New-build area guide

Bracks Farm

Name: The Lisburn at Bracks Farm
Brand: Gleeson Homes
Availability: InStock

by Gleeson Homes·County Durham Auckland Way, Bishop Auckland

Bracks Farm sits on Auckland Way on the edge of Bishop Auckland, where Gleeson Homes has built a neighbourhood of straightforward, well-proportioned family houses in a part of County Durham that remains one of the more affordable corners of the North East.

Area at a glance

County Durham Auckland Way, at a glance

Schools, transport, what’s nearby.

Bishop Auckland is a market town with genuine character, anchored by Auckland Castle, the Auckland Project galleries and the Kynren outdoor show. Families have plenty of choice for schooling, with primaries including St Wilfrid's RC, Cockton Hill Infants and Etherley Lane nearby, plus King James I Academy and Bishop Barrington Academy for secondary age. Everyday shopping is easy — Tesco Extra, Aldi, Morrisons and Lidl are all within a short drive, alongside Newgate Street's independents. Bishop Auckland Railway Station, under two miles away, runs hourly services towards Darlington, Middlesbrough and the coast, with mainline connections north and south. Regular buses link to Durham and Darlington, and the A688 joins the A167 for the A1(M) at junction 61. For leisure, Woodhouse Close Leisure Centre has a gym and pool, the Town Hall hosts theatre, film and live music, and the town's restaurants cover Italian, Indian, Thai, Chinese and traditional British cooking.

Living in County Durham Auckland Way?

Schools, transport, amenities, local trades

The full County Durham Auckland Way area guide — straight-line distances, town context, and vetted trades who cover Bracks Farm.

Take a look around

Inside Bracks Farm

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A look at Bracks Farm

The builder

Built by Gleeson Homes

For floor plans, current availability and pricing, visit the builder’s site.

Gleeson Homes website

Trusted local trades

The people who’ll finish your new home in County Durham Auckland Way

These independent trades cover County Durham Auckland Way from within their travel radius. Pick one to see their profile, or post a free job and we’ll find one for you.