What is replacing Elephant and Castle Shopping Centre?
The Elephant and Castle Shopping Centre is being replaced by a new town centre, anchored by a 12-story campus for the London College of Communication (UAL), 485 new build-to-rent homes (including 172 affordable), 55 new shops/restaurants, and a 5-screen cinema. The project is expected to be completed in 2026.
What will replace Elephant and Castle Shopping Centre?
The two main developments at the heart of the Elephant and Castle regeneration are Elephant Park and the new town centre, which will replace the Elephant and Castle shopping centre.
A new market area called Castle Square that has already opened. Upgrades to the Tube station. A brand-new campus for the London College of Communication. A variety of retail, hospitality and leisure spaces.
The Broadwalk Shopping Centre in Knowle, Bristol, is undergoing a major transformation into Redcatch Quarter, a large mixed-use development replacing the old centre with hundreds of new homes (around 500-550), shops, community spaces, and a cinema, with the site now in a phased closure ahead of demolition and construction expected to start in late 2026 for completion around 2029-2030. The plans, initially controversial due to density and affordable housing concerns, were revised after community input, scaling back tower blocks and adding townhouses, though some opposition remains over the scale and impact on the low-rise area.
What is the master plan for Elephant and Castle redevelopment?
We designed our masterplan for Elephant and Castle to encompass 2,500 new homes; office, community and leisure space; more than 50 new shops, restaurants, cafés and bars; and significant improvements to the area's roads, public transport, and pedestrian and cycle routes.
BBC News - Elephant & Castle shopping centre redevelopment
What are they going to do with Hilltop Mall?
The 77-acre tract where Hilltop Mall sits was acquired by the real estate trust Prologis in 2021. After two years of deliberation, the company outlined a redevelopment plan which includes demolishing the mall's closed storefronts and building a mix of residential, commercial, and recreational spaces.
Southwark is home to both cultural landmarks and high-crime neighborhoods. The borough sees frequent muggings, vehicle crimes, and violent offenses, particularly in Peckham and Elephant & Castle. While parts of Southwark are safe, certain areas remain on the list of most dangerous areas in London.
The transformation will involve the demolition of the current shopping centre, surface car parks, the bus station and garage, and adjacent buildings, replacing them with a mix of residential towers and new public spaces including a town square, parks, and play areas.
Yes, Bradford's historic Kirkgate Market (and the adjacent Oastler Market) closed permanently on June 28, 2025, to be replaced by the new, modern Darley Street Market, with demolition of the old market planned for new housing as part of a city regeneration project. Traders have moved to the new facility, and while many are sad to see the old market go, they are optimistic about the future in the new space.
Launching in 2026, The Elephant will comprise 485 new homes, of which 172 will be affordable, as well as 55 new shops, restaurants and bars, offices, and a new 5 screen cinema.
The pub has had many licensees over the 100 years of operation, but one thing has stayed the same – the gentle family atmosphere. So when Mr Paparazzi DARRYN LYONS took over the license in early 2012 the same foundation remained but with a modern flair.
London's next up-and-coming areas are concentrated in regenerating zones with improved transport, particularly benefiting from the Elizabeth Line (Crossrail), with hotspots including Woolwich, Tottenham Hale, Hayes, Acton, and Croydon, offering affordability, new developments, and increasing appeal to young professionals and families. These areas promise growth through large-scale regeneration, new housing, and better connections to central London, making them key for investment.
The regeneration plan led to the demolition of the Heygate Estate, with the land planned to provide 2,704 new homes, of which 82 will be social rented. The demolition cost approximately £15 million, with an additional £44m spent on emptying the estate and a further £21.5 million spent on progressing its redevelopment.
In 2025, 68% of London leavers stayed in the South of England (South East, South West or East of England) – the highest proportion since 2021 and up from 62% in 2024. This marks a reversal of the pandemic and then affordability-led trend that pushed buyers further into the Midlands and North.
Full List Of UK High Street Closures Confirmed For 2025 – M&S, Poundland, WH Smith And More Say Farewell. According to a warning from the British Retail Consortium (BRC), as many as 400 of Britain's largest shops including supermarkets and department stores with a rateable value over £500,000.
The Broadwalk Shopping Centre in Knowle, Bristol, is undergoing a major transformation into Redcatch Quarter, a large mixed-use development replacing the old centre with hundreds of new homes (around 500-550), shops, community spaces, and a cinema, with the site now in a phased closure ahead of demolition and construction expected to start in late 2026 for completion around 2029-2030. The plans, initially controversial due to density and affordable housing concerns, were revised after community input, scaling back tower blocks and adding townhouses, though some opposition remains over the scale and impact on the low-rise area.
What are they building at Old Trafford Cricket Ground?
The final phase, the Red Rose Project, is a collaborative effort with Trafford Council to complete the eastern section of the ground. It includes a new grandstand, 100 additional hotel rooms, a pitch-side function space, and a visitor attraction with a museum and shop.
The area with the roughest reputation in London is Westminster, recording the highest crime rate of 432 crimes per 1,000 people in the year ending December 2024—though this is likely skewed by massive daytime footfall from tourists, which inflates the crime-per-resident ratio.
Elephant and Castle is increasingly becoming a desirable place to live in London. This charming neighbourhood offers an enriching blend of modern living and historic charm. Its close proximity to key parts of the city makes it a strategic spot for easy commuting.
At 34.6%, Tower Hamlets has the largest Bangladeshi population in England and Wales and the largest Muslim population (39.9%) in England and Wales. It had the fourth smallest White British population and the smallest Christian population in England and Wales.
