Buying your first home is an exciting time and an opportunity to get on the housing ladder and build wealth. If you’ve decided you want a new build in a city with good transport links and modern amenities, Doncaster is an excellent option.
If you are looking for new built homes Doncaster is a popular choice
Why Doncaster Is a Top Choice for New Build Homes
Doncaster is popular with home developers thanks to its well-connected location and affordable housing. It’s less expensive than many other areas in the UK, offering good value for money and strong returns for developers building detached housing to modern apartments.
The city is actively pursuing large-scale development projects, including the Doncaster Waterfront, which aims to inject the city with up to £400m of investment. These factors have contributed to the growth of the housing sector, with plans for thousands of new homes over the next five years. A new housing development has recently opened adjacent to the Doncaster Racecourse, and a community of 115 newly built homes has opened on the edge of Lakeside Lake.
Connectivity and Commuting: Easy Access to Major Cities
Doncaster’s location gives it easy access to other cities by rail and road. Commuters can quickly get on the M18, M1, A1(M), M62, and M180 to drive to nearby cities, including Sheffield, York, and Leeds. Birmingham, Manchester and Newcastle are roughly a two-hour drive away.
For those who commute or visit family and friends via train, Doncaster is a stop on the East Coast Main Line. From there, they can get quick rail access to York, Leeds, London, and Edinburgh. Doncaster’s central bus interchange is linked to the train station, with routes around the city and its picturesque surrounding villages.
Education and Amenities: Family-Friendly Living
The area boasts several schools that were previously rated as ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ before Ofsted dropped those ratings and have been given passing marks on the new ‘Report Card’ system. Parents can confidently send their children to The Hayfield School in Auckley, Hall Cross Academy in the city centre, or Hungerhill School in Edenthorpe.
The city offers a variety of amenities for families after school and on the weekends. It boasts over 300 green areas, including parks, playing fields, skate parks, and outdoor gyms. The Yorkshire Wildlife Park is an award-winning family favourite, home to a diverse range of species, including polar bears, lions, sea lions, tigers, giraffes, and capybaras, among others, to spot.
For those interested in history, Bordworth Hall and Gardens is a must-visit. The Italianate country house was designed by 26-year-old London architect Philip Wilkinson and built between 1861 and 1863. Today, the Grade I listed building is one of the country’s most complete surviving Victorian country houses and is open to the public, offering garden tours and classic car shows during the summer months.