The Cedars by Linden Homes · Aspen Close, Birtley, Tyne and Wear DH3 1FE
Completed 2025 · status unconfirmed
Linden Homes has 63 developments on Homello. Homes in Chester-le-Street sold for a median £172,000 over the last year, £193 per sq ft; see house prices in Chester-le-Street.
About The Cedars
The Cedars is a contemporary new build property development by Linden Homes, located on Aspen Close, Birtley, Tyne and Wear, DH3 1FE. The scheme offers a selection of two, three, and four-bedroom homes designed for modern living in a community setting beneath the iconic Angel of the North landmark. As an award-winning housebuilder, Linden Homes is currently marketed as a 5-star developer.
The development is now in its final phase, with viewings available strictly by appointment only. The current price points primarily feature four-bedroom detached family homes. For example, the four-bedroom detached ‘The Birch’ house type is available at £329,995. Other nearby properties on Aspen Close indicate a general price range from approximately £295,000 up to a 'Sold STC' price of £354,995 for the four-bedroom ‘The Beech’ house type. All properties at The Cedars are sold with a Freehold tenure and an estimated annual service charge of £115. Specific new build homes available include four-bedroom detached designs such as ‘The Birch’ and ‘The Beech’. The 'Birch' house type features a spacious layout with a ground floor comprising a separate living room with a larger corner window, a generous open-plan kitchen and dining area with French doors to the west-facing garden, a utility room, a downstairs cloakroom, and an integral garage. Upstairs, the layout includes four well-proportioned bedrooms, a family bathroom, and an en-suite shower room servicing bedroom one. A key practical feature is the inclusion of the LIFETIME HOMES STANDARD across all properties, which incorporates 16 design criteria intended to ensure adaptability for changing mobility needs over time. The homes are also designed to be low-cost and energy-efficient, with an indicative EPC rating of B. Each new build is covered by a 10-year NHBC Buildmark Warranty. The Cedars is positioned for excellent commuter access via road, offering immediate connectivity to the A1(M) and A19. This strategic location facilitates rapid transit to key North East cities, making it an ideal base for professionals commuting to Gateshead, Newcastle, Sunderland, and Durham. Public transport is served by frequent Go North East and Arriva North East bus services from nearby stops on Durham Road. Key routes include the Angel 21 service running between Newcastle and Durham/Brandon, the N21 to Durham University College, and the X12 express service connecting Newcastle, Durham, and Middlesbrough. For families, the area benefits from several well-regarded educational establishments. Both Birtley East Primary School and Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy are local catchment options boasting 'Good' Ofsted ratings. Local amenities within Birtley village include supermarkets and convenience stores, supplemented by major retail options at the nearby Intu MetroCentre. Specific local dining options include The Mill House gastropub and Antico Italian Restaurant. With the development nearing full completion, available plots are limited. Interested parties must contact the developer directly to arrange a dedicated, appointment-only viewing. Linden Homes is offering a range of purchasing incentives and schemes for this phase, including Deposit Unlock (requiring only a 5% deposit), Home Exchange, and the Own New Rate Reducer scheme for accessing more affordable mortgage rates. Current plot-specific incentives can include substantial contributions, such as the £16,249 deposit contribution plus a free upgraded kitchen and appliance package offered on certain four-bedroom plots.
- Developer
- Linden Homes
- City
- Tyne and Wear
- Neighbourhood
- Birtley
- Postcode
- DH3 1FE
- Address
- Aspen Close, Birtley, Tyne and Wear
- Total homes
- 73
- Completed
- 2025
- Tenure
- For sale & shared ownership
Facilities
- Parking
- Garden
Sold prices at The Cedars
Since first completions in 2019, 9 homes here have resold, at a median of £260,000 (£224 per sq ft), +10% on their first-sale prices.That is 16% above the Chester-le-Street median of £193 per sq ft.
| Address | Sold | Kind | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40, Aspen Close DH3 1FE | Nov 2025 | Resale +8% | £246,500 · £222/sq ft |
| 18, Aspen Close DH3 1FE | Sept 2025 | Resale +14% | £250,000 · £225/sq ft |
| 27, Aspen Close DH3 1FE | Jun 2025 | Resale +8% | £255,000 · £212/sq ft |
| 41, Aspen Close DH3 1FE | Jun 2025 | Resale +16% | £260,000 · £216/sq ft |
| 49, Aspen Close DH3 1FE | Apr 2025 | Resale +10% | £325,000 · £236/sq ft |
| 32, Aspen Close DH3 1FE | Mar 2025 | Resale +14% | £280,000 · £232/sq ft |
| 6, Aspen Close DH3 1FE | Dec 2024 | New build | £334,995 · £243/sq ft |
| 4, Aspen Close DH3 1FE | Dec 2024 | New build | £312,500 · £259/sq ft |
All sold prices in Chester-le-Street →
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.
Questions about The Cedars
›Who is the developer of The Cedars?
The Cedars is a Linden Homes development in Birtley, Tyne and Wear. Linden Homes has 63 developments listed on Homello.
›How much do homes at The Cedars cost?
The developer has not published current prices. Homes here first sold at a median of £292,656 according to HM Land Registry.
›Is The Cedars still selling?
The Cedars is marked "now selling" (unconfirmed), completed 2025. Use the enquiry button to check current availability with Linden Homes.
›What have homes at The Cedars sold for?
9 homes at The Cedars have been resold since first completions in 2019, at a median of £260,000 (£224 per square foot), up 10% on what they first sold for. That is 16% above the Chester-le-Street median of £193 per square foot.
›What are house prices like in Chester-le-Street?
The median sold price in Chester-le-Street was £172,000 over the last 12 months (754 sales, −4.2% on the year before), or £193 per square foot, from HM Land Registry data. The house prices in Chester-le-Street page has the trend, prices by property type and every street.
›What type of homes are at The Cedars?
The Cedars offers houses, 73 homes in total, completed 2025. Shared ownership is available on some homes by Linden Homes.
Location
Aspen Close, Birtley, Tyne and Wear, DH3 1FE
Nearest stations
- Chester-le-Street Station 3.2 miles
- Heworth Station 3.6 miles
- Heworth (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) Station 3.6 miles
- Felling (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) Station 3.6 miles
Nearest schools
- Ravensworth Terrace Primary School 0.2 milesPrimary · ages 4–11
- St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley 0.3 milesPrimary · ages 5–7
- Birtley East Community Primary School 0.4 milesPrimary · ages 3–11
- St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley 0.5 milesPrimary · ages 7–11
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 Gateshead 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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