A guide to living in Hayes

Once an industrial hub for factory workers, it’s fair to say that the Hayes area hasn’t historically been considered prime real estate territory. But with Crossrail on its way, and an emerging reputation as the ‘Shoreditch of the West’, all that looks set to change. But where are the best places to live in Hayes? If you are looking to rent in Hayes or buy a property in the area, check out our guide first.

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Best places to live in Hayes

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Momento Hayes, UB3

By Greystar

4.86

(13 reviews)

Enjoy exclusive resident perks, including an on-site gym, games room, co-working spaces, and even a pet spa for your furry friends. And with Central London just 20 minutes away, the best of the capital is always within easy reach.

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Ranked 1st out of 12 in Hayes

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Fizzy Hayes, UB3

By Fizzy Living, Greystar

Award winner 2024

4.69

(340 reviews)

Fizzy Hayes UB3 is a residential development of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, managed by Greystar. It's in south Hayes, right near Hayes & Harlinton Station, and just a short drive from London Heathrow Airport. Also, the development sits between two popular green spaces - Minet Country Park and Lake Farm Country Park.

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Ranked 2nd out of 12 in Hayes

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Apo at The Gatefold, UB3

By Apo

Award winner 2023

4.69

(200 reviews)

£1,350-£1,595 pcm

1, 2 beds

Formerly known as be:here Hayes, Apo at The Gatefold is a residential development comprising of 119 one, two and three-bedroom apartments. It offers commercial units including restaurants, leisure amenities and a music venue. In addition, the development is close to Hayes & Harlington station, the M4, M25 and Heathrow Airport.

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Ranked 3rd out of 12 in Hayes

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Homesgate Place, UB3

By Barratt Homes

4.68

(12 reviews)

A Barratt Homes development, Homesgate Place comprises of 183 residential dwellings with a range of one and two-bedroom apartments and studios alongside a mix of one, two, three, four and five-bedroom houses. The development is a 7-minute walk away from Barra Hall Park and a 19-minute walk away from Hayes & Harlington station.

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Ranked 4th out of 12 in Hayes

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Empire House, UB3

By Hamptons International

4.17

(8 reviews)

This development represents one of the many buildings featured on our platform. Detailed information and reviews are currently being gathered and will be updated shortly.

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Ranked 5th out of 12 in Hayes

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Prince Saji (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Fizzy Hayes, UB3

Nov 2025

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Property manager Miss Inga is one of a kind.

Prince Saji (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Fizzy Hayes, UB3

Nov 2025

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

There are any local shops nearby. Daily grocery is easily and available. The train station is just a stones throw away.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Yes all issues are fixed in time. We don’t need to follow up.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Please contact Miss Inga before you move in. She’ll make sure everything goes smoothly.

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Rajat Anchal (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Momento Hayes, UB3

Nov 2025

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Exceptional Living Experience at Momento Hayes – Thanks to Outstanding Management Team (Sajid Lodha & Ha Doan)

Rajat Anchal (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Momento Hayes, UB3

Nov 2025

I’ve been living at Momento Hayes for a while now, and my experience has been excellent. The development is modern, beautifully maintained, and offers everything needed for a comfortable and convenient lifestyle. The apartments are bright, spacious, and finished to a very high standard. A major highlight of living here is the exceptional support from Sajid Lodha, the Property Manager. Sajid is extremely professional, approachable, and always goes above and beyond to help residents. His friendly attitude, quick response, and attention to detail make a huge difference in creating a positive living experience. Momento Hayes also offers great amenities including a fully equipped gym, residents’ lounge, co-working area, parcel lockers, and beautifully maintained communal spaces. The building is secure, quiet, and cleaned regularly, which adds to the overall comfort and peace of mind. The location is another big plus — just a short walk from Hayes & Harlington Station, providing quick access to central London and Heathrow. There are also plenty of nearby shops, cafés, supermarkets, and parks. Thanks to Sajid Lodha’s & Ha's outstanding management and the quality of the facilities, Momento Hayes truly stands out as one of the best places to live in West London. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a modern, well-managed, and vibrant community to call home.

