Sharnford
Built-up area in Blaby, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.522, -1.291 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 48 91 |
| Population: | 985 |
| Dialling code: | 01455 (Hinckley) |
The village of Sharnford sits in the district of Blaby in south Leicestershire, England, set among agricultural land not far from the larger centres of Leicester and Hinckley. Its name hints at a historic ford across wet ground and the settlement still feels distinctly rural, with lanes, hedgerows and a mix of older brick and stone buildings.
Historically a small farming community, Sharnford retains a parish church and local amenities and supports an active village life with clubs and events; today many residents commute to nearby towns while small-scale agriculture continues in the surrounding countryside. The village’s character is defined by the balance of historic buildings and later housing, giving it a quiet, community-minded atmosphere.
Postcode districts covering Sharnford
Most populated places nearby
- Birmingham 24.8 miles
- Leicester 10.2 miles
- Coventry 11.7 miles
- Solihull 23 miles
- Burton upon Trent 24.5 miles
- Sutton Coldfield 22.5 miles
- Royal Leamington Spa 18.9 miles
- Nuneaton 8.3 miles
- Tamworth 17.8 miles
- Rugby 10.2 miles
- Loughborough 17.1 miles
- Hinckley 3.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Fosse Highcross Ward 0.7 miles
- Sapcote Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Wigston Parva Parish 1.4 miles
- Aston Flamville Parish 1.6 miles
- Frolesworth Parish 1.6 miles
- Claybrooke Magna Built-up area 2 miles
- Stoney Stanton Built-up area 2 miles
- Claybrooke Parva Parish 2.5 miles
- Fosse Stoney Cove Ward 2.6 miles
- Wibtoft Parish 2.7 miles
- Copston Magna Parish 2.7 miles
- Potters Marston Parish 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Sharnford
LE10 3NT, LE10 3QE, LE10 3PP, LE10 3PA, LE10 3PY, LE10 3PU, LE10 3BD, LE10 3PS, LE10 3PJ … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 19.8 miles
- East Midlands Airport 21.4 miles
- Hinckley Railway Station 3.5 miles
- Narborough Railway Station 5 miles
Hotels near Sharnford Ad
- Leonardo Hotel and Conference Venue Hinckley Island 4 4.2 miles
- Mill On The Soar 2.1 miles
- Best Western Plus Ullesthorpe Court Hotel & Golf Club 4 2.6 miles
- Badgers Mount Hotel 2.8 miles
- Sketchley Grange Hotel 4 3.6 miles
- The Harvey Hotel 3 3.9 miles
- Mallories 4 5.7 miles
- Premier Inn Hinckley 3 4.6 miles
- Hampton by Hilton Nuneaton 3 7.6 miles
- The Royal Arms Hotel Room Only 4 6.8 miles
Schools in Sharnford
- Sharnford C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Liberty Way Stadium 6.4 miles
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 7.1 miles
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 9.2 miles
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 9.7 miles
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 9.7 miles
- University of Leicester University 9.8 miles
- Ricoh Arena Stadium 10.1 miles
- Highcross Shopping centre 10.1 miles
- Belgrave Library Library 11.4 miles
- Bradgate House Historic site 11.9 miles
- Coventry Transport Museum Museum 12 miles
- Herbert Art Gallery and Museum Museum 12 miles