New Downs

New Downs is a colloquial term, primarily used in the United Kingdom, to refer to newly built housing estates or areas of residential development. The term often carries a slightly pejorative connotation, implying that the development lacks character, is poorly planned, or consists of cheaply built houses. The "downs" part of the name is evocative of open, rolling hills, suggesting a planned, and often marketed, sense of natural landscape despite the reality of modern construction.

The term is often used in contrast to older, more established neighborhoods which are perceived to have more charm and historical value. New Downs developments are frequently associated with standardized house designs, close proximity of dwellings, and a reliance on car-based transportation due to their peripheral locations relative to existing urban centers.

While not a formal designation or legally defined term, "New Downs" is readily understood within certain regions as a descriptor for a specific type of modern residential area. The exact meaning and application can vary based on local context and individual perspectives.