£208,000

Bellway Homes has 241 developments on Homello. Homes in Congleton sold for a median £280,000 over the last year, £292 per sq ft; see house prices in Congleton.
Somerford Gate is a new build homes development by Bellway Homes, located on Black Firs Lane in the historic market town of Congleton, Cheshire (CW12 4YJ). This scheme offers a diverse portfolio of properties, including 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5-bedroom houses and bungalows, catering to a range of purchasers from first-time buyers to growing families and downsizers. The development is situated in the parish of Somerford, providing a semi-rural setting while maintaining excellent access to local amenities and major commuter routes.
Bellway Homes has a proven track record, having been awarded 5-star builder status by the Home Builders Federation (HBF) for the ninth consecutive year, indicating that nine out of ten customers would recommend them. The developer was also named 'Large housebuilder of the year' at The Housebuilder Awards 2023. Properties at Somerford Gate are designed for modern practical living, with all homes benefiting from two-car parking provision. The current stock mix includes a selection of 3-bedroom semi-detached and detached homes, alongside larger 4-bedroom detached house types. This specific house type is advertised with a dedicated study, an open-plan kitchen and dining area, and three double bedrooms, including an en suite bathroom to the principal bedroom. Final floor plans, specific internal specifications, and availability for all 1, 2, and 5-bedroom types should be confirmed directly with the developer. Somerford Gate offers strategic transport links for commuters. The development is located just over five miles from Junction 17 of the M6 motorway. Nearby A-roads include the A54 and A34, providing efficient connections to regional hubs. By car, Macclesfield is approximately 10 miles away, Crewe 12 miles, Stoke-on-Trent 14 miles, and Manchester 26 miles. Congleton Railway Station is the closest rail link, offering direct services to Stoke (14 minutes), Macclesfield (7 minutes), Stockport (29 minutes), and Manchester Piccadilly (44 minutes). Local bus services are available within a 10-minute walk, linking the development with Crewe, Middlewich, Holmes Chapel, and Congleton town centre. Local amenities are readily accessible. The West Heath retail area is only one mile away and contains a newsagent, pharmacy, veterinary practice, a supermarket, and a homeware store. Congleton town centre is situated approximately two miles away, offering a mix of independent stores, high street retailers, a public library, and a museum. Nearby educational facilities include Black Firs Primary School (0.2 miles) and Congleton High School (0.4 miles). Leisure options include Congleton Leisure Centre, which features a swimming pool, Pulse Fitness, two local golf clubs, and Congleton Park, a fully-restored Victorian green space less than 2.5 miles from the site. All new build homes come with a 10-year NHBC Buildmark policy. Viewing arrangements and the completion status for specific plots should be made by contacting Bellway Homes directly. The developer offers various buying schemes, including Part Exchange and Deposit Unlock, to assist buyers.
As listed by Bellway Homes on 27 September 2026.
Estate agents list 2 homes for sale at Somerford Gate. Agent listings do not say whether a home is new or a resale, so this may be either.
First sales only so far: 69 homes registered at a median £287,995 since 2022 (new-build sales register 6–12 months after completion).
| Address | Sold | Kind | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8, Geoffrey Way CW12 4YJ | Mar 2026 | Resale +9% | £425,000 · £318/sq ft |
| 25, Ribbon Avenue CW12 4FE | Nov 2025 | New build | £494,995 · £333/sq ft |
| 18, Geoffrey Way CW12 4YJ | Oct 2025 | Resale +9% | £375,000 · £359/sq ft |
| 25, Geoffrey Way CW12 4YJ | Sept 2025 | Resale +6% | £196,000 · £294/sq ft |
| 32, Ribbon Avenue CW12 4FE | Sept 2025 | New build | £426,995 · £320/sq ft |
| 27, Ribbon Avenue CW12 4FE | Aug 2025 | New build | £346,995 · £388/sq ft |
| 39, Ribbon Avenue CW12 4FE | Jul 2025 | New build | £223,996 · £257/sq ft |
| 26, Ribbon Avenue CW12 4FE | Jun 2025 | New build | £245,406 · £380/sq ft |
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Sales at the development's postcode and its listings' postcodes, as recorded by HM Land Registry; neighbouring addresses in the same postcode can be included.
Somerford Gate is a Bellway Homes development in Congleton, Cheshire. Bellway Homes has 241 developments listed on Homello.
Prices at Somerford Gate start from £358,995. 2 homes are listed by estate agents at the scheme right now, which may be new or resale.
Somerford Gate is marked "now selling". Use the enquiry button to check current availability with Bellway Homes.
HM Land Registry has registered 69 first sales at Somerford Gate at a median of £287,995 since 2022. New-build sales appear in the register six to twelve months after completion, so this count grows over time. That is 8% above the Congleton median of £292 per square foot.
The median sold price in Congleton was £280,000 over the last 12 months (551 sales, −8.2% on the year before), or £292 per square foot, from HM Land Registry data. The house prices in Congleton page has the trend, prices by property type and every street.
Black Firs Lane, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 4YJ
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.
The Cheshire East 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.

2 live listings at this development
Checked on the Bellway Homes website on 28 October 2026.