New homes for Newmarket under way

Construction of 50 new homes on the old St Felix Middle School site in Newmarket is progressing, with a show home expected to be open in the new year.
Published: 05 Sep 2025
two new houses under construction

Edmundham Developments, a joint venture between Lovell Partnerships Limited and Suffolk County Council, is delivering the development of 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedroom homes.

Building work on Astley Place began in May 2025, with the first show home and the marketing suite planned to open in early 2026.

On Wednesday 3 September, members of the Suffolk County Council Housing board were given a tour of the site.

There’s a really positive buzz around this development, people in the local area are keen to know how things are progressing, and have been enquiring about availability for some time now.
Councillor Chris Chambers
Councillor Chris Chambers, Suffolk County Council’s Cabinet Member for Transport Strategy, Planning and Waste
People in hi vis clothing being shown around the construction site

Homes are built to exceed modern standards, combining thoughtful design, high specification and future ready technology to deliver lasting comfort and performance.

Triple glazed windows and doors are fitted throughout, alongside enhanced insulation to both the external walls and ground floors to offer exceptional thermal performance.

Each home features a highly efficient air source heat pump system, photovoltaic panels and underfloor heating for the ideal balance of comfort and control.

four people in hi vis clothing pose for a photo outside the construction of a house
L-R: Matthew Goakes (Area Director, Lovell), Cllr Chris Chambers (Suffolk County Council), Cllr Andy Drummond (Suffolk County Council), Gareth Roberts (Operations & Technical Manager, Lovell)

Matthew Goakes, Area Director, Lovell, said:

“Newmarket is a fantastic location and, combined with the quality of homes being built, we have already seen huge interest from people already living in the local area. Astley Place is the first development to come to the market, by Edmundham Developments.

“Working alongside Suffolk County Council, we are excited to see the development progressing and can’t wait to welcome members of this new community to their new homes.”

Shared ownership of properties will be available - a government-backed scheme to help those who can't afford to buy outright, to get onto the property ladder.

Astley Place is named after Sir John Astley, a notable 19th century figure in Newmarket’s racing history. He raised funds to build the first Astley Institute and, as a steward for the Jockey Club, revised racing rules and rebuilt the Rowley Mile Stands.

For more information about Astley Place and Edmundham Developments, visit www.edmundham.co.uk