What are the best new developments in North London? We asked the residents. HomeViews reviewers come from verified owners and tenants so you can trust what they say. We take a look at the ten highest-rated new developments in North London, including apartments to rent and for sale.
Living in North London
The impressive residents’ dining room at Vantage Point in North London
North London is home to some of the capital’s most sought-after neighbourhoods. Angel, Hampstead, Camden, Kentish Town, Hackney, Highbury – all have their own very unique charms but they also all have that same stylish, bohemian North London feel to them… well-heeled, but with an edge; refined and suave but still characterful and colourful.
Some of London’s finest new build homes can be found in North London. These include the hugely popular rental development Vantage Point, sitting at the top of our list. Hoxton Press, in second place here, also attracts a lot of praise for its bold approach to design and clever regeneration of existing buildings.
Highest-rated new homes developments in North London
Why not take a look at what North London has to offer when it comes to new builds? Our list below should provide the ideal place to start your search for that ideal new home. Remember that as well as outstanding new build properties, North London also offers outstanding historic homes in the form of Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian terraces and townhouses to equal the finest examples in West and South West London.
*PLEASE NOTE these rankings take into account how recently reviews have been submitted, so may not match the overall star ratings shown. More recent reviews are given a greater weighting to reflect current building performance.
Reviewed into first place, the Gessner in Tottenham Hale offers 164 apartments to rent. These include a mix of studio, one, two and three-bedroom apartments. In addition, the development offers a range of amenities, including a gym, smart parcel lockers, free super-fast Wi-Fi and a 24-hour on-site team. Furthermore, residents can enjoy rooftop garden views, cosy lounges and an on-site café.
Vantage Point is a Build to Rent development by Essential Living, offering 118 apartments – studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. All Vantage Point residents get access to a range of features and amenities. These include a 24-hour on-site team, a roof terrace, games room and exercise room.
In addition, the development is above Archway London Underground station in the North London Borough of Islington. Residents are also close to Upper Street, Emirates Stadium and Highgate Village.
In third, City North is a development from Telford Homes. It’s set in North London’s vibrant Finsbury Park, right on the edge of 110 acres of parkland. Also, it has facilities such as a roof terrace and a Wi-Fi lounge.
In 4th, Anthology Hoxton Press is a selection of studio, one, two, and three-bedroom homes. It comprises two landmark buildings, Mono and Duo, as well as a community café and landscaped gardens. Nestled between Shoreditch Park and the Regents Canal, Hoxton Press celebrates the heritage left by the sites former occupiers, The Mullord Brothers Printing Press.
Sitting in the middle of the North London list is Arundel Square, a United House Development located in Islington. It offers 147 apartments and residents have access to a range of amenities, for example: a concierge, bike storage, parking and gardens. The development is conveniently situated just a few minutes walk from both Highbury and Islington station and Caledonian Road & Barnsbury station.
Sliding into 6th place is a new development that has already found a lot of love from reviewers. New River View is located in Winchmore Hill and offers 2 bedroom apartments. Winchmore Hill has a village-like ambience with all the benefits of city living. The development is within walking distance of Winchmore Station and residential cycle storage is also available.
In 7th, and situated in King’s Cross, the Plimsoll Building offers a collection of two- and three-bedroom apartments. It has views over Gasholder Park, Regent’s Canal and the city beyond. The interiors are a combination of the finest materials and sleek contemporary appliances.
In 8th, The Makers is a Londonewcastle and London Borough of Hackney development located in Hoxton. It offers 175 apartments over 28 floors and these range from studio and one-bedroom apartments to three-bedroom apartments. The development is conveniently situated a 7-minute walk to Old Street station, which is served by the Northern line and national rail services.
Next up in 9th, The Tapestry Building offers one, two- and three-bedroom apartments, townhouses and penthouses. Residents can make use of an on-site gym, a concierge and parking. Also, it’s just a 10-minute walk from London King’s Cross station. Similarly, St Pancras is also only a 10-minute walk.
Rounding off the North London list is Windlass Apartments, with its selection of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments available to rent. Windlass Apartments offer great onsite amenities including super fast Wifi, resident’s lounge, spaces to work and 24/7 gym are all included in the rent. It’s also situated just 5 minutes walk from Tottenham Hale’s stations.
Historic houses alongside Primrose Hill park in North London
London Zoo can be found to the north of Regent’s Park, and is the world’s oldest scientific zoo. Alongside Regent’s Park, other notable green spaces in the area include Primrose Hill park and Hampstead Heath. Madame Tussauds, the British Library, The Emirates Stadium and many other significant visitor attractions can also be found in North London.
House prices in North London
The average price of a property in North London is currently around £791,000 according to current figures from Zoopla (August 2023). The average price for a North London flat is £490,000 and for terraced houses £954,000.
Discover more about the area in our North London Area Guide, or focus on popular North London areas like Colindale.
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