A Renewed Vision
Under the stewardship of The Hill Group and Homes England, Cambridge East will become an extraordinary new urban quarter for the city. This transformative development will blend innovative design with green spaces, modern infrastructure, and a strong sense of community to drive long-term economic growth while creating a vibrant new community for the region. Cambridge East is allocated for development within the local plan and represents a major opportunity to support sustainable growth in Cambridge.
The site is expected to deliver more than 10,000 homes and at least 3 million sq. ft. of commercial space, supporting around 9,000 jobs. A dedicated regional training hub will be established to develop local skills and promote long-term careers in construction and related industries. Plans also include supporting infrastructure, community facilities such as schools and healthcare provision, and extensive public green space.
The development is expected to benefit from the proposed Cambridge East station. Subject to planning consent and the provision of funding, the station could improve connectivity to central Cambridge and London, as well as extending onwards to Bedford and Oxford – strengthening links within the Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor.
Bringing Development to Life
With planning and delivery now gaining real momentum, the site will soon see tangible progress. This marks a major milestone, turning years of planning into visible change on the ground.
The Cambridge Growth Company, a subsidiary of Homes England, will work in collaboration with Homes England and Hill to deliver the site. Together they will draw on their experience of unlocking complex sites and delivering large-scale regeneration, with a focus on accelerating housing delivery and supporting long-term economic growth.
Hill and the Cambridge Growth Company will consider options for a regional training hub to develop local skills and promote long-term careers in construction and related industries.
Hill will act as delivery partner, bringing experience of delivering large mixed-use communities at scale, including across Cambridge and the wider region.
Looking Ahead
Cambridge East represents more than a development; it is the creation of a thriving destination that will grow alongside the community it supports. As work progresses, further updates will showcase the exciting steps being taken to bring this vision to life. The future of Cambridge East has never looked brighter.
