Newman Fields

Development Overview

Newman Fields is a Persimmon Homes development of new build homes situated on the northern edge of Soham, Cambridgeshire (CB7 5EL). The site features a mix of two, three, four, and five-bedroom detached and semi-detached houses. The current private sale price range for the development is approximately from £280,000 to £590,000. For eligible buyers, 2- and 3-bedroom semi-detached properties are also being offered on a Shared Ownership basis through Flagship Homes, with initial shares starting from 25-75% and properties expected to be available for reservation in late 2025.

Property Details

Available homes include various designs such as the two-bedroom semi-detached 'The Alnmouth' starting at £280,000, and larger family residences like the four-bedroom detached 'The Rivington' priced at £395,000. Specific plots offer advanced features, for example, the five-bedroom detached 'The Kingsand' (Guide Price £580,000, due for completion November 2025) is a three-storey townhouse with four bathrooms, including a dressing room and en-suite to Bedroom 1, and en-suites to both top-floor bedrooms. Homes are constructed with traditional cavity walls, double-glazed E-glass windows in PVCu frames, gas central heating, and come with a 10-year Building Warranty. The three-bedroom 'The Barnwood' (Guide Price £360,000) features a dual aspect living room and a kitchen/diner, with an en-suite and fitted wardrobes to Bedroom 1.

Persimmon Homes, the developer, has maintained a 5-star rating in the Home Builders Federation (HBF) annual customer satisfaction survey and reported a 96.0% customer satisfaction score for 2024. The company focuses on affordability, with its average private selling price being approximately 20% lower than the UK national average for new build homes.

Location Benefits

Newman Fields is strategically located near key Cambridgeshire destinations. Soham is approximately 6 miles from the cathedral city of Ely and 7 miles from the racing town of Newmarket, both providing extensive shopping and leisure facilities.

Transport links are facilitated by road and public transport. Soham is approximately 19.5 miles from Cambridge. A car journey to Cambridge takes about 28 minutes, while a combined bus and train route via Ely is estimated at 42 minutes. A direct bus service (T5, operated by A2B Bus & Coach) runs to Cambridge's Drummer St Bus Station in approximately 55 minutes. Soham's train station connects directly to the national rail network, and the nearby Ely station is a major junction for services to London King's Cross, Stansted Airport, Peterborough, and Birmingham. Local bus route 112 (Stephensons of Essex) links Soham to Ely in around 18 minutes.

Local amenities include the Soham High Street, which offers well-known supermarkets, local cafes, and eateries. For families, St. Andrews CE Primary School is within walking distance of the development.

Practical Information

Pricing for new build homes starts from £280,000 for two-bedroom properties, rising to five-bedroom houses with a Guide Price of £580,000. A range of purchasing incentives is available, including the Deposit Boost (offering a 5% deposit contribution), Part Exchange, and the Own New Rate Reducer scheme. Discounts are also offered for Key Workers, NHS staff, and Armed Forces personnel. Specific completion dates and plot availability are constantly updated; prospective buyers should contact the developer’s sales team directly at the Soham sales office for the latest details and to arrange a viewing.