Elmesthorpe
Built-up area in Blaby, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.561, -1.316 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SP 46 96 |
| Population: | 509 |
| Dialling code: | 01455 (Hinckley) |
Elmesthorpe is a small rural village in the district of Blaby, in Leicestershire, sitting in the heart of the English Midlands. The settlement has medieval roots – its name includes the Norse-derived element "thorpe", meaning a small secondary settlement – and the landscape is a mix of farmland, scattered houses and a few historic buildings that hint at a long local history.
Today Elmesthorpe feels like a quiet, close-knit community within easy reach of the city of Leicester and nearby market towns; many residents commute while the surrounding countryside still supports agricultural activity and informal outdoor recreation. Its modest scale and rural setting make it typical of the small Leicestershire villages that combine historic character with modern commuter life.
Postcode districts covering Elmesthorpe
Most populated places nearby
- Birmingham 24.3 miles39.2 km
- Leicester 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Coventry 13 miles20.9 km
- Solihull 23.1 miles37.1 km
- Burton upon Trent 21.7 miles34.9 km
- Sutton Coldfield 21.3 miles34.2 km
- Royal Leamington Spa 20.7 miles33.3 km
- Nuneaton 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Tamworth 15.9 miles25.7 km
- Rugby 13 miles21 km
- Loughborough 14.8 miles23.7 km
- Long Eaton 22.8 miles36.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Earl Shilton Built-up area 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Barwell Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Stoney Stanton Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Aston Flamville Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Potters Marston Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Hinckley De Montfort Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Sapcote Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Fosse Highcross Ward 2.1 miles3.5 km
- Fosse Stoney Cove Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Stapleton Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Burbage St. Catherines and Lash Hill Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Hinckley Castle Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
Example postcodes in Elmesthorpe
LE9 7SN, LE9 7SH, LE9 7SR, LE9 7SJ, LE9 7SF, LE9 7SA, LE9 7SB, LE9 7SD, LE9 7SG … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 18.7 miles30.1 km
- Birmingham International Airport 19.6 miles31.5 km
- Hinckley Railway Station 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Narborough Railway Station 4.8 miles7.7 km
Hotels near Elmesthorpe Ad
- Mallories 4 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Sketchley Grange Hotel & Spa 4 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Leonardo Hotel and Conference Venue Hinckley Island 4 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Hampton by Hilton Nuneaton 3 7 miles11.3 km
- Castle Hotel by Greene King Inns 4 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Abbey Grange Hotel 7.2 miles11.6 km
- St Martins Lodge 4 9 miles14.6 km
- Best Western Plus Ullesthorpe Court Hotel & Golf Club 4 5.4 miles8.7 km
- The Chase Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 6.2 miles9.9 km
- The Longshoot Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 4.7 miles7.5 km
Local points of interest
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Liberty Way Stadium 6 miles9.6 km
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 8.9 miles14.3 km
- University of Leicester University 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Highcross Shopping centre 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Bradgate House Historic site 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Belgrave Library Library 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Merevale Abbey Historic site 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Ricoh Arena Stadium 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Coventry Transport Museum Museum 13.2 miles21.2 km