Hillcrest Gardens by Gleeson Homes · Middlefield Lane, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire DN21 1NU
Gleeson Homes has 73 developments on Homello. Homes in Gainsborough sold for a median £175,000 over the last year, £187 per sq ft; see house prices in Gainsborough.
About Hillcrest Gardens
Hillcrest Gardens is a new build property development by Gleeson Homes, situated on Middlefield Lane in the historic market town of Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, post-code DN21 1NU. This site is designed to deliver a total of 95 new homes, focusing on the provision of affordable housing for first-time buyers, second-steppers, and downsizers in the area. The development comprises a mix of 2, 3, and 4 bedroom properties, offered with Freehold tenure.
Development Overview Hillcrest Gardens is a dedicated new build homes site by Gleeson Homes, a developer with a stated strategy focused on delivering high-quality, low-cost homes, primarily targeting those who cannot afford properties from more expensive rival firms. The company has a proven track record, completing 1,772 new homes in the year to June 2024 and achieving a 95.3% customer recommendation score, earning five-star status across all six operating regions. The site location offers a balance between access to the Lincolnshire countryside and convenient town amenities. Property Details The Hillcrest Gardens development offers house types including semi-detached and detached configurations. Specific property styles include the ‘Woodford,’ a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, and the ‘Renmore,’ a 3-bedroom detached house. A show home is available on the site, demonstrating a 4-bedroom detached home, which typically includes a single detached garage. All new build homes feature modern, energy-efficient layouts, private gardens, and designated parking provision. Location Benefits Connectivity is supported by two local train stations. Gainsborough Lea Road station provides an hourly service to Lincoln, with a journey time of approximately 24 minutes, and services to Sheffield with a fastest journey time of 57 minutes, managed by East Midlands Railway (EMR). Gainsborough Central station, located closer to the town centre, operates an hourly Northern service to Sheffield on weekdays and Saturdays. For local amenities, the town centre and the popular Marshalls Yard shopping centre are located approximately a 20-minute walk from the development. Marshalls Yard features major retail outlets, including M&S Foodhall, Next, and Browns department store. Local leisure opportunities include riverside walks along the River Trent and cultural sites such as the historic Gainsborough Old Hall and the Gainsborough Heritage Centre. Specific local school catchment details are to be confirmed and prospective purchasers should contact the developer or local authority directly for current information. Two-bedroom house types are listed as 'Coming Soon.' Viewings for the show homes and available plots can be arranged by contacting the Gleeson Homes sales office directly at the Middlefield Lane site (contact details available via the developer). Prospective homebuyers are encouraged to inquire about the developer’s specific schemes aimed at first-time buyers.
- Developer
- Gleeson Homes
- City
- Lincolnshire
- Neighbourhood
- Gainsborough
- Postcode
- DN21 1NU
- Address
- Middlefield Lane, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
- Bedrooms
- 3–4
- Total homes
- 95
- Tenure
- For sale
Questions about Hillcrest Gardens
›Who is the developer of Hillcrest Gardens?
Hillcrest Gardens is a Gleeson Homes development in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire. Gleeson Homes has 73 developments listed on Homello.
›What are house prices like in Gainsborough?
The median sold price in Gainsborough was £175,000 over the last 12 months (544 sales, +0.0% on the year before), or £187 per square foot, from HM Land Registry data. The house prices in Gainsborough page has the trend, prices by property type and every street.
›What type of homes are at Hillcrest Gardens?
Hillcrest Gardens offers houses, 3–4 bedroom homes, 95 homes in total. Homes are sold outright by Gleeson Homes.
Location
Middlefield Lane, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1NU
Nearest stations
- Gainsborough Lea Road Station 0.5 milesEast Midlands, Northern
- Gainsborough Central Station 0.6 milesNorthern
Nearest schools
- St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough 0.3 milesPrimary · ages 3–11
- Benjamin Adlard Primary School 0.4 milesPrimary · ages 3–11 Good
- Warren Wood - A Specialist Academy 0.4 milesages 2–11 Expected standard
- The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy 0.4 milesPrimary · ages 0–7
Nearest supermarkets
- Aldi Supermarket 0.4 miles
- The Co-operative Food Convenience store 0.5 miles
- Tesco Large supermarket 0.6 miles
- Morrisons Large supermarket 0.6 miles
Eating out nearby
Within half a mile: 3 takeaways.
- Cox's Traditional Fish And Chips 0.5 milesTakeaway
- Express Pizza Kebab 0.5 milesTakeaway
- Mei's Kitchen 0.5 milesTakeaway
- Middies 0.5 milesTakeaway
Straight-line distances; actual routes will be longer. Stations from NaPTAN, with their lines powered by TfL Open Data; schools from the Department for Education register, with the latest Ofsted signal; supermarkets from Geolytix Retail Points; places to eat from the Food Standards Agency's register of food businesses.
Area insights
The West Lindsey neighbourhood around this development.
Sources: HM Land Registry price paid data, Police.uk, Historic England, ONS Census 2021, Ofcom Connected Nations, Environment Agency. Planning offices.

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