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New to Hanwell

A checklist for your first few weeks in W7.

Independent guide. Hanwell Guide is not Ealing Council, the NHS or any school, church or transport operator. We link to the official source for everything, so you can check it there.

A short list of things most people sort out in their first few weeks. Each step links to the official service.

  1. Register with a GP. You don't need proof of address or ID to register. (NHS) See health in Hanwell for local surgeries.
  2. Find a dentist and a pharmacy. Use the NHS dentist finder and the pharmacy finder.
  3. Council tax. Hanwell is in the London Borough of Ealing. Tell the council you've moved through its council tax pages. You can check your band on GOV.UK.
  4. Bin day. Find your collection day by postcode.
  5. Parking. If your street has controlled parking, see resident parking permits.
  6. Register to vote at your new address: GOV.UK.
  7. Schools and childcare. See schools, admissions (including moving mid-year) and childcare.
  8. Library card. Join at Hanwell Library.
  9. Getting around. Hanwell station is on the Elizabeth line. See getting around.
  10. Flood risk. Some of Hanwell lies in the flood plain of the River Brent (Ealing Council). You can check the long term flood risk for your address.

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Sources: NHS: How to register with a GP surgery, NHS: Find a dentist, NHS: Find a pharmacy, Ealing Council: Council tax, GOV.UK: Council tax bands, Ealing Council: Find your rubbish and recycling collection day, Ealing Council: Apply for a resident parking permit, GOV.UK: Register to vote, GOV.UK: Check your long term flood risk, Ealing Council: Hanwell parks: other parks in Hanwell. Last checked 24 Oct 2026.