Weavers Fields
Developer: Bellway Homes
An attractive new development of homes nestled in the Ise Valley between Market Harborough and Kettering.
New Homes in Desborough
Ise Valley market town — London St Pancras in 1 hour
Desborough is a Northamptonshire market town nestled in the Ise Valley between Market Harborough and Kettering, with active developments from Bellway (Weavers Fields), Avant Homes (Viridian Meadows), Ashberry (The Wickets) and Bloor Homes (Saxon Park, £260,000-£520,000). Direct trains from Market Harborough reach London St Pancras in about 1 hour.
3 active developments From £225k Northamptonshire
Featured developments in Desborough
Desborough property market in 2026
Desborough offers genuine market-town value with strong commuter access to London (1 hour from nearby Market Harborough). Five active builders provide buyer choice across the price spectrum, and the wider Ise Valley setting is highly regarded.
Why buy a new home in Desborough?
- ✓ London St Pancras in 1 hour (from Market Harborough)
- ✓ Market Harborough station 10 minutes by car
- ✓ Loatlands Primary and Havelock Junior both 4 mins away
- ✓ Five active builders — strong choice
- ✓ Robert Smyth Academy and Welland Park Academy (within 7 miles)
Transport & commuting
Desborough has no railway station — Market Harborough (10 minutes by car) is the nearest mainline station with EMR services to London St Pancras in around 1 hour.
| Destination | Time | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Market Harborough | ~10m | Car |
| London St Pancras (via Market Harborough) | ~1h | EMR |
| Kettering | ~10m | Car |
| Corby | ~15m | Car |
Schools in Desborough
Loatlands Primary School and Havelock Junior School are both 4 minutes' drive from Desborough. Secondary options include Robert Smyth Academy and Welland Park Academy (under 7 miles, in Market Harborough) plus Brooke House College (local boarding).
- Loatlands Primary School
- Havelock Junior School
- Robert Smyth Academy (Market Harborough)
- Welland Park Academy (Market Harborough)
- Brooke House College (boarding)
Major new-build schemes in Desborough
Saxon Park
Developer: Bloor Homes
3, 4 and 5-bedroom homes ranging from £260,000 to £520,000.
Viridian Meadows
Developer: Avant Homes
3, 4 and 5-bedroom houses with classic French doors, integrated kitchens, fashionable tiling and off-street parking.
The Wickets
Developer: Ashberry Homes
3 and 4-bedroom homes in pastoral Northamptonshire countryside.
The Grange
Developer: Platform Home Ownership
A collection of 2 and 3-bedroom homes available with shared ownership.
Things to do in Desborough
- • Eyebrook Reservoir (fishing and walking)
- • Rockingham Castle (15 mins)
- • Welland Valley
- • Wicksteed Park, Kettering
- • Rutland Water (30 mins)
Frequently asked questions about new homes in Desborough
How much do new homes in Desborough cost?
Bloor's Saxon Park prices 3, 4 and 5-bedroom homes from £260,000 to £520,000. Bellway, Avant, Ashberry and Platform Home Ownership also offer choices from £225,000 (shared ownership) upwards.
How long is the train from Desborough to London?
Desborough has no railway station — Market Harborough station (10 minutes by car from Saxon Park) offers East Midlands Railway services to London St Pancras in around 1 hour.
What schools are near Desborough?
Loatlands Primary and Havelock Junior are both 4 minutes' drive away. Robert Smyth Academy and Welland Park Academy (both in Market Harborough, under 7 miles) are leading secondaries, with Brooke House College offering boarding.