New Homes in Barrow upon Soar
A Leicestershire village which is held in high regard for its welcoming atmosphere and excellent East Midlands location, Barrow upon Soar offers a pleasant riverside setting just a couple of miles from Loughborough. With Leicester only 10 miles away, houses in Barrow upon Soar aren’t much further from Nottingham either.
What’s more, Birmingham is under an hour away in the car, opening up further possibilities for this charming village. A great place to live for families, start your search below with our new homes near Barrow upon Soar.
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The Skylarks
Rempstone Road, East Leake, LOUGHBOROUGH, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, LE12 6PW
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Grange View
Grange Road, Hugglescote, COALVILLE, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE67 2BS
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4 and 5 bedroom homes
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£293,995 to £499,995
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Wigston Meadows
Newton Lane, Wigston, LE18 3UR
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3, 4 and 5 bedroom homes
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£319,995 to £576,995
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Fleckney Fields
Kilby Road, Fleckney, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 8BP
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4 and 5 bedroom homes
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£439,995 to £534,995
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David Wilson Homes at Kibworth
Fleckney Road, Kibworth, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 0HG
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4 bedroom homes
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£349,995 to £549,995
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DWH at Romans Quarter
Dunsmore Avenue, Bingham, NOTTINGHAM, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, NG13 8HP
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3, 4 and 5 bedroom homes
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£285,995 to £639,995
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Highfields
Alton Way, Littleover, DERBY, DERBYSHIRE, DE23 3XD
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David Wilson Homes @Mickleover
Kensey Road, Mickleover, DERBY, CITY OF DERBY, DE3 0AB
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4 and 5 bedroom homes
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£384,995 to £584,995
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The Long Shoot
Fleece Lane, Nuneaton, NUNEATON, WARWICKSHIRE, CV11 6BS
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The Paddocks
Hoskins Lane, Newton Solney, DE15 0TW
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4 bedroom homes
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From £366,995
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Burnmill Grange
Burnmill Road, Market Harborough, MARKET HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 7XB
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3, 4 and 5 bedroom homes
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£292,995 to £654,995
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Drakelow Park
Walton Road, Drakelow, BURTON-ON-TRENT, DERBYSHIRE, DE15 9UA
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3, 4 and 5 bedroom homes
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£239,995 to £489,995
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Shepherd's Rest
Forest Road, Burton-On-Trent, BURTON-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE, DE13 9TP
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3, 4 and 5 bedroom homes
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£199,995 to £449,995
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Newton's Place
Barrowby Road, Grantham, GRANTHAM, LINCOLNSHIRE, NG31 8SR
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Dunstall Park
Ventura Park Road, Bitterscote, TAMWORTH, STAFFORDSHIRE, B78 3HJ
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3 and 4 bedroom homes
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£304,995 to £459,995
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Berry Hill
Lindhurst Lane, Mansfield, MANSFIELD, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, NG18 4TQ
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3 and 4 bedroom homes
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£235,995 to £366,995
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Fernwood Village
Johnsons Road, Balderton, NEWARK, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, NG24 3RF
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1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes
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£229,995 to £375,995
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Welcome to Barrow upon Soar
From country walks to days out in the city, the village of Barrow upon Soar gives the best of both rural and urban living. Located close to Loughborough and just a short drive from Leicester, a new home in Barrow upon Soar could tick all the right boxes for you and your family.
A quick history
Barrow upon Soar was recorded in the Domesday Book as ‘Barhoo’, and historians believe it was once used as an ancient burial place along the Great Salt Way. Archaeologists have also discovered Roman artefacts in the local area.
Historically, Barrow upon Soar had a successful lime industry, with locally mined chalk being burned in the lime kilns, which over the centuries has been used by the Romans, Normans and even during the construction of the London Underground. There was also a thriving makers industry, including cricket bats, clockmaking and chair mending.
In the mid 19th century, a dinosaur was excavated in one of the lime pits near the village and is now on display at Leicester’s New Walk Museum.
Business and industry
Manufacturing company KCT Holdings are based in Barrow upon Soar, while Loughborough is home to 3M Health Care, Fisher Scientific UK and Hancock's Topco. Other major employers nearby include fashion retailer Next in Enderby, Aggregate Industries in Markfield, Triumph Motorcycles in Measham and Caterpillar in Desford.
Things to do in the area
If you love being outdoors, there are lots of places to go walking and cycling close to your new home in Barrow upon Soar, from Bradgate Park to Watermead Country Park, Jubilee Wood and the River Soar.
When you’re in the mood for a faster pace of life, Loughborough is home to a number of cultural attractions including Charnwood Museum and Loughborough Town Hall, while Leicester has the King Richard III Visitor Centre, the Curve Theatre and the King Power Stadium.
If you’re moving to the village with children, they’ll love visiting the National Space Centre, Manor Farm and Woodlands, and the Great Central Railway. Stonehurst Family Farm and Museum is also nearby, ideal for days out with the little ones.
Travel and commuting
Whether you’re travelling by road or rail, Barrow upon Soar has very good transport connections. The M1 and A6 are both nearby, while the village train station has regular services to Loughborough, Leicester and beyond.
From the village, the journey to Loughborough takes just five minutes by train or 10 minutes by car, while Leicester is a 20 minute drive or train journey away. Nottingham is also within commuting distance, with the journey taking 30 minutes on average.
If you’re going to London, the train to St Pancras takes just one hour 55 minutes, changing once in Leicester. When you want to go further afield, East Midlands Airport is only a 20 minutes drive from Barrow upon Soar, travelling via the M1.