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

I live in Momento, Hayes. Overall, it’s a convenient and well-connected area. The good aspects include easy access to public transport, especially Hayes & Harlington Station, which makes commuting to central London quite straightforward. There are plenty of nearby shops, supermarkets, and restaurants, and Heathrow Airport is just a short drive away. The area also feels quite multicultural and lively.On the downside, traffic can get busy during peak hours and certain parts of Hayes can feel a bit crowded, and there isn’t as much green space as in some other London suburbs.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

The building management team at Momento Hayes has been excellent in handling any issues I’ve raised. They are always quick to respond, professional, and genuinely committed to resolving problems efficiently. Sajid Lodha, in particular, has been outstanding — he ensures that every concern, no matter how small, is addressed promptly and with great attention to detail. It’s clear that resident satisfaction is a top priority, and their proactive approach really sets them apart.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

They built a new play area for children, which wasn’t there when I came for the viewing. It was a wonderful surprise for my child, and she absolutely loved it

Manager response

Hi Rajat, Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed and thoughtful review! We’re delighted to hear that you’ve had such a positive experience living at Momento Hayes and that you’re enjoying the quality of the apartments, facilities, and location. It’s especially wonderful to know that Sajid and Ha have made such a meaningful impact with their professionalism, responsiveness, and care — we’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to them. We truly appreciate your feedback about the local area as well. It’s great to hear that you’re finding Hayes convenient and well-connected. We’re also thrilled your child is enjoying the new play area! Thank you again for your kind recommendation and for being part of the Momento Hayes community. Kind regards Ha Community Manager

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J.A (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Apo at The Gatefold, UB3

Oct 2025

This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.

Can’t fault the development management

J.A (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Apo at The Gatefold, UB3

Oct 2025

In terms of building facilities, I would say pretty standard. The place is quite secure but it would be nice if a tad but convenient and the facilities with the lift could do with consistency. The garden on the roof is a good value add, would be nice if utilised more with the development as some other developments do to build that sense of community but this is more a value add Can’t fault the development management. Been living here for a few years and Eddie and the team have been fantastic. On a whole super friendly and set to reach out to if anything which they always sort out or advise promptly where they can. The constant and easy communication makes it easier to keep it frequent where necessary.

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Good bits would be the area and proximity to everything. Can get around everywhere pretty easily and the area is general not any trouble. Bad would be the increase in cost being improportional to the improvements received.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Usually quite proactive with fixing it and where delays they tend to communicate which is nice.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

I wish I knew that access in and out fo the building would be so inconvenient. no buzzer on the second door for guests is quite unfortunate especially when the second lift doesnt work. Forces guests or anyone with a buzzer like delivery ti either use the stairs or the resident to come down. Other than that, Options with furnishing and future planning if could change (think this is more personal or my case but I couldn’t think of anything general tbh)

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Moumita Chatterjee (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Apo at The Gatefold, UB3

Oct 2025

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Life in Gatefold Buildings

Moumita Chatterjee (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Apo at The Gatefold, UB3

Oct 2025

The building is the most well designed one i've come across yet in West London. Apartments are quite spacious, having adequate storage, allowing natural light to enter. The insulation of the apartments is also really good as even during peak winter, we rarely ever need to turn on heating. However, it does get equally unbearable during summer heat waves. The common areas of the building are also extremely well designed allowing residents to get together and facilitating social interactions. The terrace, which most buildings don't allow access to, is the best designed space. As for management, Eddie and Brian are both brilliant as property managers, who are not only super approachable and friendly, but also highly efficient and prompt in any addressing any concerns of residents.

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

It is a very convenient place to live in due to excellent communication network via both Elizabeth line and TFL buses to Central London, south-west and North-west London. The high street has a wide range of shops that cover all possible daily needs of residents. The best thing I like is that there are numerous restaurants, cafes etc as well as grocery shops that offer Asian, middle-eastern, African, continental cuisine and ingredients. There are ample parking spaces available as well. The only downside is that the cleanliness in the area is not the best. Streets are often quite dirty with garbage thrown around and even public garbage bins overflowing. Apart from this, it is overall a very good, peaceful community to live amongst.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Whenever I have any issues, Eddie and Brian have promptly attended to it and have it resolved within 1-2 days.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

I wish I was informed before that smoking, barbecues, etc was not allowed within the premises of the building.

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Ayan Bhattacharjee (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Apo at The Gatefold, UB3

Oct 2025

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

The design is truly exceptional

Ayan Bhattacharjee (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Apo at The Gatefold, UB3

Oct 2025

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Plenty of local shops and restaurants and proximity to all the public transport links are a big plus

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Yes they are prompt to respond and fix issues in a timely manner.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

The central lift has not been working for 3 years now and it is not fixed yet. It was not foreseen when I moved into the property.

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