Our guide to Hounslow explains everything you need to know about the area and why you should buy or rent a property in Hounslow.
Hounslow is the principal town in the borough of Hounslow and was historically a place for travellers to rest as they made their way to central London. It now forms an economic hub within the borough and with further development to come, it’s certainly a place to watch…
Regeneration in Hounslow
Hounslow has become the focus of regeneration largely thanks to its proximity to Heathrow and the airport’s expected growth, with £3.7 million now being invested in the area.
An ambitious plan has been formed to transform Hounslow town centre by 2021. Central to this project is the Hounslow High Street Quarter scheme, which sees Hounslow council partnering with Barratt London and Wilson Bowden Developments to create 525 homes and over 134,000 sq ft of commercial space. This is expected to be completed in the late summer of 2020.
Throughout the borough, neighbouring areas are also undergoing regeneration plans, including Chiswick, Brentford, and Feltham.
Hounslow’s transport links
Part of Hounslow’s appeal stems from how well connected the area is. Hounslow Rail Station provides access to South West Trains for transport links to London Waterloo, while Hounslow West, Hounslow Central and Hounslow East underground stations are all served by the Piccadilly line.
Elsewhere in the borough, the District Line and London Overground run through Chiswick, providing fast connections into central London.
Things to do in Hounslow
The borough of Hounslow is full of historic houses, parks and shopping facilities, along with a fantastic range of restaurants and bars. Here are some of our favourite things to do, both in Hounslow itself and further afield in the borough:
- Hounslow Heath - a local nature reserve, this space covers 200 acres and is all that remains of the original historic Hounslow Heath that stretched to over 4,000 acres.
- Hounslow town centre - being the borough’s largest town centre, it’s certainly worth getting your shopping done here. And with the reinvestment in the area it’s only set to get better!
- Hounslow urban farm – Set over 29 acres, this is one of London’s largest community farms and comes with pigs, alpacas, peacocks and more.
- Osterley Park and House - complete with beautiful gardens and farmland, this is one of the last surviving country estates in London and is presented as it would have appeared In the 1780s.
- La Belle Epoque restaurant – if you’re looking for a refined dining experience, then this restaurant might be for you. Serving French cuisine with an Asian twist, it’s fine dining at its best.
Properties in Hounslow
Offering a diverse property portfolio, Hounslow attracts a variety of different buyers and tenants. Modern apartment blocks have become more commonplace, such as the Blenheim Centre which is set right in the town centre. However there are still a number of period houses, 1930s properties and purpose-built developments.
The comparative affordability of buying or renting a property further out of London, combined with the fantastic transport links available, means that Hounslow appeals to professionals looking to commute further into London but get more for their money. Families are also drawn to the area by the ability to get larger houses for their budget, as well as the expansive parkland available. Investors are another group that buys in Hounslow due to the ongoing regeneration of the area.
Foxtons now covers the entire borough of Hounslow! Contact us if you’d like to get in touch with someone about buying, selling, renting or letting a property in Hounslow.
You can also find out more about things to do in the area from our Local Life page.
