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.
Fizzy Hayes UB3 takes the crown for highest-rated new homes development in Hayes, according to residents. The development is 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.
Read reviews and details of Fizzy Hayes, UB3
Taking second, and formerly known as be:here Hayes, Apo at The Gatefold is a residential development comprising of 119 one, two and three-bedroom apartments. It offers commercial units including restaurants, leisure amenities and a music venue. In addition, the development is close to Hayes & Harlington station, the M4, M25 and Heathrow Airport.
Read reviews and details of Apo at The Gatefold, UB3
Our third big hitter 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.
Read reviews and details of Homesgate Place, UB3
Taking fourth place for the best new build property developments in Hayes, it’s Empire House – a newcomer to the list. This rental development from Hamptons International is located in a popular and convenient position within easy reach of Hayes town centre and close to the banks of the Grand Union Canal.
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Fifth place is taken by Arena by Barratt Homes, with its 261 residential units providing 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.
Read reviews and details of Arena, UB3
In sixth we have a relative 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, one, two and three-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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Taking seventh in our rankings, it’s The Beat from Network Homes situated in Hayes town, an area with a musical history when it was former home to famous music company EMI. With the addition of the new Elizabeth Line, along with three other rail stations in the local vicinity, the West End is just 30-minutes away and Canary Wharf is less than an hour. You are also in easy reach of surrounding towns such as Uxbridge and Southall.
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In eighth place in Hayes, High Point Village is a residential development from the Ballymore Group designed by Rolfe Judd comprising a selection of studio, one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments. Located in Hayes Town commuters benefit from the local Hayes & Harlington Station being just a stone’s throw from the development. The local amenities include a Royal Mail Post office, Barclays bank an Argos and a Tesco.
Read reviews and details of High Point Village, UB3
Ninth-placed Hayes Village is a development from Barratt London, offering 1,500 new homes as part of a significant regeneration project in this area of Hayes. Benefiting from the preserved industrial features, the apartments are unique with high ceilings and large Crittall-style windows.
Read reviews and details of Hayes Village, UB3
Taking 10th place, The Stylus in Hayes, UB3, offers a variety of living options including studios, one to three-bedroom apartments, and three-bedroom maisonettes, each furnished and complemented by balconies, a roof terrace, and a multi-level podium garden. Situated near the Grand Union Canal and less than 2 minutes’ walk from Hayes & Harlington station, it is ideal for commuting and offers amenities like free broadband, secure parking, and electric vehicle charging. The development’s design includes biodiverse roofs and is part of a sophisticated urban aesthetic in West London.
Read reviews and details of The Stylus, UB3
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.
Property prices in Hayes, Hillingdon
The average price of a property in Hayes, Hillingdon is currently around £419,000. This is according to the latest statistics from Rightmove (April 2025). The average price of a flat in Hayes came in at £257,000 and a semi-detached house averaged at around £499,000.
Discover more highly-rated new homes on the westerly Crossrail route or explore the Top 10 places to live in West London. You can also check out our dedicated area guide below. Find out just how many great new homes Hayes has to offer.
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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