New Homes in Leicester

Just under 40 miles from Birmingham, Leicester is the county town of Leicestershire in the East Midlands. With Nottingham only half an hour away on the train, houses in Leicester are also just a 20-minute drive from Loughborough.

As a large city, there’s lots to do in Leicester, whether you’re shopping and dining out, exploring museums and galleries, or visiting the National Space Centre and Abbey Park. From spots close to the city centre or towns like Wigston and Barkby Thorpe on the outskirts, don’t miss our developments closest to Leicester below. 

• Birmingham • Leicestershire • East Midlands • Nottingham • Loughborough

• National Space Centre • Abbey Park • Wigston • Barkby Thorpe

What is life like in Leicester?

A vibrant, multicultural city with a great size and location, there’s a lot to get excited about when you decide to live in Leicester. Anxious about moving home? Don’t be with offers like our stress-busting Part Exchange initiative, where we could also save you thousands on estate agents fees by acting as a guaranteed buyer for your current home. 

What is there to see and do in Leicester?

Leicester’s size means it’s great for walking around, always the best way to fully get to grips with the character, atmosphere and layout of a city. Stroll to notable spots such as the Guildhall as well as the castle and cathedral, and be sure to visit Abbey Park on a pleasant day. Here you’ll find a pretty boating lake next to the historic Augustinian abbey. 

The excellent National Space Museum is a short hop from here, while New Walk Museum and Art Gallery is another cultural attraction well worth your time. Just round the corner from here is Town Hall Square with its fountain and seven-century-old market, while heading out towards the edge of town you’ll find open spaces such as Bradgate Park and Watermead Country Park. 

What is education like in Leicester?

This is a great place to live if you have children or want to start a family. Parks Primary School in the New Parks part of town is rated as one of the best primaries in the area, and classed as outstanding by Ofsted. The same goes for Sparkenhoe Community Primary School on the edge of the city centre. 

When they grow up your kids can move on to Beauchamp College in Oadby, which is to the south east of the city centre and also ranked as outstanding. The mixed-sex Rushey Mead Academy on Melton Road is another of the city’s top performing secondaries. 

How are the Leicester transport links?

Leicester has the transport links to match its great location. The city’s main train station on London Road is a busy hub, while the city’s served by a large number of bus routes. The M1 motorway runs close to town, while East Midlands Airport is under 20 miles from the city centre. This is less than half an hour’s journey in the car, while there are also direct trains. Rail services to London, meanwhile, take around an hour and a half. 

What is the Leicester property scene like?

House prices in Leicester are similar to the UK average, although there’s a wide variety of homes in and around the city centre which cater for a huge range of budgets. For example, you can find large 4 and 5 bedroom new builds suitable for growing families in places like Wigston and Fleckney. 

Or you may prefer a 3 bed new build in charming rural settings such as along Fleckney Road in Kibworth. With great offers available on our new homes in the area, including our popular Movemaker scheme, don’t hesitate to pick up the phone to us today. 

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