New homes in Quorn

Offering a superb location within the East Midlands, Quorn is a pleasant village in Leicestershire. Set into pretty countryside on the outskirts of Loughborough, new homes in Quorn are only nine miles north of Leicester. Nottingham, meanwhile, is a little less than double that in the opposite direction. 

With the River Soar snaking its way close to the heart of the village and Barrow upon Soar just the other side of the A6, this is a desirable place to live. New homes in this area aren’t usually available for long, so you’ll have to be quick with our developments closest to Quorn below. 

Make the Move

Located in Leicestershire, just a few miles south east of Loughborough, Quorn is a highly sought-after village.

Bordered by the River Soar to the east, new homes in Quorn join the village’s range of lovely housing; from historic 19th century terraces to large luxury homes.

Places of interest

Close to Loughborough, Quorn is within easy reach of the city’s many attractions. Charnwood Museum tells the history of the local area through a series of interactive exhibits, while Loughborough Town Hall hosts lots of events throughout the year. The National Space Centre is 20 minutes away in Leicester.

The countryside of Bradgate Park, in Charnwood Forest, covers 830 acres, while Watermead Country Park acts as a wildlife corridor with over 12 lakes and the Grand Union Canal. Stafford Orchard is Quorn’s village-run park, which includes a raised performance area, sensory garden and wood sculptures.

The Great Central Railway at Quorn and Woodhouse Station is an important stop on the steam train line, which runs from Loughborough to Leicester. The station itself has a wartime theme including an air raid shelter and Dig for Victory vegetable garden.

Educational facilities

Quorn is close to a number of good higher education institutions, most notably Loughborough University, and the University of Leicester.

Transport links

Quorn has good transport links, with the A6 dual carriageway bypassing the village. A drive to Loughborough takes 5 – 10 minutes along the A6, and it takes 20 minutes to reach Leicester along the A6, in the opposite, southerly direction. Nottingham is 35 minutes away by car, and Birmingham one hour. 

Quorn’s railway station is now part of the Great Central Steam Railway. For National Rail routes, neighbouring Barrow upon Soar has regular services to nearby cities. A train journey from Barrow upon Soar to London lasts under two hours, with just one change at Leicester.

The nearest airport to Quorn is East Midlands, 20 minutes away by car. The airport can be reached by public transport, taking a train from Barrow upon Soar to East Midlands Parkway, followed by a short bus journey to the airport; taking around 44 minutes.