Evaluating the impact of Homes England’s investment in new homes in Wolverhampton and Croydon

Homes England

Metro Dynamics were commissioned by Homes England to evaluate the Royal Quarter regeneration scheme - a landmark project seeking to revitalise the historic Royal Hospital site into a thriving residential-led community. The investment aimed to tackle critical housing shortages, regenerate a deprived area, and preserve heritage assets within the Cleveland Road Conservation Area. The scheme comprised over 400 new homes, including general social housing, specialist accommodation for older residents and a Y-Living facility operated by the YMCA.

Our work evaluated the impact of the scheme using:

• Value for Money analysis through cost-benefit modelling.

• Resident engagement via surveys, interviews, and community events to capture lived experiences.

• Socio-economic modelling to quantify economic, social, wellbeing and environmental benefits.

• Stakeholder collaboration with developers, local authorities, and community organisations.

Our evaluation is shaping Homes England’s strategic approach to regeneration and informing how we can deliver impactful, place-based solutions that create social as well as economic value. By contextualising outcomes against external challenges and economic volatility, the findings offer insights that help developers future-proof their projects.