Silkstream

24.4%

forecasted increase in capital values over the next five years - the highest in any London borough

17.7%

forecasted growth in rental values over the next five years - the joint-highest of any London borough

Barnet is home to Middlesex University

28%

of its student population coming from overseas

96.7%

of primary and secondary schools in Barnet rated as 'Outstanding' or 'Good' by Ofsted in 2019-20

Zone 3

King's Cross, Central London in just 19-minutes from Hendon Station

The North Circular and M1 less than a

10-minute
drive away

£7 Billion

is being invested as part of the Brent Cross Town regeneration

83%

of residents were satisfied with the local area as a place to live in recent council surveys

Waste and Recycling

We actively encourage all residents to reduce their waste wherever possible. In addition to external recycling bins, we provide integrated recycling bins within kitchen units to make it easier to separate and recycle waste. 

Energy Efficiency

Efficient use of electricity and gas helps lower fuel bills and reduces carbon emissions. Our homes have been designed to use less energy than a standard home. They have enhanced levels of thermal insulation and air tightness and have been fitted with energy efficient heat pumps and mechanical ventilation units with heat recovery (MVHR). All lighting is low energy and kitchen appliances have been selected with energy efficiency in mind.

Nature and Biodiversity

Parkland, gardens, trees, hedges, flowers, ponds, green roofs – these are the fundamentals of a thriving natural environment that can be enjoyed by everyone. They are all part of our commitment to net biodiversity gain. Through the creation of natural habitats that encourage wildlife to flourish, Silkstream is set to achieve an 895% biodiversity net gain score.

Future-Proof Design

From the early stages of design, we assess how our homes will stand up to the future effects of climate change such as how they will be affected by higher summer temperatures, periods of drought, or more extreme rainfall. We are constantly researching how we can ensure our homes are more resilient to these extremes and what new innovative technologies we should use in our future designs.

Sustainable Transport

We provide secure cycle parking and electric car charging points to encourage the use of sustainable methods of transport, to help reduce air pollution around the development and the wider area. These active methods of transport also help encourage healthier lifestyles.

Noise Reduction

We can’t eliminate noise, but we do consider the impact of noise in the design of our homes. We review external noise such as from nearby roads and internal noise including the transfer between rooms and floors. We incorporate measures to reduce the different types of noise wherever possible to create a quieter environment.

Clean Air

It is hard to avoid polluted air, particularly in our cities. At Silkstream we have planted trees, shrubs and flower beds to help create a cleaner air environment. Within our homes, we provide mechanical ventilation to filter the internal air as well as filter for nitrogen oxides to improve indoor air quality. 

Stewardship

Maintaining our communal open spaces and facilities in perpetuity is an important benefit to the whole community. We will work with managing agents RMG and residents to ensure the development remains in pristine condition.

Water Efficiency

Our homes are designed to high water efficiency standards and are fitted with dual flush WCs, and low flow taps and showerheads that use less water without compromising convenience or comfort. We also suggest simple steps to reduce water consumption, such as not leaving taps running unnecessarily.