Jackton Green
Developer: Avant Homes
3 & 4-bedroom homes from £299,995, ideal for families and commuters wanting a Glasgow base.
New Homes in East Kilbride
Scotland's first new town — 35 minutes to Glasgow city centre
East Kilbride is Scotland's first-ever new town and the largest in South Lanarkshire. The current new-build pipeline is anchored by Jackton — a fast-growing area on the south-west edge that hosts Cala's Cedar Brae, Avant Homes' Jackton Green and Barratt's Jackton Hall. 3 and 4-bedroom homes from £299,995 with Mossneuk Primary School in catchment for many of the schemes.
5 active developments From £225k South Lanarkshire
Featured developments in East Kilbride
Barratt @ Jackton Hall
by Barratt Homes
East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, G75 7BB
Landsdale
by Bellway Homes
East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, G75 8RR
Amble Court
by Taylor Wimpey
East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, G75 8RQ
227 homes
Benthall Farm
by Taylor Wimpey
East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, G75 9PG
500 homes
Jackton Green
by Avant Homes
East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, G75 7AH
East Kilbride property market in 2026
East Kilbride is a popular alternative to South-East Glasgow with materially lower prices, strong school catchments and a 35-minute car commute to Glasgow city centre via the Carmunnock Bypass. Jackton is the main new-build hotspot.
Why buy a new home in East Kilbride?
- ✓ Scotland's first new town
- ✓ Glasgow city centre in 35 minutes by car
- ✓ Mossneuk Primary School in catchment for many Jackton schemes
- ✓ Edinburgh accessible via the M8
- ✓ Strong commercial centre including Centre West retail park
Transport & commuting
East Kilbride station (ScotRail) offers direct services to Glasgow Central. By road, the M77 and Carmunnock Bypass give fast access to Glasgow city centre in around 35 minutes.
| Destination | Time | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Glasgow Central | ~30m | ScotRail |
| Glasgow city centre | ~35m | Car (Carmunnock Bypass) |
| Edinburgh | ~1h 5m | Car (M8) |
| Glasgow Airport | ~30m | Car |
Schools in East Kilbride
East Kilbride has a strong network of primary schools including Mossneuk Primary, which is 1.3 miles from Barratt's Jackton Hall. Calderglen High School and St Andrew's & St Bride's High are the main secondary options.
- Mossneuk Primary School (1.3 miles from Jackton Hall)
- Calderglen High School
- St Andrew's & St Bride's High
- Duncanrig Secondary
- South Lanarkshire College (FE)
Major new-build schemes in East Kilbride
Cedar Brae
Developer: Cala Homes
Cala's premium scheme of 3 and 4-bedroom homes in the popular Jackton area.
Jackton Hall
Developer: Barratt Homes
Barratt scheme with selected homes ready to move in early 2026, 1.3 miles from Mossneuk Primary.
Things to do in East Kilbride
- • Calderglen Country Park
- • James Hamilton Heritage Park
- • East Kilbride Ice Rink
- • Centre West shopping
- • Whitelee Wind Farm (15 mins) — UK's largest onshore wind farm
Frequently asked questions about new homes in East Kilbride
How much do new homes in East Kilbride cost?
Avant's Jackton Green prices 3 and 4-bedroom homes from £299,995. Cala and Barratt schemes in Jackton typically price 3-bed houses similarly, with 4-bedroom detached homes from £400,000+.
How long is the commute from East Kilbride to Glasgow?
Glasgow city centre is around 35 minutes away by car via the Carmunnock Bypass. ScotRail also runs direct trains from East Kilbride station to Glasgow Central in around 30 minutes.
Where is the main new-build area in East Kilbride?
Jackton on the south-west edge of East Kilbride is the current new-build hotspot — Cala's Cedar Brae, Avant Homes' Jackton Green and Barratt's Jackton Hall are all active there, with Mossneuk Primary School in catchment.