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How is life in Old Oak Common? A thorough guide of the neighbourhood

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Find out a general overview of the area using Wikipedia gives us the quick following overview of the area: “ Old Oak Common is a semi-industrial area of London, between Harlesden and Acton. The area is traditionally known for its railway depots, particularly Old Oak Common TMD which has recently been decommissioned. Together with neighbouring Park Royal, the area is intended to become the UK’s largest regeneration scheme. “

Is the local life vibrant in Old Oak Common

There are always activities happening in lively Old Oak Common. Timeout posts weekly on events there, so browse their site for ideas. We included a link to their Old Oak Common 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 Old Oak Common snapshot.

Find your local estate agent in Old Oak Common

If our guide on Old Oak Common 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 Old Oak Common.

What else is close to Old Oak Common?

You are not 100% sure that you want to move in Old Oak Common? Check out our other guides about some nearby areas. You might find your next neighbourhood. The following tables shows the nearby areas within a 3.5km radius.

Neighbourhood nameLink to our guide
Turnham Green See the guide here
Shepherds Bush See the guide here
Acton See the guide here
White City See the guide here
East Acton See the guide here
Notting Hill See the guide here
West Acton See the guide here
Sarratt See the guide here
Northaw See the guide here
Park Royal See the guide here
Kensal Green See the guide here
Harlesden See the guide here
Stonebridge See the guide here
Tokyngton See the guide here
Willesden See the guide here
Turnham Green See the guide here
Shepherds Bush See the guide here
Acton See the guide here
White City See the guide here
East Acton See the guide here
Notting Hill See the guide here
West Acton See the guide here
Sarratt See the guide here
Northaw See the guide here
Park Royal See the guide here
Kensal Green See the guide here
Harlesden See the guide here
Stonebridge See the guide here
Tokyngton See the guide here
Willesden See the guide here

What type of amenities may you need in Old Oak Common?

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

Tube & Train stations nearby the area of Old Oak Common

Most prefer transit within a 10-15 minute walk and if there aren’t public connections nearby then this could be something that takes down the price of property or can even deter people from moving in to Old Oak Common entirely. Here is a table below so you can see where these connections are for yourself.

Train or tube station nameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
East ActonUnderground Ltd, Erconwald Street, London3.767
North ActonVictoria Road, London3.8115

Post offices in the area of Old Oak Common

Nearby post offices make sending and getting packages a breeze. Post office branches in Old Oak Common 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
East Acton Post Office71 Old Oak Common Lane, London3.7133

What schools are nearby in Old Oak Common?

Having a nearby school is a plus when moving. Below are schools located by Old Oak Common. This table is especially important to pay attention to if you are trying to find a place for your child to learn in the next few years.

School NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Acorn Pre-school76 Braybrook Street, LondonN/AN/A
Blossom Patch NurseryThe Fairway, London4.65
The Garden NurseryLondon Network Church, 131 East Acton Lane, London56
John Perryn Primary SchoolLong Drive, London4.98
Old Oak Primary SchoolMellitus Street, London34
Aya19 The Fairway, LondonN/AN/A
John Perryn Children’s CentreLong Drive, LondonN/AN/A
TCES North West London85 Old Oak Common Lane, LondonN/AN/A
SChoolSchool Road, LondonN/AN/A
School Airportroad In BeirutSchool Road, LondonN/AN/A
Twyford CofE SchoolTwyford Crescent, LondonN/AN/A
Ark Conway Primary Academy60 Hemlock Road, London3.312
London Guzheng StudioEast Acton Lane, LondonN/AN/A
Short Cut3 Friary Road, LondonN/AN/A

Hospitals, pharmacies and doctors in the area of Old Oak Common

Old Oak Common has 5 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
Westway Clinic13a Westway, LondonN/AN/A
PCO SmartBraitrim House, 98 Victoria Road, London223
Zone F (formerly known as the Renal building)London52
Institute of Reproductive Developmental BiologyShepherd’s Bush, London4.52
Vascular LaboratoryShepherd’s Bush, LondonN/AN/A

In Old Oak Common, what are some things we love?

What makes the heart of Old Oak Common? At Cozee we asked ourselves what would define the culture, the vibe of a given area. We have come up with the following elements so whether you are a foodie or a night bird, we got you covered. Check out the different restaurants, pubs, gym that exist in Old Oak Common to help you decide to move in there.

Are there any good pubs in Old Oak Common?

As Londoners at Cozee, we cherish our weekly visits to the local pub. Why not embrace the same in your new living space? We’ve diligently tested and reviewed all the pubs in Old Oak Common – well, not literally, but we wish we had! Here’s our list of the finest pubs in Old Oak Common.

