Epsom Avenue, Ascot, WA 6104

Epsom Ave is one of the mainstays of the Belmont-Ascot traversing routes. It runs from Ascot, within the stables areas near the river all the way throught to Cloverdale, which is the quieter end. However, it is almost adjacent to the Race Course, so there is a lot of early morning activity. As you enter the Ascot section of Epsom Ave, on the river side of the highway, it is mostly commercial enterprises on one side. Moving through there is still some horse activity and then the houses as the street leads you to the more 'suburban' section - and down to the river walking path. In the past, most houses in the area on Epsom Ave and surrounding streets were occupied by people involved in the horse racing sector. Now, more people have realised the value of living near the river and it is more mixed as newer homes replace old ones. Away from this end, the road is really about accessing what you need in the Ascot and Belmont areas and most people use it as a thoroughfare. The Ascot end is quieter because it is short and there are other streets available for those who live there to get into the suburb.