Littlethorpe
Built-up area in Blaby, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.566, -1.201 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 54 96 |
| Population: | 1,917 |
| Dialling code: | 0116 (Leicester) |
Littlethorpe is a small village in the district of Blaby, in Leicestershire, England, lying on the south‑western fringe of the Leicester urban area - roughly a few miles from Leicester. Set against gently rolling Leicestershire countryside, it retains a compact, rural feel with surrounding farmland and easy access to regional roads, making it a quiet spot within the commuter belt.
Historically a small agricultural settlement, Littlethorpe today is largely residential with local shops, clubs and community activities that reflect a close‑knit village life; many residents commute into nearby towns and the city for work. The village retains traditional cottages and local green spaces and stages customary village events and sports fixtures, so it combines rural character with practical links to the wider economy and culture of the county.
Postcode districts covering Littlethorpe
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 5.4 miles8.6 km
- Coventry 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Burton upon Trent 24.7 miles39.8 km
- Royal Leamington Spa 23.6 miles37.9 km
- Nuneaton 12.4 miles20 km
- Tamworth 20.6 miles33.1 km
- Rugby 13 miles21 km
- Loughborough 13.9 miles22.3 km
- Kettering 23.7 miles38.2 km
- Kettering Town 23.7 miles38.2 km
- Corby 22.3 miles35.9 km
- West Bridgford 24.9 miles40.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Narborough Parish 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Narborough & Littlethorpe Ward 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Cosby Built-up area 1 mile1.7 km
- North Whetstone Ward 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Enderby and Narborough Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Blaby and Whetstone Built-up area 1.2 miles2 km
- Whetstone Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Cosby & South Whetstone Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Huncote Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Enderby Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Croft Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Blaby Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
Example postcodes in Littlethorpe
LE19 2JH, LE19 2LF, LE19 2JW, LE19 2JX, LE19 2HQ, LE19 2JS, LE19 2JY, LE19 2JR, LE19 2JJ … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 19 miles30.6 km
- Birmingham International Airport 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Narborough Railway Station 0.3 miles0.5 km
- South Wigston Railway Station 3 miles4.9 km
Hotels near Littlethorpe Ad
- St Martins Lodge 4 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Leicester Marriott Hotel 4 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Voco Leicester 4 5 miles8 km
- Novotel Leicester 4 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Belmont Hotel Leicester 4 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Castle Hotel by Greene King Inns 4 5.1 miles8.1 km
- Winstanley House 4 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Holiday Inn Leicester 4 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Mallories 4 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Holiday Inn Leicester - Wigston 4 4.3 miles7 km
Local points of interest
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 4.9 miles7.9 km
- University of Leicester University 5 miles8 km
- Highcross Shopping centre 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Belgrave Library Library 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Bradgate House Historic site 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Liberty Way Stadium 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 14.6 miles23.4 km
- Ricoh Arena Stadium 14.9 miles24 km
- Merevale Abbey Historic site 15.6 miles25.2 km