Heyford Park

What Heyford Park does

Heyford Park is a large-scale brownfield regeneration project in Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire, operated by Dorchester Living Limited since the company's acquisition of the 1,200-acre former RAF Upper Heyford airbase in 2009. Over twelve years of phased development, the company has delivered 10 phases comprising more than 1,200 mixed-tenure homes alongside schools, community amenities, and commercial space, with construction quality validated by three consecutive NHBC Pride in the Job Awards (Phase 9) and a 45/45 Considerate Constructors Scheme 'Excellent' rating. The product portfolio spans new-build residential homes (14 house models priced £390,000-£1,100,000+), shared ownership and rental options, a secondary resale market, The Airfield commercial hub hosting 100+ businesses across offices, industrial units, hangars, and clean tech studios, and a hospitality/amenity layer including The Heyford boutique hotel, Baton restaurant, 455 Bar & Bowling, Heyford Park Gym, and The High Street retail centre with Sainsbury's Local.

The business operates a hybrid revenue model combining one-time residential sales (new homes, shared ownership, resale), recurring commercial rental income from The Airfield tenant base, and transactional fees from filming and event venue hire. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via on-site sales suites, showhomes, and an online registration portal, supplemented by digital marketing, community events, and earned media. Dorchester Living maintains an extensive corporate structure of more than 20 wholly-owned UK and Jersey subsidiaries covering land holding, development, project management, water services, commercial property, regeneration, and heritage conservation, with no public listing or institutional investor backing disclosed.

The customer base spans individual homebuyers (first-time buyers, growing families, downsizers) in the Oxfordshire growth corridor, residential property investors, and 100+ commercial tenants from diverse sectors. Forward strategy centers on a masterplan scoping request submitted to Cherwell District Council envisioning 6,000-9,000 additional dwellings, 50,000 sq m of commercial space, 7,000+ new jobs, 30% affordable housing, and 60% green infrastructure, supported by a proposed new railway station. Recognition has come through dual Planning Awards 2026 wins (Best Use of Brownfield Land in Placemaking, Plan-Making), positioning Heyford Park as a flagship UK place-led regeneration project.

Name

Heyford Park

Legal name

Dorchester Living Limited

Website

https://heyfordpark.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Heyford Park is a brownfield regeneration project in Oxfordshire, UK, operated by Dorchester Living, transforming the 1,200-acre former RAF Upper Heyford airbase into a mixed-use settlement with 1,200+ delivered homes, a 100+ business commercial hub, retail, hospitality, and amenities, serving homebuyers, investors, and commercial tenants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Property Development

NAICS

New Housing For-Sale Builders (236117), Residential Building Construction (23611), Land Subdivision (23721), Land Subdivision (2372)

SIC

Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552), General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Land Development & Subdivision Homebuilding (Build-to-Sell Communities) (IMAFABAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Urban Renewal, Brownfield Redevelopment & Land Reuse (BPAIANAI), Land Brokerage (Raw Land & Development Sites) (FSAEAJAD)

Keywords

• Residential property development
• Mixed-use regeneration
• Brownfield development
• New build homes
• Commercial property leasing

Headquarters

HQ city

Heyford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Residential Property Sales: Revenue is generated through the sale of new homes at Heyford Park. The development offers a range of property types from 3-bedroom terraced homes to 5+ bedroom detached luxury homes, with prices ranging from approximately £390,000 to over £1,100,000.
2. Commercial Property Leasing: The Airfield at Heyford Park provides commercial spaces including offices, industrial units, and hangars to business tenants. Over 100 businesses currently operate from the site.
3. Filming and Event Venue Hire: The Airfield offers filming and event opportunities utilizing its unique airfield backdrop and historic structures.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Heyford Park develops and sells new-build residential homes on a 1,200-acre brownfield regeneration site in Oxfordshire, offering 14 house models ranging from £390,000 to £1,100,000 alongside shared ownership, resale, and rental housing. It also leases commercial workspace (offices, industrial units, hangars, clean tech studios) at The Airfield to over 100 businesses and operates on-site community amenities including a boutique hotel, restaurant, gym, and retail centre.

