Chiswick is a family-friendly neighbourhood in the West London Borough of Hounslow. It is known for its abundance of green space and local businesses. It has easy transport links into Central London, and is favoured by both families and young professionals. Chiswick is a place where people come to stay.
Chiswick is an area with a strong sense of community and a “village” feel. There are many locally-owned small businesses, offering variety from lessons in urban beekeeping to bespoke cupcakes. Their owners are vocal in the community, and there are many established networks through which they offer each other support. Residents expect to know the owners of establishments by name. People who are downsizing from larger family homes tend to stay in Chiswick because of their attachment to the area.
An impressive 90% of Chiswick residents report feeling safe during the day, whilst about half that many people say they feel safe at night. Chiswick experiences fairly low levels of crime. Most of the crime that does occur involves burglary and burglary from vehicles.
Parking is about average in terms of ease and expense in this area. The rate of car ownership is slightly higher than that of London overall. Road links, including the M4 and the North Circular, are good.
Chiswick has several pubs and bars, but is not a nightlife destination. With good transport links, residents can easily head into Central London for clubs and bars.
Chiswick is commonly referred to as “leafy” and is indeed full of parks and green spaces – children and dogs alike benefit from these. Larger homes, suitable for families, are also widely available here. There are many well-rated schools in the area. A noticeably large population of young families calls Chiswick home.
Dogs benefit from the abundance of parks and green space, as well as larger houses. Several places in Chiswick as dog-friendly, including many local pubs.
Chiswick is well-connected, and is mainly within Zone 3, though Turnham Green Station (District and sometimes Piccadilly Lines) is on the boundary of Zones 2/3. Gunnersbury is served by the District Line, Overground, and National Rail. Chiswick Park is on the District Line. Chiswick is served by London Overground trains at Chiswick and Gunnersbury. A high percentage of residents are regular pedestrians and cyclist. Some residents cite traffic as a problem in the area, but road links, including the M4 and the North Circular, are good. More than half of residents also use the bus network. Proximity to Heathrow is a bonus in terms of convenient travel.