A Guide to Living in Ickenham

Ickenham is a popular and picturesque North West London suburb situated approximately 17 miles from the centre of London. With access to Underground and railway stations, and major road networks, Ickenham is a well-connected London commuter town.

There are shops, restaurants and public houses for daily needs and a selection of highly-regarded schools within the area.

Ickenham Transport Links

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Ickenham is conveniently located with close access to both the M40 and A40 with Metropolitan/Piccadilly Line tube stations at Ickenham and Hillingdon. In addition, West Ruislip and Denham stations have a Central Line and Overground Chiltern Line service to London Marylebone. London Heathrow is only 10.8 miles away and Gatwick 47.7 miles away via the M25.

Ickenham Schools and Education

There are a number of highly-regarded schools in the area including Breakspear Primary, Glebe Primary and Vyners Secondary which also offers Sixth Form level education.

Out and About in Ickenham

A sense of community and culture is alive and kicking in Ickenham, with the village itself benefiting from a small local theatre and the bi-annual week-long Ickenham Festival being held every June.

The lively town of Uxbridge is approximately 2 miles away where there are a number of well-known stores, eateries, coffee shops, gyms and Odeon cinema.

Ickenham is home to Cricket and Rugby clubs, as well as the Swakeleys Tennis Club, with Hillingdon Sports and Leisure Complex just 2 miles away.

Uxbridge Golf Course is located nearby and other renowned golf courses in the area include Buckinghamshire Golf Club, Moor Park and Stoke Park.

For the outdoor enthusiast the Colne Valley sprawls out to the North West of Ickenham offering an abundance of woodland walks, waterways, water sports and outdoor activities.

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