Parish in Blaby, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.532, -1.292 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 48 92 |
| Population: | 2,442 |
| Dialling code: | 01455 (Hinckley) |
The village and civil parish of Sapcote sits in the district of Blaby in south‑west Leicestershire, England, roughly between Leicester and Hinckley. It has medieval roots visible in its parish church of St Peter and St Paul and a core of older stone and timber buildings; the surrounding agricultural landscape and pockets of conservation area give the village a distinctly rural character despite good road links into the city.
Historically the local economy centred on farming and small‑scale industry, and today Sapcote largely functions as a commuter and community hub with a primary school, pubs and clubs and an active calendar of village events. Its mix of heritage, green spaces and steady community activity make it a typical Leicestershire village balancing historic continuity with modern living.
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