Top 5 new build homes developments in Westminster

Westminster is home to some of the capital’s most famous sites and scenes. Covering a large part of Central London, this historic borough lists a wealth of famous addresses, including Buckingham Palace, The Palace of Westminster and Westminster Abbey. The area is also home to some of the most exclusive new developments and period properties London has to offer. Read on to learn about the best new build homes developments in Westminster, according to the reviews of verified residents.

Top 5 new build homes developments in Westminster

Although Westminster is known for its historic architecture and grand Georgian properties, there has also been a fair amount of development in the area recently. We’ve compiled a list of the best new build homes developments in Westminster below. The rankings are based on the ratings given by verified reviewers on HomeViews, and nothing else.

*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. Paddington Exchange, W2

Taylor Wimpey Central London
4.61 (8 reviews) 4.61 (8 reviews)
Area guide to Borough of Westminster
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Topping off the best five new build developments in Westminster is Paddington Exchange. This Chase Evans development features a collection of 123 studio, one, two and three-bedroom apartments. Located in the heart of Paddington, nearby Paddington Station offers excellent transport links with the Heathrow Express and three major underground lines – the Hammersmith & City, the Bakerloo and Circle lines.

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2. Fitzroy Place, W1

Exemplar Properties, Aviva Investors
4.39 (11 reviews) 4.39 (11 reviews)
Area guide to Borough of Westminster
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Second place is taken by Fitzroy Place, a mixed-use development built on the site of the old Middlesex Hospital in the heart of London’s West End. It features 200 residential units – one, two and three-bedroom apartments and penthouses – and a number of commercial outlets. Residents enjoy first-class transport links around London, thanks to nearby Goodge Street and Oxford Circus, which provide access to the Northern, Victoria, Central and Bakerloo lines.

One happy resident says: “I adore the fact we have a sunroom. Pet friendly. Windows were tinted so light was a bit limited. Very good for hosting, spacious. There isn’t much of a community feeling but there are extra amenities which I use. Concierge is well managed.”

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3. West End Quay, W2

WestCity, Rialto Properties Ltd
4.26 (16 reviews) 4.26 (16 reviews)
Area guide to Borough of Westminster
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Third in Westminster is West End Quay, a joint venture development by Rialto Properties and WestCity. It comprises 468 apartment over three blocks – Westcliffe Apartments, Peninsula Apartments, Balmoral Apartments. The development is conveniently located just a short walk from both Edgware Road station and Paddington Station.

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4. Paddington Gardens, W2

Meritas Real Estate
4.15 (14 reviews) 4.15 (14 reviews)
Area guide to Borough of Westminster
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In fourth, Paddington Gardens is a mixed-use development by Meritas Real Estate, featuring 335 residential units in a 20-storey tower with a range of one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments alongside a hotel, offices, retail space and a primary school. Located moments away from the Paddington Basin, the development is a 7-minute walk from Paddington station, which offers connections to the Heathrow Express, GWR and TFL Rail services as well as Underground services via the Bakerloo, District, Circle and the Hammersmith & City lines.

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5. Dolphin Square, SW1

Dolphin Square Operator Limited
3.91 (40 reviews) 3.91 (40 reviews)
Area guide to Borough of Westminster
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Fifth place goes to Dolphin Square, built in 1936 and recently redeveloped, Dolphin Square is located in Pimlico – an up and coming area, home of Westminster Abbey, the Tate Britain and the Victoria Apollo Theatre. As well as this, SW1 offers a diverse range of boutique shops, bakeries, galleries and street markets, which residents at Dolphin Square can peruse at their convenience.

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Where is Westminster?

When you think about Central London, there’s a good chance you’re thinking about Westminster. The borough covers a wide area immediately north of the River Thames. It neighbours Kensington and Chelsea on one side and Camden and the City of London on the other. To the north, the borough reaches as far as Kilburn and trendy St. John’s Wood. With the borough mostly situated in TFL Zone 1 (its northern areas extend to Zone 2), Westminster is superbly connected to London Underground services and mainline rail terminals.

What is Living in Westminster like?

Westminster life is as buzzing and energetic as life in any major city around the world. If you live in Westminster, you’ll feel like your finger is well and truly on the pulse. As well as being the home of British democracy and the royal family, Westminster is at the centre of the UK fashion, arts, culture and food scenes.

You can find some of the world’s most reputable galleries, museums and historic landmarks in Westminster. These include the Tate Britain and the National Gallery. The borough can also claim to be the capital of UK nightlife. The streets of Soho and Covent Garden teem with life and culture during the day. After dark, they transform into the capital’s playground, with their wealth of bars, restaurants and nightclubs. The West End’s theatre scene is the envy of the world. The most famous names in show business all clamour to appear in Westminster’s historic venues.

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Westminster is also a shopper’s dream destination. Oxford Street, Regent Street and Bond Street feature the most exclusive fashion houses alongside flagship stores of famous high-street brands. Major department stores include Selfridges, Fortnum and Mason and Liberty. Additionally, Savile Row is still home to the world’s best tailors. The area can also offer a variety of boutique retailers, with the independent spirit of Soho and Carnaby Street living among the big international brands.

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What are Westminster house prices like in 2024?

Naturally, all of this culture and high-end luxury makes Westminster a sought-after and expensive place to live. The area is home to exclusive member’s clubs, private schools and some of the most expensive restaurants you’ll find anywhere. Across the borough, penthouse apartments and grand, historic mansions command prices in the multi-millions. Westminster’s wide open green spaces of Hyde Park, Regent’s Park, Green Park and St. James’s Park only add to the appeal and attraction of Westminster as a prized location for the rich and famous.

According to Rightmove, the average property in Westminster will set you back a cool £1,640,000. This is based on data for property sales in the 12 months to October 2024. Westminster’s price range places it almost a million pounds above the London average of £691,000. The exclusivity of the borough is reinforced by the relatively low availability of property, with fewer than 300 property sales across Westminster in the last year. While flats reach an average price of just over £1.2 million, a terraced house in Westminster could set you back around £3,500,000.


Now that you’ve read our top 5 new build homes developments in Westminster, are you keen to learn more about life in the borough? Take a look at our dedicated guide below. It includes more information about this exclusive area, with further details of the best new build developments to buy and rent across Westminster.

Borough of Westminster

Borough of Westminster
You’ll spot scenes of Westminster on most London postcards, and it’s little wonder. After all, this place hosts riverside icons like the House of Lords, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey. Not to mention the black taxis and scarlet phone boxes synonymous with England’s capital. Read more about Borough of Westminster

HomeViews is the only independent review platform for residential developments in the UK. Prospective buyers and tenants use it to make an informed decision on where to live based on insights from carefully verified resident reviews. Part of Rightmove since February 2024, we’re working with developers, house builders, operators, housing associations and the Government to give residents a voice, recognise high performers and to help improve standards across the industry.

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