New Homes in Hemel Hempstead

Located in South East England around eight miles north of Watford, Hemel Hempstead is a historic town in Hertfordshire. With St Albans just a 10-minute drive away and Aylesbury also nearby, you can get into Central London in just over half an hour by train, when you choose new homes in Hemel Hempstead.

From Gadebridge Park to Frogmore Paper Mill and Ashridge House, other popular local attractions include Jellicoe Water Gardens, Highfield Park and Gorhambury House. Developments near Hemel Hempstead are always hugely popular, so see what’s happening in the area now to avoid missing out. 

• South East England • Watford • Hertfordshire • St Albans • Aylesbury • Central London

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 90acres 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

What is life like in Hemel Hempstead?

 
Located in the charming county of Hertfordshire, Hemel Hempstead strikes the perfect balance between urban and rural lifestyles. New homes in this thriving town are ideal for commuters, less than a 30-minute train journey from London. They also feature excellent schools, open spaces and attractions, making them appealing to all kinds of homebuyers. 
 

What is there to see and do in Hemel Hempstead?

 
Whether you want to explore the Old Town, enjoy a countryside stroll, or fancy a spot of shopping, Hemel Hempstead has endless things to do. And with the capital only a short distance away, you'll have the best of London's attractions at your fingertips. 
 
Here, we've picked some top sights and activities in this part of the East of England
 
Gadebridge Park
Hemel Hempstead Old Town Sunday Market
The Marlowes Shopping Centre
The Snow Centre
Grand Union Canal
St Mary's Church
Piccotts End Paintings 
Jellicoe Water Gardens
 

What is education like in Hemel Hempstead?

 
New homes in Hemel Hempstead benefit from a good range of schools. From primary to secondary educational facilities, you'll be spoilt for choice when choosing the right school for your kids. Below, we've rounded up the best schools in Hemel Hempstead and the surrounding areas, according to Ofsted.
 
Primary   Secondary  Further education 
 Saint Albert the Great Catholic Primary School  Longdean School  West Herts College 
 Broadfield Academy  The Astley Cooper School  North Hertfordshire College
 The Reddings Primary School  The Hemel Hempstead School  Hertford Regional College

 

How are the transport links in Hemel Hempstead?

 
New homes in Hemel Hempstead are served by the M25, M10 and M1 motorways, allowing easy access to large parts of the UK. This makes it the perfect location for those commuting to cities such as London and Cambridge
 
The town also has its own railway station, around a mile from the city centre. Here, you can catch a West Midlands service to London Euston, which takes around 25 minutes. You can also travel directly by rail to nearby Hertfordshire towns, including Berkhamsted and Tring
 

What is the property market like in Hemel Hempstead?

 
Hemel Hempstead's prime location offers the best of both worlds. You can find excellent amenities on your doorstep while also enjoying the beautiful Hertfordshire countryside. New homes in Hemel Hempstead cater to all homebuyers, from young professionals to families. 
 
Our brand-new homes near Hemel Hempstead have been designed to the highest standards. Browse 3 and 4 bedroom houses on Linmere development, offering 90 acres of surrounding green space and lots of amenities nearby.
 

New home offers and schemes in Hemel Hempstead

 
Whether you're on the first rung of the property ladder or looking to sell your current home, our brilliant range of offers is here to help you out. 
 
Browse our range of schemes, including Part Exchange, Movemaker and Deposit Boost and find something to suit your requirements. 
 
At Barratt Homes, we aim to make your homebuying process as simple and efficient as possible. Explore our new homes for sale in Hemel Hempstead today and become a homeowner soon.