Welcome to Ealing

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Hamptons offers you a warm welcome to Ealing

Congratulations, if you are house hunting in Ealing you have already won. A home in this great area with all it offers, automatically makes you the envy of many. Now in order to make your transition as smooth and hassle free as possible Hamptons have put together this great guide which will help you choose the best schools, learn a little about planning and building control, read tips on where to shop, eat and lot’s more, all packed into one little guide with clickable links. Perhaps most importantly we have researched some of the leading local professionals and experts who can help you add value and personalise your soon to be new home. A big WELCOME and enjoy.

HISTORY

There has been a settlement on the site since Anglo-Saxon times, but Ealing first became a town and a fashionable shopping destination in the 19th century with much development resulting from the arrival of the railway in 1838. The area is also known as the home of Ealing Studios, the world’s oldest film and television studio to be in continuous use, where a range of classic movies have been filmed from 1955’s The Ladykillers to 2014’s The Imitation Game. Annual Jazz and Beer Festivals are held at Walpole Park, with many other events and fairs throughout the summer.

Stretching from the edges of Chiswick out to Northolt, Ealing has long been an under-the-radar popular spot for families and working professionals alike, thanks to its attractive mix of quality properties, good schools, and excellent transport links.

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TODAY 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 is a unique area overflowing with a rich history and vibrant culture, playing host to a number of lively festivals throughout the year.

when the full Crossrail service will open, locals will be able to get to London Liverpool Street in just 18 minutes, Bond St in 11 minutes and Canary Wharf in 25 mins: cutting current journey times by almost a half. Those wanting to escape overseas on holiday, or who travel for work, will also be able to get to Heathrow Terminals 2 and 3 in a speedy 15 minutes.

People get very attached to Ealing, once here not many people want to move again. This manifests itself in a great community vibe, with residents committed to the area and getting involved in lots of community events.

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FAMOUS RESIDENTS

Ealing and the surrounding area has been a home to rockstars, celebrities, athletes, academics, artists and common or garden members of the upper-crust for generations. Here are a few notable names you may or may not know..

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Trevor Baylis (1937–2018), inventor, was born in Kilburn but grew up in Southall. Sanjeev Bhaskar (1963–), comedian, was born in Ealing. Reeta Chakrabarti (1964-), journalist and news correspondent, was born in Ealing. Sid James (1913–1976), actor and comedian, lived at 35 Gunnersbury Avenue. Neil Kinnock (1942–), former leader of the Labour Party and European Commissioner, and his wife Glenys Kinnock (1944–), a member of the European Parliament, have their London home in Ealing. John McVie (1945–), Bass guitarist and member of Fleetwood Mac, was born in Ealing and attended Walpole Grammar School. Freddie Mercury (1946–1991), rock musician, singer and songwriter, studied at Ealing Art College. Matt Monro (1930–1985), ballad singer, lived at 1 Dallas Road, Ealing from 1974 until his death. Martin Offiah (2007–) Former International Rugby League legend, immortalised in bronze outside Wembley Stadium, moved to Ealing in March 2007. Fred Perry (1909–1995), English tennis player, lived in Brunner Road, Ealing. Alan Rickman (1946–2016), actor, was born and raised on Lynton Road, Acton. Dusty Springfield (1939–1999), soul singer, lived in Kent Gardens, West Ealing during the 1950s, attending St Anne’s Convent School in Northfields and later working at Bentalls department store in Ealing Broadway.