Hawkesbury Lakes

Hawkesbury Lakes has achieved full certification under Building for a Healthy Life (BHL), the industry standard used to assess how well new neighbourhoods are designed for people, not just houses.

Independently assessed by Design Midlands against all 12 national considerations, from walking and cycling routes to green and blue infrastructure, Hawkesbury Lakes scored Green across the board, a result very few developments achieve.

The canal, lakes and SuDS ponds run through the design rather than around it, shaping walking routes, wildlife corridors and views, while a genuine mix of home types sits within an easy to navigate layout.

It's independent proof that this is a place built to work as well as it looks.

Life here naturally leans outdoors. Green space and water shape the neighbourhood, with walking routes linking lakes and open areas that make fresh air part of your daily routine.

Nearby Hawkesbury Junction and the Coventry Canal bring waterside walks and cycle routes into easy reach, turning an evening wander into something you could do most days.

And when you want even more space to stretch your legs, Miners’ Welfare Park is a short walk away. With wide open lawns, play areas, water features and paths for walking or cycling, it’s a natural extension of everyday outdoor life here.

Fresh air isn’t saved for days away, it’s built into everyday life.

Kids don’t need organising here, they just head outside. Open green space, play areas and low-traffic streets mean there’s room to run, ride and explore close to home, whether they’re five or fifteen.

A BMX track and multi-use games areas turn bikes, scooters and footballs into part of the everyday soundtrack. It’s the kind of place where screens lose the argument to fresh air.

For parents, that means fewer planned days out and more of life happening naturally, right outside the front door.  

Families at Hawkesbury Lakes have a good choice of schools and colleges nearby, helping keep the school run simple and supporting children through every stage.

Nearby education options include:

• Bedworth Heath Nursery School – Ofsted ‘Outstanding’, ages 2–5

• Grangehurst Primary School – ages 4–11

• Foxford Community School – secondary school and sixth form, ages 11–18

• Coventry College – further education and vocational courses

• University of Warwick and Coventry University – two major universities within easy reach

This mix of schools, colleges and universities makes Hawkesbury Lakes a practical choice for families thinking long term.

Getting where you need to be doesn’t take much effort here. Hawkesbury Lakes sits close to the A444, with quick access to the M6 for straightforward routes towards Birmingham, Leicester and across the Midlands.

Bedworth train station is a short drive away, with regular services to Coventry, Nuneaton and beyond. Coventry city centre is around 15 minutes by car, making office days, shopping trips and evenings out easy to fit into the week.

It’s a location that keeps you connected without feeling caught up in it, ideal for those looking for new homes in Coventry with strong transport links.

Weekends at Hawkesbury Lakes do not need much planning. They tend to take shape on their own. Swap the car for a canal side stroll along the towpath, ending up at The Greyhound Inn for a slow lunch by the water.

When you want a bigger dose of fresh air, Coombe Abbey Park is an easy drive away, with woodland trails, open parkland and space to properly switch off. For something livelier, the independent shops and street food at FarGo Village or a family day out at Drayton Manor are all within reach.

Small local favourites or bigger days out, it is all close enough to feel easy and never over planned. What matters most is the time spent together.