40 years of Stockley

The brainchild of Sir Stuart Lipton of Stanhope Properties, the estate initially began with the extensive transformation of a 400 acre site that had been used as landfill for most of the 20th century. Archaeological excavations of the area uncovered bronze and iron age structures including four circular huts and associated granaries, along with weaving equipment and evidence of industry in metal slag. Concerns of the land led to the introduction of 1.5 million earth worms to vastly improve the soil quality.

At this time, Stockley Park included The Arena and Stockley Golf Club. The first completed building was 1 Roundwood Avenue and was initially let to Fujitsu.

Some of the world’s best known architects were brought in to design the buildings in Phase one, including Norman Foster (5 Longwalk Road) and Arup Associates (1 – 3 Longwalk Road, 1 – 5 & 7 Roundwood Avenue). The Arup buildings along Roundwood Avenue and the Norman Foster Building have all been assigned listed ratings for their design and build.

The name Stockley apparently derives from the brick manufacturer, Cowley Stocks, that were on the site from 1845. The site benefited from the Grand Union Canal, which offered the necessary facilities for cheap bulk transport and it is estimated 100 million handmade bricks were made each year by the brickworks.

Phase Two, now known as The Square, includes further designs by Arup Associates with the team designing 2, 3, & 6-9 The Square. 1 The Square was one of the first commercial buildings designed by renowned architect Eric Parry who went on to work on a project for the new London Stock Exchange.

Extending the park to the east allowed for the inclusion of The Squareabout and the Boules Junction. These areas initially provided occupiers with green space to escape the office but over time were opened up to provide event hubs.

The park’s location provides occupiers with great national and international connections due to its close proximity to the M4, M25, Heathrow Airport and two Elizabeth Line stations.

Providing sustainable, healthy and financially sound travel options to occupiers has been imperative. Stockley Park’s Green Travel Network continually explores methods that occupiers can benefit from to make their work travel more environmentally friendly. These have included a shuttle service to and from Hayes & Harlington station, journey share programs and cost saving initiatives on car, EV, and bicycle transportation.

Over the years some buildings have been refurbished to update their facilities and extend their BREEM certification, namely 4 & 6 Roundwood Avenue, 4 Longwalk Road, 1 Furzeground Way, and 5 The Square have all seen major modernising refurbishments.

With more emphasis on the positivity of leaving the office desk and enjoying the outdoors, Stockley Park has evolved to include an extensive enlivenment program. Amenities have been added across the estate for the community to enjoy and further their mental and physical wellbeing. With the addition of a Trim Trail, Borrow Bikes, The Set coffee shop, and The Retreat, there is plenty for occupiers to enjoy and participate in. The introduction of events has provided occupiers with the opportunity to network with others from across the estate as well as experience new activities. It is the addition of ensuring Stockley Park is accessible and enjoyable for all that led to the estate being awarded Fitwel 2 stars in 2023.