New homes in Market Harborough

Sitting in Leicestershire close to the border with Northamptonshire, Market Harborough is a popular shopping destination within the East Midlands. New homes in Market Harborough are also sought-after for their proximity to Leicester and Northampton, which are both around 15 miles away.

The town’s known for its top-notch shopping scene, and you’ll find swathes of bustling market stalls, shops, cafes and restaurants in the centre. Mix things up by visiting the local museum, Foxton Inclined Plane and Welland Park, and go for a stroll through Tailby Meadow too; all with our developments closest to Market Harborough below.

Living in Market Harborough

Surrounded by pretty Leicestershire countryside, yet boasting a bustling town centre which somewhat belies its rural setting, Market Harborough is a fantastic place to live. A town which has something for people and families of all ages, don’t miss our latest offers page for up-to-date information about popular initiatives like the Help to Buy scheme in the East Midlands. 

Things to see and do in Market Harborough

As you might gather from the town’s name, Market Harborough has a vibrant retail scene. As well as a lively market, the town centre also has lots of other shops to browse before sitting down for a bite or drink at one of the many cafes or restaurants. The Old Grammar School and Harborough Museum are further places of interest in the heart of town, with the latter housed in an old corset factory. 

The outskirts of Market Harborough are full of highlights like Kelmarsh Hall, West Lodge Rural Centre and Harrington Aviation Museum, while your little ones will love a trip to Windmill Farm Park. From quad biking and other exciting activities at Avalanche Adventure, to the all-action Armourgeddon Military Museum where you can even drive a tank, the Cromwell Memorial is another notable landmark just outside town. 

Education

There are plenty of good schools in and around Market Harborough, including centrally located primaries such as Joseph’s Catholic Voluntary Academy and Market Harborough CofE. Great Bowden Academy, meanwhile, is rated as outstanding by Ofsted. Two of the best choices at secondary level are Welland Park Academy and the Robert Smyth Academy, while Brooke House College is a local independent. 

Transport links in Market Harborough

Market Harborough’s train station is on St Mary’s Road just east of the town centre, offering services to both Leicester and Kettering which take around 10 minutes. There are non-stop trains to St Pancras taking less than an hour, meaning the town is a viable place to live if you want to commute to London. Market Harborough is bypassed by the A6, while the M1 motorway runs just to the west of town. 

The Market Harborough property market