New build homes in Brent: 10 best developments

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New homes in Brent: Top 10 developments

So, which new homes in Brent do our residents rate highly – and why? Time to discover who impressed the reviewers enough to make it into our Top 10.

*PLEASE NOTE these rankings take into account how many reviews a scheme has and how recently those reviews have been submitted, so may not match the overall star ratings shown. Buildings with a larger number of more recent reviews are given a greater weighting to reflect current building performance.

1. Acton Works, NW10

Sovereign Network Group
3.77 (33 reviews) 3.77 (33 reviews)
Area guide to Borough of Brent
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Acton Works by Network Homes sits in Park Royal, and also sits at the top pf our list for Brent. Its residents benefit from communal and rooftop gardens at Acton Works. Additionally, there is cycle storage on site. Located within walking distance of Harlesden, North Acton and Park Royal Underground Stations, Acton Works benefits from transport between Zone 2 to the Central and Piccadilly lines. Furthermore, Acton Works is a pet friendly development. Also, some apartments have an allocated car parking space.

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2. Queens Park Place, NW6

Londonewcastle
4.63 (19 reviews) 4.63 (19 reviews)
Area guide to Borough of Brent
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In 2nd, we have Queen’s Park Place, a new-build development from London Newcastle. It’s made up of 116 contemporary apartments and penthouses arranged around private courtyard gardens. It’s neighboured by Queen’s Park station, which offers Bakerloo line services into Paddington Station in less than 10 minutes.

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3. Madison, Wembley Park, HA9

Quintain Living
4.53 (63 reviews) 4.53 (63 reviews)
Area guide to Wembley
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Taking 3rd place in Brent, in a list dominated by modern Wembley developments, is Madison from Quintain Living. The development offers 381 rental homes in the sought-after Wembley Park development area. There are resident gardens with BBQs ideal for summer days/nights, the roof terrace boasts stunning views of park, gardens and of course the iconic Stadium arch. There’s dedicated kid’s play areas for families, dog parks for pets and a series of WFH areas and meeting rooms. Plus you’ll find resident lounges, a screening room for film nights or the big game – all open and even available for exclusive hire.

The transport from Wembley Park is excellent. Wembley Park has the Jubilee and Metropolitan line, so you can be in Baker Street in just 12 minutes. Wembley Central and Wembley Stadium are all within walking distance with trains to Marylebone taking just 12 minutes. There are also excellent road links via M40, M1, A406, M4.

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4. Uncle Wembley, HA9

Uncle – Realstar Living
4.51 (39 reviews) 4.51 (39 reviews)
Area guide to Wembley
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Uncle Wembley takes the number 4 spot, and is a reliably popular Brent development that comprises 239 one, two and three bedroom apartments in Wembley. Residents here benefit from a private gym, wellness room, roof terrace and from it being pet friendly. The development is also just a 4-minute walk from Wembley Central Station, as well as various local amenities.

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5. Myrdale Lodge, NW2

Makepeace Investments
4.50 (5 reviews) 4.50 (5 reviews)
Area guide to Borough of Brent

Hitting the middle of this list is Myrdale Lodge, located on Edgware Road. The development is a residential building comprising 61 flats in close proximity to various amenities, including schools and public transport options. The nearest secondary school, The Crest Academy, is approximately 0.9 km away and is rated ‘Good’. For transportation, Brent Cross West station, offering national rail services, is the closest at 0.4 km from Myrdale Lodge. This development seems to offer a convenient location with essential services and transport links nearby.

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6. Wembley Park Gate, HA9

Barratt London
4.45 (33 reviews) 4.45 (33 reviews)
Area guide to Wembley
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It’s another Wembley development at number 6 – Wembley Park Gate by Barratt London is located in the Wembley Park district. It offers 211 apartments, ranging from studio, one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments. Included in the complex are over 70 shops, restaurants and coffee shops. There is also a range of offices. It is located a short walk from Wembley Park Underground station which serves both the Jubilee and Metropolitan lines.

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7. ARK Wembley, HA9

VervLife
4.31 (12 reviews) 4.31 (12 reviews)
Area guide to Wembley
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At 7th place, ARK Wembley is a co-living development with fully furnished short- and long-term studio apartments. Ark members can stay for a few nights to a year, making it a flexible place to live. Additionally, members benefit from an onsite gym, co-working spaces, a communal kitchen, regular events calendar and a vibrant community. All amenities and services are included in one hassle-free monthly fee. Furthermore, Wembley is home to plenty of shopping, restaurants, bars and coffee shops.

