New 3,500-Home Community to Revitalise Barking & Dagenham
5/11/24
A joint venture between housebuilder Hill Group and housing association Peabody is demonstrating the impact of community-focused placemaking in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham.
Dagenham Green is a neighbourhood of 3,500 homes, of which 1,640 will be affordable housing. Community and placemaking are at the heart of the project with homes centred around superb new green spaces for residents to enjoy, creating a new destination for the area.
Highlights include a new urban park, 3,000 sq m of play areas for children, community growing spaces and pocket gardens. New cycle and pedestrian routes will also be installed.
Dagenham Green will also include a new market square which will serve as the gateway to the neighbourhood. The development will also feature a brand-new secondary school and medical centre.
Construction of the first phase, consisting of 935 apartments began in March 2023, with the first residents expected to move in during summer 2025.
The first phase will offer 247 homes for private sale, 360 build-to-rent properties, 135 affordable rent apartments, and 193 for shared ownership. Many homes will also be available to purchase using the Own New Rate Reducer scheme.
Rebecca Littler, Group Sales and Marketing Director at The Hill Group, said: "The bright, sunlight-filled homes of Dagenham Green will provide an outstanding new residential experience, along with a wealth of engaging landscapes for locals to explore.
"This landmark neighbourhood will draw on the best of local history and heritage while serving as a showcase for progressive homebuilding and placemaking. The area of Dagenham will have seen nothing like this community before; a truly unique place that is set to pave the way for a richer future for all who call it home."
"We are delighted to be launching the first homes for purchase this autumn, providing an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers to get onto the property ladder and live close to London at an affordable price."
Lisa Crush, Group Sales Director at Peabody, added: "We are thrilled to be partnering with Hill to bring the regeneration of Dagenham to fruition.
"This project will not only provide quality homes but also cultivate a vibrant new community, creating exciting opportunities for London homebuyers to join a dynamic, evolving neighbourhood with modern living spaces in a revitalised area."
Source: Landmark new neighbourhood for East London