We take a look at 14 zones undergoing major redevelopment works on a scale that makes them well worth a look for anyone considering property investment in London. These regional beneficiaries of the wider London Plan are neighbourhoods set to benefit well into the future from significant regeneration projects already underway or imminent.
Whether you’re a professional property investor or are simply looking to invest wisely in your new home, these 14 areas should be on your shortlist. Billions of pounds will be pouring into these neighbourhoods in the next 10-20 years. So why not get ahead of the curve and set yourself up for healthy capital growth in the future?
14 hotspots for property investment in London:
North London
Tottenham Hale
Major regeneration works are underway in Tottenham Hale. 2,000 new homes will be completed under the joint venture Argent Related, alongside offices, shops, cafes, a revamped station and new town centre. The area benefits from Victoria line services into central London, as well as proximity to the green open spaces around the River Lea and Walthamstow Wetlands. Well worth considering for London property investors and home buyers alike.
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Hale Works is a mixed-use development in Tottenham Hale, set to complete in early 2021. Developer Anthology London is working with award-winning architect Hawkins/Brown on the project. Once complete, the development will comprise studios, apartments and commercial units. The development is within close proximity to Tottenham Hale station and Tottenham Marshes. Read reviews and details of Hale Works, N17
Meridian Water
With a new railway station that opened in June 2019, Meridian Water is set for substantial growth in the coming years. Although most Londoners won’t have heard of it, the local council has plans to put this area on the map. £6 billion of investment over the next 20 years aims to create 10,000 new homes within the 210-acre regeneration zone located between Tottenham and the Lee Valley Regional Park. If Crossrail2 gets the go-ahead, Meridian Water station is also expected to be added to the line.
North East London
Walthamstow
The rejuvenation of E17 started some time ago with the mass exodus of hip east Londoners priced out of Hackney and Stoke Newington to the south. Developers soon cottoned on and large areas of this rapidly gentrifying neighbourhood have seen new homes appearing alongside the Victorian and Edwardian terraces. Walthamstow’s time as London Borough of Culture in 2019 brought a further boost, and the area’s climb in popularity seems sure to continue.
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A mixed-use redevelopment by Solum, Walthamstow Gateway features 79 apartments ranging from one to two-bedroom apartments in a 12-storey building. Located adjacent to Walthamstow Central station, the development has access to rail services via the Overground and the Victoria line. As well as, access to the centre of Walthamstow with its large shopping centre. Read reviews and details of Walthamstow Gateway, E17
East London
Barking and Dagenham
As recently as this month (July 2020), plans were approved to build London’s largest film studios in Dagenham. The project joins a raft of redevelopment across the borough often listed as the cheapest place to buy property in London. Planners Be First have set the goal of 50,000 new homes and 20,000 new jobs to be created in the next 20 years, making this a very interesting prospect for property investment in London.
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Barking Central is a joint venture development between Redrow Homes and Galliard Homes. It comprises of 272 one and two-bedroom apartments and three-bed homes. In addition, the development is conveniently located in the centre of Barking. Barking station is also in close proximity. Residents have access to a variety of Underground, Overground and National Rail […] Read reviews and details of Barking Central, IG11
South East London
Greenwich Peninsula
London architect Allies and Morrison has already enjoyed great success with its schemes for the Stratford Olympic Park and Argent King’s Cross development. Greenwich Peninsula looks certain to continue its run of good form. An entire new neighbourhood, the Peninsula will include a Design District that will become home for 1,800 creatives, as well as a succession of new developments like the recently-completed Upper Riverside that is already receiving rave reviews on HomeViews.
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The recently-completed No.5 Upper Riverside is located within the wider Greenwich Peninsula development. Click through to the development page to see live listings of properties starting from £450,000. Residents have access to a variety of facilities, including swimming pool, gym, spa and cinema room. North Greenwich station is only a seven minute walk away, offering swift connections through to Canary Wharf, Stratford and beyond. Read reviews and details of No.5 Upper Riverside, Greenwich Peninsula, SE10
Thamesmead
Developer Peabody is implementing a 30-year plan for Thamesmead that includes repairing existing properties, as well as building thousands of new homes. A new boating and sailing club is planned, while the first phase of the Southmere development is set to complete later this year. Help to Buy units will be available as part of a selection of apartments and town houses.
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Royal Arsenal Riverside is a collection of one, two and three-bedroom apartments and luxury suites and penthouses. The development is located in West Thamesmead, in a prime location on the River Thames. Furthermore, residents benefit from convenient transport links, including National Rail services from Woolwich Arsenal, the DLR and the on-site Thames Clipper riverboat services. Read reviews and details of Royal Arsenal Riverside, SE18
Canada Water
Southwark Council has partnered with British Land to create the Canada Water Masterplan, which is currently underway. Covering a 53 acre area, the £3.3bn masterplan includes the creation of a new town centre and 3,000 new homes in Rotherhithe and Surrey Quays over the next 15 years. Canada Water station benefits from being at the intersection between the Overground and Jubilee line, offering outstanding connections from its Zone 2 location.
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Marine Wharf West is a residential development from The Berkeley Group, in the Surrey Quays area of London Docklands. Apartments here are separated by landscaped grounds, and they’re close to the River Thames and London’s largest working marina – South Dock. London City Airport, Surrey Quays station and the Thames Clipper riverbus services are all […] Read reviews and details of Marine Wharf West, SE16
South London
Croydon
Croydon’s £5.2bn regeneration programme has already attracted plenty of property investment as buyers are attracted to the areas’s low prices and swift commutes into central London. Although the £1.4bn Westfield shopping centre has suffered years of setbacks and delays, the developer has signalled its commitment to the project that is hoped to bring further regeneration to this still-growing suburb.
