Hounslow

Looking for a place to live in London? You may want to consider the Borough of Hounslow. Located in west London, Hounslow is a vibrant and diverse area with plenty of things to do. In this blog post, we will provide an overview of the borough, including information on its location, schools, universities and population. We hope that this information will be helpful for prospective home buyers!

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Best places to live in Hounslow

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Where is Hounslow?

Hounslow is located in the west of London, bordering the following boroughs, Ealing to the north, Brent to the northeast, Kensington and Chelsea to the east, Hammersmith and Fulham to the south-east, Richmond upon Thames to the south-west, and Kingston upon Thames to the west.

Areas in Hounslow

The borough of Hounslow is divided into twelve wards, each with its own distinct character. Some of the most popular areas in Hounslow include:

Chiswick – Located on the banks of the River Thames, Chiswick is a charming and affluent area with a vibrant nightlife. It is home to many trendy bars and restaurants as well as some excellent schools.

Feltham – An area located in the extreme west of Hounslow, Feltham is an up-and-coming residential area with many newly built homes. The town centre hosts a large shopping mall and several high street shops.

Hatton Cross – A suburban region located near Heathrow Airport, Hatton Cross contains many affordable housing options as well as local amenities like supermarkets and pubs. There is also a station on the Piccadilly Line of the London Underground connecting it to central London.

Hanworth – Located between Twickenham and Hampton, Hanworth is known for its diverse population that enjoys easy access to natural areas such as Crane Park Nature Reserve – one of the largest parks in southeast England. It also hosts Bushy Park, home to the second-largest herd of deer in London.

Feltham – Bordered by both Heathrow Airport and the River Thames, Feltham is a town with plenty of green space as well as commercial centres. It offers a variety of housing options at different price points and contains several schools rated “outstanding” by Ofsted.

Heston – A large, modern suburb located to the west of Heathrow Airport, Heston is popular with families thanks to its abundance of green space and excellent schools.

Universities in Hounslow

There are two universities located within the borough of Hounslow:

The University of West London – Located in Ealing, the University of West London is a leading institution for undergraduate and postgraduate studies. It has been ranked as one of the top 50 universities in Europe.

Brunel University – Based in Uxbridge, Brunel University is a prestigious research university with an international reputation. It offers a wide range of courses and has a diverse student body, with over 12,000 students from over 100 countries enrolled.

Top Schools in Hounslow

There are many excellent schools located in the borough of Hounslow. The following list includes some of the top ones:

Heston Community School – This is an all-boys secondary school that is rated as Outstanding by Ofsted and one of the best state secondary schools in London for GCSE results. It offers students a wide range of extracurricular activities to complement their academic studies.

Oaklands Catholic School – A coeducational Roman Catholic school that was founded by nuns from Our Lady’s Abbey at Carshalton Beeches, Oaklands has been rated as Outstanding by Ofsted and is one of the best state secondary schools in London for A-Level results. It offers a high level of academic achievement and has many extracurricular activities on offer such as sports, drama, music and the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.

Cranford Community College – This college was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in all categories including leadership, teaching and learning. It has very good exam pass rates at both GCSE (98%)and A-level (100%). Students can participate in a wide variety of after school activities ranging from dance to Lego robotics club that include other students from local primary schools too!

Population of Hounslow

The population of Hounslow is around 168,000 and it is a very ethnically diverse borough with over 60 languages spoken.

Reviews in Hounslow

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Outstanding facilities and Incredible team !

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Review Date Aug 2024

Charter Place is situated in arguably one of the most prominent locations in Hounslow. it is vey well connected with transport links – buses, tube & train stations and Heathrow airport. The place is surrounded by so many restaurants, shops and high street is an easy stroll of less than 5 minutes.

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We are staying at Charter Place since last year while our home is being refurbished and the experience of staying here has been truly outstanding. Everything about this place – the prominent location, the design which is so modern & functional, well-planned layouts that maximize space, the amenities – are absolutely top notch. We have enjoyed our stay so much and will recommend this place highly to any potential tenants.

The amenities like on-site gym that is so well equipped, communal socializing area, play area for kids, BBQ place that can be rented, 24-hours -concierge services, security etc. are excellent and are as good as any similar establishments may offer. Having access to those wonderful amenities is truly a privilege and had made our stay so much comfortable.

But for me, what makes this place so better is the incredible team that is running this place. I believe that any organisation gets better because of its people and that is so true here at Charter Place. All the people that are working here are excellent and contributing to make sure the residents are enjoying their stay. I have dealt with almost all of them and it is such a joy to interact with them. They are so nice & friendly, the way they have dealt with various issues is admirable and worth mentioning. I am listing those few names in the order that I have dealt with them.

