Feltham is a residential area that is very close to Heathrow Airport, and well-connected to Central London. The area is family-friendly, with affordable property, excellent parks, and good schools. Proximity to Heathrow means that a lot of local business serves the airport, and there are also some major employers based in the area, but road and rail links are excellent for commuters, with trains to Waterloo, access to the Piccadilly Line, and good bus and road links.
Feltham is a family area, with many young children living here. There are good local amenities, including a shopping centre and good green spaces, but many of the shops and restaurants are chains.
The 2014/2015 crime rate in Feltham was somewhat low for London, whilst the violence against the person rate was slightly high, and the rate of deliberate fires was also notably high.
Parking is not especially a problem in this area. The rate of car ownership in this area is high, at one car for every two households. Road links are good, including the M25, M3, M4, and M40.
There is a selection of chain restaurants and good local pubs in this area. Transport links to places with more nightlife options, including Central London, are fairly good - the Piccadilly Line is accessible in Hounslow and has a Night Tube service at weekends.
Feltham is a good place to look for an affordable family home, with choices of Victorian properties, Thirties semis, and modern detached houses that are relatively affordable. There is also excellent access to green and open spaces in Feltham, with the vast expanses of Hanworth Park and Hounslow Heath as well as smaller parks, playing fields and several waterways. There is a good selection of well-performing schools in Feltham. One in four residents is a child aged 0-15.
There is a wide range of property available in this area, including many semi-detached and detached homes, that would be suitable for pets. Feltham offers excellent access to green and open spaces, with the vast expanses of Hanworth Park and Hounslow Heath as well as smaller parks, playing fields and several waterways.
Feltham has a mainline rail station, with trains into London Waterloo that take approximately half an hour. There is access to the Piccadilly Line at nearby Hatton Cross and Hounslow Tube stations. The area is also well-served by buses. Road links are good, including the M25, M3, M4, and M40. Heathrow is nearby, and can be reached by bus or on the Piccadilly Line.