Living in Old Oak Common
Thinking about moving to Old Oak Common? Discover why it's a great place to live, fun things to do here, what the local schools are like, transport connections and so much more.
Your guide to moving to Old Oak Common
Why Old Oak Common is a good place to live
Old Oak Common, located in West London, is a well-connected area that brings both ease and convenience to everyday life. Residing here means you have the perks of a serene canal-side living whilst being able to reach Central London with just a 20-minute tube ride. The area is particularly interesting for those who love to balance quiet rustic living and the sophistication of the city life.
What's Old Oak Common famous for?
Old Oak Common is famous for 'The Collective Old Oak', a unique living space offering a community-oriented lifestyle with shared spaces and a rich cultural events programme. This fascinating co-living space is known to be the world's largest of its kind.
Things to do in Old Oak Common
With life revolving around co-living in Old Oak Common, there are many interesting things one might enjoy here. The locale offers group yoga sessions, organised ping-pong tournaments, and film screenings. The roof terraces are perfect for enjoying the sunset after work, offering an opportunity to soak in the beauty of the day. If you are looking for a productive work environment, the co-working spaces are an excellent alternative to conventional setups. Whether it's a pasta-making class with Chef Roberta d'Elia or a graffiti spray painting workshop with Jeremy Jones, there's always something engaging and delightful happening here. Living in Old Oak Common means being part of a living and breathing lifestyle, always filled with exciting things to do.
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Properties currently for sale in Old Oak Common
Whether you're looking to buy a family home or a beautiful apartment, we've got you covered.
Guide price
£1,750,000
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms4
- Living rooms2
4 bed terraced house for sale
Radcliffe Avenue, London NW10
Transport in Old Oak Common
Find the nearest train stations and other transport links in Old Oak Common.
Local connections
- Willesden Junction
- 0.2 miles / 0.3 km
- Willesden Junction
- National Rail
- 0.2 miles / 0.3 km
- Kensal Green
- National Rail
- 0.8 miles / 1.3 km
- Harlesden
- 0.8 miles / 1.3 km
- Kensal Green
- 0.8 miles / 1.3 km
- Harlesden
- National Rail
- 0.8 miles / 1.3 km
Schools in Old Oak Common
Discover local primary schools, secondary schools and sixth form colleges in Old Oak Common.
Education in Old Oak Common
- Furness Primary School
- Ages: 3 - 11 years old
- Ofsted Rating: Good (2021)
- Kenmont Primary School
- Ages: 3 - 11 years old
- Ofsted Rating: Good (2023)
- Newman Catholic College
- Ages: 11 - 19 years old
- Ofsted Rating: Good (2022)
- John Keble CofE Primary School
- Ages: 3 - 11 years old
- Ofsted Rating: Good (2023)
- Saint Claudine's Catholic School for Girls
- Ages: 11 - 18 years old
- Ofsted Rating: Good (2022)
- Maple Walk School
- Ages: 3 - 11 years old
Local pubs in Old Oak Common
Royal Oak
London NW10Masons Arms
London NW10CLOSED.
Grand Junction Arms
London NW10Island
London NW10The Island pub, dining and terrace is a beautiful family pub tucked away just a short stroll from both Kensal rise & Kensal green stations.
William
London NW10The William, one of London’s most historic pubs, is your go-to destination in NW London. Built during the reign of the Sailor King, William IV, our pub has been a proud feature of Harrow Road for centuries.