Phoenix Meadows

Development Overview

Phoenix Meadows is a new build homes development by Gleeson Homes, located on Phoenix Avenue, Phoenix Park Way in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire (DN15 8NH). The scheme is a low-cost, affordable housing initiative approved for a total of 158 new build homes, with construction proceeding on a 19.7-acre plot. The development offers a mix of two, three, and four-bedroom properties, comprising both semi-detached and detached house types. The current pricing structure begins From £155,995 for 2-bedroom homes, From £174,995 for 3-bedroom homes, and From £255,995 for 4-bedroom homes. Gleeson Homes specialises in building high-quality, affordable properties across the North of England and the Midlands, focusing on making homeownership accessible.

Property Details

All properties at Phoenix Meadows are sold Freehold and are designed to be energy-efficient, with potential savings of up to £2,207 annually on energy bills compared to older properties (based on HBF ‘Watt a Save’ data, August 2024). Standard external features included with all new homes are essential for immediate move-in: turfed front and rear gardens, full 6ft timber fencing, an outside tap, and a garden gate. The internal specifications include a 10-Year Warranty (two years with Gleeson, followed by eight years of NHBC cover). While floorplans vary, larger homes, such as the 3-bedroom types, often feature an en-suite to the master bedroom. Buyers may also have the option to personalise their home with optional extras, including integrated appliances, flooring, tiling, and upgraded kitchen finishes, subject to the current build stage. The developer offers schemes such as the Own New Rate Reducer to assist first-time buyers and families.

Location Benefits

The development benefits from specific and practical transport links. It is situated off the A1077 and is approximately three miles from the M181, which provides a direct connection to the M180 motorway network for onward travel to Doncaster and Grimsby. Scunthorpe railway station is a ten-minute drive from the development, offering direct services to major destinations including Doncaster, Grimsby, Cleethorpes, and Manchester. A local bus stop is also within walking distance.

Local amenities are comprehensive and easily accessible. The nearby Skippingdale Retail Park, a five-minute drive away, features a variety of national retailers. For daily needs, several convenience stores and an Iceland supermarket are close by. Healthcare facilities include the Skippingdale Health Centre on Ferry Road (a four-minute drive) and Scunthorpe General Hospital, which is under three miles away. Local education provision includes primary options such as Berkeley Primary School and Crosby Primary School (both within a two-mile radius), while the Outwood Academy's Foxhills campus is a five-minute drive for secondary education.

Practical Information

The development currently offers 2, 3, and 4-bedroom new build homes with prices starting from £155,995. Given the focus on affordability, prospective homebuyers are advised to contact the Gleeson Homes sales team at Phoenix Meadows directly for current plot availability, specific floor plans, and to confirm the full range of optional upgrades and available buying schemes, including the status of the Own New Rate Reducer. Viewing appointments and information sessions (such as the 'Let's Talk Mortgages' events) can be arranged via the sales office.