New Homes in Bedfordshire 

Bordering Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire and Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire is a landlocked county in the East of England. Whether you want to be in a place like Dunstable, county town Bedford, or largest settlement Luton, houses in Bedfordshire cater for a range of tastes and budgets.

With attractions like the Forest of Marston Vale, Priory Country Park and Rushmere Country Park, the Dunstable Downs and Barton Hills also serve up lots of hiking and cycling opportunities. Visit Wrest Park and Luton Hoo Estate and treat the kids to a day out at Gullivers Land, with our latest developments in Bedfordshire below.

Living in Bedfordshire

Whether you’re living in the north where you’ll find miles of untouched open countryside or in the south with its superb transport links to London, buying a new home in Bedfordshire can make sense for a variety of reasons. Another one of those is when you take up our Part Exchange offer. With this, your move could go through will the minimum of stress and hassle, while you could also save thousands on estate agent fees too. 

Things to see and do in Bedfordshire

Wildlife and nature in Bedfordshire

If you love spending your time outdoors, Bedfordshire has a great selection of natural environments for you to explore. This includes the beautiful Priory Country Park with its pretty lakes and Rushmere Country Park, where you’ll find play areas, sculptures and trails spread out over 400 acres. Then there’s the Barton Hills, giving you another place to go for tranquil walks which serve up great views across the local area. 

Museums in Bedfordshire

Bedford Museum is a great place to visit to learn more about the region’s heritage, while the Higgins Art Gallery and Museum, Woburn Abbey and Stockwood Discovery Centre are other cultural draws you shouldn’t miss. 

Attractions in Bedfordshire

From spots like the National Trust’s Ashridge Estate and Wrest Park to family days out at the Subtropical Swimming Paradise and Ride Leisure water parks or Woodside Animal Farm, there’s lots to see and do across Bedfordshire. 

Education in Bedfordshire

The county has a good supply of strong schools for when it’s time for your kids to learn a thing or two in the classroom. 

Primary schools in Bedfordshire

Denbigh Primary in Luton and Bedford’s Priory Primary have all been graded as outstanding by Ofsted. 

Other schools in Bedfordshire

Brooklands Middle School and Cedars Upper School are both good schools, while St Thomas More Catholic School in Bedford is outstanding. The same goes for Denbigh High School and Challney’s high schools for girls and boys.  

Transport links in Bedfordshire

If being close to London is important to you, the south of Bedfordshire is the place for you. You can catch a train to the capital’s Euston station in just half an hour from towns such as Leighton Buzzard, perfect for the morning commute. Luton also has excellent rail links both for getting to the capital and other parts of the county and beyond, while the town also has an international airport for trips abroad. If you have a car, the M1 motorway passes through Bedfordshire and is likely to be of use. 

The Bedfordshire property market

With property prices in Bedfordshire set to continue performing well in the coming years, there’s no time like the present to invest in a new home in the region. Places like Leighton Buzzard are likely to prove a sound financial decision for the future thanks to their excellent links to London, and you can find a collection of excellent new homes along Leighton Road. Plus, if you buy a newly-built house, you could also benefit from offers like the Movemaker and Part Exchange schemes.