Our History

Newlon was established in Hackney in 1968 to provide more decent and affordable homes in our local communities. Initially most of our homes were refurbished street properties.

During the 1970s we began to work in the neighbouring boroughs of Enfield and Tower Hamlets.  We also opened our first housing scheme for residents with special needs. In the 1980s we completed our first new build projects.  We also began to provide homes in Waltham Forest – including our first supported housing scheme.

Our Shared Ownership subsidiary, Access Homes Housing Association, was created in 1985.

More recently we have been entrusted with the development, re-development and management of estates in Haringey, Islington and Redbridge.

A major landmark came in 2003 when we were named as the lead housing association in the “Arsenal on the Move” redevelopment project.

For 40 years we have worked to meet the housing needs of our local communities.  As we continue to grow we remain committed in our support for the needs of an area rich in diversity.