Bellway Homes

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

I live around Ajax Avenue in Slough Trading Estate and overall, it’s quite a convenient place to be. One of the best things is how easy it is to get around – transport links are good, and getting into town or even out towards London is straightforward. There are plenty of shops, supermarkets, and places to eat nearby, so I never really struggle to find what I need. The area is lively during the day with lots of businesses around, and I like that there’s always some activity. That said, being in a trading estate does have its downsides. Traffic can get really heavy during peak hours, and with all the lorries and vans moving around, it’s not always the quietest place to live. Parking can be a bit of a challenge too, depending on the time of day. Bin collections are regular, but sometimes the street looks a little busy and crowded because of the commercial setting. All in all, living here is convenient and practical, especially if you work nearby, but if you’re after a quiet, residential feel, this probably wouldn’t be the best fit.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

One thing I wish I had known before moving in is how busy the traffic can get around the trading estate during peak hours. It’s not something you really notice during a viewing, but once you live here, you realise it can add time to your journeys and make parking more difficult at certain times. I’d also suggest to new neighbours that getting bins organised early is helpful, as collection days are regular but can be strict. On the positive side, I didn’t expect to have such quick access to shops and food outlets, which has been a big convenience.

What is the best feature of your home:

The best feature of my home is the modern, spacious layout that makes it comfortable and easy to live in. I really like the natural light and large windows, which make the space feel bright and welcoming every day. The convenient location with easy access to shops and transport links is definitely the best feature for me. I love the peaceful atmosphere inside the home, even though it’s close to busy areas, which gives me the best of both worlds.

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Living in Hayes is very convenient with good transport links, including Hayes & Harlington station and the Elizabeth Line, making travel to central London and Heathrow easy. Local shops, restaurants, and cafes are steadily improving, offering a variety of options, while nearby parks and green spaces provide pleasant outdoor areas

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

On-street parking is difficult, but there's council car park nearby for visitors

What is the best feature of your home:

The best feature of my home is its bright, spacious rooms with a private balcony and modern design.

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

A variety of shops and open spaces. Close to bus stops and train stations. Not much parking and some traffic noise.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

That the higher up you are, the more the building creaks. I didn't know it was supposed to.

What is the best feature of your home:

I absolutely love the floor to ceiling windows. It opens up the space and makes it feel more relaxed.

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Anti social behaviour, broken lifts and roof leaks. Management company keep on charging hefty amount and no intervention from housing association who own more than 50% flats.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

I should have been told that communal heating system is flawed(will never run on SOLAR), Lifts are of sub standard quality and its a scam run by Bellway, RMG and may be housing association.

What is the best feature of your home:

None. It was a peaceful location to start with but its has gone downhill in last 5 years.

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

overall it's a good development, everything is new so it looks and feels good I didn't feel anything bad about the safety, But without proper local shops it's hard to survive, The local GYM which is very basic should come soon, there is a regular release of toxic industrial gas which often interacts with you due to nearby industry and waste management/treatment plants this should be stopped immediately, as it impacts your health sometimes it's noisy because of industrial plants, heavily lacking the facilities, peak hours traffic is bad due to schools as well

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

environment and nearby industries/warehouses are making it bad

What is the best feature of your home:

new modern and better quality homes & river walk is good