Gasworks

Strategically Located in the Old Kent Road Opportunity Area

Gasworks sits in the Old Kent Road Opportunity Area, one of South East London’s largest regeneration corridors. Of course, if you’re looking for a piece of property directly in Queens Road Peckham (or PO) station, remember this scheme is about 836 metres from the hub and already serves areas with established rail links and the proposed Bakerloo line extension that will improve access throughout London. The Zone 2 location puts residents near London Bridge, Canary Wharf, and central neighborhoods with existing transportation links.

The development is located on the former SGN gasholder site and is part of the Old Kent Road Area Action Plan. The framework identifies long-term residential growth, employment space, and infrastructure investment throughout the corridor. Its proximity to schools, parks, and local amenities underpins the residential appeal, while the scale of the regeneration underwrites capital growth and rental demand fundamentals into the future.

Scale, Architecture, and Housing Composition

Gasworks, which was masterplanned by Farrells and delivered by Avanton, will feature two 30 to 40-storey residential towers. About 700 new homes would be provided by the scheme, with an approximate 60% market units and 40% affordable housing split. Such a balance facilitates transition and supports an active, diverse residential community within local planning aims.

The Gas Holder which will be retained and restored as part of a new public green space. This, therefore, maintains the industrial nature of the site whilst allowing for new modern high-rise architecture. Integrating residential typologies with a series of landscaped open spaces and community infrastructure, the project creates a conceptual landmark within the emerging Old Kent Road skyline.

Regeneration Impact and Investment Perspective

Gasworks is one of a wider range of schemes forming part of the ongoing strategy to create an urban quarter at Old Kent Road combining homes, jobs, es and public realm improvements. Long-term regeneration principles for coordinating developments include the set of aims that this development meets (e.g., including drops of open space, community facilities, and improved connectivity). How we heard of the restoration of the historic gas holder as a public feature, place-making reflects an affirmation of heritage retention in a modern development framework.

Marked for completion soon and ready to move, the scheme offers immediate-occupancy prospects within a major growth corridor. The long-term investment case is supported by considerable Zone 2 positioning, prospective Bakerloo line access, and significant regeneration. With a model to integrate its heritage within the improved and sustainable transport provision, along with architectural expertise, this project is able to become an iconic residential destination for South East London.