East Goscote
Parish in Charnwood, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.716, -1.052 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 64 13 |
The civil parish of East Goscote sits in the borough of Charnwood, in north‑west Leicestershire, England. It is a relatively modern, mainly residential village established in the mid‑20th century and is surrounded by open countryside, which makes it popular with commuters working in nearby Leicester and further afield. The name reflects the old administrative division of Goscote, a reminder of the area’s deeper medieval roots despite the village’s more recent growth.
Locally there’s a strong community feel: small shops, a primary school, a village hall and sports clubs provide everyday life for residents, and regular events reinforce a village identity. Economically the parish is largely residential rather than industrial, and its setting close to rural lanes and footpaths encourages outdoor recreation while still offering reasonable access to urban services.
Postcode districts covering East Goscote
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Nottingham 18.3 miles29.5 km
- Derby 22.2 miles35.7 km
- Nuneaton 22.6 miles36.4 km
- Rugby 24.5 miles39.4 km
- Loughborough 8 miles12.9 km
- Corby 21.9 miles35.3 km
- West Bridgford 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Long Eaton 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Hinckley 18.4 miles29.5 km
- Grantham 21.9 miles35.2 km
- Swadlincote 21.8 miles35 km
Neighbouring places
- East Goscote Built-up area 0 miles0 km
- Queniborough Built-up area 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Rearsby Built-up area 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Wreake Valley Ward 1.3 miles2 km
- Ratcliffe on the Wreake Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Thrussington Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Syston Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Cossington Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Barkby Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Brooksby Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Sileby Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Sileby & Seagrave Ward 2.8 miles4.6 km
Example postcodes in East Goscote
LE7 3XU, LE7 4YQ, LE7 3XA, LE7 3WT, LE7 3QT, LE7 4ZH, LE7 3ZP, LE7 3ZS, LE7 3XW … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 14 miles22.6 km
- Birmingham International Airport 34.4 miles55.3 km
- Syston Railway Station 2 miles3.1 km
- Sileby Railway Station 2.6 miles4.2 km
Hotels near East Goscote Ad
- St Martins Lodge 4 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Novotel Leicester 4 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Voco Leicester 4 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Belmont Hotel Leicester 4 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Ibis Budget Leicester 3 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Best Western Sysonby Knoll Hotel 3 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Holiday Inn Leicester 4 6.7 miles10.9 km
- The Broadway Rooms 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Rothley Court Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Castle Hotel by Greene King Inns 4 9.1 miles14.7 km
Schools in East Goscote
- Broomfield Community Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Belgrave Library Library 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Highcross Shopping centre 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Bradgate House Historic site 7 miles11.2 km
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 7.2 miles11.5 km
- University of Leicester University 7.2 miles11.6 km
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Clifton Hall Country house 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Donington Park Recreation 15.5 miles24.9 km
- City Ground Stadium 15.9 miles25.5 km