Living in Sutton: 750 homes launch in Hackbridge, 'the UK's first sustainable suburb'

The new eco-village is 25-minutes from Victoria and will include living walls, community roof gardens and has its own district heating system. 
£525,000: houses beside a nature reserve in Maple Grove
David Spittles6 June 2017

Hackbridge, in Sutton borough, was relatively unknown until the arrival of BedZED a decade ago.

This showpiece zero-energy housing project was shortlisted for the Stirling Prize for architecture, triggering more eco-developments that are turning the area into the “UK’s first sustainable suburb, one of the greenest places in the country to live”, says the local council.

Once a sedate Edwardian suburb, Hackbridge is in Zone 4, 25 minutes from Victoria, on the River Wandle’s banks.

New Mill Quarter, formerly an industrial estate, is the biggest scheme there yet — a new neighbourhood of 750 homes moments from the train station and with its own district heating system.

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The standout architectural aspect is “living walls” that help to regulate air temperature, combat pollution, absorb rainwater and increase biodiversity.

Apartment blocks will have community roof gardens.

From £264,000: homes in New Mill Quarter

Prices from £263,995. Call David Wilson Homes on 0844 777 0034.

Maple Grove is another Hackbridge launch, with 25 houses alongside a nature reserve.

From £525,000. Call Rydon (0845 241 6070).

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