Leighwood Fields

Residential Environment and Masterplan Concept

Leighwood Fields is a residential development completed in October 2023 by Berkeley Group. The development consists of two- and three-bedroom homes with floor areas between 79 sqm and 103 sqm. However, this individual design is organized within a village-style landscape, where homes are integrated with residential streets and outer open green areas to create an organized low-density development in Surrey Hills.

The development is situated just a short walk from Cranleigh High Street and the 62-acre Knowle Park Country Park, providing walking and cycling routes. With direct pedestrian connectivity, Downs Link ensures access to the surrounding countryside. Merging contemporary housing standards with the village vernacular, the project generates a proportionate, residential turn that lends itself to long-term occupation.

Housing Specification and Community Context

Leighwood Fields houses are built to a high specification and feature internal layouts that maximise both efficiency and natural light. The scheme is part of a larger residential setting designed to foster a close-knit community feel. Green spaces are woven into the fabric of the development, promoting outdoor use and unregulated social exchange while separating properties.

The area is well served by local schools of repute, such as Cranleigh C of E Primary School and St Cuthbert Mayne RC Primary School, which are both within 750 metres. Independent shops, cafés, and everyday necessities are nearby at walking distance, such as Costa Coffee and local brasseries. Nearby, access to bus connections and regional transport routes provides further connectivity in the local map.

Connectivity, Accessibility, and Market Position

Located 24 minutes by car from Guildford, Leighwood Fields has access to wider retail, employment, and transport infrastructure. Gatwick Airport is about a 46-minute drive, while Heathrow Airport is within regional driving distance. The location provides access to London and the South Coast whilst retaining a strong rural identity.

Houses are currently for sale from £450,000 for two bedrooms and £595,000 for three bedrooms. The pricing structure pays respect to the Surrey Hills location and excellent local infrastructure. Market indicators used in professional forecasts show potential annual rental returns of 2.5% - 4.5%, and annual capital growth of 5%-10% per m², subject to market conditions. The property may be of interest to a buyer wishing to have a foothold within a village-dominant commuter catchment area that will offer long-term residential security.