Moorwell Meadows

Development Overview

Moorwell Meadows is a new build residential development by Avant Homes, located off Scotter Road South in the Yaddlethorpe district of Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire (DN17 2BU). The site, a £45 million investment, is set to deliver a total of 200 new homes, offering a mix of one, two, three, four, and five-bedroom properties across 12 distinct Avant house types. A portion of the site includes 34 affordable homes, with 28 allocated for Social Rent and six for Shared Ownership (allowing purchase of a 25-75% share of the equity).

The development is currently in the initial construction phase. Work was expected to begin in May, with the first new build homes anticipated to be released for private sale in October. A show home is scheduled to open in November, and the first residents are projected to move in by December.

Property Details

Avant Homes' properties at Moorwell Meadows are designed with a focus on modern, open-plan living, featuring specifications that include classic French doors, fully fitted kitchens with integrated appliances, fashionable tiling choices, and off-street parking. The homes are promoted as being practically designed and energy-efficient.

It is important for prospective buyers to note the developer's track record. Avant Homes has historically achieved a 5-star HBF customer satisfaction rating. However, more recent industry reports have indicated a tracking reduction to a three-star rating, with some customer feedback highlighting concerns regarding build quality and customer service follow-up for snagging issues post-completion. Buyers are advised to conduct appropriate due diligence, such as a professional snagging inspection, prior to legal completion.

Location Benefits

Located in Yaddlethorpe, Moorwell Meadows offers direct local transport access. Bus lines, including the 1, 2, 12, and 100 routes, service the area, with a stop at Thoresby Road approximately a three-minute walk from the development. Scunthorpe railway station is a short drive or a 36-minute walk away, providing direct rail services westward to Doncaster and Manchester, and eastward toward Grimsby and Cleethorpes via TransPennine Express and Northern Rail. The location offers convenient road access to the wider region, situated between Hull and Lincoln, and offering proximity to major routes such as the M180 motorway.

Local amenities are comprehensive. Nearby schools include Willoughby Road Primary Academy (4-minute drive) and Messingham Primary (6-minute drive), with St Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy, rated Outstanding by Ofsted, accessible within a 10-minute drive. Enderby Road Infant and Nursery School is within easy walking distance. Shopping and leisure are catered for by nearby centres such as The Foundry, The Parishes (which includes a Vue cinema), and various retail parks. Green space and leisure activities include Messingham Zoo, Yaddlethorpe Ponds, and the Lincolnshire Wolds, which are a 30-minute drive away.

Practical Information

Specific private sale prices for the new homes at Moorwell Meadows are currently listed as 'Price on application' or 'Coming soon'. Prospective purchasers should contact the Avant Homes sales team for the most up-to-date plot-specific pricing, detailed floor plans, and to discuss the available Shared Ownership opportunities. As part of the development's planning agreement, Avant Homes is committed to a c. £170,000 S106 contribution earmarked for leisure improvements at the Riddings Community Centre.