Hinckley Construction Workers: Where to Stay Near Aldi RDC, A5 Works & DPD Hub (2025)

If you're working on one of the major construction or logistics projects around Hinckley, Nuneaton, or Coventry right now, you've probably already figured out that finding decent accommodation is harder than it should be. Hotels are expensive, cramped, and not built for long-term contractor stays. Here's what's actually available—and why contractors are choosing our Barwell flats over everything else.

The Major Projects Bringing Workers to Hinckley (2025)

Let's be clear about what's happening in this area right now. These aren't small jobs—they're massive infrastructure, logistics, and construction projects employing hundreds of contractors.

1. Aldi Regional Distribution Centre (RDC), Bardon

• Size: 1.3 million sq ft warehouse and office complex

• Investment: £500m+

• Jobs: 750+ when fully operational

• Status: Major construction and fit-out ongoing through 2025

• Location: Bardon, 6.5 miles from Barwell (15-minute commute)

This is one of the UK's largest distribution hubs. If you're working on M&E installation, logistics fit-out, civil engineering, or project management for Aldi, you're probably looking at a 3-6 month contract minimum.

2. Winvic Construction: A5 Highway Works

• Scope: New 50m diameter roundabout, 1.5km single carriageway widening and resurfacing

• Client: Highways England

• Status: Active construction through 2025

• Location: A5 Watling Street, Hinckley (4 miles from Barwell, 10-minute commute)

Major highways project requiring civil engineers, groundworks specialists, highways teams, and site management. Long hours, early starts, and you need somewhere close that isn't a Travelodge.

3. Mountpark Hinckley Logistics Park

• Size: 1.46 million sq ft logistics park

• Anchor tenant: Tesco (distribution centre completion spring 2026)

• Developer: Mountpark

• Contractor: Winvic Construction (infrastructure, enabling works, Unit 1 build)

• Location: Hinckley Park, 3.5 miles from Barwell (9-minute commute)

This is a multi-phase development in the heart of the UK's "Golden Triangle" logistics hub. If you're working on groundworks, infrastructure, or the Tesco DC build, you're looking at months of work.

4. DPD Superhub (Hub 5), Hinckley Park

• Size: 276,500 sq ft main hub + 932,000 sq ft external yards (39 acres total)

• Investment: £150m+

• Jobs: 750 created

• Status: Operational, with ongoing expansion and engineering fit-out

• Location: Hinckley Park, 3.2 miles from Barwell (8-minute commute)

One of DPD's largest UK superhubs. Contractors working on automation, logistics engineering, and facilities management are regularly on-site.

5. Other Major Projects in the Area:

• Nuneaton Leicester Road Gyratory Replacement: Warwickshire County Council highways project replacing the existing gyratory with a new signal-controlled roundabout

• 415-Home Development, North Hinckley: Major housing estate construction on land north of A447 Normandy Way

• Bedworth Council Housing: 23 new high-quality council homes under construction near Nuneaton

Bottom line: There are hundreds of contractors working in this area right now. And most of them are struggling to find decent, affordable accommodation that isn't a hotel.

The Accommodation Problem (What Doesn't Work)

Let's be brutally honest about what's available for contractors in Hinckley, Nuneaton, and Coventry:

Hotels (Premier Inn, Travelodge, etc.)

Cost: £65-£85 per night = £1,820-£2,380 per month

Problems:

• No kitchen (you're spending £15-£25 per day on food)

• Tiny desk in the corner (if you're lucky)

• No separation between work and sleep

• Parking often costs extra (£5-£8 per day)

• Noisy (other guests, breakfast service, corridor traffic)

• No washing machine (laundromat or hotel laundry service fees)

Reality: Hotels are fine for 2-3 nights. For a 4-week, 8-week, or 6-month contract? You'll be miserable and broke.

