Loughborough
Built-up area in Charnwood, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.767, -1.225 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 52 19 |
| Population: | 65,255 |
| Dialling code: | 01509 |
Loughborough is a bustling market town in the borough of Charnwood, in north‑west Leicestershire, England. It sits on the River Soar in the Soar valley, with easy access to the rocky outcrops and woodland of Charnwood Forest, so the town combines a compact urban centre and riverside setting with nearby countryside.
Best known for Loughborough University and its sporting pedigree, the town also has a long industrial and engineering heritage - from manufacturing to the famous bellfoundry John Taylor & Co - which still shapes the local economy. A traditional market, a preserved stretch of the Great Central Railway and a lively student population keep the cultural and social scene varied and active.
Postcode districts covering Loughborough
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 10.5 miles17 km
- Nottingham 14.3 miles22.9 km
- Derby 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Burton upon Trent 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Nuneaton 20.1 miles32.4 km
- Tamworth 21.7 miles34.9 km
- West Bridgford 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Long Eaton 8.9 miles14.4 km
- Hinckley 17.1 miles27.5 km
- Sutton in Ashfield 24.7 miles39.8 km
- Swadlincote 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Ilkeston 14.7 miles23.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Loughborough Southfields Ward 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Loughborough Ashby Ward 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Loughborough Nanpantan Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Loughborough Storer Ward 1 mile1.5 km
- Loughborough East Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Loughborough Woodthorpe Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Stonebow Village Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Dishley, Hathern & Thorpe Acre Ward 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Cotes Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Hathern Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Woodhouse Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
Example postcodes in Loughborough
LE11 4NJ, LE11 1SH, LE11 5JU, LE11 4PA, LE11 5EY, LE11 3HZ, LE11 3LB, LE11 1NP, LE11 1BL … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 6.2 miles10 km
- Birmingham International Airport 30.8 miles49.6 km
- Loughborough Central Railway Station 1.2 miles2 km
- Loughborough Railway Station 1.5 miles2.4 km
Hotels in Loughborough Ad
Schools in Loughborough
- Ashmount School Special
- ASPIRE: Lifeskills Independent - special
- Booth Wood Academy Primary
- Charnwood College Secondary
- Cobden Primary School & Community Centre Primary
- De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire Secondary
- Fairfield Prep School Independent - primary
- Hardwick House School Independent - special
- Holywell Primary School Primary
- Lift Beacon Primary
- Limehurst Academy Secondary
- Loughborough C of E Primary School Primary
- Loughborough College Further education
- Loughborough Grammar School Independent - all ages
- Mountfields Lodge School Primary
- Outwoods Edge Primary School Primary
- Rendell Primary School Primary
- Robert Bakewell Primary School Primary
- Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy Primary
- … See all
Local points of interest
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Bradgate House Historic site 5.6 miles8.9 km
- Donington Park Recreation 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Belgrave Library Library 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Highcross Shopping centre 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Clifton Hall Country house 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 10.6 miles17 km
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 10.7 miles17.2 km
- University of Leicester University 10.9 miles17.5 km
- City Ground Stadium 12.6 miles20.2 km
- Meadow Lane Stadium 12.7 miles20.4 km