Summary - Dickens Yard, Longfield Avenue, Ealing W5 2TJ
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Affordable entry to Dickens Yard with Crossrail access and modern finish.
25% Shared Ownership – low entry purchase, rent £997.95 pcm for 25% share
516 sq ft one-bedroom, efficient open-plan living and separate utility/storage
Leasehold with c.111–116 years remaining; chain-free sale
Service charge c. £314.16 pcm (annual ~£3,769.92); confirm any increases
Community heating scheme covers main heating costs; check metering and charges
Central Ealing location near Ealing Broadway (Crossrail) and many amenities
High local crime rate and area deprivation — consider security and insurance
Student/multicultural neighbourhood — potential noise and higher tenant turnover
A bright one-bedroom first-floor apartment in the Dickens Yard development, offered as 25% shared ownership. The 516 sq ft layout delivers an open-plan living/kitchen, a double bedroom with fitted wardrobe and a separate utility/storage room — compact but efficiently arranged for single occupants or couples. Wooden flooring to the hallway, integrated kitchen appliances and a modern bathroom reflect a contemporary finish throughout.
Location is a clear strength: Central Ealing amenities, cafés, shops and restaurants are immediately to hand, with Ealing Broadway station (Crossrail, National Rail, District and Central lines) within easy reach. The development’s landscaped plaza and active ground-floor retail create a lively, well-served setting that supports rental demand and day-to-day convenience.
Shared ownership keeps the initial purchase outlay lower, but buyers should budget for ongoing costs: an advised rent of £997.95pcm on the 25% share plus service charge and communal heating costs under a community scheme. Leasehold terms are long (around 111–116 years remaining) and the sale is chain-free, simplifying the purchase process.
Notable drawbacks are material and should be considered: the area records high crime and relative deprivation compared with outer suburbs, and the neighbourhood is described as a multicultural student environment — potential noise and transient occupancy could affect long-term quiet enjoyment. Prospective buyers and investors should also confirm current service charge ceilings and any planned building works before committing.
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