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How is life in Ham? A thorough guide of the neighbourhood

Wikipedia gives us the quick following overview of the area: “ West Ham is a London Underground, Docklands Light Railway (DLR) and National Rail intermodal interchange station in West Ham, London, United Kingdom. The station is served by London Underground’s District, Hammersmith & City and Jubilee lines, the Stratford International branch of the DLR, and c2c National Rail services. “

The things you might need in Ham

We have compiled for you a list of the different places you might want to check in Ham name before moving in the neighbourhood.

What schools are in the area of Ham?

Having a school near the place you live is a great feature of the property you are about to move in. Please find below a list of the schools within the area of Ham.

School NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Brentford School for Girls5 Boston Manor Road, Brentford3.154
london music academyLondon, 53 Romulus Court, Brentford Dock, LondonN/AN/A
London Pianist Piano Lessons & BookingsTallow Road, Brentford4.818
PIANO LESSONS West London Music Tutors18 Hornbeam Crescent, London, BrentfordN/AN/A
St Paul’s Church of England Primary SchoolSaint Pauls C of E Primary School, Saint Paul’s Road, Brentford51
Stage West5 Boston Manor Road, BrentfordN/AN/A
The Green School for GirlsLondon Road, Busch Corner, Isleworth2.217
Our Lady and St John’s Roman Catholic, Brentford Primary SchoolBoston Park Road, Brentford53
The Green School for BoysTwickenham Road, IsleworthN/AN/A
Buttercups Day Nursery – BrentfordSyon House London Rd Syon Park, Brentford4.25
Little Garden The Brentford Day Nursery & Pre-SchoolHalf Acre, Brentford3.84
Kateys Nursery & Pre-School BrentfordThe Ham, Brentford511
Music StudiosBrentfordN/AN/A
Monet & Moore34 Galba Court, BrentfordN/AN/A
Chase Emery Davis – Chase In French24 The Butts, Brentford51
Karen French Cello and Piano Teacher20 Copland Court, London, BrentfordN/AN/A
Violin & Viola Lessons, West London Teacher20 Copland Court, BrentfordN/AN/A
Swim-LifeUpper Butts, Brentford530
West UniversityBrentfordN/AN/A
Prime Kids Daycare Nursery & Pre-schoolSt Paul’s Church Hall, Saint Paul’s Road, Brentford58

Medical institutions in Ham

Ham has 4 medical institutions. These include hospitals, doctors offices, pharmacies and other stores providing medical attention. Here are the details the nearby medical institutions (1000 radius of the area).

Medical institution NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Brent Medicare214 High Street, BrentfordN/AN/A
Healthshare Clinic West London (The Riverside Clinic)Unit 3, Brentside Executive Centre, Great West Road, Brentford4.187
Syon Clinic941 Great West Road, Brentford4.3299
Dr Boon Lim941 Great West Road, London, BrentfordN/AN/A

Post offices of Ham

Nearby post offices make sending and getting packages a breeze. Post office branches in Ham provide services like money orders and postal insurance alongside mail services. You can take a look for yourself to see where they are located below.

Post Office NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Brentford Post Office204 High Street, Brentford2.731
Post Box40 Brook Road South, Brentford00
Post Box1 High Street, Brentford11

Tube & Train stations in and around Ham

Train and tube stations in Ham can provide you with direct links to nearby cities and hence, they are a desirable feature for people when deciding on a place to live. Those who move into a city with direct transport links are able to travel further for work and will maybe spend less time commuting. Find a table below about where these transport links are:

Train or tube station nameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Syon LaneUnited Kingdom3.542
BrentfordUnited Kingdom3.947

Sale & Rental properties in Ham

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What else is close to Ham?

You could find your new neighbourhood in an area that is nearby and similar to Ham. Check out some of our other guides on places nearby so you’re sure your ideal place to buy a property isn’t next door.

