From vibrant towns and thriving communities to peaceful countryside and stunning coastline, Essex gives you the freedom to live the lifestyle you’ve been looking for. Enjoy the best of both worlds with space to relax and explore, while staying effortlessly connected to London and beyond, making everyday life, work and weekends work better for you.
Whether you’re drawn to village charm, coastal living or modern town centres, Essex offers something for every stage of life, so you can find a place that truly feels like home.
With Persimmon, you can move straight into a home designed around modern living. Our energy-efficient new builds help keep running costs down while giving you a stylish, low-maintenance space you can make your own.
We build in some of Essex’s most desirable locations, giving you access to great local amenities, strong communities and excellent transport links, all from day one.
Scroll down to explore the towns below and discover where your next Persimmon home could be waiting.
The north of Essex has so much to offer, and Braintree has several lifestyle advantages for commuters and families alike. Well-connected for journeys to Colchester, Chelmsford and London, a new base here offers easy travel. And with its town-sized amenities and the surrounding countryside, you get the best of both worlds and that sought-after life balance.
Buying a new build in Braintree
A money and time-saving choice, new-build houses provide you with high energy efficiency. This makes them easy to heat in the colder months, have less impact on the environment, and reduces your monthly bills.
Located three miles north of Chelmsford, the charming village of Broomfield provides semi-rural living and wide open spaces, just minutes away from a wide range of shops, entertainment and attractions. Truly offering the best of both worlds, this lovely village could be the perfect place for your next move.
Buying a new home in Broomfield
A money and time-saving choice, new-build houses provide you with high energy efficiency. This makes your property easy to heat in the colder months, is better for the environment and reduces your monthly bills – so you have more freedom to enjoy everything Broomfield has to offer.
Nicknamed the ‘Cowes of the East’, Burnham-on-Crouch is a wonderful location for family life. Burnham, as it’s known locally, is near enough to Chelmsford, Brentwood and the M25 – making it a popular choice for commuters too. Sitting right on the River Crouch, it’s also gained a reputation as one of the prime yachting venues in the UK.
Buying a new build in Burnham-on-Crouch
A money and time-saving choice, new homes provide you with high energy efficiency. This makes your property easy to heat in the colder months, has less impact on the environment and reduces your monthly bills.
Popular Chelmsford boasts a bustling city centre, fantastic shopping, great indoor and outdoor leisure facilities, a lively nightlife scene and excellent transport links – no wonder it’s considered an ideal commuter base to set up home.
New-build houses in Chelmsford
Perfect for those who love interior design, new houses offer a blank canvas to truly put your unique stamp. High in energy efficiency with easy-to-heat rooms and reduced monthly bills, they’re also a more affordable option.
Fondly known as the Sunshine Coast of Essex, the family-friendly town and seaside resort is ever popular with holidaymakers and day-trippers from London. A new house offers the ‘fun of the fair’ and Blue Flag beaches, as well as plenty of local facilities and amenities.
New builds in Clacton-on-Sea
A money and time-saving choice, new homes provide you with high energy efficiency. This makes your abode easy to heat in the colder months, has less impact on the environment and reduces your monthly bills – so you have more freedom to enjoy everything Clacton-on-Sea has to offer.
Successfully bringing ancient and modern history together, Colchester has always been a key town in Essex, and especially now it has a new ‘city’ status. Used for its strategic position since Roman times, it now enjoys excellent road and rail links. With the best of the old and the new, a new home here offers a beautiful life balance for commuters and families alike.
Buying a new build in Colchester
A money and time-saving choice, a new-build house provides you with high energy efficiency. This makes your home easy to heat in the colder months, is better for the environment and reduces your monthly bills – so you have more freedom to enjoy everything Colchester has to offer.
A peaceful place in the country, with easy access to Colchester and Braintree, the village of Earls Colne is the UK’s oldest town. Within easy reach of London Stansted Airport, and the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty – a new home in here truly gives you the best of both.
