Saffron Park Development to Offer 168 New Homes Including 67 Affordable Units in Saffron Walden
Saffron Park
Chase New Homes is advancing construction on Saffron Park, a 13-acre mixed-tenure development in Saffron Walden that will feature 101 private sale properties alongside 67 affordable homes delivered in partnership with B3 Living.
The affordable housing component comprises 38 apartments and 29 houses designed to accommodate diverse needs. Of these, 70% will be allocated for Affordable Rent, providing below-market rental rates to eligible local residents. The remaining 30% will be offered through Shared Equity, a scheme enabling buyers to part-own and part-rent their homes, facilitating entry onto the property ladder.
Situated in one of the region’s most desirable locations, Saffron Walden boasts an average property price of £455,032, notably higher than the UK average of £378,304. The affordable homes at Saffron Park aim to support local residents in securing rental or ownership options within this sought-after market.
Construction progress is significant, with foundations, substructure block and brickwork, and block and beam completed for the first 24 plots. Above-ground brickwork has commenced, and road formation for these homes is underway, with tarmacking expected to finish by the end of June. Foundations have now been laid for 71 houses, and substructure brickwork is complete for four apartment blocks, marking over half the site’s groundwork as finished.
Paul Bennett, Sales and Marketing Director at Chase New Homes, stated: “We are incredibly proud of the progress being made at Saffron Park. This development represents so much more than new homes – it is an opportunity to deliver something genuinely inclusive for Saffron Walden: high-quality private homes alongside a meaningful affordable housing offer, provided by a first-class partner in B3 Living. With over half of our foundations now complete and above-groundwork beginning imminently, we look forward to welcoming our first residents in 2027.”
Every home at Saffron Park incorporates innovative energy-efficient technologies aimed at reducing running costs and enhancing affordability. The development’s design respects its historic Essex market town setting, featuring generous public open spaces, green buffers, attenuation ponds, and dedicated nesting areas to support local biodiversity.
B3 Living, a Registered Provider with a strong record of delivering quality affordable housing across Hertfordshire and Essex, will manage the affordable homes. Their commitment to well-maintained properties ensures consistent living standards for residents across all tenures at Saffron Park.
Private sale homes will include a range of two- to five-bedroom houses, with prices starting from £600,000. Sales are anticipated to launch in early 2027, coinciding with the opening of a new show home and sales centre at the site. Prospective buyers can currently contact the sales team at Chase New Homes’ nearby development, The Waldens. Those interested in affordable housing options should reach out to B3 Living directly.
