Flint axes, pottery, and tools found in parts of Chiswick indicate that there has been some settlement in the area since the last Ice Age. The name for the town is a Saxon word with the meaning ‘cheese farm’. During medieval times, Chiswick was divided into five different areas: Old Chiswick, Strand-on-the-Green, Turnham Green, Little Sutton, and Stamford Brook. It has two manors, which are in Sutton and Chiswick Mall—-both are owned by the Dean and Chapter of St. Paul’s Cathedral. The main occupations during these times were fishing, boat building, transport, and farming. Between the 16th and 17th centuries, Chiswick has been an attractive area for wealthy Londoners. Some of the large mansions in the town were built during this era, like the Grove House, Corney Reach, and Chiswick House. In the 18th century, it became a prosperous area, and the breweries industry also emerged. The town also became prominent among scholarly residents, including Alexander Pope, William Hogarth, Dr William Roase, and Dr Ralph Griffiths. By the 19th century, railways started coming to Chiswick, which gave more employment opportunities and increased its population. 

If you are looking for a safe area with a lot of activities and amenities, the Chiswick should be on your list. It is a leafy suburb with village charms and vast greeneries, attracting celebrities and families. It might be a little far from the capital, but they have excellent travel links like the tube stations in Turnham Green and Ravenscourt Park, Chiswick Station, and West London District bus services. There are also plenty of outstanding schools in the area, including Grove Park Primary School, The William Hogarth Primary School, West London Free School, and St. Paul’s School. You will also find plenty of attractive places like the Chiswick House and Gardens that offers 65 acres of open space with fountains and ponds. There are also many shopping centres like The Westfield, The Chiswick Farmers and Fine Food Market, etc.