Our History

R Whitley & Co has a long history dating back to 1938. Take a look at our timeline below to see some of the key moments from our 85 year history as a family run business.

1938

1938

Ronald Whitley establishes his Chartered Auctioneers & Estate Agency practice at 3 Broadway Parade in West Drayton, just opposite our present offices.

1938

1939

1939

Outbreak of war in Europe.

1939

1945

1945

R Whitley & Co emerges from the lean years of the war, mainly involved in Property Management.

1945

1946

1946

First civilian aircraft takes off from Heathrow bound for Buenos Aires.

1946

1948

1948

The London Olympic Games takes place with some athletes housed at RAF West Drayton.

1948

1952

1952

Ronald Whitley purchases 40 Station Road as a family home, with plans to convert the garage into the office. It’s still our premises today, but no longer a family home!

1952

1953

1953

R Whitley & Co moves across the road from 3 Broadway Parade to 40 Station Road.

1953

1953

1953

Queen Elizabeth II is crowned at Westminster Abbey.
1953

1956

1956

John, Ronald’s eldest son, joins the company.

1956

1963

1963

R Whitley & Co celebrates its 25th silver anniversary.

1963

1964

1964

The Beatles are mobbed at Heathrow following their first American tour.

1964

1967

1967

Ronald’s second son, Stephen, joins the company.

1967

1969

1969

Paul, Ronalds youngest son, joins the company.

1969

1969

1969

Neil Armstrong becomes the first man to set foot on the Moon.

1969

1976

1976

Concorde’s first passenger flight from Heathrow.

1976

1985

1985

40 Station Road undergoes major refurbishment, being fully converted into offices with an open plan layout on the ground floor.

1985

1987

1987

R Whitley & Co installs its first computer system.

1987

1988

1988

The busiest day in residential sales with over 100 buyers queuing to purchase homes on a new development in Yiewsley. We also celebrated our 50th anniversary!

1988

1994

1994

Christopher, grandson of the founder, joins the company. He is now a Partner.

1994

2000

2000

Rightmove is launched, revolutionising the way buyers search for property.

2000

2004

2004

Richard, grandson of the founder, joins the company. He is now the Managing Partner.

2004

2012

2012

Olympic & Paralympic Games are held in London.

2012

2013

2013

R Whitley & Co celebrates its 75th anniversary – a family business spanning over three generations.

2013

2014

2014

Jonny, grandson of the founder, re-joins the company. He is currently an Associate.

2014

2017

2017

Alex was made an Associate in 2017, recognising many years of work and experience within our Property Management department.

2017

2022

2022

The Elizabeth Line begins running from West Drayton into central London, elevating the town’s status as a commuter hotspot.

2022

86

years in business

205+

years experience across our team

66

properties sold in the last 12 months

400+

properties under management

HOW CAN WE HELP?

Your Local Property Experts

With over 85 years of experience selling, letting and managing property in West Drayton and the surrounding areas, we love guiding our clients through their next move. Get in touch to start your journey with us today.

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