House price growth near regeneration areas in London outperforms wider market

New research shows house price growth of properties near regeneration areas in London consistently outperforms the overall market.

The research shows the “regeneration effect” means homes located close to these projects boast an average 3.6% higher price growth every year, more than properties in the wider market.

Regeneration projects are designed to improve an area through providing new housing for existing and prospective residents, as well as better public spaces such as parks, gardens and sports pitches.

South London has undergone significant regeneration in recent years, in areas such as Elephant and Castle which alone has 24 regeneration projects currently underway. At the heart of this is Elephant Park which will be the largest new park in central London for 70 years, as well as a new town centre.

Improvements made to transport links and connectivity throughout the capital are also key to regeneration, with Londoners rating accessibility as a key factor when considering where to live.  

A current transport initiative in London is the Crossrail programme set to be up and running this year, which will see 10 new train stations opened. This Elizabeth Line means areas such as Woolwich will benefit from reduced travel times into central London, surrounding areas such as Greenwich and Lewisham are also likely to benefit from these services.

Stephen Ludlow, Chairman at ludlowthompson, says: “There is no doubt that regeneration projects are positive and have huge benefits for residents. But it is great to see the benefits are also extended to those in nearby areas.”

“Homes in areas near regeneration hotspots benefit from higher demand and faster house price growth – brilliant news for homeowners selling such properties.”

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