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8. The Rise, HA0

Metropolitan Thames Valley
4.28 (13 reviews) 4.28 (13 reviews)
Area guide to Wembley
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8th place goes to The Rise, a collection of contemporary one, two and three bedroom apartments located close to the revitalised waterside in Alperton, a convenient short walk from the Piccadilly line.

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9. Alameda, Wembley Park, HA9

Quintain Living
4.26 (76 reviews) 4.26 (76 reviews)
Area guide to Wembley
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Alameda, another Wembley Park residential development by the Build to Rent developer Quintain Living, takes the number 9 spot. It features a variety of studios and one, two and three-bedroom apartments with furniture co-designed with John Lewis & Partners and kitchens co-designed by Samsung.

In addition, residents can enjoy a roof garden featuring a 5m cinema screen and two BBQ areas with seating. Similarly, there are two resident lounges downstairs and a large work-from-home space with free WiFi. Alameda is also close to Wembley Park Underground station.

Read reviews and details of Alameda, Wembley Park, HA9

10. Wembley Parade, HA9

Anthology
4.26 (39 reviews) 4.26 (39 reviews)
Area guide to Wembley
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Rounding things off for Brent is Anthology Wembley Parade, located in one of North-West London’s most international neighbourhoods. It features a collection of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom homes and sits right by Wealdstone Brook. Additionally, the rest of the city is within easy reach thanks to the nearby stations at Wembley Park and Wembley Central. Wembley Park station is only a 4-minute walk away, and has direct connections to Central London.

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Where is Brent?

Brent is a borough in north-west London. It borders Harrow to the north-west, Barnet to the north-east, Camden to the east, and the City of Westminster to the south-east. Kensington and Chelsea, Hammersmith and Fulham, and Ealing lie to the south. Brent’s districts include Kilburn, Willesden and Wembley, plus Harlesden, Stonebridge, Kingsbury and Queen’s Park.

Living in Brent

Partly characterised by 20th Century Metroland developments, Brent has secured its position on the map as the home of Wembley Stadium and Wembley Arena. The area is also well known for the Kiln Theatre and the Welsh Harp reservoir.

Dubbed the ‘Canary Wharf of West London’, the Park Royal commercial estate employs around 35,000 people, boosting Brent’s local economy. There are some great educational opportunities in the area too; while the famously prestigious Harrow School lies just outside the borough, you’ll find a wide range of independents inside the boundary.  

Located in a convenient central position, Wembley Park hosts high-end brands such as bespoke luxury clothing store House of Bilimoria at London Designer Outlet and world street food at BOXPARK. Other highlights here include famous bakery Bread Ahead, authentic Italian trattoria Pasta Remoli, bars and cafés and big high street names.

When you need a breath of fresh air, head over to Fryent Country Park, which is peppered with open fields and woods, paths and horse stables. Meanwhile, Gladstone Park offers formal gardens, a duck pond, play areas, and an art gallery and café. Besides this, it’s an easy journey up the A40 to Colne Valley Regional Park – perfect for a day out with the kids.

Brent is also a practical place to live – there are two hospitals within the boundaries, while the A406 cuts through the middle, linking directly to the A40/A41 and the M1. Travelling by train? Brent has 21 Underground stations to choose from – all served by the Metropolitan, Jubilee, Bakerloo or Piccadilly lines.

Brent property prices

According to a recent Zoopla analysis, the average price for property in Brent stood at £646,000 in March 2024. This is lower than the current London average, which stands at £736,000 (also March 2024). Flats sold for an average of £415,000, with terraced houses going for £770,000. Meanwhile, semi-detached and detached homes achieved £774,000 and £1,159,000 respectively.

How does this compare with Brent’s rental market? According to daily recalculated figures provided by property search engine Home.co.uk, the average rent is around £3,000 PCM. However, if you take the median average into account, this figure drops to £2,150. One-bedroom homes cost about £1,690 PCM, scaling up to £6,910 for a five-bedroom rental.


Now we’ve revealed the best players in the field, it’s time to investigate further. Just click through to our area guide to see all the reviews for the best new homes in Brent.

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