Ealing, Bromley and Croydon top list of London’s ‘greenest’ areas with low-emission homes.
As a part of Mayor Sadiq Khan’s New London Plan, the past four years have consisted on outlining greener streets, a safe cycling culture, accessible public transport and cleaner construction.
New research by the world’s largest commercial estate agency CBRE, reveals that Ealing, Bromley and Croydon are the eco-friendliest boroughs in Greater London. Richmond and Hillingdon are fourth and fifth.
“Increasing public concern about the environment and a move to more sustainable lifestyles are reflected in new-home building,” says Laura Puertollano Tracey, architect at CBRE.
The number of parking spaces has come down in favour of public transport or car-sharing. More secure bike storage and electric car charging points are being factored into design.
When buying a new home, a good eco-checklist includes: Is it near public transport, safe cycle routes and walkways? Is there green space and wildlife nearby? Was the scheme built using clean construction methods, and how well insulated is it?