New Homes in Kempston 

Found in the East of England along the River Great Ouse, Kempston is a town in Bedfordshire. Right across the river from Bedford, houses in Kempston are also surrounded by hubs like Milton Keynes, Northampton and Cambridge, which are all between 25 and 45 minutes away.

With local attractions such as the Higgins Art Gallery and Museum, the John Bunyan Museum and Bedford Castle to explore, you can also visit Addison Howard Park, Allen Park and Priory Country Park; all with our developments closest to Kempston below.

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Willow Grove
Willow Grove
Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 6AW
  • £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.
Brooklands
Brooklands
Fen Street, Milton Keynes, MILTON KEYNES, MK10 7EL
  • £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.
Woburn Downs
Woburn Downs
Watling Street, Milton Keynes, Bucks, MK17 9GF
  • £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.
Barratt Homes at Linmere
Barratt Homes at Linmere
Betony Meadow, Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire, LU5 7AJ
  • £379,995 to £432,500
  • 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. 
Clipstone Park
Clipstone Park
Briggington Way, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3RQ
  • £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.
Wintringham
Wintringham
Nuffield Road, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 0AW
  • £303,000 to £401,500
  • 2, 3 and 4 bedroom
  • Wintringham is ideal for walking, shopping, schooling and community.
Barratt at Wendel View
Barratt at Wendel View
Park Farm Way, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 3AQ
  • £288,495 to £464,995
  • 3, 4 and 5 bedroom
  • Wendel View, on the rural edge of Wellingborough, offers great value for money. This diverse, fast-growing community is surrounded by 35 acres of green space and has excellent nearby amenities. Enjoy easy transport links to London and the M1, and walk to local amenities. Hannah & Stella welcome you in to find out more and view our 2 Show Homes.
Glenvale Park
Glenvale Park
Niort Way, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 6BB
  • £289,995 to £322,000
  • 3 and 4 bedroom
  • Popular development for London commuters with up to 5% cash savings!
Bertone Gardens
Bertone Gardens
Hanwood Park - Warkton Lane Entrance, Sulgrave Street, Barton Seagrave, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 5GQ
  • £437,995 to £484,995
  • 4 and 5 bedroom
  • New homes in Hanwood Park on the edge of Barton Seagrave, Kettering. Over 280 acres of open space.
Barratt at Overstone Gate
Barratt at Overstone Gate
Stratford Drive, Overstone, Northamptonshire, NN6 0RW
  • £308,995 to £536,995
  • 3, 4 and 5 bedroom
  • New homes in Northampton
Barratt Homes Romans' Edge
Barratt Homes Romans' Edge
Bearscroft Lane, Godmanchester, Cambridgeshire, PE29 2NF
  • Sorry you have missed out on one of our homes. We still have a couple of homes remaining on our Romans' Edge, David Wilson phase, click here. 
Orchard Green @ Kingsbrook
Orchard Green @ Kingsbrook
Armstrongs Fields, Broughton, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 7BX
  • £405,000 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.
Canal Quarter at Kingsbrook
Canal Quarter at Kingsbrook
Burcott Lane, Broughton, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 5AR
  • £445,000 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.
Darwin Green
Darwin Green
Lawrence Weaver Road, Located Off Huntingdon Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0GX
  • £499,995 to £689,995
  • 2, 3 and 4 bedroom
  • New build homes in Cambridge. 15 acre central park, shops, library, health centre, play area & more.
Franklin Gardens at Darwin Green
Franklin Gardens at Darwin Green
Cambridge Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0XX
  • £679,995 to £919,995
  • 4 and 5 bedroom
  • Find your new home in Cambridge. A development of 411 brand new homes.
Barratt Homes at Priors Hall Park
Barratt Homes at Priors Hall Park
Tansy Road, Priors Hall Park, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 5BU
  • £235,000 to £365,000
  • 2, 3 and 4 bedroom
  • Homes ready to move into overlooking newly opened village green. Save up to £25,000 on your move.
Barratt at Hampton Beach
Barratt at Hampton Beach
Waterhouse Way, Hampton, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 8SJ
  • £305,995 to £442,995
  • 3 and 4 bedroom
  • New homes in Hampton, Peterborough. Curved around Teardrop Lake. Surrounded by green open space.

Live the Kempston life


Get ready for a life packed with outdoor excursions and lots of time spent in a charming town centre with a new home in Kempston. And make sure you check out our latest offers, with perks such as our Part Exchange scheme potentially saving you a lot of time and money.

Things to see and do in Kempston


Kempston sits on the southern bank of the River Great Ouse, which you can follow to head north west for some relaxing riverside walks towards Box End. Back in town you can take advantage of the large Addison Howard Park, perfect for you, your kids or your dog to stretch your legs, enjoy some sunshine on a nice day and use the play areas. 

Heading east along the river brings you to Bedford in no time at all, which is packed with great places to visit. Whether you’re heading to the castle, catching the latest exhibits at the Higgins Art Gallery and Museum or learning more about famous author John Bunyan at the dedicated museum, there are lots of ways to unwind in your free time.

Education


Popular local primary schools include Bedford Road Primary and Camestone School, while Kempston Rural Primary is another great option. With a catchment area just west of the town centre, it’s classed as outstanding by Ofsted. 

If you’re more interested in secondary schools, then Daubeney Academy is a good choice according to the education board. Another great option is Kempston Challenger Academy, found just to the south west of the town centre, which caters for children aged from nine to 18. Wixams Academy - which opened in 2017 - is another local option to the south of town

Kempston transport links


The A421 road runs to the south of town, which connects Kempston to the M1 motorway in around 10 minutes. The local train station is Kempston Hardwick, which you can use to get to Bedford in just five minutes. From there you can get to London in less than 40 minutes, making Kempston a viable option for commuters to the capital.

The Kempston property scene


Despite its great commuter links, house prices in Kempston are lower than the average across the rest of Bedfordshire. Also lower than neighbouring Bedford, buying a home in Kempston could prove to be an excellent investment, giving you more house for your money and great future potential. 

Luckily for you, there’s a brilliant selection of homes available in the Wixams area, just a couple of miles south of Kempston. from contemporary 2 bedroom new houses to large 4 and even 5 bed detached family homes with huge amounts of space. And make sure you ask your adviser about offers such as our Movemaker scheme when you call up to enquire today. 

Whether you’re looking for your first home or a new home for your growing family, our East of England property guide is here to help.