My initial enquiry started with Camilla who was so warm and welcoming, she showed me around the facilities and dealt with all the formalities with documentations, contracts etc very promptly. She ensured our move into this place was smooth and helped us settle in very comfortably.

For any day to day issues, Alice and Sonia acted as first port of call and they have helped and resolved it immediately and ever so promptly. They both are very nice & friendly, always have time to listen to the problems (if any) and will act on it very efficiently.

We had issues with furniture in our flat and the maintenance team – Karim & Sorin – visited our flat, looked at the problem and got it fixed on the same day. Their expertise and service delivery was really impressive and I was so glad with the way they got it fixed so seamlessly.

The two ladies in the housekeeping team – Antonia & Chuchu – have such a challenging task to ensure all communal spaces are clean. I have seen both of them working almost on a daily basis and their work keeps this place sparkling clean and they do it with a big smile on their faces.

Lastly, there is Zainab who I dealt with during extension of our stay here and she was truly exceptional. She is such a charismatic person, warm & welcoming and prompt & efficient at the same time. It was so much easier to deal with her and get our stay extended here without any hassles.

All those remarkable individuals and their contributions make stay at Charter Place even so much refreshing and comfortable. I have thoroughly enjoyed dealing with them all for any issues or even for little friendly chats. Our stay here at Charter Place is even so relaxing and remarkable because of those people and I am truly thankful to each & every one of them.

Our stay here has been truly comfortable & memorable and I will strongly recommend this place highly to any potential tenants..

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I got to know about the excellent ventilation system within the flat only after staying here for 8 months. I wish I had known it earlier as the rooms used to get really warm on a few nights in summer months and I could have used it more effectively had I know it earlier.

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We had issues with furniture in our flat and the maintenance team responded and sorted the problem on the same day – very impressive and prompt actions by them.

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Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Girish! We’re thrilled to hear that you’ve had such an outstanding experience at Charter Place. Your kind words about our facilities and team mean a lot to us. It’s great to know that our staff, from the concierge to maintenance and housekeeping, have made your stay comfortable and enjoyable. We appreciate your recommendation and are grateful to have you as a resident. Thanks again for your feedback!

Everything is excellent the design, facilities, building management and property management

Review Date Aug 2024

All kind of shops are available. Even some of them are open until late . Just couple of min walk near by

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Everything is excellent the design, facilities, building management and property management. Advance way of living for this generation. Satisfying Residency . Let friendly . Yoga events . Running club and gym everything is available once you’re living in charter place

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Check all the interior and furniture thoroughly. Some could be good some could be with a minor damage

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Just put a request via the residence portal assigned to the tenants and they gonna be in touch soon

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Thank you for your thoughtful review! We’re thrilled you’re enjoying the design, facilities, and community at Charter Place. We’re glad the amenities like the yoga events, running club, and gym are enhancing your experience.

We appreciate your tip about checking interiors and furniture, and we’re happy to hear our management team has been responsive. If there’s anything more we can do, please reach out. Thanks for recommending us—we’re glad to have you in our community!

The maintenance team were super helpful

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Review Date Aug 2024

Local shops are nearby but they lack range. I have previously had my car broken into so some safety concern about the area.

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The maintenance team specially Sorin and Karim were super helpful in replacing my damaged chest drawers. The team answered the request promptly and were efficient and friendly. I was informed what would be required of me and when the team would attend my property to assist me

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That the development is open to the general public which reduces the security

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Promptly and with care, at times I would appreciate more concern when dealing difficult neighbours.

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Thank you for your review! We’re glad to hear that Sorin and Karim from our maintenance team were helpful and efficient in addressing your issue. We appreciate your feedback on the local area and security, and we’re always striving to improve. Your concerns about neighbour relations have been noted. Thank you for recommending us!

Amazing place to live

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Review Date Aug 2024

A number of different amenities are close by with the tube just a few mins walk!! The noise from the planes isn’t great but it’s to be expected living near Heathrow. Would be better if there were more options with parking.

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Lovely development and fantastic maintenance and property management team. Alice is a superstar!!! Her service and energy is what convinced my housemate and I to move in. Callum and the rest of the maintenance team are Fantastic! I would say the property was in much better condition in 2022 but I am very much happy with my apartment here.

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The noise from the flights on the ground floor! I’ve lived on a higher floor and there’s no noise at all. The electricity bills is very high unfortunately which wasn’t the case when I moved it 2 years ago. Otherwise I highly recommend it as a place to stay.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Yes, big thank you to Callum who recently sorted out a maintenance query!

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Thank you, Diana! We’re thrilled to hear you love living here and that Alice, Callum, and the rest of the team have made such a positive impact. We appreciate your feedback on the noise and parking, and we’re glad to know you’re still happy with your apartment. Thanks for the recommendation!