New Homes in Leicester Forest West, Leicestershire

New Homes in Leicester Forest West FAQs

• What is life like in Leicester Forest West?

  With miles of picturesque landscapes to explore, as well as a short journey into Leicester, you can really enjoy the best of both worlds when you buy a house in Leicester Forest West. And with offers such as our Part Exchange scheme, you could move into your new home with the minimum of fuss and more money in your pocket. 

• What is there to see and do in Leicester Forest West?

  This is a great place to live if you enjoy country walks right on your doorstep, stopping for a drink or bite to eat at the local pub on your way back, of course. Whether you’re taking the dog to Martinshaw Wood, going for long walks or bike rides around Thornton Reservoir or diving to the depths of Stoney Cove, you can also make the most of all of Leicester’s many cultural and leisure attractions just a short drive away. 

• What is education like in Leicester Forest West?

  If you have children to think of, there are some good schools in the local area to send them to. Top primary options include Thurlaston CofE and Kirby Muxloe Primary, while Christ The King Catholic Primary is a few miles east but rated as outstanding by Ofsted. 
  
  If your kids are secondary age, or if you’re planning for the future, there’s an excellent school close to Leicester Forest West you can aim for. Bosworth Academy is a couple of miles away in Desford, but has a large catchment area and has been classed as outstanding by the education board. 

• How are the transport links in Leicester Forest West? 

  Leicester Forest West lies on the A47, also known as Hinckley Road, which you can use to drive to Leicester in just 15 minutes. It’s a similar journey to get onto the M1 motorway which runs to the east of town, while the M69 is also close at hand, which takes you to Coventry in half an hour. There are a number of bus stops in the area if you prefer to use public transport to get around. 

• What is the Leicester Forest West property market like?

  This area is in the midst of some wonderful developments, with everything from 1 to 5 bedroom homes providing plenty of choice for homebuyers. You can find a wide selection of new homes in the Lubbesthorpe area a couple of miles from Leicester Forest West, including modern 1 and 2 bed apartments, skillfully designed 2 and 3 bed semis and spacious 4 bed family homes. 
  
  Whether this sounds perfect or you’d prefer a larger 4 bed detached home in nearby Wigston, make sure you check with your adviser about offers such as our Movemaker scheme when you enquire today. With this deal, we’ll help sort the sale of your current home and cover any agents’ fees in the process.