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New Homes in Cumbria

Lake District new builds — Story Homes, Gleeson, Barratt, David Wilson all active

Cumbria is one of the most distinctive English new-build markets — anchored by the Lake District National Park alongside Carlisle, Penrith and Whitehaven. House prices are materially below the UK average and entry-level Gleeson Homes are from £164,995. Story Homes is the leading regional builder, with major active schemes including Whin Hill (Penrith), Aspen Grange (Carlisle), Harker Place (Carlisle), Edgehill Park (Whitehaven) and Ivy Mills (Whitehaven).

13 active developments 5 key towns

Key towns in Cumbria

  • Penrith

    Whin Hill & Woodberry Heights — Eden Valley views

  • Carlisle

    Aspen Grange & Harker Place — from £217,995

  • Whitehaven

    Edgehill Park (£425k+) & Ivy Mills (from £164,995)

  • Maryport

    Calluna Grange

  • Wigton

    Chimes Bank — rural Cumbria

Featured developments in Cumbria

Show all 13 developments in Cumbria

Cumbria property market in 2026

Average property price
£195,000
First-time buyer entry
2-bed homes from £164,995
New build premium
Gleeson entry-level from £164,995; premium homes £425k+

Cumbria offers more house for the money than almost anywhere in England. Gleeson Homes leads on entry-level pricing (Ivy Mills 2-4 bed homes from £164,995). Premium schemes like Edgehill Park, Whitehaven (£425k+) and Whin Hill, Penrith offer Lake District-edge living for buyers looking to relocate from the South East.

Why buy a new home in Cumbria?

  • Lake District National Park on the doorstep
  • House prices well below the UK average
  • Strong regional builder (Story Homes) plus Barratt, David Wilson and Gleeson
  • Direct Avanti West Coast trains from Carlisle and Penrith to London
  • Coast-to-coast walking and watersports on the doorstep

Transport & commuting

Carlisle is the main rail hub with Avanti West Coast direct services to London Euston in around 3h 25m. Penrith and Oxenholme also offer Avanti services. The M6 runs the length of the county.

DestinationTimeFrom
London Euston~3h 25mCarlisle (Avanti)
London Euston~3h 15mPenrith (Avanti)
Manchester Piccadilly~2h 5mCarlisle
Edinburgh~1h 30mCarlisle
Lake District (Windermere)~20mKendal (Oxenholme)

Major developers active in Cumbria

  • Story Homes
  • Gleeson Homes
  • Barratt Homes
  • David Wilson Homes

Major regeneration in Cumbria

Whin Hill, Penrith

Exclusive development of three substantial family homes in the village of Faugh, 6 miles east of Carlisle.

Edgehill Park, Whitehaven

21 brand-new 3-5 bedroom homes from £425,000, with elevated settings and stunning views towards Lakeland fells and the coast.

Aspen Grange, Carlisle

Story Homes scheme on the edge of Carlisle with high-specification kitchens, bi-fold or French doors and larger-than-average gardens.

Ivy Mills, Whitehaven

Gleeson Homes affordable 2-4 bedroom new builds starting from £164,995 — one of the most accessible Cumbrian new-build options.

Frequently asked questions about new homes in Cumbria

How much do new homes in Cumbria cost?

Cumbria offers exceptional value — Gleeson's Ivy Mills in Whitehaven prices 2-4 bedroom homes from £164,995. Edgehill Park (Whitehaven) prices 3-5 bedroom premium homes from £425,000. The county average is well below the UK figure.

Where is the Lake District nearest to a new-build market?

Penrith sits on the eastern edge of the Lake District National Park with developments like Whin Hill and Woodberry Heights offering Eden Valley views. Kendal (Oxenholme station) is the southern Lake District gateway. Both are around 20-30 minutes from major lakes.

How long is the train from Cumbria to London?

Avanti West Coast runs direct services from Carlisle to London Euston in around 3h 25m. Penrith reaches London Euston in around 3h 15m and Oxenholme in 2h 40m.

Which builders are most active in Cumbria?

Story Homes is the leading regional Cumbrian builder. Gleeson Homes specialises in affordable new builds, while Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes are also active across the county.

Last updated: 2026-05-22. Market data sourced from [1] [2] [3]