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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Fizzy Hayes, UB3

By Fizzy Living, Greystar

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4.7

4.70

(338 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 1st out of 11 in Hayes

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Apo at The Gatefold, UB3

By Apo

Award winner 2023

4.68

(188 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 2nd out of 11 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 3rd out of 11 in Hayes

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Empire House, UB3

By Hamptons International

4.15

(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 4th out of 11 in Hayes

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Arena, UB3

By Barratt London

4.09

(11 reviews)

Arena by Barratt Homes features 261 residential units with a mix of one, two, three, four and five-bedroom apartments. The development is located in Hayes and is only a 29-minute walk to Hayes & Harlington station, which offers links to the GWR and TFL Rail services.

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CA (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Fizzy Hayes, UB3

Jul 2025

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Very satisfied.

CA (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Fizzy Hayes, UB3

Jul 2025

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

It is only a stones throw away from an elizabeth line station so it is very easy to move around. The nearby hayes town has everything you need day to day. There are two gyms nearby.

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

Very quickly and with excellent quality and workmanship.

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

There are quite a number of families with small children. It can be noisy sometimes.

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Omar A (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Fizzy Hayes, UB3

Jul 2025

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Incredibly Well Maintained and Modern Development

Omar A (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Fizzy Hayes, UB3

Jul 2025

Fizzy Hayes is fantastic! From the moment we moved in till our move out it's been an incredibly smooth process with the team supporting us all along the way. The units are incredibly modern and sleek, with ventilation and new appliances, making it really easy to feel like home. The building management is terrific, the areas are always well maintained and clean, especially the bin store and rooftop. It's so easy to host people over - the units are very soundproof too which is so handy. Everyone who has visited me has always had a great time! Thanks again to Kiran, Sajid, and the rest of the team for making it such a splendid year!

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

I really enjoyed living in Hayes and especially where Fizzy is. You have close access to the train station, 24 hour Asda superstore, the Canal all within a 5-10 min walk. It's also incredibly safe and calm and well maintained with a few convenience stores around. The only downside is that there aren't a whole load of food and restaurants options near, but Deliveroo / Uber Eats usually delivers from Ealing / Southall / Windsor so you can still get options delivered.

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

Fizzy has managed the property excellently and have always helped with any problems we've had. Some of the repairs we had to the bathrooms took a while and were stretched over a few days but were completed to a high standard in the end so couldn't complain.

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

To enjoy the amenities more and to get signed up at The Nest - the climbing gym next door, it's a fantastic community! They also do a discount for Fizzy residents.

Manager response

Dear Omar, Thank you for your thoughtful and generous feedback. We're delighted to hear your experience at Fizzy Hayes was smooth and enjoyable from start to finish. It’s great to know you appreciated the modern design, well-maintained spaces, and the support from Kiran, Sajid, and the team. We’re also glad the location and community added to your positive experience. Wishing you all the best in your next chapter! Kind Regards, Leandro Lopes Community Manager

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Leandro TeloLopes, Manager

Aug 2025

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Ravinder B (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Fizzy Hayes, UB3

Jul 2025

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Fizzy Hayes

Ravinder B (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Fizzy Hayes, UB3

Jul 2025

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

In A very convenient location and a great management team. Local to the station and many conveniences.

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

Yes always and in a timely manner. No matter is too small for the management team.

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

That I would like it as much I have. I planned to be here for 6 months and still here years later.

Manager response

Dear Ravinder, Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear that Kiran and Ha provided such excellent service and that you’re enjoying the communal spaces, including the roof garden and vending machine. Your comments are greatly appreciated and will be shared with the team. Kind Regards, Leandro Lopes Community Manager

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Leandro TeloLopes, Manager

Aug 2025

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Komal (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Fizzy Hayes, UB3

Jul 2025

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

5 stars to the development and staff especially Inga

Komal (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Fizzy Hayes, UB3

Jul 2025

The development is newly built and overall in very good condition, with modern finishes and well-maintained facilities. The only improvement I would suggest is the addition of more greenery — having more plants, trees, or landscaped outdoor areas would make the environment feel even more welcoming and vibrant. Although there is a lot of greenery inside building but this area is a commercial area with tall buildings, it can make use of more greenery too.

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Everything has been great — affordable food, good company, and close proximity to the Elizabeth line. Management takes care of everything else, including issues like repairs. I especially want to mention Inga at Fizzy Hayes. She’s been incredibly diligent and kind — she even helped take care of me and my son in a small smoke accident and made sure that everything was fine before leaving us back home. Her support, even outside office hours, was truly above and beyond.

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

The staff have been amazingly punctual and diligent. There was a time when an issue occurred outside of office hours, yet someone was still there to help. My first point of contact is always Inga and she was always there to help me.

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

The openness of the house isn't exactly as shown in the pictures, and the place has great natural light and feels very spacious — especially in the common lounge, lobby, and even the bathroom

Manager response

Dear Komal, Thank you for the fantastic review and for highlighting both the strengths of the development and areas for improvement. We appreciate your suggestion about adding more greenery and will keep it in mind for future enhancements. A special thanks for your kind words about Inga. We’re proud to have her on the team, and your recognition means a lot. If there’s anything else we can do to improve your experience, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Kind Regards, Leandro Lopes Community Manager

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Leandro TeloLopes, Manager

Aug 2025

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Tonnie Mukherjee (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Fizzy Hayes, UB3

Jul 2025

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

First Impressions(Move IN) July 2025

Tonnie Mukherjee (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Fizzy Hayes, UB3

Jul 2025

I've recently move in at Fizzy Hayes. The location is incredibly convenient—just a short walk from Hayes & Harlington station, which connects directly to Paddington and Heathrow via the Elizabeth Line. The building itself is modern and thoughtfully designed. My flat is bright, well-insulated, and has great soundproofing. I also love the underfloor heating, private balcony, and the fast, free broadband that’s included in the rent. We took the furnished option and got brand new furniture as part of the package Other highlights are the amenities: rooftop terrace, coworking space, secure bike storage, and landscaped gardens. The onsite team are super responsive and go the extra mile—organizing social events, helping with maintenance, even leaving small gifts for residents. While the rent is a bit higher than average for the area, I genuinely feel like it’s worth it considering the service, convenience, and quality of living. There have been occasional minor issues (like lost parcel…found at the time of writing this review ). Overall, Fizzy Hayes has exceeded my expectations. If you’re looking for a modern, well-managed rental with a real community feel—and you’re a pet owner especially—I’d highly recommend it.

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

Hayes town market and Hayes & Harlington station are under 10 minutes walk. ASDA supermarket has everything you need and more. Visitor parking and bays with 2 hours free parking. Property address is well marked so delivery riders can locate the block/development easily. Hillingdon Council has fixed days for bin collection. A coffee shop in the same block and a new hair salon and nails and beauty bar opening shortly. A franchise co-op store for daily groceries is open from 6:30 ish to 10 pm.

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

Yes in a swift and effective manner. Callan and Wojciech(hope I got the spelling right) are very prompt and genuinely take pride in the well being of the residents

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

Its only been two weeks. Need more time to share insights

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