Where to live in London if you work at Heathrow?

If proximity to work is key, then there is plenty of housing around the West Drayton / Hayes / Harlington / Sipson / Hanwell / Hounslow / Southall areas. Ealing Broadway is a good option for transport links and facilities – half way between the airport and Central London.

What is the nearest town to Heathrow Airport?

LHR, or London Heathrow Airport, is just across the Surrey border in the London Borough of Hillingdon. Its neighbours are Slough and Staines, towns made famous by TV shows The Office and Ali G. The airport is about 15 miles from the centre of London and is linked to the capital by the M4 motorway.

Which part of London is Heathrow Airport?

Heathrow Airport in London is the UK’s largest and busiest airport as well as being the busiest airport in Europe and the seventh busiest in the world based on passenger traffic. Located in the west of the city, in the London borough of Hillingdon, Heathrow hosts two runways and four operational terminal buildings.

Do people live in Heathrow?

The fact is the homeless are flocking to British airports as never before. Over the past three months, it has been discovered that 111 people are sleeping permanently at Heathrow, and the numbers are growing – 20 homeless are believed to be living at Gatwick and more are expected.

What borough is Feltham in?

London Borough of Hounslow
Feltham (/ˈfɛltəm/) is a large town in West London, England, 13 miles (21 km) from Charing Cross. Historically part of Middlesex, it became part of the London Borough of Hounslow in 1965. The parliamentary constituency of Feltham and Heston has been held by Labour Party MPs since 1992.

How many people live near Heathrow?

1.6 million people
About 1.6 million people live in areas closest to the airport; they are almost certain to experience noise levels at or above 65 decibels.

Which of these cities is closest to London by air?

Major cities near London, United Kingdom

• 46 miles to Milton Keynes, United Kingdom.
• 69 miles to Southampton, United Kingdom.
• 88 miles to Coventry, United Kingdom.
• 89 miles to Leicester, United Kingdom.
• 102 miles to Birmingham, United Kingdom.
• 106 miles to Bristol, United Kingdom.
• 109 miles to Nottingham, United Kingdom.

What is there to do near Heathrow Airport?

12 great attractions close to Heathrow Airport

• Windsor Castle. One of the most famous royal residences of all Windsor Castle is an iconic British landmark.
• Hounslow Urban Farm.
• Royal Botanic Gardens Kew.
• Twickenham Stadium.
• Legoland Windsor.
• Thorpe Park.
• Chessington World of Adventures.
• Ascot Racecourse.

Is Gatwick or Heathrow better?

Meanwhile, Gatwick is Europe’s leading airport when it comes to point-to-point flights. Heathrow is popular with Americans while Europeans prefer Gatwick. Heathrow is located at the west side of London within 15 nautical miles from central London. It also has better and faster rail links compared to Gatwick.

Who operates Heathrow Airport?

Heathrow Airport Holdings Limited
Our company, Heathrow Airport Holdings Limited (formerly BAA) owns and runs London Heathrow Airport, Britain’s aviation hub.

Why is Heathrow Airport good?

While Heathrow can at times feel like a shopping mall with an airport attached, it’s unquestionably the best-served airport in London. Every major airline flies here and the facilities are largely excellent. The fact it runs at 99\% capacity, though, means it’s often extremely busy.

How many people work at London Heathrow?

76,000 people
Heathrow is the largest single-site employer in the UK. More than 76,000 people work at the airport – and many more nearby. In total, Heathrow supports 114,000 local jobs.