London’s Old Oak regeneration area is one of the city’s most ambitious and exciting regeneration projects. It has been highlighted as a key strategic corridor with seven rail and tube lines, including the High Speed 2 line and Crossrail, intersecting the district. When complete, this vast project will deliver 25,000 new homes and 65,000 new jobs within the area.
The centerpiece of the regeneration area is the Old Oak Common Interchange, London’s only super transport hub, which when delivered, will make Old Oak Common the best-connected location in the UK. It will be possible to reach London’s West End in 10 minutes, while Heathrow Airport will be a 20-minute train ride from the station. Set to open in 2026, the station will serve 250,000 passengers daily.
There is also a lot of exciting development happening around the Old Oak regeneration area. Leading the way is White City which is on the doorstep of North Acton, and London’s newest cultural and academic quarter. The high-tech district is home to Westfield London, the BBC Television Center, White City House, part of the Soho House Group, and the newest campus of Imperial College London.
All of this will support the growth of London’s Old Oak regeneration area, making it extremely attractive to overseas property investors. However, there are a few more reasons you should consider real estate investment here.
3 reasons to invest in London’s Old Oak regeneration area
1) Regeneration areas see higher price growth
Research from property consultancy CBRE found residences in regeneration zones record 3.6 percent higher price growth annually on average, when compared to homes in the wider local authority area. That can be factored on top of the 12.6 percent growth in London housing prices Savills is forecasting to occur over the next five years.
2) Major rail projects boost nearby property values
Historically speaking, house prices around major rail lines increase faster than elsewhere in the UK. Crossrail is an excellent example of this. Properties along the lines have doubled in value since 2008. In fact, it is estimated that the two routes have added GBP5.5 billion to property prices in nearby areas.
3) The Old Oak Common regeneration area is an education center
Not only will the Old Oak regeneration area be home to London’s only super transport hub, but it is well positioned to become a major education center as well. Several notable prime universities are a short distance from the district. These include:
- Imperial College London
- London School of Economics (LSE)
- London School of Science & Technology
- Royal College of Art
Looking ahead, Imperial College is set to deliver a thriving Enterprise, Research and Innovation White City Campus just 4 minutes from One West Point by tube. The vision for this £2 billion, 23-acre masterplan is to create a dynamic, integrated, and collaborative platform, supporting innovation and entrepreneurship and the sharing of ideas between Imperial’s student and academic community, businesses, and partners from government and the local community.
Around 180,000 sq m of space will be dedicated to research and business uses that will enable scientific researchers, corporate partners and entrepreneurs to turn cutting-edge scientific research into real-world benefits for society. This will sit along-side alongside a new hotel, new homes and spaces for retail and leisure, including cafes and restaurants.
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One West Point is a highly anticipated residential development and the most exciting new residential offering in the Old Oak Common regeneration area. Not only will it be the tallest residential building in West London and the 16thtallest in the Capital when complete, it also boasts a wide range of amenities that will make it one of the most in-demand living spaces in London.
If you would like to be among the first in Thailand to receive information on the launch West London’s tallest residential building, you can reserve your meeting here. Only a limited number of appointments are available and advanced registration is required.
It is possible to schedule a private, one-on-one appointment with Savills Thailand in Bangkok or an online meeting. During your consultation, you will learn more about One West Point as well as the Old Oak regeneration area. Appointments can be conducted in either Thai or English.
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