Padcroft, West Drayton, UB7

The new high-speed Elizabeth Line (Crossrail) link is pulling the outside suburb of West Drayton out of obscurity and making it one of West London’s latest property hotspots. New property development, Padcroft, built by Redrow, is a major part of this increased profile and is conveniently located right opposite West Drayton Station. Residents will be able to reach Central London in under thirty minutes and Heathrow Airport in under ten minutes.

Close to the picturesque banks of The Grand Union Canal, Padcroft is a tastefully designed collection of roomy one, two- and three-bedroom apartments, all with balcony and terrace views that overlook landscaped gardens. The area is close to the M4 Tech Corridor, Brunel University and the green open spaces around Windsor. The high streets of West Drayton and nearby Uxbridge feature good shops, pubs and restaurants.

Mainline trains from West Drayton regularly run to Paddington Station (24 minutes) which is a main Tube interchange for further travel into London. Frequent travellers will appreciate the fact that Heathrow Airport is just a 15-minute drive away. Of course, Crossrail will be a complete game changer and investors would be wise to take advantage of prices that are still comparatively competitive.