Abbey Heights

Abbey Heights: A Bellway Homes Development in Lower Callerton, NE15

Development Overview

Abbey Heights is a large-scale new build community by Bellway Homes, located off North Wallbottle Road in Lower Callerton, Tyne and Wear (NE15 9XJ). The development is part of a masterplan with outline consent for up to 900 new homes, with detailed approval currently in place for 513 residences across six land parcels. Construction, which commenced in 2019, is progressing, with Phase one nearing completion and new phases now actively selling. The mix of properties is designed to appeal to a broad range of purchasers, including first-time buyers, families, and commuters.

Property Details and Pricing

The development features a diverse selection of 2, 3, 4, and 5-bedroom houses, alongside 2-bedroom apartments, appealing to various needs, including a proportion of affordable housing units. Current available house types demonstrate the pricing structure: two-bedroom apartments have been priced from £164,995, while three-bedroom houses start from £254,995. On the larger end of the market, the four-bedroom ‘Cartwright’ semi-detached house, spread over three floors, is available from £299,995. For those requiring substantial space, the five-bedroom ‘Draper’ house type—which features an open-plan kitchen/dining area and three en-suite shower rooms—is priced from £579,995. Private sale homes typically include specific features such as gardens, private garages or parking, and landscaped frontages. The wider scheme also includes ‘The View at Abbey Heights’, an exclusive phase offering high-specification 4 and 5-bedroom detached houses.

Location and Local Connectivity

Abbey Heights benefits from strong regional connectivity, being strategically located for major road and public transport links. The development is situated close to both the A1 and the A69, facilitating quick access across the North East. Newcastle city centre is approximately six miles away, reachable by car in a rapid 13 to 15 minutes. Newcastle International Airport is also conveniently close, located just five to six miles away and requiring a 12-minute drive. Public transport users have access to three Tyne and Wear Metro stations—Bank Foot, Kingston Park, and Callerton Parkway—all within a 10-minute drive, with services from Callerton Parkway reaching Newcastle Central Station in just over 20 minutes.

Amenities and Services

Local services are comprehensive. Shopping amenities include a large supermarket located a few minutes’ drive away, Kingston Retail Park (8-10 minutes by car), and the extensive MetroCentre for department stores, leisure, and dining (an 8-minute drive). Leisure facilities are readily available at the West Denton Leisure Centre (approximately a two-mile drive), which offers a gym, swimming pool, and sports hall. For education, specific nearby primary schools include St John Vianey's Catholic Primary School and Walbottle Village Primary School. Secondary education is served by establishments such as Ponteland High School. The developer, Bellway Homes, is a FTSE 250 company and has maintained a 5-star rating in the Home Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction survey for nine consecutive years, indicating that over 90% of customers would recommend them to a friend. For up-to-date plot availability and viewing arrangements, contact the developer’s sales office directly.

Practical Information

Current property prices range from the mid-£100,000s for apartments up to the high-£500,000s for the largest detached homes. Interested parties should contact the Bellway Homes sales team for details on specific house types ('The Pargeter', 'The Mercer', 'The Sawyer', 'The Thespian' are also available in various phases) and to confirm current completion dates for individual plots, as the development is being released in phases. The site includes planned provision for a children's play area.