Bellway Killingworth development proves “very popular” alongside £900k investment in local infrastructure

All but 10 homes have now been sold at Bellway North East’s “landmark” new development on a former Ministry of Defence (MOD) site in Killingworth.

Once complete, Moorfields will feature a collection of 427 new homes on land off Whitehouse Drive. The developer is delivering a range of three, four and five-bedroom houses for sale on derelict land formerly used as a depot by the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME).

All five-bedroom properties have been purchased and there are now just a selection of three and four-bedroom houses still to be reserved. The development hit headlines after it featured on Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway, with Bellway giving away a £260k three-bedroom home on the site to a local family.

The house was the biggest prize the prime-time show had ever offered and saw the programme become the most-watched TV show of 2020 at the time, with an average audience of 7.3 million and a peak of 8.4 million viewers.

Emma Chesterton, Sales Director at Bellway North East, said: “This represents the last chance for buyers to secure a top-quality new home on this very popular development on the outskirts of Newcastle. There are just six homes currently available, with a further four properties including the showhome due to be released onto the market soon.

“These homes are ideal for growing families, people downsizing after they have retired or their adult children have moved out and for buyers who need extra space to use for working from home.”

As part of the planning agreement with North Tyneside Council, Bellway is contributing £683k to local schools, £120k towards road improvements, £61k to health facilities and £58k to local parks.

Emma said: “We are very proud of the fact that we have delivered hundreds of much-needed new homes to the local area and transformed a derelict brownfield site into a vibrant new community.

“In addition to this, our financial contributions of more than £900k to the local authority will provide a significant investment in local services and infrastructure for the benefit of new and existing residents.”

By Matthew Neville – Correspondent, Bdaily