Airbnb / Short-Term Rentals

Cost: £60-£100+ per night (plus cleaning fees, service fees)

Problems:

• Inconsistent quality (what you see in photos isn't always what you get)

• No long-term discounts (or minimal)

• Hosts can cancel last-minute

• Extra fees add up fast (cleaning fee, service fee, sometimes parking)

• No guarantee of workspace or high-speed WiFi

Reality: Airbnb works if you're on holiday. For contractor accommodation, it's a gamble.

Serviced Apartments (Generic Chains)

Cost: £80-£150+ per night

Problems:

• Often located in city centres (not close to construction sites)

• Expensive for long stays

• Limited parking or paid parking

• Not designed for contractors (no secure van parking, limited workspace)

Reality: Better than hotels, but still not built for construction workers on long-term projects.

What Contractors Actually Need

After talking to dozens of contractors working on the Aldi RDC, Winvic projects, DPD hub, and Mountpark developments, here's what actually matters:

1. Location: Close to site (under 20 minutes), easy motorway access (M69, M6, M1)

2. Parking: Secure, allocated, free (for vans and tools)

3. Kitchen: Full-size, fully equipped (to save money and eat properly)

4. Workspace: Proper desk and chair, high-speed WiFi (for site plans, video calls, admin)

5. Separate bedroom: So you can switch off and actually sleep

6. Long-term rates: That don't bankrupt you over 2-3 months

7. Local amenities: Shops, takeaways, gym (not stuck in the middle of nowhere)

Hotels don't tick these boxes. Generic serviced apartments don't either. That's why contractors are choosing our Barwell flats.

Why Barwell Works for Hinckley Construction Projects

Our 7 x 2-bed flats are in Barwell, Leicestershire—a proper town with everything you need, perfectly positioned for every major project in the area.

Commute Times to Major Sites:

• Aldi RDC Bardon: 15 minutes (6.5 miles via A447)

• Winvic A5 highway works: 10 minutes (4 miles)

• Mountpark Hinckley logistics park: 9 minutes (3.5 miles via A47)

• DPD Superhub, Hinckley Park: 8 minutes (3.2 miles via A47)

• Nuneaton town centre: 18 minutes (8 miles via A47)

• Coventry: 25 minutes (12 miles via A47/M6)

Motorway Access:

• Junction 1, M69: 5 minutes

• M6: 10 minutes via M69

• M1: 20 minutes via A47/M69

Whether you're working locally or need to get to other Midlands sites, Barwell is perfectly positioned. You're not stuck in Hinckley town centre traffic, but you're close enough to everything.

What You Actually Get (No Nonsense)

Here's what's included in our Barwell flats:

The Flat:

• 2-bedroom apartment (separate bedroom, living room, kitchen, bathroom)

• Fully furnished (bed, sofa, dining table, desk, office chair)

• High-speed fibre WiFi (50-100 Mbps—fast enough for video calls and streaming)

• Smart TV

Kitchen (Full-Size, Fully Equipped):

• Fridge/freezer, oven, hob, microwave, dishwasher

• All cookware, plates, cutlery, glasses

• Kettle, toaster

• Washing machine

Workspace:

• Dedicated desk and office chair

• Separate from bedroom (so you can switch off)

• High-speed WiFi for site plans, video calls, admin

Parking:

• Secure allocated parking space for every flat

• Free (no daily charges)

• Safe for vans and tools

Bills Included:

• Gas, electric, water

• Council tax

• High-speed WiFi

No hidden fees. No surprise charges. The price we quote is what you pay.

