Hugglescote is a Coalville village in north-west Leicestershire with active schemes from Bellway (Hugglescote Grange, £304,950-£382,500), Redrow (Heritage Collection at Hugglescote Grange), Davidsons Group (Bardon Lea), Swinfen Vale and Morris Homes. Wider Hugglescote master plan includes a proposed new school, shop and local quarter.
Hugglescote sits within the wider Coalville growth area in north-west Leicestershire — 10 miles from Leicester city centre. Strong supply from Bellway, Redrow, Davidsons and Morris keeps choice high, with shared-ownership and deposit-contribution incentives commonly available.
Why buy a new home in Hugglescote?
✓10 miles from Leicester city centre
✓M1 J22 and J23 within easy reach
✓East Midlands Airport 20 minutes
✓New primary school, shop and local quarter planned
✓Strong network of Bellway, Redrow and Davidsons builders
Transport & commuting
Hugglescote has no railway station — the nearest is Leicester (15-20 minutes by car) for East Midlands Railway services to London St Pancras in around 1h 10m. The M1 J22 and J23 are both within easy reach.
Destination
Time
Mode
Leicester
~20m
Car
London St Pancras (from Leicester)
~1h 10m
EMR
East Midlands Airport
~20m
Car
Derby
~30m
Car
Schools in Hugglescote
Local schools include Hugglescote Community Primary School, Belvoirdale Primary and The Newbridge School. Stephenson College is the FE option just 10 minutes away by car.
Hugglescote Community Primary
Belvoirdale Primary
The Newbridge School
King Edward VII Science & Sport College
Stephenson College (FE)
Major new-build schemes in Hugglescote
Hugglescote Grange
Developer: Bellway / Redrow / Morris Homes
A wider Hugglescote Grange master plan with phases from Bellway (£304,950-£382,500), Redrow Heritage Collection 2, 3 and 4-bed homes, and Morris Homes. Includes a planned new primary school, shop and local quarter.
Bardon Lea
Developer: Davidsons Group
2, 3, 4 & 5-bedroom houses at Grange View in Lower Bardon, surrounded by lush green open spaces, play areas and lagoons.
Swinfen Vale
Developer: Various
A range of 2, 3 and 4-bedroom homes joining the growing Hugglescote community.
Things to do in Hugglescote
•National Forest (within walking distance)
•Bradgate Park (15 mins)
•Twycross Zoo (20 mins)
•Snibston Discovery Park
•Charnwood Forest
Frequently asked questions about new homes in Hugglescote
How much do new homes in Hugglescote cost?
Bellway at Hugglescote Grange prices 2, 3 and 4-bedroom homes from £304,950 to £382,500. Davidsons' Bardon Lea offers 2-5 bedroom homes at similar pricing, with deposit contributions and stamp duty assistance commonly available for 2026 purchases.
Is Hugglescote a good place to live?
Hugglescote is part of the growing Coalville area in north-west Leicestershire, with strong access to Leicester (10 miles), East Midlands Airport (20 minutes) and the M1. The wider master plan adds a new primary school, shop and local quarter, making it well-suited to families.
What new build schemes are available in Hugglescote?
Bellway at Hugglescote Grange, Redrow at Hugglescote Grange, Davidsons Group at Bardon Lea, Morris Homes at Hugglescote Grange and Swinfen Vale are all currently active in the area.