Meadow View
Developer: Bovis Homes
Stylish 3, 4 and 5-bedroom homes at a thriving new housing development.
New Homes in Crowborough
Ashdown Forest town — six Outstanding primaries, six new developments
Crowborough is an East Sussex town on the edge of Ashdown Forest with six excellent primary schools, the Good-rated Beacon Academy and a strong active new-build pipeline including Bovis' Meadow View, Linden's Ashdown Gardens, Dandara's Braeburn Fields & Pearmain Place, Brookworth's Warren Grove and Elivia's The Brambles.
2 active developments From £325k East Sussex
Featured developments in Crowborough
Crowborough property market in 2026
Crowborough is one of the most popular East Sussex commuter towns thanks to its Ashdown Forest setting, strong schools and proximity to Tunbridge Wells. Strong active new-build pipeline from six different builders gives buyers exceptional choice.
Why buy a new home in Crowborough?
- ✓ On the edge of Ashdown Forest
- ✓ Tunbridge Wells in 25 minutes by car
- ✓ Six excellent primary schools and Beacon Academy (Good)
- ✓ A26 to Brighton in 35 minutes
- ✓ Six active new-build schemes from major builders
Transport & commuting
Crowborough has no mainline station — Crowborough station (1 mile away) offers Southern services to London Bridge in around 1h 20m. The A26 connects to Brighton and Lewes.
| Destination | Time | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| London Bridge | ~1h 20m | Southern |
| Tunbridge Wells | ~25m | Car (A26) |
| Brighton | ~35m | Car |
| Gatwick Airport | ~50m | Car |
Schools in Crowborough
Crowborough has six excellent primary schools and Beacon Academy, the local secondary, rated Good by Ofsted. Beacon Academy also offers a sixth form.
- Beacon Academy (state secondary, sixth form)
- Jarvis Brook Primary
- St John's CofE Primary
- Sir Henry Fermor CofE Primary
- Mayfield School (independent, girls, 10 mins)
Major new-build schemes in Crowborough
Pearmain Place
Developer: Dandara
A stunning collection of 3, 4 & 5-bedroom new homes on the edge of Ashdown Forest.
Ashdown Gardens
Developer: Linden Homes
Linden's Crowborough scheme of new build homes.
Warren Grove
Developer: Brookworth
An enchanting collection of 12 new-build homes for luxury buyers.
The Brambles
Developer: Elivia Homes
A collection of 26 properties ranging from 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom chalet-style bungalows to 2 to 4-bedroom houses.
Things to do in Crowborough
- • Ashdown Forest (15,000 acres)
- • Pooh Bridge (A.A. Milne associations)
- • Crowborough Town Football Club
- • Goldsmiths Recreation Ground
- • Sheffield Park (National Trust, 15 mins)
Frequently asked questions about new homes in Crowborough
How much do new homes in Crowborough cost?
3-bedroom homes typically start from £425,000 with 4-bedroom detached homes from £675,000+. Elivia's The Brambles offers more accessible 2-bedroom apartments from £325,000.
How long is the train from Crowborough to London?
Southern runs services from Crowborough station to London Bridge in around 1h 20m. The town is around an hour by train but the village setting and Ashdown Forest proximity attract many London buyers.
What schools are in Crowborough?
Crowborough has six excellent primary schools and Beacon Academy, the local secondary, rated Good by Ofsted with a sixth form. The independent Mayfield School (girls) is 10 minutes away.