Latest house prices for Stoney Stanton, Leicester

Stoney Stanton sits in the south of Leicestershire, about ten miles from the city centre and within easy reach of Hinckley. As the name suggests, the village is built on a foundation of hard igneous rock, and the local history is rooted in the granite quarrying that once dominated the landscape. Today, the most prominent legacy of this industry is Stoney Cove; what was once a deep quarry is now a nationally recognised inland diving centre, bringing a steady stream of visitors to the edge of the village. The heart of the community is centred around the 14th-century church of St Michael’s and a small cluster of local shops, pubs, and a library that give the place a self-contained feel. It’s a practical location for getting around the Midlands, with the M1 and M69 nearby, yet it manages to retain the character of a traditional working village surrounded by open fields and public footpaths.