This neighbourhood sits alongside the Grand Union Canal where it passes through the west London borough of Ealing. This idyllic location within suburban Southall has made it a popular destination for families. Removed from the hustle and bustle of London, the area offers residents a quiet escape from the centre of the city. Locals love spending time in the waterfront Spikes Bridge Park and can also often be found strolling through the Jubilee Park. For living so close to such great outdoor offerings, it’s surprising that real estate has managed to remain so affordable in the area. Locals choose from a variety of inexpensive post-war terraced houses - many of which have their own gardens. Between all of this and the popular Jubilee Gardens Library, it’s easy to see why families are so attracted to this tight knit community.

Jubilee Park began as farmland that belonged to Sparrow Farm and Waxlow Manor Farm. It wasn’t until 1935 that Ealing Council purchased the site. The site was made up of 12.24 acres of land. The council named the park Jubilee in order to commemorate King George V’s Silver Jubilee. At the time that it opened, the council built a new library on the site as well as the Branch Maternity and Child Welfare Centre. Today, the park continues to be a favourite amongst locals, and boasts wonderful trees and landscaping.

This neighbourhood was once home to many industrial factories. Back in the 19th century, the area housed the successful Otto Monsted margarine factory.

Unfortunately, there are not many eateries or independent shops in this part of the neighbourhood. Still, it’s an easy stroll to the nearby high streets when in search of a more bustling commercial area.

For the past several years, Ealing Council has been working on the Southall Big Plan, a series of improvements throughout the neighbourhood. These have included upgrading the streets, community facilities, as well as improving the crimes rates in the neighbourhood. So far, the improvements have been widely successful and well received by residents. In Summer 2021, housing association Peabody said it was working in partnership with Ealing Council on the plans for the major regeneration project, named The Green. The developers say 50 per cent of the proposed 564 homes will be affordable. The development will be built on a large car park area situated behind The Green, a high street that runs south from Southall station.

Another regeneration initiative, similarly named The Green Quarter, is described as one of London’s most ambitious regeneration projects. Berkeley is transforming the former Southall Gasworks in Ealing and aiming to deliver one of the UK’s most biodiverse developments by maximising nature recovery with new habitats for wildlife, alongside new homes and community facilities, all near Southall Crossrail Station. All 3,750 homes will have green space on their doorstep, supporting residents’ wellbeing, with new parks, wetlands, improved canal paths and easy access to the adjacent 90-acre country park.