Built-up area in Blaby, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.555, -1.146 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 57 95 |
| Population: | 6,377 |
| Dialling code: | 0116 (Leicester) |
Countesthorpe is a large village in the district of Blaby in Leicestershire, England, lying about six miles south‑west of Leicester. Set amid gently rolling farmland it has expanded from a medieval agricultural settlement into a suburban commuter community while retaining pockets of older buildings and pleasant green space.
Its name reflects a medieval link with a countess and the village today combines local shops, schools, sports clubs and community events with light industry and services nearby; many residents commute into Leicester and the wider Midlands. The mix of historic lanes, Victorian and post‑war housing and newer developments gives Countesthorpe a character that balances rural roots with modern village life.