New homes in Didcot
An important railway town in years gone by, Didcot lies in Oxfordshire in the South East, although it was historically part of Berkshire. Just a 20-minute drive from Oxford with all its cultural attractions, new homes in Didcot are less than 18 miles from Reading, while you can catch a train into London in just over 40 minutes.
From walks around Thrupp Lake to more serious hikes through the nearby Chiltern Hills and North Wessex Downs, kids and train enthusiasts will love the Didcot Railway Centre. Take advantage of Edmonds Park and its sports facilities too, once you explore our developments closest to Didcot below.
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- £375,000 to £680,000
- 2, 3 and 4 bedroom
- Although 80% now sold, Kings Gate still has a selection of 2, 3, 4 & 5 bedroom homes available.There's 5.5 acres of open space to enjoy, including a brand new play area and sports pitch. Your new home is close to your local amenities and schools as well as a great range of bars and restaurants in Abingdon. For commuters, the A34 is 10 minutes away, connecting you to Oxford and the M4.Some homes on this development meet the latest building regulations, which sets the standards for energy performance and carbon emissions. Click here to find out more.
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- £470,000 to £580,000
- 3 and 4 bedroom
- Set in 6.5 acres of open space, your new home will form part of a new community of 2, 3, 4 & 5 bedroom homes. You will be close to shops, cafés and local attractions in Abingdon, as well as a great range of high performing schools. Commuting is also made easy with the A34 only 10 minutes away and Radley train station 3 miles away.
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- The Meadows at Abbey Fields is a development of 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedroom homes. Set within 6.5 acres of open space, you will be close to countryside walks as well as local amenities in Abingdon, which also has a great range of high performing schools. Commuting is also made easy with the A34 only 10 minutes away and Radley train station 3 miles away.
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- £350,000 to £525,000
- 2, 3 and 4 bedroom
- Chiltern Grange is a charming development of 2, 3, 4 & 5 bedroom homes. It's the perfect place to live if you want to enjoy the countryside whilst having easy access to nearby cities. Set in 5.4 acres of open space, this development will have its own play area as well as an orchard and allotments. Also on your doorstep is Benson, which has shops, cafés, a library and a primary school. For commuters, the M40 and A34 are under a 30 minute drive away.
- £385,000 to £760,000
- 3, 4 and 5 bedroom
- Near the market town of Wantage, Brookside Meadows is a development of high quality 3, 4 & 5 bedroom homes. Your new home is surrounded by the charming countryside, whilst only being 30 minutes from the historic city of Oxford. You can also enjoy plenty of open space and a play area on the development. Didcot Parkway railway station and the M4 are nearby, making commuting to major cities easy.Homes on this development meet the latest building regulations, which sets the standards for energy performance and carbon emissions. Click here to find out more.
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- £342,000 to £600,000
- 3 and 4 bedroom
- River Meadow is a development of 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedroom homes with over 7 acres of open space and play area to enjoy. Stanford in the Vale enjoys excellent countryside views with all of your local amenities nearby, including a pub and primary school. The A420 is 3 miles away, easily connecting you to Oxford and the M4. Didcot train station can also be reached in 13.4 miles.Some homes on this development meet the latest building regulations, which sets the standards for energy performance and carbon emissions. Click here to find out more.
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- £380,000 to £840,000
- 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedroom
- Donnington Heights is a development of 2, 3, 4 & 5 bedroom homes. Local schools are nearby and Newbury town centre is within walking distance. Here you can find plenty of shops, pubs and restaurants and a weekly market. The M4 and Newbury train station are under a 10 minute drive away, giving you easy access to London Paddington.Some of these homes on this development meet the latest building regulations, which sets the standards for energy performance and carbon emissions. Click here to find out more.
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- Set within plenty of open space, The Chase @ Newbury Racecourse is a development of 3 & 4 bedroom homes.You'll be close to Newbury, so the essentials are not far and you can enjoy plenty of shops and restaurants. There is also a great range of schools nearby. For commuters, the A34 & M4 are close and you could reach London within an hour by railway.
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- £600,000 to £640,000
- 4 bedroom
- Hemins Place at Kingsmere in Bicester is a thriving new community which includes new schools, sports facilities and a village centre. A short walk away you'll find designer shopping at Bicester Village. Jump on a train to Oxford in 15 minutes or London in 50 minutes. With the Cotswolds just 10 miles away, enjoy the best of town and country living. Some homes on this development meet the latest building regulations, which sets the standards for energy performance and carbon emissions. Click here to find out more.
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- From £442,995
- 2 bedroom
- Ashridge Grange is located in the popular market town of Wokingham, a vibrant modern town, home to boutiques, cafes and leisure facilities. Discover the final 2 bedroom home available at this exciting development. Living here offers you easy access to Bracknell, Reading and London. Equally, you can blow away the cobwebs in the 26 acres of open space that’s on your doorstep or in one of the nearby country parks.
