New Homes in Essex 

Bordering the coast of South East England on one side, and Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire and Kent inland, Essex also shares a boundary with London. That means new homes in Essex are hugely popular for their excellent access to the heart of the capital.

Whether you’re spending the day at the seaside with a trip to Clacton Pier, visiting castles like the one in Colchester, or enjoying the tranquility of Hatfield Forest, you’ve also got Stansted Airport in the county for those holidays abroad. So don’t miss our developments in Essex and explore what’s available below. 

Live the Essex life

Whether you’re looking to be close to London, right by the beach, or up in the north west of the county near Cambridge, there’s plenty of variety with new homes in Essex. From historic town centre landmarks to beautiful natural scenery, we can bring your dream move even closer to reality thanks to our range of offers, which includes support through the government’s Help to Buy scheme. 

Things to see and do in Essex

With spots like Basildon offering you excellent access to Central London and all of the capital’s world-class cultural draws, there’s countless ways to spend your time closer to home too. Just a few of those include walks through Cudmore Grove Country Park with its beach and historic ruins, trips to an array of medieval castles, and family days out at attractions like Old MacDonald’s Farm and Fun Park. 

Cathedrals, country parks, museums and beaches – no matter how you love to spend your time, this is a wonderful part of the UK to explore come rain or shine. 

Education

With a relatively large land area, there are great schools to tempt you to many different parts of the Essex region, including Hinguar Community Primary School in Southend-on-Sea and Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery in Harlow – both rated as outstanding by Ofsted. Lee Chapel Primary School in Basildon is also outstanding, along with Quarry Hill Academy in Grays. 

If you have older children, then Colchester County High School for Girls is ranked in the top 20 secondary schools across the country. Ofsted have rated it as outstanding, and the same goes for Westcliff High School for Boys Academy and Southend’s girls’ and boys’ high schools. 

Essex transport links

The M25 motorway forms part of Essex’s southern boundary as it circles its way around London, while the M11 passes through the west of the county. Locals are encouraged to use walking and cycling routes as much as possible, although there are buses, trains and park and ride services readily available, as well as two major airports; London Stansted and London Southend. 

The Essex property scene

Much of Essex has a booming property scene thanks to factors like excellent links to London and proximity to the seaside. Whether you’re looking for something close to the coast or a large 4 bedroom home in Old Harlow, which is less than 40 minutes on the train from London’s Liverpool Street Station, look out for our money-saving Part Exchange and Movemaker offers if you’re planning to sell your current home as part of your move.