Heston North
Hounslow 004 · 5 sub-areas · 10,328 residents
Hounslow 004 sits within the London Borough of Hounslow, home to around 10,300 people. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £1,900 a month — broadly in line with the borough average but well below central London rates. With a 24-minute public-transport link to a major employment hub and 100% gigabit broadband coverage, it's a practical base for commuters who need to stay connected.
Heston North is a green, lower-density part of Hounslow — parks within walking distance of most addresses, a slower weekday rhythm, and a population skewed toward longer-tenure households rather than transient renters.
Overview
What's it like to live in Heston North?
Day-to-day life sits close to greenery — a park or playing field is within easy walking distance of most addresses; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents sit firmly in the upper bracket nationally, with a typical home letting at around £1,907 a month; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Heston North in Hounslow
Living in Heston North
This part of Hounslow has a distinctly suburban feel — lower-rise residential streets, a high share of family households, and more than half of homes owner-occupied. It doesn't have the density or buzz of inner London, but that's partly the point. Around one in four households here includes a couple with children, which is noticeably higher than much of the capital.
On rent, you're looking at roughly half what you'd pay in central London for the same number of bedrooms. A one-bed runs around £1,550 a month, a two-bed around £1,900, and a three-bed around £2,200. Rents edged up about 2% over the past year — modest by London standards. The council tax (Band D) comes to about £2,186 a year, which is typical for a London borough.
Who lives here? The population skews slightly young — around a quarter are under 18 and another quarter are aged 18–34 — but there's a strong family-age cohort in the 35–49 bracket too. The neighbourhood is ethnically diverse, with a diversity index of 59, and only about 43% of residents were born in the UK. The degree-holder share sits at around 35%, a touch below the London norm but higher than much of the country.
Practically speaking, the nearest underground or rail station is roughly 1.7–1.9 km away — around a 20-minute walk or a short bus ride. The public-transport commute to a major employment hub takes about 24 minutes, and broadband is fully gigabit across the area. Greenspace is genuinely accessible: around 81% of residents are within walking distance of a park or open space, with the nearest just 200 metres away on average. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets.
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Frequently asked
- Is Hounslow 004 a nice place to live?
- It depends what you're after. It's a quieter, suburban part of London with good greenspace access — around 81% of residents are within walking distance of a park. It suits families and commuters well. It's not a destination neighbourhood for nightlife or culture, but it's practical, relatively affordable by London standards, and well connected.
- What is the rent in Hounslow 004?
- A typical one-bed runs around £1,550 a month, a two-bed around £1,900, and a three-bed around £2,200. Rents rose about 2% over the past year. These are estimates scaled from borough-level data using local sale prices, so treat them as a guide rather than a guarantee.
- Is Hounslow 004 safe?
- Crime runs at around 96 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — modestly above the UK national rate of roughly 80. It's not among London's most affected areas, but it's not exceptionally quiet either. Conditions vary within the neighbourhood, so checking street-level data for your specific street is worthwhile.
- What's the commute from Hounslow 004 to central London?
- By public transport, you can reach a major London employment hub in around 24 minutes. The nearest underground or metro station is roughly 1.7 km away — about a 20-minute walk or a short bus ride. Around 43% of residents drive to work, suggesting public transport isn't always the default here.
- Who lives in Hounslow 004?
- A broad mix. About a quarter of residents are under 18, pointing to a family-heavy area. Around 50% of homes are owner-occupied — high for London. The neighbourhood is ethnically diverse, with only about 43% of residents UK-born. Around 35% hold a degree, suggesting a mix of professional and skilled-trade workers.
- What schools are near Hounslow 004?
- There are 123 schools within 2 km, so plenty of choice in terms of volume. Around 41% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — below the national average of around 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 960 metres away. Catchment boundaries can be tight, so it's worth checking allocations before committing to a street.
- How does Hounslow 004 compare to the rest of Hounslow?
- It's broadly representative of outer Hounslow — suburban, family-oriented, and more owner-occupied than many London neighbourhoods. The deprivation score (IMD decile 3.2) suggests it's in the more deprived third of English areas, which pulls it below the London average on several indicators, though greenspace access and broadband coverage are genuinely strong.