Lifestyle
There is a wide choice of shops in the area from High Street brands to family run businesses and places to eat range from traditional pubs to oriental takeaways and fast foods.
There is also plenty on offer when it comes to sports clubs, facilities and gyms and there are tennis courts in Coalville Park.
For education, there are 10 primary schools, 3 secondary schools – one with a sixth form. The town is also home to FE/HE Stephenson College, which offers around 800 different courses in academic, vocational and industry-specific subjects. King Edward VII Science and Sports College which caters for 14-18 year olds, provides GCSE’s, A-Levels and a number of vocational courses.
With its combination of beautiful countryside and easy commuting, the town attracts a wide range of buyers.
Transport links
Coalville lies on the A511 trunk road between Leicester and Burton upon Trent, close to junction 22 of the M1 motorway, where the A511 meets the A50 between Ashby-de-la-Zouch and Leicester. The town also offers easy access to both East Midlands and Birmingham airports.
Buses run to Leicester, Loughborough, Burton-on-Trent, Hinckley and East Midlands airport. The nearest rail station is Loughborough, eight miles north-east of Coalville.