New Homes in Leicester

The largest city in the East Midlands, Leicester is a lovely melting point of cultures, being up there with London amongst the UK’s more ethnically diverse cities.
The city is well known for its annual Caribbean Carnival as well as its elaborate Diwali and LGBTQ+ Pride celebrations.
Leicester is also well represented in the world of sport by Leicester City FC and is home to two well regarded universities.
A modern metropolitan city in every sense of the word, if you’re considering one of our new homes in Leicester, the below guide will give you a good sense of what life in the city is like.

Transport in Leicester

Those living in Leicester benefit from a wide selection of public transport options.
Leicester train station sits along the Midland Main Line, with commuters able to catch direct trains to the likes of London, Birmingham, Nottingham, Sheffield, and Grimsby.
The city is also served by a number of bus operators, with several routes connecting the city centre to surrounding neighbourhoods like Rushey Mead, Tinkers Dell, Bull Ring, and Beaumont Leys.
Both the M69 and the M42 run through the city as well, connecting it to nearby Birmingham.

Shopping in Leicester

Highcross Leicester is one of the biggest shopping centres in the city, located just north of St Martin’s Square.
The shopping centre houses several popular brands, including the likes of John Lewis, Apple, Mango, Rolex, Ernest Jones, and BOSS.
Highcross also offers a number of restaurants, a gym, a cinema, and a minigolf course.
Other popular shopping centres in Leicester include the likes of Fosse Park and Beaumont .

Things to do in Leicester

There are several notable attractions in Leicester, including the National Space Centre, which houses two space rockets, a planetarium and an artefact gallery.
Other popular attractions in the city include the Retro Computer Museum, the Leicester Museum and Art Gallery and the Elizabethan Guildhall House.
Leicester also has a few cinemas, including an Odeon and a Vue.
Leicester is also home to several theatres, including Curve, De Montfort Hall and The Little Theatre.
Incredible musical acts are always passing through the O2 Academy in Leicester and there’s nothing quite like catching a match at the legendary King Power Stadium – home to Leicester City FC.

Some of the Best Places to Live in and Around Leicester

Leicester is a city with much to offer, and we have several developments, across various suburbs, all within minutes of the city centre.
To help you decide where might be best for you, we’ve profiled a few of the suburbs below.

Oadby

A large suburb on the southeastern corner of Leicester, Oadby is perfect for commuters looking for direct access to the city centre. The A6 runs through the centre of Oadby, leading straight into Leicester by car, while several bus routes connect Oadby to Wigston and Little Stretton. The suburb is also spoilt for choice when it comes to good schools.
Explore some of the properties we have available around Oadby.

Syston

A small collection of neighbourhoods to the north of Leicester, Syston toes the line between suburb and town and is surrounded by countryside walks and nature reserves.
Conveniently, Syston has its own train station, with regular services getting you into the city in as little as 8 minutes. Syston is also connected to the city centre via the A607.
Explore some of the properties we have available in Syston.

Melton Mowbray

Melton Mowbray is known for its welcoming community and market district, with plenty of good schools and transport links alongside. The town also has its own train station running hourly services into Leicester and Birmingham.
Explore some of the properties we have available in Melton Mowbray.

Considering One of Our New Homes in Leicester?

If this exciting metropolitan city has piqued your interest, book an appointment today to view one of our new homes in Leicester today.