New Homes in Barrow upon Soar

If you’re looking for somewhere to live in the East Midlands which offers a pleasant village atmosphere and a great location, new homes in Barrow upon Soar could be perfect for you. Just a couple of miles from Loughborough, this charming Leicestershire spot is framed by the River Soar which forms the village’s southern boundary. 

Surrounded by pretty natural scenery, you also get great access to Leicester and Nottingham, which are only 10 and 15 miles away respectively. Birmingham, meanwhile, is less than an hour’s drive away. A desirable place to live with a thriving property market, look below to see our developments closest to Barrow upon Soar.

• East Midlands • Loughborough • Leicestershire • Leicester • Nottingham • Birmingham

What is life like in Barrow upon Soar?

Located in rural Leicestershire, the village of Barrow upon Soar is a charming place to live with a slower pace of life yet it’s still within easy reach of local towns and cities including neighbouring Loughborough and Leicester. Whether you’re enjoying a countryside walk, taking the kids for a family day out or visiting bustling shopping centres, there’s something for everyone to love just a stone’s throw from your new home in Barrow upon Soar.

What is there to see and do in Barrow upon Soar? 

Barrow upon Soar is a great place to live if you enjoy getting out and about in the great outdoors, whether you’re taking a stroll along the River Soar, exploring Jubilee Wood, playing football in Bradgate Park or cycling through Watermead Country Park.

As the village is so close to Loughborough, it’s easy to reach the town’s many sights and attractions including Charnwood Museum, Loughborough Town Hall and Queen’s Park. The National Space Centre is just a short drive away, where you can see satellites and rockets as well as visiting the biggest planetarium in the UK.

If you’re moving to Barrow upon Soar with a young family or you have grandchildren to visit, there are lots of child-friendly attractions in the local area including Gorse Hill City Farm, the Great Central Railway heritage line, Stonehurst Family Farm and Museum, and Manor Farm and Woodlands.

If you take a day trip into Leicester, you can explore the Jewry Wall Museum and King Richard III Discovery Centre or see football at King Power Stadium, home of Leicester City F.C. The Leicester Tigers play their home rugby matches at Welford Road Stadium.

What is education like in Barrow upon Soar? 

Barrow upon Soar has lots of good schools to choose from, including Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School, Barrow Hall Church of England Primary School and Humphrey Perkins School. For independent education, there are a number of options including Loughborough Grammar School,in the local area Our Lady’s Convent School and Loughborough High School.

If your children want to take a degree course without moving far from the family home, Barrow upon Soar is close to some of the best universities in the country including Loughborough University and the University of Leicester. The University of Nottingham, Nottingham Trent University and the University of Derby are also within commuting distance.

How are the Barrow upon Soar transport links?

The village has very good transport links, with the M1 and A6 nearby and a train station with direct services to Loughborough, Market Harborough and Leicester. From Barrow upon Soar the journey to Loughborough takes just 10 minutes by car or five minutes by train, while Leicester is 20 minutes away by both train and car. Other places that are easy to reach include Nottingham 30 minutes away, and Birmingham which can be reached in 55 minutes via the M42.

If you’re travelling to London, the easiest way to reach the capital is by train with a change at Leicester before arriving at St Pancras. From Barrow upon Soar, the train journey to London takes around one hour 55 minutes.

When it’s time to go on holiday or take a business trip, the village is just 20 minutes away from East Midlands Airport with flights to destinations across Europe and around the world.

New schemes & offers in Barrow upon Soar

Looking to relocate to Barrow upon Soar? With Barratt Homes, you’ll have access to unique schemes. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, want to sell your current home or are a key worker, we have an offer that suits you. 
 
Our low deposit schemes are designed to help you buy your dream home without worrying about the deposit. We can boost it up and support you along the way. And if you’re part of the armed forces, we offer a 5% deposit contribution to help you get on the ladder. 
 
Time for a change? Selling your home with our help to sell schemes is easy. You can forget about estate agent fees and enjoy your new home while we do the legwork. If you’re a key worker, you can benefit from our Key Worker Deposit Contribution scheme. 
 
Browse our wide range of new homes in Barrow upon Soar and take advantage of fantastic offers for a stress-free move, just like you deserve. Whether you’re looking for your first home or a new home for your growing family, our East Midlands property guide is here to help.