Oxley Woods

Oxley Woods is a residential community in Milton Keynes featuring approximately 145 homes that range from compact two-bedroom maisonettes to larger five-bedroom family houses. The properties are distributed throughout the Oxley Park area and follow a cohesive, contemporary design approach.

The development emerged in 2004 through a design competition run by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, seeking innovative solutions for affordable housing across England. This initiative represented an effort to develop new construction methods and more sustainable residential concepts.

The development reflects British architectural innovation through its integration of sustainable design principles and community-focused spatial planning in suburban environments.

Each house includes a specialized ventilation system called EcoHat that recycles warm air throughout the building to reduce energy consumption and lower heating costs. This system is built into all homes and helps improve overall energy efficiency.

The homes were produced using factory-based manufacturing methods, with each property manufactured in approximately one week and then rapidly assembled on site. This efficient production process was central to the innovative approach underlying the competition that created this community.