HS2 in West London
HS2 and the West London development boom
Construction at Old Oak Common station is well underway, and new research shows HS2 is already driving economic growth nearby.
The promise of UK-wide connectivity through high-speed rail, the Elizabeth line, Heathrow Express and Great Western Railway is encouraging developers to invest in West London.
The planning pipeline now includes ambitious regeneration schemes across the area.
£10bn
added to West London economy over the next ten years
Within Old Oak Common impact zone:
22,211 additional homes
693,000 m² of new floor space
18,782 new jobs
£1,653 per year estimated average wage for local workers
HS2 boosts development since 2017
New homes, office space and leisure facilities have increased dramatically since HS2 gained Royal Assent in 2017. This construction boom will add £10 billion to the local economy over the next 10 years.
These schemes will create thousands of new jobs, community spaces and homes. Projects are already underway on an unprecedented scale.
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