Product overview

Heyford Park is a large-scale mixed-use residential development on the former RAF Upper Heyford airbase in Oxfordshire, developed by Dorchester Living since 2009. The product portfolio comprises residential housing (new homes for sale, shared ownership, resale, and rental options), commercial space (The Airfield innovation hub), and community amenities (The Heyford hospitality complex, gym, retail High Street, and sports facilities). The development spans 1,200 acres with over 1,200 homes delivered across multiple phases, and features 14 distinct house models ranging from the Burford (£390,000) to The Rushworth (£1,100,000). The masterplan envisions expansion to 6,000-9,000 additional homes with commercial space, new schools, and transport infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• New Homes for Sale Privately owned residential properties available for purchase at Heyford Park, ranging from 2 to 5+ bedrooms across 14 house styles and price points from £390,000 to over £1,100,000. Designed for individual homebuyers, families, and property investors seeking new-build homes in Oxfordshire.
• Shared Ownership Part-buy, part-rent scheme enabling purchasers to acquire a share of their home and pay rent on the remaining portion, making homeownership more accessible. Targeted at first-time buyers and those who cannot afford full market purchase.
• Resale Homes Secondary market properties being sold by existing homeowners within the Heyford Park development. Available for prospective buyers seeking established homes within the community.
• Renting at Heyford Park Rental accommodation options within the Heyford Park community for those not seeking to purchase. Available for individuals and families wanting to live in the development without buying.
• The Airfield Commercial Hub A commercial innovation and clean tech hub at Heyford Park offering versatile commercial spaces including hangars, offices, industrial units, and clean tech studios. Home to over 100 businesses with plans for expansion to 50,000 sq m of commercial space.
• The Heyford Hospitality Complex Hospitality and leisure complex featuring a boutique hotel, Baton restaurant (all-day dining), and 455 Bar & Bowling with a two-lane bowling alley. Provides hospitality and leisure facilities for Heyford Park residents and visitors.
• Heyford Park Gym On-site fitness facility providing gym equipment and services for residents of Heyford Park.
• The High Street Retail Centre Walkable retail centre featuring Sainsbury's Local, barbers, dentist, pharmacy, Reformer Pilates & Wellness studio, and independent retail spaces for residents of Heyford Park.
• Site Amenities and Sports Facilities Sports and fitness facilities including tennis courts, indoor sports hall, pump track, outdoor sports facilities, outdoor sports tables, yoga and bootcamp classes, and play areas for Heyford Park residents.

Quantifiable outcome

• 12 years of development, 1,200 homes delivered, 6 awards received
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Proctor and Matthews ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural practice involved in developing the masterplan vision for Heyford Park. Contributed to the strategic design of the new settlement.
• Rolton GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering consultancy contributing to the Heyford Park masterplan development team.
• Kim WilkieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandscape architect involved in the masterplan for Heyford Park.
• StantecminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering and design consultancy part of the masterplan team.
• Pegasus GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlanning and design consultancy involved in the masterplan development.
• Mode TransportminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransport planning consultancy contributing sustainable transport and active travel expertise to the masterplan.
• BSG EcologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEcology consultancy contributing biodiversity and environmental expertise to the masterplan.
• Cherwell District CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal authority with whom Dorchester Living submitted a scoping request for the masterplan. Key stakeholder in the development approval process.
• Heyford Park Parish CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal parish council collaborating on neighbourhood planning and community consultation for the masterplan.
• Heyford Park SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal primary school partnered with Dorchester Living on community projects including swift conservation and art trails.
• Heyford Makers' ShedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal community group at Heyford Park that combats social isolation. Partnered with Dorchester Living on swift box construction and Christmas Character Trail.
• Cherwell Swifts Conservation ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrassroots organization helping conserve Britain's swift population. Partnered on the swift box community project at Heyford Park.
• Milton Keynes CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal college providing apprenticeship programmes in partnership with Dorchester Living. Apprentices work on-site at Heyford Park while studying.
• Abingdon & Witney CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal college providing apprenticeship programmes in partnership with Dorchester Living for construction trades.
• Community First OxfordshireminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization partnered with Dorchester Living on the Christmas Character Trail project.
• Kerry LemonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional artist and sculptor leading public art strategy for Heyford Park, including swift box designs and art trails.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Taylor Wimpey: UK national housebuilder operating across regions with a focus on family housing developments. Comparable as a phased community developer serving overlapping buyer demographics and price tiers in the same housing market.
• Persimmon plc: Major UK volume housebuilder with broad geographic coverage of new-build housing estates. Comparable as a large-scale for-sale residential developer using phased construction approaches and similar first-time buyer to family buyer mix.
• Berkeley Group: Major UK housebuilder developing large-scale mixed-tenure residential communities across the South East, including brownfield regeneration schemes. Comparable as a build-to-sell developer targeting similar commuter-belt buyer profiles in the same UK regional market.
• Barratt Developments: Largest UK housebuilder by volume, delivering mainstream family homes across multiple sites with national reach. Comparable as a high-volume for-sale residential developer with phased community-style masterplans and similar buyer segments.
• Bellway plc: UK national housebuilder operating across the country with a focus on family housing developments. Comparable as a phased community developer in the same UK residential market with similar buyer demographics and price tier coverage.
• Redrow plc: UK premium-focused housebuilder with a heritage brand and family home product range. Comparable as a UK national developer serving similar premium family buyer segments and delivering phased community-style developments.

Direct peers

• Crest Nicholson: UK residential developer focused on family housing and mixed-tenure communities, particularly in the South of England. Comparable as a build-to-sell community developer in the same South East geography with similar family-buyer targeting.
• Keepmoat Homes: UK housebuilder specialising in brownfield regeneration and mixed-tenure developments, with significant affordable housing delivery. Comparable as a brownfield-focused community developer using similar phased regeneration approaches and affordable housing quotas.
• Lendlease UK: International developer with a UK focus on large-scale, mixed-use urban regeneration including residential, commercial and community infrastructure. Comparable as a master-planned regeneration developer combining residential sales with commercial and community amenities.
• Vistry Group (formerly Bovis Homes / Countryside Partnerships): UK housebuilder with a strong regeneration and partnerships-led model delivering mixed-tenure new communities, including affordable housing components. Closely comparable as a mixed-tenure build-to-sell community developer with strategic partnerships for large masterplans.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/HeyfordPark
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dorchester-group
• Instagraminstagram.com/heyfordpark
• Xx.com/heyfordparkcom

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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