From the 1920s onwards, several streets and houses were built, transforming Cippenham into a suburb of Slough with bungalows and 'sunshine homes'. This was the first phase of the New Cippenham, north of the Bath Road, breaking away from the old village. It was described as an 'up and coming place to live in the country', with people moving away from the dingy streets of the city, and finding health and happiness.

Estates such as St Andrew's, Lewin Way, Bower Way and Westgate Crescent were formed. Some homes had a direct water supply and, with the water containing a percentage of iron, this was another factor in the residents' well-being. There was no gas available, however electric cables were laid providing lighting, heating and cooking utilities.

Small shopping parades were purpose-built, however they only consisted of one or two essential shops, with examples at Cippenham Lane, and the junction of Elmshott Lane and Bath Road. In later times there were more shops within each parade in response to the demand of the neighbourhood.