Southall, England

Welcome to Southall, a vibrant suburban town located in West London, England. With a population of 69,857 as of 2011, Southall is one of the seven major towns in the London Borough of Ealing. Divided into three parts, Southall offers a mix of residential areas, commercial centers, and industrial zones. The mostly residential area around Lady Margaret Road, known as Dormers Wells, is a peaceful and quiet neighborhood. The main commercial center at High Street and Southall Broadway, part of the greater Uxbridge Road, is a bustling hub of activity with a variety of shops, restaurants, and markets. Old Southall/Southall Green to the south consists of Southall railway station, industries, and Norwood Green bounded by the M4. Southall is located on the Grand Union Canal, which first linked London with the rest of the growing canal system. The canal separates it from Hayes on the west, whereas to the east the River Brent separates the town from Hanwell. Southall has a rich history, dating back to the Anglo-Saxon period. The name Southall derives from the Anglo-Saxon dative æt súð healum, At the south corner (of the land or wood) and súð heal, South corner and separates it from Northolt which was originally norþ heal, North corner which through a later association with Anglo-Saxon holt, wood, copse developed into Northolt. Southall formed part of the chapelry of Norwood in the ancient parish of Hayes, in the Elthorne hundred of the historic county of Middlesex. The district of Southall has many other Anglo-Saxon place names such as Elthorne and Waxlow. Southall has a diverse population, with a significant South Asian community. From the 1950s, the town’s local factories and proximity to Heathrow Airport attracted large numbers of Asian immigrants, and Southall eventually became home to the largest Punjabi community outside the Indian subcontinent. Today, Southall is a major center of South Asian culture, having gained the nickname Little India. Southall is a great destination for travelers looking to experience a unique blend of history, culture, and modernity. Come and explore this hidden gem in West London!