New build homes in Shropshire: 5 best developments

New build homes in Shropshire: 5 best developments


Shropshire is one of the most picturesque and historic counties in England. You can find an excellent mix of rural areas and charming market towns. These include Shrewsbury, Ludlow and Oswestry, all of which are packed with character and offer a great range of shops, restaurants and pubs. So, if you’re considering new homes in Shropshire, you’re spoilt for choice. There are plenty of rural cottages and farms, as well as characterful townhouses and period homes available.

New homes in Shropshire – 5 best-rated developments

Of all the counties in England, none can boast a more varied and picturesque landscape than Shropshire. From the wild moorlands of the north to the fertile fields of the south, there’s something to please everyone who takes an interest in rural living.

This is especially true when it comes to finding new homes in Shropshire. There are plenty of superb developments to choose from, each with its own unique selling points. Here are five of the best, ranked entirely on the scores provided by verified residents:

*PLEASE NOTE these rankings take into account how many reviews a scheme has and how recently those reviews have been submitted, so may not match the overall star ratings shown. Buildings with a larger number of more recent reviews are given a greater weighting to reflect current building performance.

Image of Assembly Park, TF1

Top of the table for Shropshire is Assembly Park, a Packaged Living developed site, managed by Allsop Single Family Housing. Assembly Park is in an excellent location, immediately surrounded by parkland and an established community. In addition Telford’s world-class gymnastics facility, Park Wrekin Gymnastics Club, is adjacent.

One very satisfied resident says: “Love the design of the houses, feel like you have a lot of privacy on your garden etc. Nice spacious front and back gardens and good driveway. Managers are very quick to sort out any maintenance problems. Appliances that are fitted are modern and have everything you need.”

Read reviews and details of Assembly Park, TF1

Image of Simple Life at Sutherland Grange, TF2Image of Simple Life at Sutherland Grange, TF2

Developer Simple Life appears in Shropshire’s top 5 three times with our current rankings. Top amongst these is Sutherland Grange. This is a development of 123 new-build houses to rent in Trench, Telford. It is located with convenient access for the Southwater Shopping Centre which has an ice-skating rink, cinema, bowling alley and library. It also offers great transport links, with easy access to the M54 and Oakengates train station. There are also good schools in the area and a nursery right next door.

Read reviews and details of Simple Life at Sutherland Grange, TF2

Image of Tudor Park, SY2Image of Tudor Park, SY2

Taking 3rd place in our ranking of Shropshire’s new build homes developments is Tudor Park from Miller Homes. Situated in the southern Shrewsbury suburb of Sutton, the development offers easy access to Shrewsbury’s centre and mainline station, while the A5 is also nearby.

Read reviews and details of Tudor Park, SY2

Next up in 4th, and situated in the desirable town of Arleston just 3 miles away from Telford, Bluebell Manor is a stunning development of 31 homes exclusively to rent. This development benefits from excellent local facilities such as Wrekin Retail park only 1 mile away, offering an Asda living, Boots and a Costa Coffee. Shopaholics will be spoilt for choice as the nearby town of Wellington, provides a selection of smaller independent shops and cafes.

Read reviews and details of Simple Life at Bluebell Manor, TF1

Image of Simple Life at Silkin Green, TF4Image of Simple Life at Silkin Green, TF4

Finally, 5th-placed development for Shropshire is Simple Life at Silkin Green. Less than a mile away from Telford Town Centre and only a few minutes’ walk from Stirchley Village and Dawley, the site also has excellent transport links with Shrewsbury, Birmingham and Wolverhampton, which are all within easy reach. The nearby shopping centre includes a cinema and great retail outlet options. The nearby Telford Forge Retail Park also includes a Sainsbury’s Supermarket and Tesco Extra. Residents here love the convenience of the location and have plenty of praise for the design and value for money of their large and well-appointed homes.

Read reviews and details of Simple Life at Silkin Green, TF4

Average property prices in Shropshire

Property in Shropshire is, on average, just a tiny bit cheaper than the UK national average house price of £285,000. Buying a property in the county will cost you around £284,000, according to the latest figures from Rightmove (October 2024). You can pick up a terraced property for far below the average cost across the country, at £201,000 while large detached properties sell for an average of £401,000.


If one of the new builds on this list takes your fancy, then why not check out our dedicated area guide below for more information on this amazing country and the wide range of properties it has to offer!

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