Pricing (The Honest Breakdown)

We know contractor projects don't run for 2 nights. Here's our pricing:

• 1-6 nights: £90-£125 per night (standard rate)

• 1-3 weeks: £650-£750 per week

• 4+ weeks: £550-£650 per week

• Monthly rate: £1,900-£2,600 per month (all bills included)

Cost Comparison (8-Week Stay):

Premier Inn Hinckley:

• £70 per night x 56 nights = £3,920

• Food (eating out): £20 per day x 56 days = £1,120

• Parking: £6 per day x 56 days = £336

• Total: £5,376

Our Barwell Flat (8 weeks):

• £550 per week x 8 weeks = £4,400

• Food (cooking): £10 per day x 56 days = £560

• Parking: £0 (included)

• Total: £4,960

You save £416 over 8 weeks—and you get a proper flat with a kitchen, workspace, and secure parking.

What Contractors Are Saying

"I'm working on the Mountpark site and stayed in a Travelodge for the first 2 weeks. Moved to one of these flats and wish I'd done it from day one. Having a kitchen saved me a fortune, and the parking meant I didn't have to worry about my tools."— Site Manager, Winvic Construction

"The A5 works are long hours and early starts. Being 10 minutes from site in a quiet flat with a proper bed made a massive difference. Hotels are too noisy and you can't switch off."— Civil Engineer, Highways Project

"Booked for 4 weeks, ended up staying 12. The monthly rate was cheaper than my hotel budget, and I had a full flat instead of a box room. Barwell's got everything you need—Co-op, takeaways, gym in Hinckley. Perfect setup."— M&E Engineer, Aldi RDC Bardon

Barwell: Everything You Need Nearby

Unlike some contractor accommodation stuck in the middle of an industrial estate, Barwell is a proper town with everything on your doorstep:

Shops & Supermarkets:

• Co-op (3-minute walk)

• Tesco Express, Aldi, Lidl, Morrisons in Hinckley (5-10 minutes' drive)

• Fosse Shopping Park (15 minutes—Sainsbury's, M&S, Next, retail park)

Food & Drink:

• Pubs: The Greyhound, The Bull's Head, Queens Head villages (oldest public house 17th century all in Barwell)

• Takeaways: Cafes- Malt mill/ Breakfasts- RB coffee house, Indian, Chinese, fish & chips, pizza (all within 2 mins walking distance)

• Hinckley town centre restaurants (10 minutes' drive)

Gyms & Leisure:

• Hinckley Leisure Centre (10 minutes)

• PureGym Hinckley (12 minutes)

• Bosworth Water Trust (20 minutes—walking, watersports)

Essentials:

• Pharmacy, post office, GP surgery in Barwell (2mins walk)

• Petrol stations on A47 (5 minutes drive)

• Hinckley town centre for banks, shops, services (10 minutes drive)

You're not stuck in the middle of nowhere. Barwell is a real town with real amenities, but quiet enough to get a proper night's sleep.

How to Book

We keep it simple:

1. Call or email us with your project dates and site location

2. We'll confirm availability and give you an exact quote (no "from £X" nonsense)

3. Book direct (no Booking.com fees) and get our direct booking discount

4. Move in same day if needed (we know contractor projects start fast)

Contact Full House Property Group:

• Website: fullhousepropertygroup.co.uk

• Phone: 07510290434 or 07805126356

• Email: fullhousepropertygroup@gmail.com

The Honest Summary

If you're working on the Aldi RDC, Winvic's A5 or Mountpark projects, the DPD hub, or any other major construction job in Hinckley, Nuneaton, or Coventry, you need accommodation that:

• Is close to sites (under 20 minutes)

• Has secure parking for your van and tools

• Includes a full kitchen (so you're not spending £20+ per day on food)

• Has a proper workspace (not a hotel desk the size of a shoebox)

• Gives you a separate bedroom (so you can actually sleep)

• Costs less than a hotel when you factor in food and parking

Our Barwell flats tick every box. We've got 7 x 2-bed apartments, all with parking, WiFi, full kitchens, and workspaces. Long-term rates from £550 per week (4+ weeks) or £1,900-£2,600 per month.

Currently working in the area? Get in touch. We've got flats available now, and we can sort you out same-day if needed.

Book direct, save money, and stay somewhere that actually works for contractors.