Hillingdon West

Hillingdon West ward lies in the far western reaches of the London Borough of Hillingdon, bordering Buckinghamshire. The area is primarily residential, characterised by suburban housing estates and quiet cul-de-sacs. It contains significant tracts of open land, including the playing fields of Brunel University and the grounds of Hillingdon Hospital. The Grand Union Canal forms a green corridor along its southern boundary, providing a route for walkers and cyclists away from the main roads.

The ward is defined by major transport infrastructure, with the M4 motorway and the Great Western Main Line railway cutting through the landscape. A very specific local landmark is the concrete 'flyunder' where the A40 Western Avenue passes beneath the roundabout at the end of the M40. Retail needs are largely served by the Long Lane precinct, while the presence of the university and hospital creates a steady daytime population distinct from the residential communities.