Welcoming, affordable and enchanting, Wales is a firm favourite for house hunters across the UK. Whether you’re already living in this attractive corner of the UK, or plan to move there, you’re spoilt for choice. Take a trip with us, as we explore some of the best new homes in Wales, ranging across the country.
NOTE: We know it says “Top 5” in the title, but we’ve added so many exceptional developments in Wales to our site since then. That’s why we broadened this particular list out to cover the Top 10 that Wales has to offer.
New homes in Wales: 10 best developments
Let’s explore some of the best examples of property developments Wales has to offer. This list contains the 10 top-ranked developments across the country, determined entirely by the verified resident reviewers living there.
*PLEASE NOTE these rankings take into account how recently reviews have been submitted, so may not match the overall star ratings shown. More recent reviews are given a greater weighting to reflect current building performance.We’re also collecting reviews all the time, so these rankings will change rapidly!
Racing to the top of our expanded list, Wood Street House is located in the heart of Cardiff Central Square. Residents can enjoy a gym and a roof terrace with views across Cardiff castle and the Stadium. Additionally, there are private dining rooms, a lounge, games zone and work spaces. Furthermore, Wood Street House comes with free super fast broadband everywhere, and an on-site team always available for help.
In 2nd place we have a newcomer with only 21 reviews, but they’re almost all glowing! Explore brand new 1- & 2-bedroom apartments at Wales’ first Build-to-Rent development just 6 minutes from Cardiff Central station. Residents benefit from co-working spaces, free use of the on-site gym, and two rooftop terraces with stunning views across the city and down to the bay.
Our current 3rd top-rated development in Wales is Verse, another newcomer that has already attracted plenty of near-perfect review scores. Situated in the heart of Cardiff, Verse blends work and play with Cardiff’s vibrant arts, music and cultural district. Apartments come furnished or unfurnished, with a collection of studio, one and two bedroom apartments available. Plus, pets are welcome in this brand new community.
In 4th place we have Cae Sant Barrwg by Llanmoor Homes. The development is located in Bedwas near the town of Caerphilly and offers a wide range of new build homes including a selection of affordable homes.
In 5th, Plas Ty Draw in Lisvane, Cardiff, is a high-quality Redrow development offering a superb selection of family homes from their award-winning Heritage Collection. Positioned just five miles from Cardiff City Centre and conveniently close to the M4, the development offers ease of access to the capital’s amenities and is surrounded by a variety of good and excellent schools, the Cardiff Golf Club, and much more, making it a popular choice for families looking for quality living
In 6th, Cwrt Sant Ioan at Plasdŵr offers a contemporary range of 3-bedroom homes situated on the outskirts of Cardiff near Radyr village. It’s part of Plasdŵr, envisioned as a world-class community in a country park setting, combining accessibility with a sense of retreat from city congestion. This development includes substantial investments in education and transport, aiming to provide a vibrant, self-contained, and sustainable garden city. Plasdŵr is designed to meet the capital’s housing needs and support its economic growth, creating an ideal place to live, work, and play.
Bedwellty Field is another new development offering two, three and four bedroom homes in Aberbargoed. Within the development there will be three area of open space and an equipped play area.
In 8th, Parc Eliarc Elian is located in Old Colwyn on the east coast of Colwyn Bay. Old Colywn is a wonderful place to live for young families and people who enjoy a slower pace of life. Parc Eliarc Elian offers 3 & 4 bedroom homes.
Helping to round off the list, in 9th we find Ymyl Yr Afon, a pleasant collection of two, three and four bedroom homes in Merthyr Vale. This development transformed a former colliery site into 153 high quality homes.
The design and layout of the houses here are getting plenty of positive attention. One review reads: “Brilliant house layout love the kitchen and dining space and the utility room and large entrance hallway and good size bedrooms.”
Taking the final spot on our expanded Top 10 list for Wales, Duttonfields is located close to Deeside Industrial Park, Deeside Industrial estate and the headquarters of Tata Steel, providing employment opportunities whilst the nearby town of Deeside has a range of local shopping facilities including a Spar local and a large Asda Superstore.
For a lot of people, Wales is an attractive place to live because of the quality of lifestyle it offers. There is a less frenetic pace of life here, without it ever becoming boring. Along with some of the most dramatic landscapes in the UK, Wales has plenty of bustling towns and cities too. This means that it’s easy to find the perfect backdrop for your preferred way of life in Wales.
In terms of outdoor space and access to nature, Wales is second to none. From the stark peaks of Snowdonia to the impossibly lush Brecon Beacons National Park and island of Anglesey, there is always a beautiful landscape not far away.
Another major benefit of the Welsh lifestyle is its strong sense of community. Wales is extremely welcoming to new arrivals, whether you’re living in a big city or rural village, there is a deep-set culture of inclusion and friendliness here.
What are average property prices like in Wales?
House prices have risen fairly quickly in Wales in recent years. However, the market is going through a correction period, and between December 2022 to December 2023, property prices in Wales decreased by 2.5%.
In December 2024, Rightmove placed the average property price for South Wales (a good indicator for the country as a whole) at just under £236,000. So, with the recent price rises, buying in Wales is comparable with Scotland (£190,000) but much cheaper than England (over £302,000), according to the latest data from the ONS.
If you’re looking to buy flats in Wales expect to pay an average of around £156,000. Roughly £180,000 is the current average for terraced housing, according to Rightmove estimates.
The property market in Wales is very much on the move. Our area guide can give you more information about the different cities and regions of Wales, as well as its top things to see and do. Make sure you check back regularly to explore new developments being added in the near future.
A proud and beautiful country, Wales boasts the UK’s highest mountains and much of its most spectacular scenery. Most of the Welsh population live in the south of the country, with the Snowdonia National Park taking up much of the northern half of the Read more about Wales
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