Neighbourhood nameLink to our guide
St. Margarets See the guide here
Lampton See the guide here
Kew See the guide here
Grove Park See the guide here
Osterley See the guide here
Brentford See the guide here
Chiswick See the guide here
Boston Manor See the guide here
Turnham Green See the guide here
Gunnersbury See the guide here
Northfields See the guide here
Hanwell See the guide here
West Ealing See the guide here
St. Margarets See the guide here
Lampton See the guide here
Kew See the guide here
Grove Park See the guide here
Osterley See the guide here
Brentford See the guide here
Chiswick See the guide here
Boston Manor See the guide here
Turnham Green See the guide here
Gunnersbury See the guide here
Northfields See the guide here
Hanwell See the guide here
West Ealing See the guide here

What to do in the area of Ham

There are always activities happening in lively Ham. Timeout posts weekly on events there, so browse their site for ideas. We included a link to their Ham page to make finding local happenings easier.

Getting to know a new area is easier with an overview of offerings and locations. Our map pulls together property price info and other details from this article to give you a Ham snapshot.

Things we love about Ham

Ham has a distinct culture and atmosphere. At Cozee we looked at features that define the area’s vibe like food, nightlife, green space, and more. Whether you love to eat or you love to take part in the night life of a city, Ham has something for your tastes. Explore spots below to get a feel for life here.

Are there any good pubs in Ham?

Being Londoners ourselves, at Cozee, we hold a strong bond with our regular visits to the local pub every week. Why should your experience be any different in your new home? That’s why we’ve thoroughly tested and reviewed all the pubs in Ham. While we didn’t get the chance to personally visit each one, we certainly wish we could have. Here’s the curated list of the finest pubs in Ham.

Pub name NameAddressDescription
Hand & Flower24 Upper Ham Road, Richmond
Ham
TW10 5LA
This pub/restaurant has had a very tasteful refurbishment both inside and out by the new tenant. The large paved garden area (now restored) has plenty of seating and a water feature.
New Inn345 Petersham Road
Ham
TW10 7DB
A traditional picturesque pub located in a prominent position from the main road and at the corner of Ham Green. Established in 1756, the New Inn, as the name implies, replaced a previous pub called the White Hart, built in 1642. Behind the Georgian frontage lies a comfortable and relaxing pub, arranged around a central bar, decorated in a traditional style. Outside wooden seating and tables are provided at the front overlooking the Green. There is also a large paved walled courtyard garden at the rear.

Museums & Galleries in the area

An area lives because of the people who live, work and interact. Art is a great way to discover an area in a new way. If you are looking to move in Ham we definitely recommend that you check for galleries, museums and other cultural institutions. They provide a great source of enjoyment over the weekends.

Museum name NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Brentford Toll HouseGrand Union Canal Walk, Brentford54
Pochontas Memorial107 London Road, Brentford21

The range of gyms in Ham

As remote work becomes more prevalent, there’s a corresponding rise in gym attendance to maintain fitness. With options like David Lloyd, TheGym, and others, Ham could be instrumental in helping you stay in shape – a valuable amenity in close proximity.

Gym NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Oasis Sports Centre32 Endell Street, London4.3788
Virgin ActiveShell-Mex House, 80 Strand, London4.3299
Gymbox Holborn100 High Holborn, London4.3340
Nuffield Health Covent Garden Fitness and Wellbeing Gym9 Endell Street, London4.3130
Fitness First6 Bedford Street, London4.3345
Yogarise Covent Garden – Yoga classes in Covent Garden, London13 Mercer Street, London4.362
Jubilee Hall Gym30 The Piazza, London4.3111
Covent Garden PhysiotherapyGround Floor, Durham House, 1 Durham House Street, London4.346
PureGym London Waterloo11-15 Brad Street, London4.3234
Body Control Pilates35 Little Russell Street, London4.336
The Health Club at One AldwychOne Aldwych Hotel, 1 Aldwych, Covent Garden, London4.316
CryoAction Limited71-75 Shelton Street, London4.31
The Gym Group London Charing Cross17-21 Northumberland Avenue, London4.3227
Fujian White Crane Kung Fu & Tai Chi – Covent Garden & West EndGreen Dragon House, 23 Stukeley Street, London4.3N/A
Digme Fitness Covent Garden4-10 Tower Street, London4.3150
Boom Cycle – Holborn16 Procter Street, London4.391
The Gym Group London Holborn Circus1 Thavies Inn, Holborn Circus, London4.3263
Central Health PhysiotherapyQuality House, 5-9 Quality Court, London4.3299
Tranquility Pilates Studio Ltd16-18, New Bridge Street, London4.35
ESPA Life at CorinthiaWhitehall Place, London4.3246

Restaurants

Ham is able to produce a large amount of different cuisines if you are looking. Take a look at the table below to find the most popular places to eat if you are a resident of Ham.

