King James' Park by Linden Homes · Fordham Road, Newmarket, Suffolk CB8 7XL
Linden Homes has 63 developments on Homello. Homes in Newmarket sold for a median £330,000 over the last year, £328 per sq ft; see house prices in Newmarket.
About King James' Park
King James' Park is a substantial new build residential scheme located on Fordham Road, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 7XL. The development is being delivered by Linden Homes, a brand of the Vistry Group, in partnership with Clarion Housing Association, ultimately providing 400 new homes. Linden Homes is offering a collection of 2, 3, and 4-bedroom houses, complemented by a selection of 1- to 5-bedroom homes and apartments under the Bovis Homes brand on the wider site.
Linden Homes (Vistry Group) holds a Five-star rating from the Home Builders Federation (HBF), reflecting that over 90% of customers would recommend the builder to a friend, providing assurance regarding build quality and customer service. New build homes at King James' Park are designed with energy efficiency in mind, featuring PV solar panels and electric vehicle (EV) charging points installed on most new properties. All properties benefit from a 10-year NHBC Buildmark warranty. Available house types in the initial release include the two-bedroom semi-detached 'The Cartwright,' with prices for this house type starting from £334,995. The three-bedroom ‘The Elmslie’ house type, which was reserved in the initial release, includes a sizeable living room with dual aspects, a separate kitchen/dining room, a downstairs cloakroom, and an en-suite to the principal bedroom. King James' Park is situated approximately 1.6km (one mile) south of Newmarket town centre, offering a balance between access to town facilities and Suffolk’s surrounding rolling countryside. The development benefits from excellent road connections, with two planned access points onto the A142, which connects directly to the major A14 trunk road, linking to Cambridge and Bury St Edmunds. Newmarket train station is approximately 1.5 miles from the development. Rail commuters can reach Cambridge station in a fast journey time of 21–24 minutes, facilitating onward travel to London King's Cross. Local bus connectivity is provided by services such as the 203 route, which operates between Fordham and The Guineas Bus Station in Newmarket town centre, with a journey time of approximately 15 minutes. The local area is served by well-regarded educational institutions, including Laureate Primary Academy, located approximately 0.5 miles from the site, and Fairstead House School, approximately 0.8 miles distant. Everyday amenities in Newmarket town centre include a variety of cafes, pubs, restaurants, and bars. Further leisure and cultural facilities include the Newmarket Leisure Centre, the National Horseracing Museum, and dining options at venues such as the two AA rosette Squires Restaurant at the Bedford Lodge Hotel. The full development of 400 homes is anticipated to be completed by December 2029, with overall site work projected to commence in early 2025. The first affordable homes are scheduled for delivery in spring 2026. Pricing for the Linden Homes collection currently starts from £334,995 for a two-bedroom property. Specific pricing and availability for other house types, including 3 and 4-bedroom homes, are subject to release and prospective buyers are advised to contact the Linden Homes sales team directly for the latest plot-specific information and viewing arrangements.
- Developer
- Linden Homes
- City
- Suffolk
- Neighbourhood
- Newmarket
- Postcode
- CB8 7XL
- Address
- Fordham Road, Newmarket, Suffolk
- Tenure
- For sale
Questions about King James' Park
›Who is the developer of King James' Park?
King James' Park is a Linden Homes development in Newmarket, Suffolk. Linden Homes has 63 developments listed on Homello.
›How much do homes at King James' Park cost?
Prices at King James' Park start from around £334,995 (taken from the developer's marketing, so treat it as a guide).
›What are house prices like in Newmarket?
The median sold price in Newmarket was £330,000 over the last 12 months (460 sales, −1.5% on the year before), or £328 per square foot, from HM Land Registry data. The house prices in Newmarket page has the trend, prices by property type and every street.
Location
Fordham Road, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 7XL
Nearest stations
- Newmarket Station 1.6 miles
- Kennett Station 4.0 miles
- Dullingham Station 4.3 miles
- Soham Station 6.0 miles
Nearest schools
- Laureate Community Academy 0.6 milesPrimary · ages 2–11
- Newmarket Academy 0.7 milesSecondary · ages 11–16
- St Louis Catholic Academy 0.8 milesPrimary · ages 3–11 Good
- Paddocks Primary School 0.8 milesPrimary · ages 4–11
Straight-line distances; actual routes will be longer. Stations from NaPTAN; schools from the Department for Education register, with the latest Ofsted signal.
Area insights
The West Suffolk neighbourhood around this development.
Sources: HM Land Registry price paid data, EPC register, Police.uk, Historic England, ONS Census 2021, Ofcom Connected Nations, Environment Agency. Planning offices.
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