This neighbourhood is loved by locals for its friendly suburban feel. A walk through the high street will reveal the beautiful Victorian architecture and small shops that sit on their ground levels. Despite the many shops in the area though, it still maintains a serene feel. With the many lush trees that line these streets, it’s easy to forget that you’re only a quick tube ride away from central London. Additionally, while families are drawn to the area for its plethora of green space, like neighbourhood favourite Walpole Park, you’ll also find students rushing through the area, popping in and out of institutions like West London University and the Met Film School. These students and families alike all find plenty of reasons to stick around the neighbourhood after hours as well. Whether it’s catching a play at local Questors Theatre or going shopping at Ealing Broadway Shopping Centre, it’s easy to see why new residents are flocking to the area.

This neighbourhood is centred around Walpole Park. This park dates back to 1800, when 28 acres of land were sold to architect, John Soane, for just £4,500. Aside from building a manor house on the land to serve as a country retreat, he kept most of the surrounding land rural. Later on, small developments were made – such as the construction of a fishpond. Eventually, in 1901, the former manor and surrounding land was converted into a public municipal park. Today it is considered to be one of the most important and well-used parks in the borough.

Ealing became well known in the early-20th century for the local Ealing Studios. Ealing Studios has produced some of the country’s favourite comedies, like The Ladykillers (1955) and The Lavendar Hill Mob (1951).

While the neighbourhood is home to Ealing Broadway Shopping Centre, it’s on the smaller side. Additionally, residents often feel it’s poorly managed and stocked. Still, this helps the area maintain its quaint suburban feel. Residents are also serviced by a bustling independent high street that runs near the shopping centre.

This neighbourhood has been attracting investment from new developers. For example, Kingmead Homes recently completed their Walpole Court development, which includes 34 higher-end residential units near Walpole Park. Aside from this, local landmark, Pitzhanger Manor and Gallery, the former country retreat for John Soane, was reopened in 2019 following a £12 million renovation of its interiors and surrounding landscaped spaces. The project aimed to make the space a destination for art, education and architecture, as well as focusing on how to cater to visitors with special needs. It’s safe to say that many exciting changes are coming to Ealing.