New Homes in St Albans
As part of the London commuter belt, St Albans is a desirable town in South East England. Located in Hertfordshire, midway between Hemel Hempstead and Hatfield, new houses in St Albans are less than eight miles north of Watford.
With Luton Airport just a 20-minute drive away for when you want to go on holiday abroad, you can catch a train to Central London in 25 minutes. Whether you’re visiting the 100-acre Verulamium Park or heading to Heartwood Forest for the day, don’t miss out on our new homes in St Albans below.
• London • South East • Hertfordshire • Hemel Hempstead • Hatfield • Watford • Central London
- £417,500 to £440,000
- 3 and 4 bedroom
- Linmere is a thriving community of new homes in Houghton Regis in Bedfordshire, surrounded by 90 acres of green open space, close to the M1 & a short drive from the local town centre. Living here you’ll have a range of amenities on your doorstep including Lidl, an adventure playground, The Farmstead - a meeting place at the heart of Linmere, as well as new schools & leisure facilities to enjoy.
- £384,995 to £565,000
- 3 and 4 bedroom
- Living at Clipstone Park in Leighton Buzzard, you’ll have the best of both worlds, with 75% of the development dedicated to green open space, as well as excellent travel links close by - reach London in 30mins by train. Clipstone Park will see the addition of new schools, parks & a neighbourhood centre, all of which make up part of a £16.8 million contribution to the local area.
- £407,500 to £582,500
- 3 and 4 bedroom
- Orchard Green in Kingsbrook, offers the best of both worlds, with parks & open space as well as range of amenities – shops, cafes, & the travel hub, with regular buses to Aylesbury town centre & the train station. Live a greener lifestyle with 60% of the development allocated to open space providing you with a refreshing escape. Discover why Kingsbrook is the perfect place to call home, here.
- £395,000 to £475,000
- 3 and 4 bedroom
- Canal Quarter has a range of new homes that caters to all needs in the heart of Kingsbrook in Aylesbury. Living here, you will have green open space on your doorstep & be within a short walk from the Canal Basin with a range of shops & cafes, plus the travel hub, with regular buses to the town centre & train station. Discover why this thriving new community is the perfect place to call home, here.
- £295,000 to £724,995
- 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedroom
- Sign up to hear about new releases and offers. Woburn Downs is a popular community on the outskirts of Milton Keynes with all homes benefitting from garages. Enjoy family time with over 17 acres of open space, 3 play areas on the development, and several outstanding schools all within easy reach. For commuters, excellent travel links by road and rail - with direct trains to London in 32 minutes.
- £367,000 to £568,000
- 3, 4 and 5 bedroom
- Become part of the popular community at our award-winning development, Willow Grove, Wixams near Bedford, offering, 3, 4 & 5 bedroom homes. Willow Grove boasts schools within walking distance, play parks and country walks and is just a short distance from Bedford Town Centre, A great location for commuting by road and rail, with its own train station coming soon.
- £175,995 to £780,000
- 1, 3, 4 and 5 bedroom
- Brooklands is an established community with our final phase offering 3, 4 and 5 bedroom homes and 1-bedroom apartments exclusively for local first-time buyers. Enjoy convenience at your doorstep with nearby medical centres, schools, and shops. Alongside plenty of green open space, your new home also offers 6 play areas making this development ideal for families and first time buyers alike to enjoy.
- £524,995 to £554,995
- 4 bedroom
- Find your new home in Great Dunmow, Essex. A development of 223 brand new homes.
What is life like in St Albans?
From the local history and pleasant green spaces to a superb location within the London commuter belt, buying a new home in St Albans can seem like an easy decision. Even more so when you snap up one of our latest offers. Our Part Exchange scheme, for example, is perfect for reducing your stress levels and moving costs, so give us a call today to see if you could benefit from it.
What is there to see and do in St Albans?
The centre of town is dotted with historical landmarks such as the medieval Clock Tower and the Cathedral and Abbey Church of Saint Alban. You can discover more about the local area’s history at the St Albans Museum and Gallery, while the Verulamium Museum and Roman Theatre of Verulamium give you an insight into the town’s ancient Roman past.
You can reflect on this while going for a stroll around the large Verulamium Park with its lake and play areas, before picking up the River Ver Trail or heading to Watercress Nature Reserve. With Highfield Park on the edge of town perfect for walks with the dog and natural spots like Northaw Great Wood nearby, DJ’s Play Jungle is great for kids and the Pioneer Club for skaters.
What is education like in St Albans?
St Albans is a brilliant place to live if you have children, thanks to its wonderful collection of schools. There are lots of schools for younger kids rated as outstanding by Ofsted in and around the town centre, including Maple Primary and Bernards Heath Junior School. St Alban and St Stephen’s, Cunningham Hill’s and Fleetville’s infant and junior schools are all in the education board’s top band too.
At secondary level, Loreto College is an outstanding girls’ school just steps from the train station. St Albans Girls’ School is another of the town’s top single-sex options, while Beaumont School and Sandringham School are mixed schools which are also outstanding.
How are the transport links in Albans?
St Albans City railway station is just off Victoria Street and offers non-stop services to London’s St Pancras which take just over 20 minutes. The town also has a train station next to the Abbey, as well as lots of local bus routes. St Albans is only 20 miles north of Central London, and offers excellent access to the M1, A1(M) and M25 motorways. You can drive to Heathrow Airport in just over half an hour, while Luton Airport is even closer.
What is the St Albans property scene like?
As a sought-after area with superb commuter links, house prices in St Albans are more than double the national average. With a strong selection of properties which includes everything from 2 bedroom homes to vast 5 bed detached houses with lots of land, they’re also significantly higher than the average across the rest of Hertfordshire.
Want to learn more about buying a property in the South East? Check out our South East property buying guide.
New Homes Offers & Schemes in St Albans