Buying a new build in Earls Colne
An ideal base for commuters and families alike, new builds provide you with high energy efficiency. This makes your home easy to heat in the colder months, is better for the environment, and reduces your monthly bills – so you have more freedom to enjoy everything Earls Colne has to offer.
Founded as a new town in the 1940s, family-friendly Harlow is a popular commuter base on the Essex and Hertfordshire border. Offering the best of both worlds, the area’s key towns and the county town of Chelmsford are easy to reach – as is the heart of the capital or the scenic countryside.
Buying a new build in Harlow
A money and time-saving choice, a new house provides you with high energy efficiency. This makes your home easy to heat in the colder months, is better for the environment and reduces your monthly bills.
Harwich, Essex: Where History Meets the Sea
Nestled on the northeastern tip of Essex, Harwich is a charming coastal town steeped in history and natural beauty. Known as the "Gateway to the Continent," Harwich offers a unique blend of maritime heritage, picturesque landscapes, and vibrant community life, making it an attractive destination for visitors and a desirable place to live.
Heybridge is a partner and neighbour to the larger town of Maldon in Essex. The two towns sit side by side and share the wide estuary of the River Blackwater and the historic Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation Canal. Both towns are popular with commuters as Chelmsford is just 12 miles away and Colchester, one of the UK’s oldest towns, is less than 20 miles away. Maldon tops up the facilities and amenities on offer in Heybridge, so between the two places, everything is on hand for daily life including a huge Tesco Extra.
Set in the heart of the beautiful Essex countryside, Ongar combines rich history with modern convenience. This charming town offers everything you need for a balanced lifestyle, from local shops and cosy cafes to stunning green spaces right on your doorstep.
Enjoy the best of both worlds in Ongar. With excellent transport links, including nearby train stations connecting to London Liverpool Street in under an hour, commuting is simple. Major roads like the M11 and M25 are close by, making travel easy and convenient.
Ongar is more than just a town—it’s a community. Families benefit from well-regarded schools, while the town’s friendly atmosphere and regular local events help you feel right at home from day one.
Explore the town’s rich heritage, from the historic high street and Ongar Castle to the heritage steam railway. At the same time, enjoy the comfort of modern amenities, including quality healthcare, sports facilities, and a variety of shops and services.
With its stunning countryside views, welcoming community, and convenient location, Ongar is the perfect place to find your new home with Persimmon Homes. Discover a new way of living where every day feels special.
With easy access to the capital of London and the countryside, a new house in Rainham offers that sought-after life balance. One of East London’s most popular suburbs, the area features a historic village centre and riverside walks by the Thames. Also part of the exciting Thames Gateway redevelopment scheme, it's easy to see it's new base appeal.
Buying a new build in Rainham
A money and time-saving choice, new homes provide you with high energy efficiency. This makes your home easy to heat in the colder months, is better for the environment and reduces your monthly bills.
Surrounded by countryside, farmland, and of course, the shores of the Thames, Stanford-le-Hope has a vibrant and warm community feel. Home to a 13th-century old church, plus a range of shops, pubs and restaurants, the state-of-the-art London Gateway Port is also just down the road. So, if you want to commute into the capital, or to Tilbury and Grays, or need to use the Dartford Tunnel, this might be just the place for your new home.
Buying a new build in Stanford-le-Hope
A money and time-saving choice, new houses provide you with high energy efficiency. This makes your home easy to heat in the colder months, is better for the environment and reduces your monthly bills.
One of central Essex’s largest villages, Tiptree has an abundance of character, a community atmosphere and great amenities. With all the modern comforts of a new-build home, you'll enjoy a different pace of life with pretty villages, country pubs and country parks close by. Near the A12, it’s also a great location for commuters, with easy access to Chelmsford, Colchester and Braintree. So you won’t miss out on entertainment, sport, and city centre shopping.
New homes in Tiptree
Ideal for interior design enthusiasts, new builds also provide you with high energy efficiency. This makes your home easy to heat in the colder months, is better for the environment and reduces your monthly bills – so you have more freedom to enjoy everything Tiptree has to offer.
