KEY DETAILS
The Fairways at Brackley Village
Location: Little Hulton, Salford
Homes: 345
Partners: Joint Venture with Bellway and partnered with Great Places Housing Group and Sigma Capital Group
Project Duration: 3 years
Gross Development Value: Total value for Great Places: £10.7m & Sigma Capital: £30.5m
Land: Brownfield
Introduction
Located in Salford, a vibrant city in Greater Manchester, The Fairways at Brackley Village blends modern living with rich industrial heritage. Just moments from MediaCity and the University of Salford, with excellent transport links, making it an ideal location for commuters with links to the city.
Set on the site of a former golf course, this thoughtfully designed community is being brought to life and will soon be home to hundreds of residents. The energy-efficient new-build homes offer spacious layouts, perfect for first-time buyers, growing families, or those looking to downsize. With city amenities and green spaces all within easy reach.
Brackley Village began in 2023 as part of a joint venture to deliver 690 new homes, with an equal split between partners.
Housing Delivery and Affordable Homes
Vistry Group is delivering new homes at The Fairways at Brackley Village through its Countryside Homes retail brand, offering a diverse mix of housing options. The development includes affordable homes, private rented properties, and open market homes. To showcase the quality and design of this new community, three beautifully presented show homes are available for viewing, each highlighting the thoughtful layouts and high standards of this this development.
“We love the space that comes with our new home. We looked at older houses and other new builds, but the space offered by the kitchen and garage, coupled with the incentives on offer, made Countryside the perfect option for us.”
Countryside Resident
“We’re delighted to be partnering with Countryside Partnerships and Salford City Council on what is set to be a very popular development. Having already delivered many build to rent homes in the local area with Countryside, we expect The Fairways to experience the same high demand. Together with our partners, we’re really pleased to be able to offer local renters a much needed professionalised rental experience and a high quality home.”
Managing Director, Sigma Capital
Community Facilities
Vistry is dedicated to creating places where people love to live. As part of the development, Section 106 contributions will provide approximately £3.7 million towards a range of local improvements. This includes enhancements to Amblecote playing fields and the construction of new changing facilities, as well as investment in off-site open space, education, transport infrastructure, bus stop upgrades, traffic calming measures, and improvements to the public realm. These contributions will help strengthen community amenities and connectivity in the surrounding area.
To further support the local community, we’ve also engaged in a number of community initiatives, such as:
- Hosting three community drop-in sessions at the Little Hulton Cricket Club since work began on site.
- Sponsoring the cricket club for the year, enabling the purchase of new kits and equipment.
Employment and Local Business
The creation of The Fairways has enabled Vistry to work with local suppliers on site and offer training and apprenticeship opportunities to local people.
This development has:
- Launched the Brackley Skills Academy in November 2024 in partnership between local education providers, the Salford Skills and Work Board, ionic Community Connections, and Frameworks Social Enterprise CIC
- Training and career opportunities to local people of all ages
- Provided support to those not in education, employment, or training, as well as young people impacted by the pandemic and individuals considering a career change
Commitment to Nature and Sustainability
Vistry is committed to its Homes for Nature initiative, a plan to help wildlife thrive in the places we build. At Acton Gardens, this includes:
- The installation of bat, bird, and bee boxes throughout the development to support local biodiversity.
Sustainability is also at the core of the design of the new homes, with The Fairways development showcasing this through the use of:
- Timber frame construction
- Every home is equipped with electric vehicle charging points and photovoltaic panels, ensuring that environmental responsibility is embedded in both the construction and long-term use of the homes.