One Portal Way, Acton

Imperial College London

One Portal Way, Acton

The Investment Proposition

Imperial are currently seeking investment for a long-term mixed-use masterplan. Deal structure for Phase 1 development is flexible.

Project Info

Status Granted planning permission in 2024. This includes detailed consent for Phase 1 comprising Building A at 55 storeys and providing 461 BTR units and Building F at 18 storeys, which has flexible consent for 384 co-living or PBSA studio units. A forthcoming s73 application will reposition early phase plots to accommodate more PBSA.
Asset Class Experience EconomyInternational Education & LearningCommercialLiving
Borough Ealing
Estimated Completion Phase 1 developer and investor procurement in 2026-7.
GDV £1.2bn+

Overview

  • Full redevelopment of 4.57-acre site
  • New landscaped town centre, improved public realm and major public space
  • 1,325 new homes across various tenures, with 35% affordable housing, including student accommodation
  • 200,000 – 300,000 sq ft of employment space
  • Served by the Central and Elizabeth Lines and future transport super-hub Old Oak Common Station
  • Part of WestTech London and located in Old Oak Innovation Cluster adjacent to Grapht Works, Imperial’s facility for pilot and demo manufacturing
  • Meanwhile use opening summer 2026 offering 55,000 sq ft of fully fitted lab and office space operated by Sciopolis

There will be further opportunities coming forward with Imperial as part of WestTech London.

One Portal Way, Acton