New family homes for sale on the M4 corridor

Stretching all the way from London to South Wales, the M4 corridor is a major hub for high-tech companies, and the surrounding towns are a popular choice for homebuyers who need to commute across the region. Thriving M4 corridor towns in England within easy reach of London include Bracknell, Reading, Newbury, Slough and Swindon, all of which are served by the M4, the Great Western train line, and London Heathrow Airport.

Slough area

For families looking for a modern, urban way of life, Barratt Homes has created a stylish development of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments in the heart of Slough at Eclipse, within walking distance of all the shops and amenities of the town centre. Priced from £187,500 to £220,000, this development is also just steps away from the town's train station, which offers efficient services to London Paddington (just 20 minutes/25 miles away) and Reading (15 minutes/22 miles away).

Coming soon to the large village of Langley, just two miles from central Slough and 20 miles from London, Taylor Wimpey is creating Waterside Grange, a collection of one- and two-bedroom apartments and two-, three- and four-bedroom houses, with prices yet to be released.

Bracknell area

About 40 miles from London, Thames Valley Housing has a selection of quality, affordable homes for sale a mile from central Bracknell at Jennett's Park, available from £86,000 on a shared ownership basis. Incorporating two- and three-bedroom houses, the development is focused around a planned village centre with a primary school, shops, a doctor's surgery, a community centre, and a pub, as well as green open spaces.

Newbury area

In a rural location near the market town of Newbury, about 60 miles from London, Bloor Homes' Pinchington Grange development features a collection of spacious and desirable five- and six-bedroom homes priced from £599,950 to £785,000. Despite its tranquil setting, with views over the lake, gardens and historic parkland of Sandleford Priory, Pinchington Grange is also within easy reach of the town's amenities and a 24-hour retail park, combining the best of both worlds.

Reading area

St James Homes has released a new phase of high-specification two-, three- and four-bedroom family homes at Kennet Island in Reading, priced from £229,950 to £274,950. Located at the heart of Southside, Reading's brand new residential and commercial quarter, Kennet Island is made up of contemporary properties that the use of space, providing a light, practical and stylish modern living environment complete with neutral carpets, pre-wiring for Sky+, and fitted wardrobes in the master bedrooms.

Swindon area

The substantial town of Swindon, 81 miles from London, is home to dozens of new developments, one of which is Reed Court, created by local property developer Bower Mapson. This select development of 15 sustainable two- and three-bedroom homes, priced from £159,950 to £194,950, is set in a leafy mews in the desirable Stratton St Margaret area, has everyday amenities close by, and excellent road links north and south - with a range of incentives available for prospective buyers.

Prices start at £229,950 at Kennet Island in Reading, a collection of contemporary two-, three- and four-bedroom apartments in a great strategic location from Berkeley Homes