Hayes

Hayes is a residential and commercial town in western Greater London with several railway stations and bus routes. Alongside blocks of flats and terraced houses, there are supermarkets, smaller shops and a canal system running through the area.

The settlement grew rapidly in the 19th century after the Grand Junction Canal and railway were built. Factories moved in and brought workers and new housing estates with them.

The town was known for its record factories, where many famous recordings were made. Today families from different countries use the streets, shops and community centers that shape life in West London.

The area is well connected by public transport, with trains heading to Paddington and Heathrow Airport. Shops and restaurants are located along main roads near the railway stations.

The 16th-century Barra Hall served as the town hall for decades and now houses a children's center. The building is a listed monument and stands in a park near the town center.

Location: London Borough of Hillingdon

Shares border with: Ealing, Greenford, Hanwell, Harlington, Hounslow, Northolt, Southall, Uxbridge, Yeading, West Drayton

GPS coordinates: 51.51270,-0.42110

Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:43