School Street and Dunottar Avenue
Developer: North Lanarkshire Council
Two council-led housing developments delivering more than 220 new homes with low-carbon heating, multi-use games areas and play parks.
New Homes in Coatbridge
North Lanarkshire commuter town — Glasgow in under 20 minutes
Coatbridge is a North Lanarkshire town with active regeneration delivering 220+ new homes at School Street and Dunottar Avenue alongside private new-build schemes. Glasgow city centre is under 20 minutes away by car, and the homes include low-carbon air-source heat pumps and exhaust-air systems alongside multi-use games areas and play parks.
2 active developments From £170k North Lanarkshire
Featured developments in Coatbridge
Coatbridge property market in 2026
Coatbridge offers some of the strongest space-per-pound in Greater Glasgow — materially cheaper than nearby East Renfrewshire or East Dunbartonshire while still under 20 minutes from the city by car. North Lanarkshire Council is leading 220+ home regeneration alongside private builders.
Why buy a new home in Coatbridge?
- ✓ Glasgow city centre in under 20 minutes by car
- ✓ Low-carbon air-source heat pumps as standard on council schemes
- ✓ Multi-use games areas and play parks delivered alongside homes
- ✓ Materially cheaper than East Renfrewshire or East Dunbartonshire
- ✓ 2-5 bedroom homes in Glenboig and Carnbroe
Transport & commuting
Coatbridge Sunnyside and Coatbridge Central stations offer ScotRail services to Glasgow Queen Street. The A8 / M8 provides direct road access in under 20 minutes.
| Destination | Time | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Glasgow Queen Street | ~25m | ScotRail |
| Glasgow city centre | ~20m | Car (A8) |
| Edinburgh | ~55m | Car (M8) |
| Glasgow Airport | ~35m | Car |
Schools in Coatbridge
Coatbridge has a wide network of state schools including St Ambrose High School, Coatbridge High School and Caledonia Primary. The wider North Lanarkshire authority is well-regarded.
- St Ambrose High School
- Coatbridge High School
- St Andrew's High School
- Caledonia Primary School
- New College Lanarkshire (FE)
Major new-build schemes in Coatbridge
Glenboig and Carnbroe schemes
Developer: Various
Active private-sale developments in the Glenboig and Carnbroe areas with 2 to 5-bedroom homes.
Things to do in Coatbridge
- • Drumpellier Country Park and Loch
- • Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life
- • Time Capsule waterpark and ice rink
- • Glasgow Fort shopping (15 mins)
- • Strathclyde Country Park (20 mins)
Frequently asked questions about new homes in Coatbridge
How much do new homes in Coatbridge cost?
3-bedroom homes typically start from £210,000 with 4-bedroom detached homes from £305,000+. Coatbridge is one of the most affordable Glasgow commuter markets.
How long is the commute from Coatbridge to Glasgow?
Glasgow city centre is under 20 minutes by car via the A8 or 25 minutes by direct ScotRail train from Coatbridge Sunnyside or Coatbridge Central.
What new homes are being built by the council in Coatbridge?
North Lanarkshire Council is delivering 220+ new homes across two regeneration sites at School Street and Dunottar Avenue, with low-carbon air-source heat pumps and exhaust-air systems alongside multi-use games areas and play parks.