Welcome to Thetford – a lively market town where everyday amenities meet the great outdoors

Discover Deer Vale Park in Thetford, Norfolk, a popular market town on the doorstep of Thetford Forest and the beautiful Kilver Estate, with ideal rail links to Cambridge, Norwich and Bury St Edmunds. Including one, two, three and four-bedroom energy-efficient new homes, life feels both peaceful and connected here, with just the right mix of modern living and the great outdoors.

Buying a new build in Thetford

Every home is designed to be future-ready with money and time-saving features such as EV charging and enhanced loft insulation. Plus, there are accessible cycleways, the main avenues are tree-lined, and families will love the integrated play areas and circular nature walkway.

Local life and amenities

Just a short drive or cycle takes you into Thetford town centre, where you’ll find a variety of shops, supermarkets and everyday essentials. Families will appreciate the wide choice of schools for all ages close by, and on weekends, you can explore this historic market town, take a walk in one of the many nature reserves nearby, or enjoy outdoor adventures in Thetford Forest.

Easy travel connections to Norwich and Cambridge

Thetford is ideally placed for commuting and weekend trips alike. Norwich is just a 35-minute drive away, Cambridge can be reached in under 50 minutes, and Bury St Edmunds in 25 minutes. For longer journeys, both Norwich and Stansted Airports are around an hour away, while Thetford train station is only a five-minute drive, making travel easy in every direction.

Ready to make your move?

To explore our new houses for sale in Thetford and start your new build journey, speak to one of our sales advisors. 

Energy-efficient one, two, three and four-bedroom homes
Close to Thetford Forest
Links to Norwich, Cambridge and Bury St Edmunds
Family-friendly amenities nearby

Persimmon @ Deer Vale Park Information

Family friendly

Families can benefit from a variety of nearby schools, including primary and secondary options rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, offering excellent opportunities for all ages. Thetford Leisure Centre is also on hand for plenty of sports activities.

Transport links

Thetford train station is just a five-minute drive, with direct connections across the region. Norwich is 37 minutes away, Cambridge is 47 minutes away, and both Norwich and Stansted airports are around an hour’s drive.

Shopping and leisure

Thetford town centre provides a mix of high-street shops, supermarkets and local services. For outdoor pursuits, Thetford Forest offers endless walking and cycling routes, while nearby Bury St Edmunds and Norwich provide vibrant shopping, dining and cultural attractions.

Persimmon @ Deer Vale Park

Turnpike Cottage, Thetford, IP24 2RG

Get Directions
Find out what it's like living in Thetford
Discover more
Persimmon @ Deer Vale Park is looked after by our Anglia region team.
Discover more

Other developments for you

Finishing Touches

Create a look that's as individual as you are. Add the finishing touches to your Persimmon home.

Supporting your communities

At Persimmon we're proud to support our local communities. Our Community Champions programme was established in 2015 and has already donated more than £3 million to over 3,500 good causes across Great Britain. We also run a range of community events as part of our ongoing partnership with Team GB, along with other great initiatives. 

 

Community Champions logo

Our hugely successful Community Champions programme has already donated more than £1 million to good causes in England, Wales and Scotland. Whilst the programme is running, each of our regional offices makes a donation of up to £6,000 every quarter to local organisations.

Persimmon Homes official partner with Team GB

We're proud to be one of Team GB's official brand partners. Discover some of the exciting content created for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, from athlete appearances to competitions and challenges.

Showcase your style

Why not share your own photos on Instagram using #LoveMyPersimmonHome and #PersimmonPrizes for a chance to win a £100 IKEA voucher. Visit our Facebook page for terms and conditions.

#LoveMyPersimmonHome

#PersimmonPrizes