Hounslow East
Hounslow 019 · 5 sub-areas · 8,528 residents
Hounslow 019 sits within the London Borough of Hounslow, home to around 8,500 people and notably well-connected for a suburban pocket of the capital. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for around £1,900 a month — broadly in line with the wider Hounslow area — and the public transport link into central London takes under 15 minutes, making this one of the more time-efficient commutes in outer west London.
Hounslow East is a mid-density neighbourhood of Hounslow in the London region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services.
Overview
What's it like to live in Hounslow East?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; food and drink within walking distance is workable but not dense — around 10 restaurants and 0 pubs in five minutes; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; 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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Figures are aggregated across 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Hounslow East in Hounslow
Living in Hounslow East
Hounslow 019 has a distinctly suburban feel — low-rise, family-oriented, and owner-occupied to a degree that's unusual for inner and mid London. Nearly 68% of residents own their home, which gives the area a settled, residential character that contrasts sharply with the churn you get in more central rental-heavy neighbourhoods. It's the kind of place people move to and stay, not pass through.
On rent, a two-bedroom comes in around £1,900 a month, and a three-bedroom sits at roughly £2,200. That's noticeably cheaper than central London but not dramatically so — you're still paying well above the national two-bed median of around £1,200. The trade-off is that the commute to central London by public transport is under 15 minutes, which is genuinely competitive and puts this area ahead of many outer London neighbourhoods on the time-cost equation.
The population skews slightly towards families and working-age residents. The 35–49 bracket accounts for nearly a quarter of residents, and couples with children make up close to a quarter of households. With around 20% of residents under 18, there's clearly a strong family contingent here. Ethnic diversity is high — an index score of 60.2 and just under 53% of residents born in the UK reflects the broader character of west London's inner suburbs.
Around 32% of residents work from home — a notably high share — while only about one in five commute by public transport. That suggests many residents work locally or in hybrid roles, which keeps the area feeling lived-in during the day. For the practical picture on sub-areas, school catchments and street-level price variation, see the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Hounslow 019 a nice place to live?
- It's a settled, predominantly owner-occupied suburban neighbourhood with a strong family character and a fast public transport link into central London. Crime rates are well below the national average. The trade-off is that school Ofsted ratings nearby are below the national share, so families should research specific schools before committing.
- What is the rent in Hounslow 019?
- A one-bedroom flat runs around £1,550 a month, a two-bedroom roughly £1,900, and a three-bedroom about £2,200. Rents rose around 2% over the past year. These are estimates scaled from borough-level data using local sale prices, as street-level official figures aren't published.
- Is Hounslow 019 safe?
- Yes, relatively so. The crime rate is around 47.5 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — noticeably below the UK national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000. That puts it in comfortable territory for a London neighbourhood, though as anywhere, individual streets can vary.
- What's the commute from Hounslow 019 to central London?
- By public transport it's under 15 minutes — one of the faster outer London commutes. The nearest rail station is roughly an 11-minute walk away. Around a third of residents commute by car, but for those using rail or bus, the connection to the centre is quick.
- Who lives in Hounslow 019?
- Mostly families and working-age homeowners. Nearly 68% of residents own their home, couples with children make up around a quarter of households, and the 35–49 age group is the largest cohort. Ethnic diversity is high, reflecting Hounslow's established South Asian and broader international communities.
- What schools are near Hounslow 019?
- There are 137 schools within typical catchment distance, so choice isn't the issue. Around 48% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — below the national share of roughly 89% — so it's worth researching specific schools rather than assuming quality across the board. The nearest Outstanding school is about 1.7 km away.
- Is Hounslow 019 good for families?
- It has a lot going for it for families: nearly 68% homeownership, low crime relative to London, a large number of nearby schools, good greenspace access (on average under 320 metres to the nearest green space), and a fast rail connection into London. The below-national Ofsted share is the main caveat to weigh up.