Ashmere
Developer: Countryside Homes / Latimer Homes
Major Garden City scheme with the next phase opening Autumn 2026. EV charging, air-source heat pumps and PV panels as standard.
New Homes in Ebbsfleet
England's first Garden City for 100 years — London in 16 minutes
Ebbsfleet Garden City is the first new Garden City built in England in over a century, with up to 15,000 new homes planned and 5,000+ already delivered. Anchor schemes include Ashmere (Countryside / Latimer Homes), Ebbsfleet Cross at Garden City (Bellway) and Southmere launching early 2026. Ebbsfleet International is one stop away with high-speed rail to London St Pancras in 18 minutes.
3 active developments From £275k Kent
Featured developments in Ebbsfleet
Ebbsfleet property market in 2026
Ebbsfleet Garden City is one of the most ambitious housing schemes in the UK — Ebbsfleet Development Corporation was established in 2015 with a brief to deliver 15,000 homes by the early 2030s. 5,000+ have already been built. The fast-track bus route to Ebbsfleet International unlocks 16-18 minute high-speed trains to London.
Why buy a new home in Ebbsfleet?
- ✓ St Pancras in 18 minutes by Southeastern High Speed
- ✓ Stratford International in 11 minutes
- ✓ Up to 15,000 new homes planned across the Garden City
- ✓ 5,000+ homes already delivered
- ✓ Fast-track bus to Bluewater shopping centre and the station
Transport & commuting
Ebbsfleet International is the main rail hub with Southeastern High Speed services to London St Pancras (18 mins), Stratford (11 mins) and Eurostar to Paris and Brussels. The A2 and M25 are also nearby.
| Destination | Time | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| London St Pancras | ~18m | Southeastern HS |
| Stratford International | ~11m | Southeastern HS |
| Paris Nord | ~2h 15m | Eurostar |
| Bluewater shopping centre | ~5m | Fast-track bus |
Schools in Ebbsfleet
Ebbsfleet Garden City has a wide range of new and existing schools including Cherry Orchard Primary, Stone Lodge School & Sixth Form and Steephill School. The Craylands School is 10 minutes' walk from some developments and The Ebbsfleet Academy serves 11-18 year-olds.
- The Ebbsfleet Academy (11-18)
- Cherry Orchard Primary
- Stone Lodge School & Sixth Form
- The Craylands School
- Steephill School (independent)
Major new-build schemes in Ebbsfleet
Ebbsfleet Cross at Garden City
Developer: Bellway Homes
Bellway's Garden City contribution — 1 and 2-bedroom apartments plus 2, 3 and 4-bedroom houses near Ebbsfleet International station.
Southmere
Developer: Various
Launching early 2026 — another major Garden City neighbourhood offering further homes for new residents.
Things to do in Ebbsfleet
- • Bluewater shopping and leisure
- • Eastern Quarry lakes and parkland
- • London via Eurostar from Ebbsfleet International
- • Camer Park (10 mins)
- • Brands Hatch (15 mins)
Frequently asked questions about new homes in Ebbsfleet
How long is the train from Ebbsfleet to London?
Southeastern High Speed services from Ebbsfleet International reach London St Pancras in just 18 minutes, with Stratford International in 11 minutes. The fast-track bus route from many Garden City schemes connects directly to the station.
How many homes will Ebbsfleet Garden City have?
Ebbsfleet Development Corporation was established in 2015 to deliver up to 15,000 new homes by the early 2030s. More than 5,000 have already been delivered across the wider Garden City.
What new build developments are open in Ebbsfleet?
Active schemes include Ashmere (Countryside / Latimer), Ebbsfleet Cross at Garden City (Bellway), with Southmere launching early 2026 and a further Ashmere phase coming Autumn 2026.