Officers were called at 10.13am on Saturday, December 31 to a house in Willenhall Drive, Hayes.
London Ambulance Service paramedics also attended to the woman, who had suffered serious injuries, and she was pronounced dead at the scene.
The woman is believed to be the address's resident, Stephanie Hanson and her family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
A 29 year-old male, who was known to her, was arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.
A special post-mortem investigation is scheduled for Monday, January 2.
Detective Chief Inspector Neil John, of the Metropolitan Police's Specialist Crime Command said: "My thoughts are with Stephanie's family.
"They have suffered an unimaginable loss and we will give them every support.
"I know that this incident will have shocked people in the local community.
"While our investigation is still in its initial stages I am confident that we are not looking for any further suspects and that there is no continuing risk to residents or the wider public.
"As we work to build a picture of what happened to Stephanie we would be interested to hear from anyone who knew her, had seen or spoken to her recently and who feels they may have information to assist our investigation.
"We are also appealing for anyone who lives or was driving in the immediate vicinity of Willenhall Drive in Hayes to come forward if they have CCTV or dash cams that were operating between the Morning of Friday, December 30 and the morning of Saturday, December 31."
Anyone with information can call 101, giving the reference 2143/31DEC or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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