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New homes in Northampton
We put careful thought into where we build our new homes, aiming to ensure that they are conveniently located near local amenities, have access to green space and are well connected with transport links.
All our new homes in Northampton are designed with energy and water efficiency in mind, with efficient appliances as standard, high efficiency heating systems and good levels of insulation providing a modern, attractive home that can contribute towards living a healthy, sustainable lifestyle.
Discover your new home in any of our available new build developments in Northampton below.
Thinking of buying a new home near Northampton?
Northampton is located in East Midlands in central England, the landlocked county town of Northamptonshire is approximately 70 miles north of London and 50 miles south of Birmingham. With walks, woodland and parks aplenty, Northampton offers its 212,000 residents some of the most stunning examples of England's countryside.
In addition, these new build homes in Northampton provide the opportunity to explore many traditional English market towns with their rural lifestyle - Brackley, Rugby and Daventry for example.
Transport in Northampton
Northampton provides excellent road and rail infrastructure, which makes main towns highly accessible. By road, the M1, A5, A14 and M1-A1 link road all interconnect through Northampton. When travelling further afield, there are several airports to choose from, with Heathrow, Luton, Stanstead, Birmingham and East Midlands all within an hour.
Alternatively, London and Birmingham are within a commutable distance from Northampton via rail. London Euston takes under an hour, with Birmingham New Street only a little over.
A strong base for education
Northampton has a large number of schools throughout the town, including five special schools and a number of independents. The town has been known to perform above average when it comes to GCSE results, with Northampton School for Boys being one of the top performing schools in the UK.
For further education, the University of Northampton offers a wide range of courses across the arts, business, science and more. It also boasts some fabulous learning facilities and accommodation, having invested £330 million in its new Waterside campus.
A driving force for business
Well-known for its history in the leather industry, Northampton’s shoemaking legacy lives on with brands such as Dr. Martens still operating out of the town. More recently, Northampton has become a hub for engineering with a focus on the automotive industry.
The Mercedes-Benz Formula One team, Cosworth, KTM and GE Precision Engineering are just a few of the employers that make up a large network of engineering, technology and manufacturing businesses in the region. And in 2017, Northampton was named as the UK’s number one town for new business creation by the Northamptonshire Growth Hub.
A town that's full of life
Our new homes in Northampton will put you at the centre of a thriving town. There’s a strong history of sporting prowess, with well-regarded cricket, football and rugby union teams including Northamptonshire County Cricket Club, Northampton Town FC and Northampton Saints RUFC. It’s also the home of Silverstone, which hosts one of the world’s greatest Formula One Grand Prix.
Northampton is home to a number of theatres, including the esteemed Royal & Derngate theatre with its varied programme of drama, music, dance comedy and film. And for outdoor spaces where you can bask in some of the town’s natural beauty, Stanwick Lakes, Abington Park and Castle Ashby Gardens are just a few of the popular local attractions.