Top 5 new build homes developments in Hayes, Hillingdon

Fizzy Hayes roof terrace

Discover the five highest-rated new build homes developments in Hayes, Hillingdon. Residents have rated the area’s new sales and rental properties to give you a useful guide to the best available new builds. Find your perfect new property to rent or buy with this essential Top 5 – as rated by the people who live there!

Living in Hayes, Hillingdon

Industrial and commercial hub Hayes has not always been seen as a desirable residential district. However, with Crossrail services now running from Hayes & Hillingdon station and extensive redevelopment works underway, Hayes is now firmly on the map as a thriving commuter town. Now that the Elizabeth Line is fully open, up to 10 trains an hour connect the area to Reading or Heathrow in the west or through the Central London tunnels to Essex and South East London.

5 best new build developments in Hayes, Hillingdon

So, where exactly are the best new build developments in Hayes? Nobody knows this better than the people who already live there, so we asked them! We asked what they think not only about their area but also their opinions on where they live specifically. Here’s the inside scoop from the people who know Hayes best.

*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.

1. be:here Hayes, UB3

be:here, Apo
4.66 (179 reviews) 4.66 (179 reviews)
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Top of the table currently is be:here Hayes, a residential development from Build to Rent developer be:here. Part of the Old Vinyl Factory development, which offers commercial units including restaurants, leisure amenities and a music venue, it comprises 119 one, two and three-bedroom apartments. The development is close to Hayes & Harlington station, the M4, M25 and Heathrow Airport.

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2. Fizzy Hayes, UB3

Fizzy Living, Greystar
4.45 (219 reviews) 4.45 (219 reviews)
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Fizzy Hayes UB3 is the second highest-rated new homes development in Hayes, according to residents, made up of one, two and three-bedroom apartments from award-winning Build to Rent developer Fizzy Living. It’s in south Hayes, right near Hayes & Harlington Station, and just a short drive from London Heathrow Airport. The development also sits between two popular green spaces – Minet Country Park and Lake Farm Country Park.

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3. Homesgate Place, UB3

Barratt Homes
4.68 (12 reviews) 4.68 (12 reviews)
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Our third heavyweight in Hayes is Homesgate Place – a Barratt Homes development comprising 183 residential dwellings, including 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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4. NewHayes, UB3

Fairview New Homes
3.96 (46 reviews) 3.96 (46 reviews)
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In 4th we have a newcomer that’s really making waves in Hayes. NewHayes is an new development located at the heart of this up-and-coming part of West London. It has a selection of well-designed studio, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments. This includes wheelchair-accessible apartments and parking. In addition, there are number of distinctive area to enjoy, from podium gardens to a family-friendly woodland area as well as Chalfont Square.

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5. Arena, UB3

Barratt London
4.09 (11 reviews) 4.09 (11 reviews)
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And finally, 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. Our residents reviewed it into fourth place.

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Hayes’ Industrial Past

Hayes is perhaps best known as being the original home of record label EMI. They produced many records by The Beatles in Hayes. The company’s Grade II-listed buildings remain as the Old Vinyl Factory complex. The fact that it’s still standing today is a proud tribute to the area’s rich industrial past.

Renowned guitar amplifier maker Marshall also had its first factory in Hayes. International companies like Heinz and Nestlé previously had their UK headquarters in the town. Meanwhile, West London Film Studios in Hayes continues to bring Hollywood stars to this unlikely corner of Middlesex for movies such as Thor: the Dark World and World War Z.

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Property prices in Hayes, Hillingdon

The average price of a property in Hayes, Hillingdon is currently around £426,000. This is according to the latest statistics from Zoopla (August 2023). The average price of a flat in Hayes came in at £289,000 and a semi-detached house averaged at around £507,000.

What is HomeViews?

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Hayes

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 Read more about Hayes

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