New Homes in Leicester
Located in the East Midlands less than 40 miles from Birmingham, Leicester is a city in – and namesake of – Leicestershire. Around 20 minutes by car from Loughborough, you can get to Nottingham in half an hour on the train from new homes in Leicester.
From museums and galleries to the National Space Centre, Abbey Park and plenty of shops, bars and restaurants, you’ve also got Bradgate Park on the outskirts. Whether you want to be as close to the city centre as possible or in a satellite town like Mountsorrel or Barrow upon Soar, you can browse our developments near Leicester below.
- £349,995 to £391,995
- 4 bedroom
- New homes for sale in Hugglescote. Final homes for sale - don't miss your last chance to buy!
- £217,995 to £404,995
- 2, 3 and 4 bedroom
- New homes in Melton Mowbray.
- £218,000 to £298,000
- 2, 3 and 4 bedroom
- Last chance to buy at Saxon View in Nuneaton. Over 90% of homes now sold, don't miss out! Nuneaton's vibrant town centre is just 2 miles away from Saxon View. And we're located opposite Whittleford Park, ideal for dog walking or just enjoying nature. We're located an hour from London Euston by train, ideal if you're looking to commute. Why not view our Show Homes today?
- £294,995 to £525,000
- 3 and 5 bedroom
- New 2, 3, 4 & 5 bedroom homes in Cotgrave
- Final home at our popular development in Beeston, Nottingham.
- £395,000 to £629,995
- 4 and 5 bedroom
- Huge cash savings on our brand-new homes for sale in Rugby.
- £386,995 to £636,995
- 3, 4 and 5 bedroom
- Set only minutes away from Rugby town centre, this development will bring a new collection of 3, 4 & 5 bedroom homes all within easy reach of high street shops, cafes, restaurants and leisure amenities for you to relax and enjoy. There are many schools close by for your family, whilst the nearby M45 opens the gate to a wealth of commuting opportunities for working professionals. Homes on this development meet the latest building regulations, which sets the standards for energy performance and carbon emissions. Click here to find out more.
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- Within close proximity to the vibrant and cultural city of Coventry, our new development The Watchmakers will bring brand new 2, 3 & 4 bedroom homes. With schools, parks, shops and other essential amenities right on your doorstep you'll have everything on hand for you & your family. There is also excellent travel links that give you access across the rest of the Midlands, which makes this exciting development the ideal place for you to call home.
- £235,000 to £365,000
- 2, 3 and 4 bedroom
- Homes ready to move into overlooking newly opened village green. Save up to £25,000 on your move.
- £334,995 to £489,995
- 3 and 4 bedroom
- New homes for sale in Bingham.
- £329,995 to £459,995
- 3 and 4 bedroom
- Dunstall Park is within walking distance to the well-known Ventura Park, with great shops, cafes and restaurants on your door step, or walk into the vibrant market town of Tamworth, explore the castle & local markets. Bringing 2, 3, 4 & 5 bedroom homes we have something for everyone, whether you are looking for your first home, or need more space for the family. Homes on this development meet the latest building regulations, which sets the standards for energy performance and carbon emissions. Click here to find out more.
- £437,995 to £484,995
- 4 and 5 bedroom
- New homes in Hanwood Park on the edge of Barton Seagrave, Kettering. Over 280 acres of open space.
- £308,995 to £536,995
- 3, 4 and 5 bedroom
- New homes in Northampton
- Our sales office is now closed and we're now sold out, please call our sister development on 01827 60850 for any enquiries. Last chance to buy within the idyllic village of Fradley, bringing two, three & four bedroom homes to a location renowned for its canal-side community. Close to the A38, you'll access Lichfield and Burton-on-Trent, with the former's two train stations making commuting further afield easy. Fradley and surrounding areas offers facilities for a convenient lifestyle. Nearby are a range of 'Good' Ofsted rated schools, including St Stephen's Primary School.
- £289,995 to £370,000
- 3 and 4 bedroom
- Popular development for London commuters with up to 5% cash savings!
- £288,495 to £464,995
- 3, 4 and 5 bedroom
- Wendel View, on the rural edge of Wellingborough, offers great value for money. This diverse, fast-growing community is surrounded by 35 acres of green space and has excellent nearby amenities. Enjoy easy transport links to London and the M1, and walk to local amenities. Hannah & Stella welcome you in to find out more and view our 2 Show Homes.
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New Homes in Leicester FAQs
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If you want to live in an exciting, multicultural city with an excellent location and lots to offer the family, then buying a house in Leicester is well worth your consideration. And you may find it’s a more realistic prospect than you realised, thanks to offers such as our Movemaker scheme, where we’ll pay any estate agent’s fees on your current home for you.
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A compact city centre means Leicester is ideal for exploring on foot, as you visit landmarks such as the city’s cathedral, castle and Guildhall. Stroll around Abbey Park’s boating lake on your way to the historic abbey, which is just around the corner from the fascinating National Space Museum. Leicester’s 700-year-old market opposite Town Hall Square’s fountain is open six days a week, while there are lots of wide open natural spaces to enjoy on the outskirts of town, including Watermead Country Park and Bradgate Park.
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If you have children then you’ll be pleased to know there are some excellent schools in Leicester. Sparkenhoe Community Primary School is right on the edge of the city centre and outstanding according to Ofsted, while Parks Primary School in the New Parks area has been given the same rating.
When it comes to secondary schools, Melton Road’s mixed-sex Rushey Mead Academy is a top performer and like the Beauchamp College in Oadby is rated as outstanding by Ofsted. For the latter, being south east of the city centre in a spot like Wigston will put you in the appropriate catchment area. -
Part of the East Midlands region, Leicester has excellent transport links for getting around the area and making your way to other parts of the country. The M1 motorway passes to the west of the city centre, while a number of different train routes serve the main central station on London Road.
For holidays abroad, East Midlands Airport is less than 20 miles away, which is a journey you can do in less than half an hour in the car. You can also catch a direct train to the airport, as well as London Luton and London Stansted, while Leicester has a comprehensive bus network for getting around the city. -
Leicester has a flourishing property scene, so you can be confident of making an excellent investment when you buy a house in or around the city. There are comfortable 4 bedroom new build homes on Newton Lane in Wigston, a variety of lakeside properties ranging from 1 to 4 beds in Lubbesthorpe on the outskirts of town, and modern 2 and 3 bed semi and detached homes on Somerset Avenue close to the city centre.
Whichever area you decide on, make sure you check out our latest offers to see if there are any you can take advantage of, including schemes like our Part Exchange initiative where we save you time and money by acting as a guaranteed buyer on your current home.Don't forget to take a look at our East Midlands property buying guide, which includes all the information you need to know about buying a home in the East Midlands.
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Buying your new home with Barratt Homes means benefitting from unique offers. Our Part Exchange Xtra and Movemaker schemes help you sell your existing home while we pay your estate agent fees. If you’re looking for your first home, the Home Reach scheme could help get you on the ladder and reserve your dream home today.
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.