The latest phase of the regeneration of the Aylesbury Estate in south London has reached its highest point.

The occasion was marked yesterday by members of the community coming together with representatives from Notting Hill Genesis, Southwark Council, the GLA and The Hill Group to see the last of the concrete being laid at the top of the block, which is due to be completed next year.

This milestone shows Notting Hill Genesis's ongoing commitment to providing safe, comfortable and quality homes for both existing and new residents.

At the heart of this project is Notting Hill Genesis's dedication to growing and investing in the community to make sure they are part of the regeneration. Chairs of the residents' associations and other key local figures joined the ceremony, which was followed by a tour of the hoarding displaying residents' artwork, chosen through a local art prize competition.

Notting Hill Genesis has been working in partnership with Southwark Council since 2014 on the regeneration of the Aylesbury Estate. Together they have already delivered over 700 homes, of which 85% are social rent, alongside a new library and health centre.

The latest phase, known as FDS C, will have shared ownership, private sale and market rent homes alongside social rent.

The next phase of homes, phase 2b, is currently in planning and should provide a further 640 homes, half being affordable.

Matthew Cornwall-Jones, chief homes officer at Notting Hill Genesis, said:

“I'm so proud to see this latest milestone. We have been working on the regeneration of the Aylesbury Estate for over a decade and it's great to celebrate its progress alongside members of the community today.

“I want to say a huge thank you to our dedicated partners. We are excited to see the continued growth and positive impact this area will have for years to come.

“We are committed to this regeneration and working with existing residents to make sure the new homes and spaces meet their needs.”

Cain Peters, managing director for special projects at The Hill Group said:

“Reaching this important “topping out” milestone at the Aylesbury Estate highlights Hill's long-standing commitment to building safe, comfortable, and high-quality housing for vital regeneration projects.

“We hope residents will enjoy the new community centre, health centre and library for many years to come and we now looking forward to completing this project August 2027.”

Councillor Helen Dennis, Southwark's cabinet member for new homes and sustainable development, said:

“I'm really pleased to celebrate this milestone with our partners Notting Hill Genesis as the renewal of the Aylesbury continues to transform lives on the estate with brand new high-quality homes.

“The Aylesbury Estate renewal has made huge progress over the last year with hundreds of new council homes delivered on the First Development Site, as well as a new community centre, health centre and library for residents to enjoy. I look forward to seeing this phase completed with residents moving in and enjoying their new homes.”

Tom Copley, deputy mayor for housing and residential development, said:

“I'm delighted to celebrate this milestone in the regeneration of Aylesbury Estate, along with our partners at Notting Hill Genesis, Southwark Council and The Hill Group.

“Backed by funding from the Mayor of London, Aylesbury Estate represents a bold vision for the future of housing in south London. With 700 new, high-quality homes – 85 per cent of which are at social rent – and new state-of-the-art community facilities, this development is an exciting example of how we are creating a better and fairer London for everyone.” 

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About Notting Hill Genesis

Notting Hill Genesis is a not for profit housing provider committed to delivering homes that Londoners can afford, whatever their personal circumstances, and to creating places they can call home and communities they can feel a part of and engaged with.

Our plans for the regeneration of the Aylesbury Estate replace old, inefficient homes with warm, safe, high-quality housing in a vibrant, thriving community with quality public space, top-class facilities and improved play and sport areas will benefit existing and future residents alike.

Our programme meets or exceeds the requirement for half of the development to be affordable housing, measured by the total number of 'habitable rooms'. This is a key commitment of Southwark Council and Notting Hill Genesis to enable local people to be rehoused on the estate if they wish.

For this latest phase, alongside 56 social rent homes Notting Hill Genesis will be offering 86 new homes for sale and shared ownership which will be available to reserve from summer 2025 and179 homes will be available to rent privately from 2026. This helps to attract further investment to the area and with profits invested back into social housing.

We will continue to work alongside the existing community whose involvement and support enable us to provide the homes, spaces and opportunities needed to make the most of the neighbourhood's immense potential.

About NHG Homes and Folio

NHG Homes and Folio are part of the sales and private rental arms of the Notting Hill Genesis group. NHG Homes offers homes for sale and Shared Ownership, supporting residents all the way through the buying process and beyond.

NHG Homes' mission is to help first-time buyers choose London by offering a more accessible route to purchasing the home they deserve, in the city they love. From groundbreaking regeneration projects to conversion schemes that protect the heritage of existing buildings, NHG Homes is committed to providing spacious new homes in locations across the capital with flexible buying options and quality design that embraces modern living.

Folio London support and champion renters in London by providing high quality homes for rent. All of the operating profits from Folio London are reinvested into social housing. 

About The Hill Group

The Hill Group is a top 10 housebuilder* and one of the leading developers in London, the home counties, and the South. The company is renowned for its partnership ethos, specialising in the building of distinctive new places and communities where people want to live, work, and socialise.

In its 25th year, this family-owned and operated company has grown to establish itself as the UK's second-largest privately-owned housebuilder, with an impressive and diverse portfolio of projects ranging from landmark, mixed-use regenerations, and inner-city apartment developments to homes in rural communities.

Employing over 950 staff, the company operates from six strategically located regional offices including Bristol and Abingdon to help facilitate growth in the South West and the Midlands, with its head office based in Waltham Abbey, Essex.

Hill completed 2,886 homes in the last financial year and has a controlled development pipeline of over 8,800 homes. Around half of its portfolio is in joint ventures to deliver a range of mixed-tenure developments, reflecting Hill's commitment to partnerships with government, local authorities, housing associations, and private clients.

Since the company was founded in 1999, Hill has won over 500 industry awards, including the esteemed title of WhatHouse? Housebuilder of the Year in 2015, 2020 and 2023. Most recently in 2024, Millside Grange in Croxley Green also won The Standard's Homes & Property Award for Best Commuter Home.

In addition, Hill's dedication to delivering the highest quality homes and exceptional customer service has earned the housebuilder its 5-star status in the Home Builders Federation's annual Customer Satisfaction Survey for the past seven years. With a score of 4.8 out of 5, Hill is also ranked as the number one housebuilder on Trustpilot.

Hill is donating 200 fully equipped modular homes to local authorities and homeless charities as part of a £15 million pledge through its Foundation 200 programme, launched in 2019 to mark Hill's 20th anniversary.

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*The Hill Group was listed within the top 10 of the Top 150 UK Contractors and Housebuilders published by Building.co.uk in December 2024