New Homes in Braintree
Braintree is a thriving Essex market town that combines historic charm with modern convenience, making it an attractive choice for families, professionals and commuters. Ideally positioned between Chelmsford and Colchester, the town benefits from excellent everyday amenities, a welcoming community atmosphere and easy access to the wider region.
Residents enjoy direct rail services to London Liverpool Street, while the A120 provides convenient connections to Chelmsford, Bishop's Stortford and Stansted Airport. With well-regarded schools, green open spaces and family-friendly parks, Braintree offers an excellent quality of life. Local highlights include Braintree Village, scenic countryside walks and nearby heritage attractions, ensuring there's plenty to see and do throughout the year. Discover our collection of new homes in Braintree below.
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David Wilson Homes at Millview Park
Church Street, Bocking, Braintree, Essex, CM7 5LH
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DWH at Roman Gardens
London Road, Kelvedon, Essex, CO5 9BU
- £620,000 to £825,000
- 4 bedroom
Corinthian Place
Pointel Street off Maldon Road, Burnham-On-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8NS
- £340,000 to £825,000
- 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedroom
Oak View
Southend Road, Billericay, Essex, CM11 2PP
- £560,000 to £1,100,000
- 3, 4 and 5 bedroom
Constable Gardens
Gaston End, East Bergholt, Suffolk, CO7 6RF
- £325,000 to £800,000
- 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedroom
David Wilson Homes at Tudor Meadow
Babraham Road, Sawston, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 3FP
- £485,000 to £700,000
- 2 and 4 bedroom
Henley Gate
Oxlip Blvd, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6FA
- £425,000 to £685,000
- 3, 4 and 5 bedroom
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New Homes in Braintree Highlights
- Education: Home to secondary schools including Alec Hunter Academy, Notley High School & Sixth Form and Tabor Academy. Good access to further and higher education opportunities in Chelmsford and Colchester.
- Transport: Braintree railway station provides services to Witham for connections to London Liverpool Street. Convenient access to the A120, linking the town with Stansted Airport, the M11, Colchester and the A12.
- Things to do: Shop at Braintree Village, one of Essex's best-known outlet shopping destinations. Enjoy outdoor activities at Great Notley Country Park, the Flitch Way and Braintree Museum.
- Lifestyle: Market town atmosphere with modern amenities and nearby countryside. Popular with families and commuters thanks to its schools, green spaces and regional connections.
New Homes in Braintree FAQs
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Braintree is well connected for commuters and leisure travel. The town is served by Braintree railway station, which sits on the Braintree Branch Line and provides direct services to Witham, where passengers can connect to mainline trains towards London Liverpool Street and other destinations across Essex.
Road links are also a major advantage, with the A120 providing access towards Stansted Airport and the M11 to the west, and Colchester and the A12 to the east. Local bus services connect Braintree with nearby communities including Great Notley, Halstead, Chelmsford and Colchester, making travel around the region straightforward. -
Braintree offers a broad range of educational options for families. The town is home to well-established secondary schools including Alec Hunter Academy, Notley High School & Sixth Form, and Tabor Academy, providing education for local pupils through secondary and sixth form stages. There is also a choice of primary schools across Braintree and neighbouring Great Notley.
For further and higher education, residents can access colleges and universities in nearby centres such as Chelmsford and Colchester, including Anglia Ruskin University and the University of Essex. This gives students a variety of academic and vocational pathways without needing to travel far from home. -
Braintree offers a good mix of shopping, outdoor recreation and local heritage. Braintree Village is one of the area's best-known attractions, drawing visitors with its collection of designer and high-street outlet stores. For outdoor activities, Great Notley Country Park provides more than 100 acres of green space, with walking and cycling routes, adventure play facilities, lakes and family attractions. The nearby Flitch Way is a popular path following a former railway route, ideal for walking, cycling and horse riding.
Residents can also explore Braintree Museum, which highlights the town's history and textile heritage. -
Life in Braintree combines the convenience of a growing market town with easy access to the Essex countryside. The town centre provides a range of shops, cafés, restaurants and everyday services, while developments around Great Notley add modern amenities and family-focused facilities.
Green spaces are a significant part of local life, with country parks, nature areas and walking routes close by. Braintree's position between Chelmsford, Colchester and Stansted Airport appeals to commuters, while its mix of transport links, schools and leisure opportunities makes it popular with families, professionals and retirees seeking a balanced lifestyle.