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Artist impression of Old Oak Common Station.
Artist impression of Old Oak Common Station.

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.

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added to the west London economy over the next ten years

new jobs

additional homes

HS2 impacts in West London

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.

From trains to cranes video

Video case studies

Video case study

Spotlight on Barratt London

Hear from Barret London, the redeveloper leading the creation of a new town centre for Park Royal, a brand-new Asda superstore and over 1,500 new homes.

Video case study

Spotlight on City & Docklands

Hear from City & Docklands, the developer leading the creation of the landmark,  54-storey Icon Tower, at One West Point is London’s sixteenth tallest building.

Video case study

Spotlight on Garden Studios

Hear from Garden Studios, London’s most technologically advanced, large-scale film and television studio.

Video case study

Spotlight on Imperial College London

Hear from Imperial College London, who are transforming a sprawling brownfield site into an accessible and vibrant mixed-use development.

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