Berkeley Group, in partnership with the Greater London Authority (GLA), London Borough of Newham, Homes England, and Peabody, has delivered the first 110 affordable homes and two pedestrian bridges at TwelveTrees Park, West Ham - one of London’s most complex regeneration projects.
Together, the partnership is transforming the site – a 26-acre former Parcelforce depot previously cut off from West Ham Station and the surrounding communities by railway and underground lines – to deliver more than 4,700 homes and major new infrastructure for the local community.
The first homes include 45 social rent and 65 shared ownership properties. The completion of the bridges physically reconnects the site with the wider West Ham community for the first time in decades.
These new pedestrian links mean that TwelveTrees Park residents can reach West Ham Station in two minutes instead of 20, laying the foundation for the future delivery of this sustainable and well-connected neighbourhoods.
Once complete, TwelveTrees Park will deliver more than 4,700 mixed-tenure homes, including 1,650 affordable homes, with an emphasis on social rented family housing for Newham residents.
The carefully designed neighbourhood will include a 1,000-pupil secondary school, a new entrance to West Ham Station, a 12-acre wi-fi enabled park and a mix of new community, commercial, and retail spaces creating over 8,000 construction jobs over the lifetime of the project and over 500 permanent jobs, once completed.
The project is also contributing £67 million to improve local infrastructure and services through a Section 106 agreement and the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL).
A celebration event on Tuesday 15 July brought together Berkeley Homes and their apprentices as well as key partners driving the project forward, including TfL, the GLA, London Borough of Newham, Peabody and Homes England.
Tom Copley, the Deputy Mayor of London for Housing and Residential Development, said: “TwelveTrees Park is going to transform the local area, providing thousands of much-needed new homes alongside a new school, parkland and retail space. It’s fantastic to see the first 110 affordable homes delivered, alongside the two pedestrian bridges that will connect the site to the wider West Ham community for the first time. As the development continues, creating thousands of jobs, I look forward to seeing the regeneration of the site and all the new benefits it will bring to local residents as we continue to build a better, fairer London for all.”
Mayor of Newham, Rokhsana Fiaz OBE, said: "Today’s a major milestone in delivering more homes people can afford with the completion of a vital phase of the remarkable TwelveTrees development.
“Driven by valued partners Berkeley, who are committed to our inclusive growth mission in our borough across a number of schemes, TwelveTrees is another example of how Newham is growing London.
“With a new neighbourhood born from inspiration and hard work, it shows Berkeley’s enduring commitment to Newham as they transform one of London’s most complex regeneration sites. It’s a great example of modern urban living and these completed new homes and bridges are the foundation of exciting things to come.
“A thriving, inclusive and vibrant neighbourhood that champions high quality and sustainable housing design with residents and communities at its heart."
Angela Wood, Deputy Executive Director of Development at Peabody, said: "It’s great to see families already enjoying living at TwelveTrees Park. The completion of these new high-quality, affordable homes is a welcome milestone and demonstrates the importance of partnership working and a shared commitment to building communities, not just homes.
"Completing the first affordable homes - including much-needed social rent - along with new pedestrian bridges, is a big step in reconnecting this part of West Ham with the wider community. It’s a real boost for the area, opening up new opportunities, stronger links, and the foundations for a vibrant, inclusive neighbourhood.”
Harry Lewis, Divisional Land and Development Director at Berkeley Group, said: “We are delighted to welcome our first residents to their new affordable homes at TwelveTrees Park.
“London’s housing crisis is causing deep and lasting damage, and we need to combine our strengths to deliver long-term solutions. Thanks to a strong public-private partnership, we’ve delivered our first 110 affordable homes at TwelveTrees Park and aim to complete several hundred more between now and 2030.
“But this is also about unlocking opportunity for more – the new pedestrian bridges open up access for the community for the first time, and lay the groundwork for more new homes, jobs, green space, schools and services for West Ham and the Lower Lea Valley.”