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Ealing Area Guide

Ealing is a thriving residential district in West London with a well-earned reputation as ‘Queen of the Suburbs.’

It is highly popular with commuters due to its proximity to central London, which can be reached by train in under ten minutes, and families are also drawn here by the great schools, array of amenities and ample green space on offer.

Ealing fact file

  • Ealing is a unique area overflowing with a rich history and vibrant culture, playing host to a number of lively festivals throughout the year.
  • There has been a settlement on the site since Anglo-Saxon times.
  • The arrival of the railway in 1838 lead to a huge amount of development.
  • The area is also known as the home of Ealing Studios. Where classics like 1955’s The Ladykillers to 2014’s The Imitation Game have been made.
  • Annual Jazz and Beer Festivals are held at Walpole Park, with many other events and fairs throughout the summer.
  • Notable buildings include the grade I listed Pitzhanger Manor which was home to the influential neoclassical architect Sir John Soane in the early 19th century.

Architecture and property

The properties in Ealing are varied, offering everything from studio apartments, period conversions and charming cottages through to substantial double fronted detached residences on the area’s prime roads. The striking Benedictine monastery Ealing Abbey and Ealing Town Hall with its instantly recognisable clock tower.  

Shopping and amenities

Other facilities include restaurants, a library, post office and Nuffield Health fitness centre. The many supermarkets in the area include Waitrose, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s, but for the best in fresh sustainable produce residents can browse the stalls of Ealing Farmers’ Market on Leeland Road every Saturday morning. For more extensive shopping it is only a short hop on the tube to Westfield in Shepherd’s Bush or the renowned shopping districts of central London. 

Green space

Leafy Ealing has an abundance of green space for residents to enjoy. Historic grade II listed Walpole Park is home to Pitzhanger Manor which occupies a commanding position amidst lush lawns and gardens. Lammas Park boasts a play area and tennis courts, while Ealing Common offers 47 acres of wide open space.

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Ealing has a great mix of restaurants, cafes and bars, including popular national chains and small independent eateries.

Ealing Broadway is the place to go for shopping in the area, with many fashion brands and major high street retailers including Boots, Waterstones and Argos.

When in Ealing, there are lot's of spots to wet your whistle.

  • Drapers Arms
    Local Pubs

There's so much to do in and around Ealing.

  • Gunnersbury Park
    Manicured gardens and boating lakes.

Ealing has many great schools in both the state and private sector catering for all families.

  • North Ealing
    Primary School
  • Ealing Fields
    Secondary School
  • Ealing Broadway Train station
    0.2 miles from centre
  • Ealing Broadway Bus Stops
    0.2 miles from centre
  • Heathrow Airport
    8 miles from centre
  • Ealing Common Underground station
    Picidily Line
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