Just up the road from the world-famous studios and zebra crossing associated with The Beatles, the Abbey Area redevelopment has transformed the junction of Abbey Road and Belsize Road in Camden, North London. This housing-led mixed-use scheme began with community consultation in 2008 and set out to create a vibrant neighbourhood that combines modern homes with essential facilities and welcoming public spaces.
The project will deliver 280 new homes, including 112 council properties, alongside a new GP surgery, the Abbey Community Centre, landscaped play areas and improved public realm. Commercial spaces for local businesses and energy-efficient design have been central to the vision, ensuring the development meets the needs of residents now and in the future.
Completed in March 2019, the first phase followed the demolition of an underused multi-storey car park. It delivered 141 new homes and additional commercial space, including 75 homes for private sale, 66 homes for affordable rent and 10 wheelchair-adapted units. A 52-space underground car park and retail spaces were also introduced. Achieving this on a tight footprint bordered by the West Coast Mainline and Abbey Road was an impressive feat of engineering.
Phase two, completed in summer 2022 by our construction division, focused on creating spaces for people. A new two-storey building now houses the Abbey Community Centre and Belsize Priory Medical Practice. This phase also brought landscaped areas and improved pedestrian crossings, making the area safer and more welcoming.
The last phase of Abbey Road reached its topping out milestone in March 2025 and is scheduled for completion in early 2026. It will deliver 139 new homes, including 46 affordable properties, alongside council homes, Camden Living Homes and private sale apartments. Three commercial units, open spaces and cycle parking will further
We are committed to delivering lasting social value for local residents as a result of our presence within the community. This has included family fun days, site visits for local colleges and community organisations, environmental commitments including banning single-use plastic cups across the site, organising community litter picking sessions and much more.
Through Wates Giving, in independent charitable arm of the Wates Family Enterprise Trust, we also secured a grant £13,500 for local projects, including £10,000 to the South Hampstead and Kilburn Community Partnership to support the local youth club. The club organises sporting, educational and creative activities to help young people build confidence and achieve their potential, as well as providing practical advice on CVs, apprenticeships and further education.
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