Hartley Grange
Developer: Persimmon Homes
A new build scheme on Whittlesey's outskirts selling 3, 4 and 5-bedroom houses, with 3-beds priced £295k–£310k.
New Homes in Whittlesey
Persimmon's Hartley Grange + 175 new homes from Allison
Whittlesey is a historic market town six miles from Peterborough city centre on the edge of the Fens. Persimmon's Hartley Grange is currently selling 3, 4 and 5-bedroom houses with 3-beds from around £295,000–£310,000, and Allison Homes has consented a major 175-home scheme.
3 active developments From £215k Cambridgeshire
Featured developments in Whittlesey
Whittlesey property market in 2026
Whittlesey offers genuine market-town life within easy reach of Peterborough's employment market and rail links to Cambridge, Birmingham, Leicester and Ipswich. The 175-home Allison Homes scheme will materially expand local supply through 2026–28.
Why buy a new home in Whittlesey?
- ✓ Peterborough city centre 6 miles away
- ✓ Direct trains to Peterborough, Cambridge, Birmingham, Leicester and Ipswich
- ✓ A1 / A47 / A605 within easy reach
- ✓ Historic market town with weekly markets
- ✓ Strong new-build pipeline (Hartley Grange + 175 incoming)
Transport & commuting
Whittlesea railway station has direct trains across the East–West Cambridge line to Peterborough (10 min), Cambridge, Birmingham, Leicester and Ipswich.
| Destination | Time | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Peterborough | ~10m | Greater Anglia / EMR |
| Cambridge | ~1h 5m | EMR |
| Ely | ~40m | EMR |
| London Kings Cross (via Peterborough) | ~1h | LNER |
Schools in Whittlesey
Whittlesey has Sir Harry Smith Community College for secondary education, plus a number of state primaries within the town.
- Sir Harry Smith Community College
- Park Lane Primary
- New Road Primary
- King's School Peterborough (5 miles)
- Peterborough Regional College
Major new-build schemes in Whittlesey
Allison Homes Whittlesey
Developer: Allison Homes
A major 175-home development consented for delivery through 2026–28.
Things to do in Whittlesey
- • Flag Fen Bronze Age site
- • Nene Park (Ferry Meadows)
- • Peterborough Cathedral
- • Whittlesey Straw Bear Festival (January)
- • Wicken Fen (National Trust)
Frequently asked questions about new homes in Whittlesey
How much are new homes at Hartley Grange?
Persimmon's Hartley Grange prices 3-bedroom properties from approximately £295,000 to £310,000. 4 and 5-bedroom houses are also available with larger units' pricing released as plots are launched.
How far is Whittlesey from Peterborough?
Whittlesey is six miles from Peterborough city centre — around 10 minutes by car or train via the Whittlesea station on the East–West line.
Will more new homes be built in Whittlesey?
Yes — Allison Homes has secured planning for a 175-home development that will start coming forward in 2026, alongside continued releases at Persimmon's Hartley Grange.