In 1441, when its previous holder died without an heir, the Crown bestowed the manor on the Warden and fellows of New College, Oxford.

Newton Longville has a number of cruck-framed thatched houses dating from the mid to late 15th century, with good examples at Moor End.

[citation needed] Newton Longville is twinned with Longueville-sur-Scie in Normandy, France.

It was closed in November 1991 after Hanson Trust bought the London Brick Company.

In 2009 Buckinghamshire County Council proposed a new settlement called "Salden Chase" outside Newton Longville, however due to an extended planning process work has not commenced on the development.