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New Homes in Cumbernauld

2,000-home Community Growth Area, Glasgow in 42 minutes

Cumbernauld is one of Scotland's most active new-build growth corridors, anchored by the South Cumbernauld Community Growth Area — a Local Plan allocation for 2,000 new homes across Mid Forest and Palacerigg. Bellway's first 300-home phase is underway at Mid Forest. Bellway's Firview Manor offers 3, 4 and 5-bedroom houses from £227,995, with Cumbernauld station 1.5 miles away for direct ScotRail to Glasgow in 42 minutes.

2 active developments From £228k North Lanarkshire

Featured developments in Cumbernauld

Cumbernauld property market in 2026

Average property price
£195,000
First-time buyer entry
3-bed homes from £227,995
New build premium
3-bed homes from £227,995; 5-bed detached from £375k

Cumbernauld is one of the most active North Lanarkshire markets — Bellway alone is delivering 300+ homes at Mid Forest with the wider Community Growth Area set to add up to 2,000 homes in total over the next decade. Materially cheaper than East Dunbartonshire or East Renfrewshire.

Why buy a new home in Cumbernauld?

  • Glasgow Queen Street in 42 minutes by train
  • M80 motorway 5 minutes from Forest Road
  • Edinburgh in around 1 hour via M9
  • Cumbernauld Academy 17 minutes' walk
  • 2,000-home Community Growth Area pipeline

Transport & commuting

Cumbernauld station (1.5 miles from Firview) offers ScotRail services to Glasgow Queen Street in around 42 minutes and Edinburgh in about 1 hour. Forest Road delivers motorists directly to the M80 within a 5-minute drive.

DestinationTimeMode
Glasgow Queen Street~42mScotRail
Stirling~30mCar (M80)
Edinburgh~1hCar (M9)
Glasgow Airport~35mCar

Schools in Cumbernauld

Cumbernauld Academy is the main local secondary, with three further secondary schools within a 10-minute drive. Strong network of state primaries serves the wider Community Growth Area.

  • Cumbernauld Academy
  • Greenfaulds High School
  • Our Lady's High Cumbernauld
  • St Maurice's High School
  • New College Lanarkshire (FE)

Major new-build schemes in Cumbernauld

Firview Manor

Developer: Bellway / Ashberry Homes

A scheme of 3, 4 and 5-bedroom houses on the outskirts of Cumbernauld from £227,995 — ideal for families, first-time buyers and commuters.

Mid Forest

Developer: Bellway

Bellway's first 300-home phase of the South Cumbernauld Community Growth Area — part of a 2,000-home master plan across Mid Forest and Palacerigg.

South of Forest Road

Developer: Bellway

75 new affordable homes consented at South of Forest Road as part of the wider Community Growth Area.

Things to do in Cumbernauld

  • Palacerigg Country Park (700 acres)
  • Forth & Clyde Canal
  • Cumbernauld House and Park
  • Glasgow Fort shopping centre (20 mins)
  • Loch Lomond (45 mins)

Frequently asked questions about new homes in Cumbernauld

How much do new homes in Cumbernauld cost?

Bellway's Firview Manor prices 3, 4 and 5-bedroom houses from £227,995. Larger 5-bedroom detached homes typically reach £375,000+. The wider Community Growth Area will deliver thousands more homes through the next decade.

How long is the train from Cumbernauld to Glasgow?

ScotRail runs direct services from Cumbernauld station to Glasgow Queen Street in around 42 minutes, with onward connections to Edinburgh (~1 hour) and Stirling (~30 minutes).

What is the South Cumbernauld Community Growth Area?

The South Cumbernauld Community Growth Area is a North Lanarkshire Local Plan allocation for 2,000 new homes across two sites — Mid Forest (where Bellway is delivering the first 300-home phase) and Palacerigg.

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