Dormers Wells sits in the west of the London Borough of Ealing, just north of Southall. It is largely residential, with a mix of post‑war council estates and more recent housing, some small parks and local shopping parades, and benefits from good road and rail links that make central London and Heathrow readily accessible.
The ward is notable for its diverse, largely South Asian population, reflected in busy high streets, faith centres and independent businesses; local institutions such as Dormers Wells High School and community centres are important social hubs. Originally farmland that urbanised through the 19th and 20th centuries, it today combines a suburban feel with active grassroots organisations and an economy focused on retail, services and light industry nearby.
Postcode districts covering Dormers Wells
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 5.6 miles
- Islington 11.3 miles
- City of Westminster 8.7 miles
- Bexley 22.3 miles
- Sutton 13.6 miles
- Croydon 16.4 miles
- Slough 10.3 miles
- Harrow 5.4 miles
- High Wycombe 18.2 miles
- Watford 10 miles
- Woking 17.1 miles
- Hemel Hempstead 16.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Southall Broadway Ward 0.5 miles
- Lady Margaret Ward 0.5 miles
- Greenford Broadway Ward 0.9 miles
- Southall West Ward 0.9 miles
- Norwood Green Ward 1.2 miles
- North Hanwell Ward 1.2 miles
- Yeading Ward 1.3 miles
- Southall Green Ward 1.6 miles
- Belmore Ward 1.6 miles
- Hanwell Broadway Ward 1.7 miles
- Ealing Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Central Greenford Ward 1.8 miles
Example postcodes in Dormers Wells
UB1 3QH, UB1 2AL, UB1 2LU, UB1 3EB, UB1 3NY, UB1 3QJ, UB6 9DQ, UB1 2BH, UB1 3QS … See all
Transport links
- London Heathrow Airport 5 miles
- London City Airport 18.2 miles
- Southall Railway Station 0.9 miles
- Hanwell Railway Station 1.3 miles
Hotels near Dormers Wells Ad
- The Drayton Court Hotel 4 2 miles
- Rosemay Hotel 4 2.3 miles
- The Fox & Goose Hotel 3 3.3 miles
- Bridge Hotel 3 1.6 miles
- Holiday Inn Express London-Ealing 3 1.9 miles
- Hotel Xanadu 4 2.6 miles
- The Green W7 1.4 miles
- STAYBRIDGE SUITES LONDON-HEATHROW BATH ROAD 4 4.8 miles
- Novotel London Brentford Hotel 4 3.3 miles
- 4 Wharncliffe Drive 1 mile
Schools in Dormers Wells
- Allenby Primary School Primary
- Dormers Wells High School Secondary
- Dormers Wells Primary School Primary
- North Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Osterley House Country house 2 miles
- Church Road Stadium 2.4 miles
- Griffin Park Stadium 3.4 miles
- Syon Park House Estate 3.7 miles
- Burlington Gardens Shopping centre 4.4 miles
- Wembley Stadium Stadium 4.6 miles
- Richmond Palace Gatehouse Historic site 4.6 miles
- Brunel University University 4.7 miles
- Swakeleys House Historic site 4.7 miles
- Twickenham Stoop Stadium Stadium 4.7 miles
- Uxbridge College College 5 miles
- Marble Hill House Museum 5.2 miles