- £499,995 to £759,995
- 3 and 4 bedroom
- You’ll find Finchwood Park in Finchampstead, a peaceful village in Berkshire. Choose from a select few 3 and 4 bedroom homes in a variety of house styles currently available. All our homes on this development meet the latest building regulations, which set the standards for energy performance and carbon emissions. Click here to find out more. Finchampstead is ideally located for commuters and families alike, it’s a great village for you to unwind and your family to grow.
- Take a look and see why this exciting and thriving new community is the perfect place to call home, here. Canal Quarter, within the multi-award winning Kingsbrook development in Aylesbury. Please register your interest to be informed on future phase releases. This village is the heart of this popular community with a range of new amenities, which include shops, allotments, sports facilities & schools. Homes are set amongst acres of green open space, with some overlooking the 'Railway Park', close to the orchard, and are also just a short walk from every day facilities. The travel hub is close by and has a regular bus connection to Aylesbury train station, ideal for those commuting to London.
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- £350,000 to £785,000
- 3, 4 and 5 bedroom
- Orchards Rise at Wichelstowe is a development of 2, 3, 4 & 5 bedroom homes. Enjoy 200 acres of open space, play areas and walks along the Wilts and Berks canal. Your new home will be within a 15 minute walk of shops, pubs and schools. Swindon train station is close by where Bristol, Reading and London can be reached within 50 minutes.
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- £485,000 to £615,000
- 4 bedroom
- An exclusive village at the award-winning Kingsbrook development in Aylesbury with a new release of 4 bedroom homes. Spend time in your beautifully designed home, surrounded by green open space. Many homes at Orchard Green overlook open parklands, ponds, and allotments. Reach Aylesbury's bustling town centre in under 10 minutes by car. Find all the amenities, shopping, and culture you could need here, and get to London in under an hour via train at peak time. Take a look and see why this exciting and thriving new community is the perfect place to call home, here.
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- Click here to watch our Video Tour now available! Set just outside the vibrant market town of Winslow, entwined in Buckinghamshire countryside is, Mallard Meadows. At Mallard Meadows, you will enjoy open-space, everyday amenities nearby and easy travel links to Oxford, Milton Keynes & beyond. Plus benefit from easy rail access with new Oxford trainline coming soon. Register your interest for this exciting new development launching early Spring 2024.
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- £330,000 to £690,000
- 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedroom
- Discover the David Wilson Difference at The Pavilions, in the quaint Oxfordshire village of Bodicote. Surrounded by green space on the edge of the Cotswolds, our location can't be beaten. Stroll less than 5 minutes into the village to the local shops and cosy pubs. A bus runs from White Post Road to Banbury in 20 minutes, or jump on a train to Oxford in 18 minutes and London Marylebone in just over an hour. Find us on what3words. Some homes on this development meet the latest building regulations, which sets the standards for energy performance and carbon emissions. Find out more.
Living in Didcot
Whether the quick and easy commute into London is what’s attracting you to Didcot or the pull of the surrounding countryside is proving irresistible, this is a wonderful place to live. It can also be an affordable place to live, thanks to offers such as the Deposit Unlock scheme.
Things to see and do in Didcot
With a selection of local parks and Mowbray Fields Local Nature Reserve right on the edge of town, you don’t need to stray far from the centre of Didcot to get that open countryside feeling. The town lies in the midst of the Cotswolds, the Chiltern Hills and the North Wessex Downs, providing you with endless opportunities to go for long dog walks, bike rides and hikes through beautiful natural settings.
Didcot Railway Centre is an interesting spot back in town, while nearby sights and landmarks include Dorchester Abbey Pendon Museum and Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre. Pick up part of the 200-mile Thames Path just outside town, go walking around Thrupp Lake and head up Radley Barrow Hills for stunning views back across the local area.
Education
Didcot is blessed with a number of excellent schools, including one of the local secondaries, Didcot Girls’ School. Rated as outstanding by Ofsted, it caters for girls aged 11 to 18 and has a large catchment area. St Birinus School, meanwhile, is a centrally located boys’ school classed as good by Ofsted. Didcot Primary Academy receives top marks from the education board, along with Ladygrove Park Primary and the mixed secondary Downs School in nearby Compton.
Transport links in Didcot
The town’s train station is Didcot Parkway, which lies along Station Road and puts on Great Western Railway services which include trains to London that take just 40 over minutes. As well as a number of bus routes which serve, among many other places, the train station, the A34 road bends towards Didcot on its way between Newbury to the south and Oxford to the north. The A4130, meanwhile, will get you to Heathrow Airport in less than an hour.
The Didcot property market
House prices in Didcot have seen exceptional rises in recent years, taking them significantly higher than the UK average. You can still find exceptional value in the local area though, including modern 2 bedroom semi-detached homes off the A4130 just a mile from Didcot Parkway.
If you’re after a large family home then there are stunning 5 bed detached houses available in neighbouring village grove, while Newbury offers a range of properties including new homes which back on to the racecourse. And when you buy a house with us, you can benefit from great offers such as our Movemaker scheme, which could save you a small fortune in estate agent fees when you sell your current home.
New Homes Offers & Schemes in Didcot
Buying a new home with David Wilson also means you can take advantage of our great offers.
Book an appointment with one of our Sales Advisers and reserve your dream home today.