Living in Wembley Park: a resident's day in the life
Wembley Park editorial team
TV producer and editor Ben Richards, his wife Charlotte and their French Bulldog Dave have lived in Wembley Park since 2015. They purchased a one-bedroom apartment in the Williamson Heights building in 2020.
At a glance
Ben Richards, a TV producer and editor, moved to Wembley Park in 2015 with his wife Charlotte. After renting locally, they bought a one-bedroom apartment at Williamson Heights through Help to Buy in 2020. In this interview, first published in print, Ben says he gets to central London in under 30 minutes from Wembley Stadium station, where he works two days a week, and works from home the rest of the time. He walks their French bulldog Dave around Wembley Stadium and Union Park, eats at Masalchi, and spends days off at London Designer Outlet and Cineworld.
This page is published by Quintain, which developed and manages Wembley Park and owns Quintain Living.
Ben told Wembley Park's editorial team what everyday life in the neighbourhood looks like, from his commute and working from home to dog walks and days out on his doorstep. This interview was first published in print, so some of the places he mentions may have changed since; we've added notes where we know they have.
What do you like about Wembley Park?
The neighbourhood feels so safe and secure, from the moment you step out of the station. There's a lovely community vibe and we're so close to central London. The transport links are so fast: that's a big plus for us. We love the variety of events and the people-watching as well. There's always something different to see and do.
What led you to buy a home in Wembley Park?
We were renting in Wembley Park and walked past Williamson Heights daily; we watched it being built. We were supposed to be getting married in 2020, but our wedding was postponed due to the pandemic, so we decided to buy a home instead, through the Help to Buy scheme. Our apartment is amazing and there's a lovely rooftop garden. The views stretch from Harrow on the Hill and the reservoir all the way to central London and beyond to the Crystal Palace Tower.
What does your typical day involve?
I work in central London two days a week and from home the rest of the time. It's brilliant being able to get to work in under 30 minutes from Wembley Stadium station. When home-based, I head to Out of Office Coffee for a caffeine fix: it's a hidden gem that more people should discover, with spaces and WiFi to allow you to work too.
A typical day involves taking Dave for quiet walks around Wembley Stadium and the residential roads. We like taking him to Union Park too. We also use the park for picnics and meeting friends.
I grab lunch from Amazon Fresh (the Just Walk Out tech is still a novelty), while dinner at Masalchi gives us our fix of Asian flavours. On days off, we like to browse London Designer Outlet; Charlotte is a big fan of the new Cosmetics Company Store. The cinema is great too. It's brilliant having everything on our doorstep, and seeing the neighbourhood's continuing transformation.
Editor's note: Amazon Fresh announced in 2025 that it would close all of its UK stores, including its Wembley Park store.
Make Wembley Park your neighbourhood
Ben and Charlotte bought their home at Williamson Heights. If you're thinking about renting in Wembley Park, Quintain Living offers over 3,500 apartments across eight buildings, with furnished and unfurnished options. Residents benefit from amenities including gyms, shared gardens and spaces to work from home, with facilities varying by building.
Moving with a dog like Dave? Read about renting with pets at Quintain Living. For more on local life, from parks to places to eat, explore our Wembley Park neighbourhood guide.