Homes to Rent in Hayes, London
13 miles west of the City in the London Borough of Hillingdon is Hayes, a town that’s home to almost 85,000 people. Hayes is a pretty suburb based around the Grand Union Canal. The promise of Crossrail has gained this neighbourhood more recognition recently, and lots of investment for regeneration and development work. Hayes has a long history and is perhaps best known for its musical credentials. It was the first home of record label EMI, The Beatles recorded at the town’s Old Vinyl Factory, and William Byrd - widely considered ‘the father of English music’ - lived here.
Flats & Apartments to Rent in Hayes
Hayes’ recent developments mean there’s plenty of flats to rent in the area, almost all in new-build high rise blocks. Most of these blocks have a real community spirit, and it’s not uncommon to find renters offered access to communal areas and mezzanines, as well as events for residents. Apartments in Hayes range from studios right through to four or five-bedroom options.
Houses for Rent in Hayes
The houses for rent in Hayes are a mixed-bag of architecture – from Victorian and Edwardian terraces through to period homes and sleek new townhouses. The likes of Highpoint Village and Trident House are new developments that have ebbed out their regeneration across the streets surrounding them. So, there’s plenty of revamped and redecorated houses to rent, even if they’re not all brand new.
Living in Hayes, Hillingdon, London
Hayes is popular with renters looking for convenient connections to the capital. The area is extremely well-connected with the rest of the city, and is popular with airline staff and cabin crew due to its proximity with London Heathrow Airport. Hayes and Harlington Station is served by TfL Rail as well as Great Western, and all of Heathrow’s stations (that is, Heathrow Central, Heathrow Terminals 1, 2 & 3, Heathrow Terminal 4 and Heathrow Terminal 5) are all within the Hayes boundary.