Is northolt, west london a good area?

[paige8039]

I was looking at buying a property in the area.

I live close by. It’s not like it used to be. The traffic is horrendous and the area has become very rough. Lots of knife crime - I saw a guy chase another with a machete last summer. If I had a choice I wouldn’t live around here.

No it’s not

Most boring place I’ve ever lived

I would say it’s very bog standard. But rough in parts, better in others, busy with traffic. Agree with @Davros, it’s pretty boring.

Its certainly not “naice”, if that’s what you’re asking. But ok enough to live? Yes. It’s fine - but not especially desirable.

What area are you coming from?

Pimlico

Coming from Pimlico? It would be a severe culture shock. Or just a plain old shock. If you want to move out to buy bigger, consider Ealing or Ruislip but those are both big areas so be careful choosing an exact spot. I also always suggest Hanwell because I’ve got a friend who lives there and it’s really nice, bit of a hidden gem, and now on the Elizabeth line

The area is ok, nice in parts not so in others like most places. If you can afford it, Ealing specifically the Northfields area is much nicer.

Hanwell is nice too, as it South Ealing.

Anywhere in Ruislip is nicer and safer than Northolt. But it comes at a price.

Don't do it.
I lived there for 26 years. Its congested, too expensive and has nothing to offer

Pimlico to Northolt? Jesus wept. Get on the tube and spend ten mins walking around Northolt.

How do you think I'll get on?

I think you’ll get on the first train or bus back to Pimlico

It’s really not good. I had considered it following my divorce.
Consider Isleworth! It’s really lovely, good transport links, and property is reasonable. I moved right between Osterley station and Isleworth overground and I love it. You want to stay away from Hounslow East and stick to Osterley/Isleworth. The planes can be loud some days but not every day and it’s really not an issue.

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