Restaurant NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Holiday Inn London – Brentford Lock, an IHG HotelCommerce Road, London4.31413
Premier Inn London Kew Bridge hotel52 High Street, Brentford4.31090
The Weir Bar22-24 Market Place, Brentford4.3968
The Beehive, Brentford227 High Street, Brentford4.3256
Watermans Arts Centre40 High Street, Brentford4.3628
AQUA VISTA BISTRO-BARUnit-1, Brentford Lock, High Street, Brentford4.3294
Syon LoungeSyon Park, Park Road, Brentford4.31310
Ing Thai restaurant68 High Street, Brentford4.3235
Galata Pera1 Town Meadow, Brentford4.3927
Albany Spice1, Albany Parade, High Street, Brentford4.3354
Subway1000 Great West Road, Brentford4.391
Bayleaves Tandoori3 Spur Road, Isleworth4.382
Hillier Garden Centre Syon ParkSyon Park, Park Road, London, Brentford4.3598
The Brewery Tap, Brentford020 8568 6006, 47 Catherine Wheel Road, Brentford4.3303
La Rosetta Restaurant201 High Street, Brentford4.3657
The Six Bells, Brentford148 High Street, Brentford4.3188
The Griffin, BrentfordBrook Road South, Brentford4.3619
Jenny’s Cafe & Kebab207A High Street, Brentford4.3373
Siracusa – Italian Restaurant BrentfordBrentford Lock, High Street, Brentford4.3429
Feather & HeartUnit-4, Brentford Lock, High Street, Brentford4.3506

In Ham, is there a lot of green space?

Big green spaces cover the UK and London. However, it may be hard to work out just how much green space there is by just looking at a map. Here is a table below that shows you the green space of Ham in more detail.

Park NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Jubilee GardensBelvedere Road, London4.51413
Elm Court1 Pump Court, London4.36
Middle Temple Gardens3 Middle Temple Lane, Temple, London4.782
Bernie Spain GardensSouth Bank, London4.4488
Bloomsbury Square Garden14 Bloomsbury Square, London4.32017
The Phoenix Garden21 Stacey Street, London4.6461
LGBT Chairs ️‍Ground Floor, South East Wing, Bush House, 300 Strand, London51
Victoria Embankment Gardens4 Temple Place, Temple, LondonN/AN/A
PotnotchJubilee Market, Tavistock Street, London51
London Memorial GardenSavoy Place, London3.84
Drury Lane Gardens58 Drury Lane, London3.916
Fountain CourtTemple, London4.68
Southbank boardwalkSouth Bank, Unnamed Road, London4.813
Street Art Skaterpark337-338 Belvedere Road, LondonN/AN/A
National Theatre garden terraceSouth Bank, National Theatre, LondonN/AN/A
The Diamond Jubilee Penny MazeHenrietta Street, London51
Southbank (River Thames South) Walkpath.Unnamed Road, London4.818
Victoria Embankment GardensVilliers Street, London4.62523
Diamond Jubilee GardenSt Pauls Church, Bedford Street, London4.412
BIG 77 Bell Yard, LondonN/AN/A

Where can you buy groceries in the area

Out of all the other services in Ham, supermarkets are arguably some of the most important. Take a look at the table below that tells you where the nearest supermarkets are so you can do your shppping conveniently. It would be a shame to move somewhere new and not realise some of your favourite stores aren’t nearby in Ham.

We weren’t able to find any supermarket in this area. If we were wrong, tell us in the comments the name and address of your local supermarket or grocery store. We’ll amend this page

Estate agents in Ham

If our guide on Ham caught your eye, chances are you’re thinking about making the move. When the time comes, finding the right estate agent makes all the difference.

Cozee covers the wider London area, so whether you’re buying or renting, we’d love to help you find your perfect home in Ham.

Last Updated on March 26, 2026

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