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New Homes in Great Dunmow

Essex market town — 5.5 miles from Stansted Airport

Great Dunmow is a historic Essex market town just 5.5 miles from London Stansted Airport, with major active schemes including Cala's Staggs Farm (launching summer 2026), Ashberry's Beaumont Park, Bellway's Sapphire Fields at Great Dunmow Grange (from £449,995-£619,995) and David Wilson Homes' Great Dunmow Grange. M11 and A120 access for direct London and Cambridge connections.

2 active developments From £350k Essex

Featured developments in Great Dunmow

Great Dunmow property market in 2026

Average property price
£435,000
First-time buyer entry
2-bed homes from c. £350,000
New build premium
3-bed homes from c. £415k; 4-bed detached up to £620k

Great Dunmow benefits from proximity to Stansted Airport (employer + travel) and good London / Cambridge access via the M11. Five active builders provide strong buyer choice. Town centre within 1 mile of Beaumont Park keeps it walking-friendly.

Why buy a new home in Great Dunmow?

  • 5.5 miles to London Stansted Airport
  • M11 and A120 for fast London and Cambridge access
  • Stansted train station 5.5 miles for direct London services
  • Great Dunmow Primary School (Good, 5-minute walk)
  • Five active builders give strong choice across the price spectrum

Transport & commuting

Great Dunmow has no railway station — Stansted Mountfitchet (5.5 miles) is the nearest with Stansted Express services to London Liverpool Street and Stratford. The A120 / M11 / A12 are all within easy reach.

DestinationTimeMode
London Stansted Airport~15mCar
London Liverpool Street~1h 5mStansted Express (Stansted)
Chelmsford~25mCar (A120)
Cambridge~45mCar (M11)

Schools in Great Dunmow

Great Dunmow Primary School (Good, 5-minute walk) and Dunmow St Mary's Primary serve the town. Secondary options include Forest Hall School, Birchwood High School and the Hertfordshire & Essex High School.

  • Great Dunmow Primary (Good)
  • Dunmow St Mary's Primary
  • The Flitch Green Academy
  • Forest Hall School
  • Birchwood High School

Major new-build schemes in Great Dunmow

Staggs Farm

Developer: Cala Homes

A new Cala scheme launching Summer 2026 with 2-bedroom apartments and 2, 3, 4 and 5-bedroom houses.

Beaumont Park

Developer: Ashberry Homes

A development of 2, 3 and 4-bedroom homes positioned close to acres of farmland, with the town centre and 24-hour supermarket within walking distance.

Sapphire Fields at Great Dunmow Grange

Developer: Bellway Homes

Bellway phase priced from £449,995 to £619,995 within the wider Great Dunmow Grange master plan.

Great Dunmow Grange

Developer: David Wilson Homes / Barratt

David Wilson and Barratt phases at Great Dunmow Grange — family-led collection of 3, 4 and 5-bedroom houses.

Things to do in Great Dunmow

  • Great Dunmow Doctor Bell Almshouses (1567)
  • Dunmow Flitch Trials (every leap year)
  • Hatfield Forest (National Trust, 10 mins)
  • Stansted Mountfitchet Castle
  • Audley End House (20 mins)

Frequently asked questions about new homes in Great Dunmow

How much do new homes in Great Dunmow cost?

Bellway's Sapphire Fields prices homes from £449,995 to £619,995. Ashberry's Beaumont Park and Cala's Staggs Farm (launching Summer 2026) provide options from around £350,000 for entry-level 2-bedroom homes.

How far is Great Dunmow from Stansted?

Great Dunmow is just 5.5 miles from London Stansted Airport — around 15 minutes by car. Stansted Mountfitchet station also provides direct rail services to London Liverpool Street.

What schools serve Great Dunmow?

Great Dunmow Primary School (Good, 5-minute walk) and Dunmow St Mary's Primary serve the town. Forest Hall School, Birchwood High School and the Hertfordshire & Essex High School are the main secondary options.

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