
About
A 119-apartment build-to-rent scheme called The Gatefold in Hayes, Hillingdon, West London (UB3), completed in 2016 and operated by Apo. Part of the Old Vinyl Factory development, it has a 7,000 sq ft resident roof terrace with a BBQ area and games, plus pet-friendly apartments with private gardens.
Advertised rents vs local market
Advertised “from” prices collected monthly from this scheme's own site, beside the local-authority average for the same number of bedrooms.
| Home type | Advertised from | vs last month | Hillingdon avg | vs area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bed | £1,241 | — | ||
| 2-bed | £1,573 | — | ||
| 3-bed | £1,895 | — | ||
| 4+ bed | £2,616 | — |
Key Statistics
Amenities
pet-friendly, roof terrace (7000 sq ft, BBQ area, hammocks, games), private gardens (some apartments)
Operator
Asset Owner
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