London’s Next Big Investment Opportunity
As London’s centre of gravity continues to shift eastwards,
Redbridge is emerging as a standout location for investors
seeking both immediate opportunities and long term returns.
Why Redbridge,
why now
Three reasons institutional investors, developers and operators are choosing Redbridge as the next move on London's eastward growth corridor.
Transformational investment
£1.7bn in housing, £15m in Ilford Station public realm, £9m in green infrastructure — with more in the pipeline. Redbridge is already delivering.
Growing London's economy
17,000 enterprises, 2,526 new start-ups in 2024, £34m Openreach investment in full-fibre. A borough with serious economic momentum.
Delivery and growth focused
Leadership drives growth and investment with clear long-term direction, high visibility, and a responsive team focused on effective delivery.
A rare opportunity in a transforming London
As London continues to expand east, Redbridge
represents one of the capital’s last major
opportunities for largescale, high impact
investment. With the Elizabeth Line fully
operational and our position as one of London’s
most desirable, best-connected boroughs
continuing to strengthen, the conditions for long
term, value driven investment have never been
stronger.
- Thousands of new homes
- Major employment-generating schemes
- Dynamic new commercial districts
- A pipeline of deliverable, investment-ready sites
Cllr Kam Rai
Leader, London Borough of Redbridge
Where to invest, what to know
Three routes into the Redbridge story - pick the entry point that matches what you're looking for.
Why
Redbridge
The connectivity, talent, business environment and quality of place that make Redbridge London's next standout location.
Investment opportunities
Ilford as the flagship Opportunity Area, Western Gateway & Mill Road -the schemes shaping the next decade.
The full
picture
Download the Invest Redbridge prospectus for the full investment case, market data and deliverable pipeline.
The investors already here
Major employers are choosing Redbridge for the talent, the connectivity, & the long-term partnership the council brings to the table.
Nathan Hulme
Director, Starna Scientific
“The reason we are staying and continuing to invest in Redbridge is the access to highly skilled local labour.
The establishment of the Business Improvement District on Hainault Business Park has brought significant environmental and security improvements, which supports our decision to remain and plan further expansion in Redbridge”
Eline van der Vlist
CEO, SPACE Studios
“We go where artists are, and Ilford has a growing artist community and diverse culture — which is why we chose to locate here. We work closely with developers and investors to create inclusive, attractive places that support a growing local economy.”
Chris Marlow
Director, Alstom Transport UK
“Our Ilford site is a cornerstone of our national capability. With excellent transport links, a strong ecosystem of local suppliers, and a skilled, dedicated workforce, Ilford is set to remain an integral part of the UK rail industry for generations to come.”