Mountsorrel
Ward in Charnwood, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.722, -1.143 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 57 14 |
| Dialling code: | 01509 (Loughborough) |
The ward of Mountsorrel sits on the edge of Charnwood in Leicestershire, hugging the banks of the River Soar and within easy reach of Loughborough and commuter routes to Leicester. It combines a compact village centre and residential streets with the striking industrial presence of a long‑running granite quarry, whose stone and operations have helped shape the landscape and local economy for generations.
The area mixes historic features - older stone buildings and medieval earthworks - with active community life, local pubs, clubs and schools, giving a character that balances rural Leicestershire charm with practical links to nearby towns and employment hubs.
Postcode districts covering Mountsorrel
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 6.6 miles
- Nottingham 17.2 miles
- Derby 19 miles
- Burton upon Trent 21.6 miles
- Nuneaton 19.9 miles
- Tamworth 23.7 miles
- Rugby 24 miles
- Loughborough 4.6 miles
- West Bridgford 14 miles
- Long Eaton 13.1 miles
- Hinckley 16.1 miles
- Grantham 24.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Mountsorrel Built-up area 0.1 miles
- Rothley Built-up area 1 mile
- Rothley Brook Ward 1.1 miles
- Cossington Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle Ward 1.8 miles
- Sileby Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Swithland Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Quorndon Built-up area 2 miles
- Barrow upon Soar Built-up area 2 miles
- Wanlip Built-up area 2 miles
- Thurcaston and Cropston Parish 2.1 miles
- Thurcaston Built-up area 2.1 miles
Example postcodes in Mountsorrel
LE12 7HF, LE12 7DY, LE12 7ZD, LE12 7HB, LE12 7HZ, LE12 7GD, LE12 7XS, LE12 7JD, LE12 7EH … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 10.8 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 31.4 miles
- Rothley Railway Station 1.4 miles
- Sileby Railway Station 1.5 miles
Hotels near Mountsorrel Ad
- St Martins Lodge 4 6 miles
- Rothley Court Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 1.1 miles
- Ibis Budget Leicester 3 2.3 miles
- Novotel Leicester 4 5.9 miles
- Holiday Inn Leicester 4 6 miles
- The Fieldhead Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 5.7 miles
- Charnwood Regency 3 3.9 miles
- Voco Leicester 4 6.7 miles
- Belmont Hotel Leicester 4 6.5 miles
- Elite Athlete Centre and Hotel 4.9 miles
Schools in Mountsorrel
- Christ Church & Saint Peter's C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Bradgate House Historic site 3.7 miles
- Belgrave Library Library 5 miles
- Highcross Shopping centre 6 miles
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 6 miles
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 6.8 miles
- University of Leicester University 7 miles
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 7 miles
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 8.8 miles
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 11.3 miles
- Donington Park Recreation 12.1 miles
- Clifton Hall Country house 13.1 miles
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 14 miles