Living and Working in Hounslow.
Please click here to view a Regional Map and a Map of the Borough.
Hounslow is an area rich in diversity - a diversity of people, geography and business, making it one of the most vibrant and thriving communities in the West of London.
Hounslow has a resident population of approximately 213,000. Over a third of Hounslow's population come from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds (BME), and the ethnic minority population is projected to grow by approximately 9% over the next 10 years. Over 67% of school pupils are from BME backgrounds and 48% have English as an Additional Language (EAL.)
The Council endeavours to ensure that its workforce, policies and approach to service delivery reflect that mix.
An attractive place to work and live.
Hounslow boasts some of the most beautiful parks and open spaces in London including 5 historic houses - Syon, Osterley, Chiswick, Boston Manor and the famous Hogarth's House.
Leisure facilities include Brentford Fountain and Feltham Airparcs complexes, Heston and Chiswick pools and Isleworth Recreation Centre. For a full list of sports and leisure facilities within Hounslow please visit: www.hounslow.gov.uk. You may also like to find out about our corporate staff leisure card via our Training and Benefits pages.
Hounslow's lively Town Centre is home to an array of leading retailers and has been further boosted by the completion of a pedestrianised scheme. Please visit www.hounslow.gov.uk to view further town development plans.
The borough is in convenient proximity to London's Heathrow Airport and surrounding business area. The A4 and M4 run through Hounslow and the area includes 8 London Underground Stations and 7 main line railway stations, guaranteeing quick and easy access to the heart of the capital. The borough and its schools are also easily reached by local bus services. Bus routes run the length of the borough, and the centre of Hounslow is easily reached by bus from three of the local teacher-training colleges (Brunel University, St.Mary's College, and Kingston University).
Regional Map of Houslow
Borough of Hounslow
