New Homes in Duston

Lying on the northwestern outskirts of Northampton in the East Midlands, Duston is a great corner of Northamptonshire to call home. A pleasantand leafy suburb of the town, new homes in Duston provide easy access to the M1 motorway and nearby places such as Coventry, Leicester and Milton Keynes. 

 

With London less than 70 miles to the south, Birmingham is also within commuting distance to the north-west. A place with many possibilities, don’t miss our new builds closest to Duston below. 

What is life like in Duston? 

Located on the edge of Northampton, the suburb of Duston is a popular place to settle within easy reach of the town centre. With its village feel, there’s something for everyone close to your new home in Duston, whether you’re playing sports, visiting art galleries or exploring the local countryside.

What is there to see and do in Duston?

Duston is only a short car or bus journey from Northampton town centre, where you can go shopping at the Grosvenor Centre or Peacock Place, buy fresh produce at the farmer’s market, or enjoy some culture at Northampton Museum and Art Gallery, 78 Derngate, and the Royal & Derngate Theatre.

For fitness fans, there are lots of sports facilities nearby including Danes Camp Leisure Centre, The Pinnacle Climbing Centre and Delapre Public Golf Course. If you prefer to get active in the great outdoors, you can go hiking or cycling at Upton Country Park, Abingdon Park or Hunsbury Hill Country Park.

If you have children, they’ll enjoy taking a ride on the Northampton and Lamport Railway, uncovering local history at Delapre Abbey and having a go on the rides at Wicksteed Park. Other attractions just a short drive away include Holdenby Falconry Centre, Rookery Open Farm and Sywell Country Park.

What is education like in Duston? 

If you’re moving to Duston with school-age children, there are lots of good schools to choose from including St Luke’s Church of England Primary School, Millway Primary School and Abbeyfield School. Northampton School for Boys and Northampton School for Girls are both rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted, while Quinton House School offers private education.

For older children who want to study for a degree without venturing far from home, the University of Northampton is only a short bus or car journey away from Duston. The town is also home to Northampton College.

How are the Duston transport links?

Located on the edge of Northampton, Duston is only a 10-minute car journey from the town centre, ideal if you’re travelling for work. From Milton Keynes, the journey to Duston takes around 30 minutes, while the journey from Birmingham takes around one hour 10 minutes by car.

From London, you can get to Duston in one hour 45 minutes by car, or one hour by direct train to Northampton station. When you want to go on holiday, the journey to London Luton Airport takes just 50 minutes, and the journey to Birmingham around one hour, so there’s plenty of choice for your next trip abroad. 

New home schemes & offers in Duston

Looking to relocate to Duston? With Barratt Homes, you’ll have access to unique schemes. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, want to sell your current home or are a key worker, we have an offer that suits you. 
 
Our low deposit schemes are designed to help you buy your dream home without worrying about the deposit. We can boost it up and support you along the way. And if you’re part of the armed forces, we offer a 5% deposit contribution to help you get on the ladder. 
 
Time for a change? Selling your home with our help to sell schemes is easy. You can forget about estate agent fees and enjoy your new home while we do the legwork. If you’re a key worker, you can benefit from our Key Worker Deposit Contribution scheme. 
 
Browse our wide range of new homes in Duston and take advantage of fantastic offers for a stress-free move, just like you deserve. Whether you’re looking for your first home or a new home for your growing family, our East Midlands property guide is here to help.