The Elizabeth Line, formerly known as Crossrail, will finally open on May 24th. With over 40 stations, our consultants are passionate about the potential to improve connectivity across London.
Sarah Tonkinson, Managing Director of Institutional PRS and Build to Rent (BTR) at Foxtons, said: This is a strong selling point, as connectivity is important to residents. ”
When renting in London, transport links are one of the most important considerations. No matter how much we complain when trains are late, public transport is a real asset that has shaped the capital's landscape. The metro is the longest metro in Europe and “ranks above Madrid, Berlin and Paris” (Statista). In his book London Underground: The Story of the Underground, Oliver Green writes: “London is now a world city, an international metropolis that everyone wants to experience… (and) those travelers use the Underground as part of their journey… For over 150 years, the appearance of , design and engineering have become a unique part of London's character” (page 7).
Why do we need the Elizabeth line?
A newly opened rail line could be the best bet for London's huge rental demand, as it allows for more commuting. According to the Crossrail article 'Elizabeth Line Completion Plan', 'The railway will be over 100km long and will run new trains on 42km of new tunnels and tracks beneath central London, linking 41 stations and… It will carry an additional 1.5 million passengers within 45 minutes.” London. ” This could shape demand for the coming months. As reported by Property Investor Today, “property prices in postcodes benefiting from Crossrail stations currently average £572,686, around 17% higher than the £490,429 average in the wider areas where these stations are located” ( article) ). 
Where does the Elizabeth Line go?
The line runs horizontally across London, connecting Heathrow Airport and Reading Station in the west, and Shenfield and Abbey Wood stations in the east. The central section between Paddington and Abbey Wood will open first, with further services to follow. If you've heard us talk about quantum elements and how smart investors can use quantum elements to look for investment opportunities in London, you'll notice that the areas around these stations are increasing in value very quickly. You can see why it's in high demand.
Places where you can rent
When we talk about BTR (Build to Rent), we highlight a few key elements that every good development must have. If you want to make the most of the upcoming Elizabeth Line, the development we suggest is UNCLE Southall. There are two important elements to this:
1. Easy Commuting – This UNCLE development is located in West London, right next to Southall Station on the soon-to-open Elizabeth Line. Once the Elizabeth Line passes here, residents will be 17 minutes from Bond Street and 24 minutes from Liverpool Street, with easy connections to Heathrow Airport for international travel. Although it will not be the first station to open, residents will be just a four-minute walk to Southall Station and an 18-minute train ride to Paddington. What's more, they'll be arriving early to beautiful homes in up-and-coming areas, just before they connect to all of London.
2. Built-in community – In addition to beautifully designed apartments, BTR developments require additional features that set them apart from traditional rentals and homeownership. In particular, our on-site resident managers maintain a great community atmosphere with all smooth operations, convenient on-site amenities, and quality resident events. At UNCLE Southall, you can find your center in the yoga studio, enjoy the views from the rooftop terrace, sing your heart out at karaoke, or join the dog walking club (this building is pet-friendly). (One of the few properties available) ) in London, bring that collaborative energy to working from home in our coworking lounge.
Connect via London
Living just outside Southall Station in West London means you can easily reach Paddington. And with the Elizabeth line passing through here, there will be many links across the capital.
Spacious state-of-the-art apartment
Beautifully designed 1, 2 and 3 bed apartments with underfloor heating and super high speed internet.
at home in your community
Community bulletin boards, karaoke rooms, co-working spaces, lounge and gym spaces, and rooftop terraces make it easy to make new friends in London.
