Ealing · London

Living in Hanwell

Hanwell is genuinely quiet: this is somewhere you move for calm streets, not for nightlife.

Average to buy
£500k
Average rent (2-bed)
£1650/mo
vs London average
-10%
Est. to central London
~51 min
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How Hanwell scores

Safety7/10
Schools8/10
Parks & green space8/10
Transport7/10
Diversity & inclusion8/10
LGBTQ+ friendly5/10
Buzz & nightlife3/10

On your doorstep

Day to day, Hanwell gives you a halal butcher, a Lidl or Aldi, a big supermarket (Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda or Morrisons), gyms, barbers, beauticians, a mosque, churches and a big park.

✓ a halal butcher✓ a Lidl or Aldi✓ a big supermarket (Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda or Morrisons)✓ gyms✓ barbers✓ beauticians✓ a mosque✓ churches✓ a big park

Who it suits

Based on its profile, Hanwell tends to work best for people after a balanced, no-drama base.

The money side

QuestionRough answer
Buying (average)£500k — 10% below the London average of £553k
Renting a 2-bed≈ £1650 per month
Indicative household income to buy≈ £100k (10% deposit, 4.5× lending)
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Common questions

Is Hanwell a good place to live?

It depends what you need: Hanwell scores 7/10 for safety, 8/10 for schools and 7/10 for transport. It tends to suit people after a balanced, no-drama base.

How much does a home in Hanwell cost in 2026?

Around £500k on average to buy (10% below the London average) and roughly £1650 a month to rent a two-bed. As a rule of thumb, buying at that price typically needs a household income around £100k with a 10% deposit.

Is Hanwell well connected?

Hanwell scores 7/10 for transport; a typical door-to-door journey to central London is roughly 51 minutes.

Nearby alternatives

Ealing£560k avg · safety 8/10Southall£430k avg · safety 6/10Brentford£520k avg · safety 7/10
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