Making the move to a different area can be daunting regardless of if it’s a ten-minute trip down the road or a completely different city. Not only do you need to make sure that the property is the standard that you’d hoped, you also need to do some research into the area and understand what it is like to actually live there.
Getting used to a new area can take time but if it’s a perfect fit for your way of life, it can be one of the best choices that a family can ever make. Wherever it may be, you should seek advice and opinions from experts in the area you’re possibly moving to.
With over ten years’ experience in Market Harborough, we’ve decided to give a sense of what it’s like to live here for young families:
Living in Market Harborough overview
We consider ourselves very fortunate to have an estate agency in such an idyllic market town. Market Harborough is a large town in south Leicestershire. The town is popular because of the surrounding picturesque countryside, easy access to motorway networks and the historical town centre.
According to the 2011 census, Market Harborough has a population of 22,911 and over 52 per cent of residents are aged 44 or below, meaning there are numerous other young families living in the town.
Community spirit
One of the first things you’ll notice about Market Harborough is the strong sense of community spirit. Annual events take place that engages the local community and attract visitors from further afield. Some of the most popular include The Christmas Fayre, Arts Fresco, Harborough by the Sea and running events such as the weekly park run, Harborough Triathlon, and Harborough Marathon.
Education
When moving a family, education prospects are an important factor and in Market Harborough.
All schools in Market Harborough perform well in the league tables but for young families, you’ll specifically be looking at the primary school options. In 2016, a guide by The Times found that Market Harborough has five of the ten best primary schools in the Leicestershire area.
Primary schools in Market Harborough:
- Farndon Fields Primary School
- Meadowdale Primary School
- Market Harborough Church of England Primary Academy
- Little Bowden Primary School
There are also plenty of good options available for pre-schoolers, too.
Food and drink
It’s common to see towns lose their uniqueness by becoming ‘clone towns’, each identical to the last. However, Harborough is fortunate to have more than its fair share of traditional family-run shops, eateries and enterprising new businesses. Boutique stores, bakeries, public houses, butchers and high-end clothing stores all line the cobbled streets.
There is plenty of eateries, with something for every taste bud!
Things to do in Harborough
There are plenty of family-friendly activities in the town and a short drive away. Some top picks for things to do near Market Harborough include:
- Foxton Locks
- Rockingham Castle
- Wicksteed Park
- Union Wharf canal
- Market Harborough Theatre
- Wistow Maze
- Shopping
Don’t forget, London and Leicester are both just a short train journey away. And with trains running frequently, you have easy access to family days out in other cities.
Market Harborough estate agents
Don’t just take our word for it, though. Harborough frequently finishes highly on the best places to live in the UK and last year was named the best market town in the country by The Times.
The easiest way to find out about the areas is to ask. If you want a more detailed background of the town, and surrounding areas, come into our Market Harborough estate agency and we’ll be able to give you a taste of what Market Harborough is all about. Call us today on 01858 450 020 for more information.