New homes in Hinckley

Make the move 

Located in southwest Leicestershire, the market town of Hinckley is surrounded by lovely countryside. 

It also has easy access into the surrounding cities of Leicester, Coventry and Birmingham, making new homes in Hinckley great for commuters.

New homes for sale in Hinckley & surrounding locations include:

• 5 bedroom homes at The Spinney in Burbage
• 3 & 4 bedroom homes at The Long Shoot in Nuneaton
• 4 & 5 bedroom homes at Whetstone Park in Leicester
• 3, 4 & 5 bedroom homes at New Lubbesthorpe in Leicester 
• 3 & 4 bedroom homes at Forest Chase in Leicester
• 4 bedroom homes at Stenson's Quarter in Coalville

Things to see and do

Hinckley offers a great range of facilities for residents. The town centre has a variety of high street shops, along with bars and restaurants. The town hosts a farmers’ market on the third Thursday of every month, while Hinckley Leisure Centre offers a full length swimming pool, gym and fitness classes.

Surrounded by fields and woodland, you can enjoy peaceful walks, or enjoy a picnic. You can even practice your swing at Hinckley Golf Club.

Attractions in the area include Twycross Zoo. Known as a World Primate Centre, it features monkeys, apes and the UK’s only group of bonobos, along with a selection of other animals such as Asian elephants, snow leopards, meerkats and the world’s rarest big cat, the Amur Leopard.  With more than 500 animals to see and spanning more than 80 acres, it’s a great day out for all the family. 

The Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre and Country Park is another highlight. Offering a number of events throughout the year, one option is a 2km guided walk exploring the Battle of Bosworth, the death of King Richard III and the victory of Henry Tudor.

Education

There are a number of schools near to Hinckley, and in the surrounding areas, giving parents lots of choice.

The Universities of Birmingham, Leicester and Coventry are all close by for those wanting to go on to higher education and study in the area.

Transport links

The M69 runs to the south of the town offering direct links to Leicester, Coventry and Birmingham which can all be reached in less than an hour. 

Hinckley train station has direct links to Birmingham (37 minutes) and Leicester (18 minutes). From here you can connect to London services and arrive in the capital in around 90 minutes.

For those travelling by air, the nearest airport is Birmingham Airport, reachable by road in around 38 minutes.