New Homes in Bedford

New Homes in Bedford FAQs

• What is life like in Bedford?

  Beautifully set, well connected and with lots of great ways to spend your time, you can look forward to an excellent quality of life in Bedford. Especially when you have more money in the bank to enjoy yourself, thanks to our selection of offers such as Part Exchange scheme. 

• What is there to see and do in Bedford?

  If you’re looking to experience the history and culture of the town, then the Higgins Art Gallery and Museum, Bedford Castle and the Stockwood Discovery Centre are absolute musts. The John Bunyan Museum, Panacea Museum and Shire Hall are all in the heart of town too. 
  
  The large Bedford Park and Hill Rise Local Nature Reserve are lovely green spaces just to the north of the centre, while Priory Country Park, Bedford River Valley Park and the 127-hectare Little Paxton Pits provide you with more lovely natural settings to enjoy some peace and quiet.

• What is education like in Bedford?

  There are plenty of good schools in the area for your children, including Edward Road’s Cauldwell School and Great Denham Primary School. If you live on the outskirts of town in catchment areas such as Carlton and Sharnbrook, then you can send your little ones to primaries rated as outstanding by Ofsted. 
  
  For older children, Bedford Girls’ School is among the cream of the crop when it comes to secondary schools, and centrally located on the south bank of the River Great Ouse. Bedford Modern School to the north west of the centre is up there too, along with Bedford School on De Parys Avenue, an independent boys’ school which looks after 7 to 18-year-olds.

• How are the transport links in Bedford?

  Two major roads converge on Bedford - the A6 which heads north to Kettering and south to Luton and its airport, and the A421 which you can use to get to either the A1 or M1. The town has two train stations, as well as a network of bus and cycle routes.

• What is the Bedford property scene like?

  Bedford’s property market offers plenty of diversity for prospective buyers. Even within single neighbourhoods you’ll find homes to suit all tastes, such as Wixam’s lakeside Willow Grove where you can find everything from compact 2 bedroom apartments to vast 5 bed family homes with double detached garages. 
  
  Whatever you need to suit your circumstances and budget, you can make your money go further when you select one of our great offers such as our Part Exchange scheme, which gives you a stress-free way of selling your current home with no fuss or estate agents’ fees to pay. 

  Want to learn more about buying a property in the East of England? Check out our East of England property buying guide. 

• What new homes offers & schemes are available in Bedford?

  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 new homes in Bedford and start your homebuying journey today.