As with many large new developments the community experienced problems in development owing to a slow provision of local amenities. Today the development boasts a modern and sizeable medical centre including a doctors' practice and pharmacy; a private medical establishment incorporating NHS dentists and a physiotherapy clinic; a local store; food take-away stores; a hairdresser; three pre-schools/nurseries; a community centre; a leisure centre; a sizeable recreation ground having football and cricket provision; numerous children's playgrounds; a supermarket and petrol station a skate park; a three-form entry primary school; and maintained wooded areas.