not even under council ownership. That said, it’s safe to say that many exciting changes are coming to Ealing.