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Moving into Wandsworth
New Acres Wandsworth
New Acres Wandsworth is a large Build to Rent neighbourhood beside Wandsworth Town station, with more than 1,000 homes spread across multiple buildings on both sides of Swandon Way.
If you are moving into New Acres, the important part is not simply getting a van to Wandsworth. Your move needs to fit the building’s agreed move-in date, unloading arrangements and any access rules that apply to your particular block.
What and Where New Acres Is
New Acres is a completed residential development in Wandsworth, immediately beside Wandsworth Town station. Legal & General describes it as its largest Build to Rent scheme, with 1,034 homes across 18 buildings.
The neighbourhood sits across sites on Swandon Way and Smugglers Way. The public New Acres address is Pioneer House, 3 New Acres Lane, London SW18 1UZ.
This is not one traditional apartment block with one entrance and one universal moving procedure. Different buildings can have different entrances and operational arrangements, so residents should confirm the instructions for their own building before the removal vehicle arrives.
What the Flats at New Acres Are Like
The current New Acres apartment information lists one, two and three bedroom homes. The published average sizes are approximately 53 square metres for a one bedroom apartment, 70 square metres for a two bedroom apartment and 130 square metres for a three bedroom apartment.
For moving purposes, bedroom count is useful but it is not enough on its own. The actual volume of furniture, the floor of the apartment, the route from the entrance and the lift arrangements all affect the move. Two apartments with the same number of bedrooms can require different plans.
One bedroom
The developer currently gives an average size of around 53 square metres. A smaller apartment may still need careful planning if the lift, corridor or unloading route restricts larger furniture.
Two bedroom
The published average is around 70 square metres. The survey should establish the actual furniture volume and whether dismantling is needed before the crew and vehicle are allocated.
Three bedroom
The developer publishes an average of around 130 square metres. Larger apartments can mean more furniture and a longer unloading period, making the agreed building access window especially important.
Transport From New Acres
Wandsworth Town is the nearest railway station and is only a short walk from the development. The New Acres website highlights direct connections towards Clapham Junction and London Waterloo.
Direct trains from Wandsworth Town to London Waterloo can take from around 13 minutes on the quickest services, although journey times vary by train and time of day. Check the live timetable for the day you are travelling.
The development is also served by nearby bus routes including the 28, 44, C3 and 295, connecting Wandsworth with areas such as Battersea and Clapham Junction.
How to Plan a Move Into New Acres
This is the part to organise before the removal vehicle leaves for New Acres. The development publicly confirms that limited free car unloading space can be booked for a move-in day. It does not publish one universal removal procedure covering every building, so the exact arrangements for your block should be confirmed with Resident Services or the building manager.
Confirm where the vehicle can unload
New Acres confirms that limited free car unloading space is available and can be booked for move-in day. Before booking a removal vehicle, ask Resident Services exactly where your building’s unloading point is and whether any size or access restriction applies to a larger removals van.
Do not assume there is a dedicated removals bay
The public New Acres guidance does not specify a universal dedicated loading bay for removal vehicles. Ask the building team which space should be used for your block and whether it needs to be reserved alongside your move-in date.
Confirm the lift arrangement for your building
New Acres does not publicly publish a single lift-booking procedure for every block. Ask whether your building has a service lift, whether it must be reserved, what hours it can be used for moving and whether the building requires any protective covering.
Work to the move-in slot agreed by the building
The Resident Services team agrees the move-in date with the new resident. If your building uses a specific arrival or unloading window, ask for that timing in writing and give it to your removal company before moving day.
Who should you ask? Start with the New Acres Resident Services or Front of House team for your building. They are the right people to confirm the unloading location, building access, any lift arrangement and the move-in time that applies to your apartment.
What to Sort Before You Move In
A little preparation matters more in a managed development than turning up early and hoping there is space outside. Confirm the building arrangements first, then build the removal plan around them.
Moving Into New Acres With a Planned Crew
Pro Mover Team is based in Wandsworth and plans moves from a pre-move assessment rather than relying only on a list of boxes. For a New Acres move, the useful information is the collection property, the apartment building, the agreed unloading arrangement and any move-in timing supplied by Resident Services.
Our house removals London service covers the collection, protection, loading, transport, unloading and agreed furniture placement. If you would rather arrive with everything boxed and labelled in advance, our packing services can be planned before moving day.
The aim is simple: the vehicle, crew and materials should match both the property you are leaving and the access arrangement New Acres has confirmed for the apartment you are moving into.
New Acres Wandsworth FAQs
Where is New Acres Wandsworth?
New Acres is beside Wandsworth Town station, across the Swandon Way and Smugglers Way area. The public New Acres address is Pioneer House, 3 New Acres Lane, London SW18 1UZ.
What types of flats are available at New Acres?
The current developer information lists one, two and three bedroom apartments. Published average sizes are around 53 square metres for one bedroom, 70 square metres for two bedrooms and 130 square metres for three bedrooms.
Can a removal van unload at New Acres?
New Acres confirms that limited free car unloading space can be booked for move-in day. Because the public guidance does not specify the exact arrangements for every building or larger removal vehicle, confirm the unloading position with Resident Services before booking the final moving plan.
Is there a dedicated loading bay at New Acres?
A universal dedicated removals loading bay is not confirmed in the public New Acres guidance. Ask Resident Services or the building manager which unloading area applies to your building and whether it must be reserved.
Do I need to book a lift for moving day?
The public New Acres information does not publish one lift-booking rule for every building. Confirm with the building manager or Resident Services whether your block has a service lift, whether it needs to be reserved and what move-in time window applies.
How close is New Acres to central London?
Wandsworth Town station is a short walk from New Acres. Direct trains to London Waterloo can take from around 13 minutes on the quickest services, although journey times depend on the service and timetable.
Planning a Move Into New Acres?
Confirm the building access and unloading arrangements first, then tell us where you are moving from, which New Acres building you are moving into and your expected date. We can plan the removal around the access information supplied for your apartment.