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Saffron Square is a huge, 43-storey development from the Berkeley Group. Currently the tallest building in Croydon, its distinctive purple and red façade pierces the skyline and is close to both East and West Croydon stations for transport into and around London. Read reviews and details of Saffron Square, CR0
Nine Elms
Anyone riding a train south from Victoria will have witnessed the massive regeneration taking place in the Nine Elms area around Battersea Power Station. The 227-hectare development area spans across Wandsworth and Lambeth, with two new Northern line stations opening in 2021 to cater to new residents. Public spaces and outdoor areas are being developed as part of 42 separate projects supported by significant investment into this central riverside district.
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Embassy Gardens is a mixed-use Ballymore and EcoWorld development, featuring luxury apartments and commercial units and designed by HAL Architects and Sir Terry Farrell CBE. It’s got a prime setting in the waterfront Nine Elms district, close to the River Thames and the US Embassy. In addition, the site is walkable from Vauxhall, Battersea and […] Read reviews and details of Embassy Gardens, SW8
West London
London Olympia
London’s ageing exhibition centre Olympia and its surroundings are set to be transformed with a £1bn plan for a new arts, entertainment, events and creative business quarter. Heatherwick Studio – responsible for the Coal Drops Yard redevelopment design, as well as the 2012 Olympic torch and Routemaster bus design – is set to be involved in the scheme. It is hoped the new venture will bring an extra £9m of consumer spending into the borough and attract London property investors keen for a slice of the action.
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375 Kensington High Street is a residential development from St Edwards. Comprising of 530 apartments spread over seven mansion blocks, it won Best London Home in the Evening Standard New Homes Awards 2014. The development is on the junction of Kensington High Street and Warwick Road, close to famous London landmarks such as Harrods, Kensington Palace […] Read reviews and details of 375 Kensington High Street, W14
Brentford
The Brentford Project is a 12-acre regeneration scheme by Ballymore that includes a revived high street, new retail sites and attractive riverside residential developments. Companies like GSK, Sky and Sega are already headquartered in the area, making it an attractive prospect for new businesses. Residents will also benefit from proximity to Brentford Gallery, situated on the tiny Johnsons Island in the River Brent.
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Apt Gunnersbury Park is a development by Apt Living, which features 292 residential units with a range of one and tw0-bedroom smart apartments. Located in Brentford, the development is adjacent to Gunnersbury Park and is only a 7-minute walk away from Kew Bridge station with links to South Western Railway services. Read reviews and details of Apt Gunnersbury Park, TW8
White City
The development of the historic Television Centre building lies at the heart of the wider White City redevelopment plan. Having Westfield shopping centre on the doorstep further boosts the appeal of the area. White City Place now offers outstanding office and retail space, while new campuses in the area for Imperial College and the Royal College of Arts also promise a major investment boost to this exciting west London hotspot.
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A mixed development from Stanhope, the Television Centre comprises of one, two and three-bedroom residential units, offices, television studios and independent restaurants. Located in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, the nearest Underground stations are White City and Wood Lane. Read reviews and details of Television Centre, W12
North West London
Wembley
With £1.5 billion already having been invested in Wembley since 2002, the transformation of this north-west London area is hardly a new story. However, the scale of the regeneration that continues to take place in and around Wembley means it’s still hard to ignore. Tipi has made a major impact on the Wembley Park area with its rental developments Ferrum, Alameda, Landsby, Alto and Montana & Dakota, while Wembley’s ambitious target of 11,500 new homes, 10,000 new jobs and 30,000 sq m of retail space makes it one of the hottest development zones in Europe.
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Wembley Parade is located on North End Road in Wembley. It is an Anthology development that is made up of five buildings including a twelve floor tower. The development also comprises of one, two and three bedrooms with 195 homes in total. In addition, there is a communal garden on the ground floor. With fast […] Read reviews and details of Wembley Parade, HA9
Brent Cross
The Brent Cross Cricklewood Masterplan is another giant redevelopment project for north west London. This $4.5bn scheme includes the regeneration of Brent Cross Shopping Centre and the creation of 6,700 new homes. Argent Related is again involved in the Brent Cross South town centre development that will include those homes, while the shopping centre is being developed by Hammerson and Aberdeen Standard Investments. Nearby Colindale has also seen significant development in recent years and is likely to benefit from the transformation of Brent Cross to the south.
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Colindale Gardens is a mixed-use development in the heart of North West London. It features a large range of studio, one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments and duplexes. Additionally, there are a range of three and four-bedroom townhouses alongside cafes, restaurants, retail facilities, a residents-only gym and a concierge service. Colindale Underground station is the […] Read reviews and details of Colindale Gardens, NW9
…and one to watch: Waterloo
Plans are underway to develop the huge Elizabeth House building right next to the main entrance to London Waterloo station. Proposals include support for an extra 11,000 jobs in the area and further improvements to make the South Bank area an even more appealing place to live and work.
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Belvedere Gardens is a residential development by Braeburn Estates. Situated in Southbank Place, it features 67 apartments across 20 floors. In addition, residents have access to the onsite health club and spa. As well as this, the development is only moments away from Waterloo station. Read reviews and details of Belvedere Gardens, SE1
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