Congerstone sits quietly in the Hinckley and Bosworth district, about three miles north-west of Market Bosworth and eight miles south of Ashby-de-la-Zouch. It’s a small village of around 500 people, set between the River Sence and the Ashby-de-la-Zouch Canal, and it consistently comes up as one of the more sought-after places to live in West Leicestershire.
Whether you’re weighing up buying here or renting in the area, what follows covers what you actually need to know.
Congerstone is genuinely rural. The housing stock is a mix of older stone and brick properties, some newer builds on the edge of the village, and the occasional larger detached home. The Horse & Jockey pub is the main social anchor in the village itself, and the village hall hosts a range of community events through the year, including a summer fete. The Church of St Mary the Virgin sits at the heart of the village and is currently the subject of restoration work to secure its long-term future.
It’s the kind of place where people know their neighbours. That’s worth saying plainly, because it matters to some people and not to others. If you’re moving from a town or city, the pace and scale here will feel like a significant change.
The village name, pronounced locally as “Cun-jeston,” derives from the Old English cyning-tūn, meaning “farm or settlement of a king”. The village is recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086.
Road access is the main way most people get around from Congerstone. The village sits close to the A444, which runs between Coventry and Burton upon Trent, and the M42 is within reasonable reach, giving good road connections to Birmingham, Leicester, and the wider Midlands.
Public transport is limited, and that’s worth being honest about. The No. 7 bus service has been replaced by Fox Connect Zone 9, a bookable on-demand service run by Leicestershire County Council rather than a fixed route. For anyone without a car, this is a real practical consideration before committing to living here. The nearest conventional rail connections are in Nuneaton and Tamworth, both accessible by road. East Midlands Airport and Birmingham Airport are each around an hour’s drive.
If you work remotely, or if your working week doesn’t depend on a daily commute by public transport, Congerstone suits that lifestyle well. If you need to commute regularly by rail, you’ll want to factor in the drive to a station.
Congerstone has a primary school in the village, which makes it more self-contained than many villages of its size. For secondary education, families typically look to Market Bosworth, three miles south, where Market Bosworth School is the main option. Private schooling is available at Twycross House School in nearby Twycross. Ofsted inspection details for individual schools can be found via Ofsted.
For families, the village play area has recently seen investment: the Climber Hut has been repaired and the climbing boards and seats fully replaced. It’s a small detail, but it reflects an active parish council that takes maintenance seriously.
Congerstone works well as a base precisely because of what surrounds it. Market Bosworth, a short drive south, has an independent high street with cafés, restaurants, and specialist shops, as well as Market Bosworth Country Park, which has a lake, woodland paths, and open fields that are popular with dog walkers. It’s the kind of town that punches above its size for local amenities.
Ashby-de-la-Zouch to the north has a broader range of shops and supermarkets if you need more everyday convenience. For a full supermarket run or a wider retail choice, both are accessible within fifteen to twenty minutes by car.
The Ashby Canal runs alongside the village and connects to a pleasant towpath walk through to Market Bosworth and Shenton. Just north of the village, the canal and the River Sence meet near Shackerstone, where the Battlefield Line heritage railway runs steam and diesel trains through to Market Bosworth and Shenton. The station at Shackerstone has a museum, a Victorian tea room, and a loco shed, and it draws visitors from across the region. For residents, it’s simply a good walk from the door.
In September 2025, the village became the site of the Bosworth Links community archaeology dig, with around 20 test pits opened across Congerstone to uncover layers of local history. It’s an indication of how much the area’s past is still being actively explored.
Congerstone is not cheap, and the figures reflect its desirability. Average house prices in the village sit at around £396,460, with recent sales averaging closer to £517,750 across a small number of transactions (Land Registry data, 2025). The property mix skews towards larger detached homes, which pulls the average up. Flats have sold at an average of around £158,915 and terraced houses at around £266,919. At the top end of the market, some properties have been listed above £1m.
It’s worth noting that with only a handful of sales recorded in any given period, the average can shift significantly with a single transaction. Treat these figures as a guide rather than a precise benchmark.
For buyers, Stamp Duty Land Tax applies above £125,000 on residential purchases (or £300,000 for first-time buyers on eligible properties). Current rates and thresholds are set out at gov.uk.
Rental figures for Congerstone itself are harder to pin down precisely given the small number of properties available to let at any one time. Broader rental averages for the West Leicestershire area suggest typical rents in the region of £800 per month for village properties, though larger homes will sit well above that. Tenants should budget for a deposit of five weeks’ rent under the current tenancy deposit cap, plus the first month’s rent upfront, in line with the Tenant Fees Act 2019 (gov.uk, 2019).
Congerstone is a good fit for people who want countryside living with reasonable access to Midlands towns and cities by road, and who value a quiet, settled village with a real sense of place. It works particularly well for remote workers, families who want a primary school in the village, and people who enjoy walking, cycling, or being near water.
It’s less suited to anyone who needs reliable public transport, or who wants to be within walking distance of shops and services. That’s not a criticism of the village; it’s just the nature of somewhere this rural and this small.
If you’re thinking of buying or renting in Congerstone or the surrounding villages, Fox Country Properties covers this part of West Leicestershire and can help you find the right property. Take a look at our buying services for more on what to expect as a purchaser in this area, or contact us to talk through what’s available for buyers and tenants alike.
Congerstone is consistently regarded as one of the more desirable villages in West Leicestershire, with countryside surroundings, a primary school, a pub, and good road access to Midlands towns. It suits people who want a quiet rural setting and don’t depend on public transport for daily life.
Average house prices in Congerstone sit at around £396,460, with recent sales averaging closer to £517,750 across a small number of transactions. The figures can shift significantly because relatively few properties change hands in any given year, so treat them as a broad guide rather than a fixed benchmark.
There is no train station in Congerstone itself. The nearest conventional rail links are in Nuneaton and Tamworth, both accessible by car. Public transport within the village is limited to the Fox Connect Zone 9 service, run by Leicestershire County Council, which is on-demand rather than a fixed route.
Congerstone has a primary school within the village. For secondary education, families typically look to Market Bosworth School, around three miles south, and there are private school options in the wider area.
Rental properties in Congerstone are relatively rare given the village’s size, which means availability can be limited at any one time. Typical rents for village properties in the West Leicestershire area run at around £800 per month, though larger homes will be higher. Tenants should budget for a five-week deposit plus the first month’s rent upfront.
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