Pub name NameAddressDescription
Grand Junction ArmsActon Lane
Harlesden
NW10 7AD
Large multi-roomed pub in predominantly industrial area. Large tiered garden leading down to the canal. Huts can be booked. The outside drinking area faces the Grand Union Canal (moorings available) and there is a area for live events. Middle bar is now layed out for dining. Good value food served with various theme nights.
Chamberlayne83 Chamberlayne Road
Kensal Rise
NW10 3ND
28/03/23- open again with 2 cask beers and a selection of other beers such as Two Tribes Dream Pale Ale and Brooklyn Defender IPA
Island123 College Road
Kensal Rise
NW10 5HA
This place underwent a comprehensive re-vamp in 2006 and now operates over three floors, with an upstairs restaurant, bar menu downstairs, outside tables/terrace and a market on Sundays. Music nights Thursdays and Sundays. Converted from a grim, 1970s bunker of a pub: now much more welcoming. Refurbished again 2019 and under independent management.
Masons Arms665 Harrow Road
London
NW10 5NU
This pub was given a beautiful revamp. It has retained lots of the original features and the introduction of atmospheric lighting and chandeliers lend it a look of glamour. The staff are all very friendly.
William786 Harrow Road
London
NW10 5JX
The venue has been taken on by LOCI Pubs adding to the 3 they already run in North London. Per their website the place opens at 8am but we do not know from when alcohol may be served. The hours we show are taken from their website. The two unused cask beer pumps were serving a beer from Purity and a Seacider Black Cherry in January 2024.

Museums & Galleries in the region

The vitality of a community stems from its residents who live, work, and engage with one another. Exploring an area through art offers a fresh perspective. If you’re considering relocating to Old Oak Common, we highly suggest exploring the local galleries, museums, and cultural establishments. They offer delightful weekend activities and contribute to the vibrant atmosphere of the region.

We weren’t able to find any museum in this area. Tell us in the comments if we were wrong. We’ll amend this page

Gyms in Old Oak Common

Working from home means more gym time for many. With chains like EasyGym and PureGym, it’s easy to stay fit in Old Oak Common.

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

Supermarkets in Old Oak Common

Grocery shopping is something that people do all the time, so it would make sense to want to find out where the nearest shopping centres are in your area. In Old Oak Common, Take a look at the major supermarkets nearby, so you know where to go grocery shopping if you are to make this place your home.

Supermarket/Grocery store name NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Tesco Express158-164 Bishopsgate, London3.3219
Sainsbury’s Local91 City Road, London3.683
Tesco Express1-23 City Road, London458
Waitrose & PartnersCherry Tree Walk Centre, Whitecross Street, London4.3679
Marks and Spencer70 Finsbury Pavement, Moorgate, London4.21572
Tesco Express24 Chiswell Street, London2.670
Tesco Express120 Old Broad Street, London3.137
M&S FoodhallBishopsgate Eastbourne Road 11, London4.4139
Tesco Express131 Aldersgate Street, Barbican, London2.968
Tesco Express179 Shoreditch High Street, London2.890
Planet Organic – SpitalfieldsExchange Building, 132 Commercial Street, London4.3271
Sainsbury’s Local159, 186 City Road, London3.582
Tesco Express14-16 Saint Martin’s Le Grand, London351
Tesco Express55 Central Street, London2.758
M&S Simply Food3A New Change, London4.2246
Tesco Express142 Houndsditch, Aldgate, London3.466
Tesco Express116-118 Commercial Street, London2.847
URBAN EDEN LIMITED91 Paul Street, London51
Co-op Food – Old Street185 Old Street, London4188
Marks and Spencer201 Old Street, London4.391

Green space in the city of Old Oak Common

One of London’s best assets is its green spaces. See if Old Oak Common offers room to roam.

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

Are the restaurants in Old Oak Common any good?

Old Oak Common has a range of different places to eat. From Chinese, Indian or Italian ones, your area is vibrant with life and if you are a foodie you will surely find what you are looking for here.

Restaurant NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Holiday Inn London – West4 Portal Way, London4.32010
Rose Indian Takeaway196 Du Cane Road, London4.378
King’s KebabUnit 1-2, East Acton Arcade, Old Oak Common Lane, London4.3237
Chicken land Old Oak Common88 Old Oak Common Lane, London4.350
Domino’s Pizza – London – North Acton192 Victoria Road, North Acton, London4.3257
SubwayPortal Way, North Acton, London4.3181
Papa Johns PizzaUnit A, Lyra Court, Portal Way, London4.3232
Kish Express (East Acton)17 Old Oak Common Lane, London4.3128
Kings Kitchen (Catering)Unit F09, Acton Business Centre, School Road, London4.35
Al EnamActon Business Centre, School Road, London4.31375
McDonald’s12 Leamington Park, London4.33559
Savoy Fish Shop & Restaurant100 Old Oak Common Lane, London4.3196
Magic Wok94 Old Oak Common Lane, London4.3129
Yasmina Restaurant and Bakery18 Western Avenue, London4.3415
Sunrise Cafe77 Old Oak Common Lane, London4.3273
Pizza Go Go Acton2A Western Avenue, London4.3104
Taiko Foods Ltd34-40 Brunel Road, London4.3118
Italian pizzeria cafe.59A Erconwald Street, London4.3224
Chicken CornerDu Cane Road, London4.33
Guss گص91 Old Oak Common Lane, London4.344

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