Milton Road

Affordable Housing at Milton Road, Harrow

A contemporary housing development built to help keep London housing affordable in the 21st century, Milton Road in Harrow is another beautiful new development. This project is part of the Harrow Strategic Development Partnership, a 12-year, £600m partnership between Wates Residential and Harrow Council which will deliver 1,500 new homes over the 12 years. There are 39 homes on the Milton Road site, a mix of one and two-bedroom apartments and three and four-bedroom townhouses. All homes are 100% affordable with a choice between council rent and shared ownership.

The development's design maximizes the use of a narrow urban site. It features a stepped-down seven-story apartment block at the northern street edge, sitting down to four—and three-story townhouses in response to low-rise surrounding buildings. The design incorporates a pocket park that acts as a green buffer from the apartment zone and the townhouses, encouraging socialization with other residents. The building structure mainly employs neutral brick and pigmented concrete cladding, creating a unique yet contextual presence in the Harrow area.

Sustainable Design and Community Integration

The project is focused on the sustainability set. The property adopts a clean, lean, green approach to construction and is fitted with energy-saving technology, such as photovoltaic panels and air source heat pumps. The introduction of brown roofs and permeable paving widened across the site have been used to help the biodiversity of the area and assist in water management. The building´s environmental impact is minimized through natural ventilation and energy-efficient heating systems. The development is car-free, except for three disabled parking spaces, which encourages the use of public transport or cycling by residents.

The development encourages active travel through the integration of well-designed pedestrian routes, and safe cycle storage, including two internal bike hubs – one of which nestles centrally within the pocket garden area. A ground-floor community facility provides a valuable civic dimension to the project and provides residents with access to shared amenities and public space. The building is also designed so almost all units are dual-aspect, so more natural light and cross-ventilation.

Location Benefits and Transport Connectivity

Located at 9 Station Road, Harrow HA1 2XH, the building enjoys a fantastic transport links. Commute The local bus routes, train lines, and the London Underground network are all easily accessible. It is situated within an easy commute from central London and the rest of the city which would make the location appealing to many types of residents. The place also has developed schools, parks, shopping centers, and health services.