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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Hayes is a suburb of Outer London, with Iver to the west, Uxbridge to the north, Southall to the east and West Drayton to the south. It’s in the borough of Hillingdon, 13 miles from Central London, and comes under the UB3 postcode.
Hayes has a large Indian population, and boasts some of the best curry houses in London. There’s also a good sprinkling of quality traditional pubs, the 600-seat Beck Theatre, and a café scene that could rival East London. There is coffee and brunch on offer by day, and live music and poetry readings by night.
In terms of outdoor space, Minet Country Park spreads over 36 hectares, and has a playground, educational visitor centre and picnic areas, along with meadows, ponds and nature trails teeming with wildlife. Alternatively, there’s Barra Hall Park, which has an open-air theatre and hosts regular performances.
Hayes is well connected. Trains from Hayes & Harlington station whisk commuters to London’s Paddington in less than 20 minutes, and when Crossrail arrives, journey times to the likes of Stratford will be dramatically improved. For business travel or holidays, Heathrow Airport is on the doorstep – just a 10-minute drive from Hayes’ centre. The M4, M40 and M25 are all close by, too.
Where are the best places to rent in Hayes? Property developers like Fizzy Living and be:here spotted Hayes’ potential some years back.
Fizzy Hayes is a pet-friendly, Build to Rent new-build close to the station and Minet Country Park. It’s got an onsite ‘Bob’ who looks after tenants, and loads of events to bring the Fizzy community together. HomeViews reviewers rave about the service and the quality of apartments here…
“Our flat feels so spacious inside despite being a one bedroom, lovely wide entrance walkway, no narrow door frames. Bathroom also feels super luxe and a major upgrade from our last new build flat. I love the fact our flats design features and surfaces are classic and understated so you can truly add your own touch and make a rented property feel like a home.” – CW, verified resident at Fizzy Hayes
“It’s such a friendly community to live in and for a company to promote having animals is amazing flats are modern you can’t ask for anything else this is the place to be.” – Connor, verified resident at Fizzy Hayes
be:here Hayes is another sought-after development to rent in Hayes near the station. It’s part of the Old Vinyl redevelopment – there are restaurants, a leisure club and a music venue here.
“Safe and secure residential complex with everything needed nearby, including train station, shops and fast food takeaways. Also a short bus ride to Heathrow airport. On site, the staff are very helpful and make great efforts to organise social activities for residents. These factors make this a great place to live!” – Zena, verified resident at be:here Hayes
“Be:here is one of the best place to live. Amazing staff (Akash), Akash is very friendly and helpful.” – Vijaybalaji, verified resident at be:here Hayes
Click here to read our interview with Akash, be:here Hayes Building Manager, and find out more about the community.
Where are the best places to buy in Hayes? Close by be:here Hayes is Galliard Homes’ Trident House – an ultra-modern property with a striking exterior.
“My flat is a good size and when I moved it was semi furnished which helped me a lot since I was in a rush to move in. I also have a lot of my co workers living here making it a lovely place to live for me.” – Zam, verified resident at Trident House
Barratt Homes is another big name that’s moved into the area. Arena is just outside of the Hayes area, and its sleek, modern apartments range from one to five bedrooms. More central, meanwhile, is Homesgate Place, a mix of stylish studios, apartments and houses a 20-minute walk from the station. These developments are rated some of the best places to live in Hayes.
“Friendly community lots of kids, no issues, parking for everyone, shops are good hair dressers, 2 minutes away, there is a church and a nursery very nearby with great transpot links. It is a great area in terms of the lack crime. There are solar panels which are really good for reducing electricity bills, there is also a gym and a library which everyone has access to.” – Robert Mark, verified resident at Arena
“Homesgate place is truly a hidden gem, lovely place to live. No close shops near you, so driving is key. There is a company that maintains the grounds, so it’s always clean and the vegetation is always trimmed beautifully.” – Andy, verified resident at Homesgate Place
“Great house, spacious living areas and has everything I like. Very nice area, quiet, off the road so it’s good. Good amount of parking spaces. I have all the facilities that I have expected and it is overall a great purchase.” – Sherif, verified resident at Arena
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The area has a bit of everything while maintaining a local vibe. It counts with all essential services such as different banks, a range of small and large (albeit further away) supermarkets, green areas and places of worship for different faiths. Transport to central London is really good with the Elizabeth line and the possibility of accessing Heathrow affordably with a local bus is a massive plus for someone who travels often. The Great Western Railway also has great connections to the west of England and Wales.
The street can be a bit noisy due to speeding cars.
The overall design of the development provided a pleasant feeling upon arrival, particularly if coming from the back (Chalfton Road), where the whole shape and texture can be appreciated. the facilities are goo, with a convenient bicycle storage and the recent addition of a Jujutsu gym gives it a nice community vibe. The building management the developer has been outstanding ly good in dealing quickly with guarantee issues in my flat.
Unfortunately, the property management company has not been equally good, often taking some time to respond to queries and adopting a generally patronising or defensive tone in communications. Much more would be expected considering their service charges.
The big roads, avenues and warehouses in the nearby area can feel somehow inhospitable, particularly for those of us who prefer to move around walking. It takes some time to find nice areas to walk around or share with the community.
The good transport links paired with the prices and sense of a local community. The new looks and finishing also contribute a fair deal to a pleasant living experience.
I like hayes area as it has variety of shops and convenience stores. The station is also pretty close from my building. Overall, It’s pleasant
It is worth the money. I liked the floor plan and the way it has been designed.
The rooms are bigger than other flat. But in some cases, better material can be used.
There is no gym or swimming pool facilities which I miss but we have leisure centre in hayes town that can be utilised
That there are no parks very near to my place
There are few small garden spaces but I have to go but far for a big park
Spacious rooms and foyer space area
And a big window in the bathroom
Good – Hayes and harlington station is very close and many good outlet options to select from
Bad- shopping complex is bit far
I like the way flats are designed with foyer space which gives some privacy when you open door.
There are not much facilities available such as gym and any activity area except a small garden inside the compound for kids and to sit which is pleasant and quite
That the parking spaces are limited and I had to buy parking from opposite building space
That it has open kitchen and lots of space and big empty wall that can be filled according to our wish
Location is convenient when getting to central London, and there are adequate supermarkets in the area. However security and antisocial behaviour is still an issue. Residents have experienced thefts of parcels, forced entry into communal spaces and illegal street racing. Overall the area has room for improvement.
Design of the building is average and the flat is satisfactory in terms of quality of build and materials. However, communal spaces have not been durable with lifts breaking frequently. This is problematic for elderly and children. The building design also lacks a post room, which contributes to the high level of parcel theft. And ground floor retail units have yet to be leased after almost 2 years and this makes for a bleak and unvibrant environment.
Clarification on what mechanical machinery is included in the flat. I found the showflat slightly deceptive with regards to storage space as the actual flat had considerably less space due to the presence of the HVAC unit.
Location to the Elizabeth line has been the biggest positive.
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