New Homes in Duston
A suburb of Northampton with a great location within the East Midlands, Duston also offers excellent access to the M1 motorway. This is handy for getting around Northamptonshire and beyond, while new homes in Duston are also conveniently located for Milton Keynes, Leicester and Coventry.
You’ll find there’s a pleasant village feel in Duston, while the area has lots of things for the whole family to get involved with. You can discover all about this and more below, while you can also scroll down to see our latest developments near Duston.
- £374,995 to £719,995
- 3, 4 and 5 bedroom
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- £404,995 to £729,995
- 4 and 5 bedroom
- £396,995 to £597,995
- 3 and 4 bedroom
- £294,995 to £716,995
- 3, 4 and 5 bedroom
- £348,500 to £685,000
- 3, 4 and 5 bedroom
- £274,995 to £829,995
- 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedroom
Living in Duston
Whether you’re exploring museums, getting active at local sports centres or hiking through the countryside, there’s something for the whole family to enjoy close to your new home in Duston. Located on the edge of Northampton, Duston is a suburb with a distinctive village feel, perfect if you want the best of both rural and urban worlds.
A quick history
Archaeological remains found in Duston date all the way back to prehistoric times, and are now on show at Northampton Museum. During the Roman era, Duston was an important industrial settlement thanks to its location on the road between two major market towns.
After the Norman Conquest, the area was home to a number of different noblemen and women who owned the manor. Iron ore and limestone were quarried in the area around the village during the 19th century, finishing at beginning of the 20th century.
Business and industry
Duston is close to a number of big businesses including; Blacks Leisure Group, Travis Perkins, XPO Logistics, and the Debenhams distribution centre. Northampton's main employers include; Barclaycard, Avon, Nationwide Building Society and Panasonic, all just a short commute from the suburb.
Things to do in the area
Being located on the edge of Northampton, Duston is within easy reach of its larger neighbour’s many attractions including; Northampton Museum and Art Gallery, the Royal & Derngate Theatre, and the stylish restored 78 Derngate.
If you love getting active, The Pinnacle Climbing Centre and Danes Camp Leisure Centre are nearby, while Delapre Public Golf Course is the ideal place for a relaxing Sunday morning round of golf. For walks with the family, there are lots of green spaces close to Duston including; Hunsbury Hill Country Park, Upton Country Park, Beckets Park and Abingdon Park.
For a spot of retail therapy, there are lots of high street stores and independent boutiques in the centre of Northampton, including at the Grosvenor Centre, Peacock Place and Weston Favell Centre, along with regular markets and farmers’ markets.
Other places of interest within easy reach of Duston include; Northampton and Lamport Railway, Delapre Abbey and the popular theme park Wicksteed Park.
Travel and commuting
Duston is well-connected by road, with the journey to Northampton centre taking just 10-minutes by car. The journey to Milton Keynes takes 30-minutes, while Banbury can be reached in 45-minutes and Birmingham in one hour 10-minutes.
The car journey to London from Duston takes one hour 45-minutes depending on traffic, or under one hour by train from Northampton station. London Luton Airport is 50-minutes away, while Birmingham Airport can be reached in one hour, so there’s plenty of choices when booking your next holiday.