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 miles
- Coventry 16.6 miles
- Burton upon Trent 24.7 miles
- Royal Leamington Spa 23.6 miles
- Nuneaton 12.4 miles
- Tamworth 20.6 miles
- Rugby 13 miles
- Loughborough 13.9 miles
- Kettering 23.7 miles
- Kettering Town 23.7 miles
- Corby 22.3 miles
- West Bridgford 24.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Narborough Parish 0.7 miles
- Narborough & Littlethorpe Ward 0.7 miles
- Cosby Built-up area 1 mile
- North Whetstone Ward 1.1 miles
- Enderby and Narborough Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Blaby and Whetstone Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Whetstone Parish 1.4 miles
- Cosby & South Whetstone Ward 1.5 miles
- Huncote Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Enderby Parish 1.6 miles
- Croft Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Blaby Parish 1.9 miles
Example postcodes in Littlethorpe
LE19 2HS, LE19 2JQ, LE19 2LA, LE19 2HP, LE19 2JY, LE19 2HZ, LE19 2HU, LE19 2HF, LE19 2HE … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 19 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 24.3 miles
- Narborough Railway Station 0.3 miles
- South Wigston Railway Station 3 miles
Hotels near Littlethorpe Ad
- St Martins Lodge 4 5.4 miles
- Leicester Marriott Hotel 4 2.1 miles
- Voco Leicester 4 5 miles
- Novotel Leicester 4 5.4 miles
- Belmont Hotel Leicester 4 5.4 miles
- Castle Hotel by Greene King Inns 4 5.1 miles
- Holiday Inn Leicester 4 5.3 miles
- Winstanley House 4 4.3 miles
- Mallories 4 5.9 miles
- Holiday Inn Leicester - Wigston 4 4.3 miles
Local points of interest
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 4.5 miles
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 4.9 miles
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 4.9 miles
- University of Leicester University 5 miles
- Highcross Shopping centre 5.5 miles
- Belgrave Library Library 6.7 miles
- Bradgate House Historic site 8.3 miles
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 8.8 miles
- Liberty Way Stadium 10.6 miles
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 14.6 miles
- Ricoh Arena Stadium 14.9 miles
- Merevale Abbey Historic site 15.6 miles