Rothley Brook
Ward in Charnwood, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.707, -1.155 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SK 57 12 |
Rothley Brook is a ward in the borough of Charnwood in Leicestershire, sitting on the rural–urban fringe north of Leicester. Named for the small stream that runs through the area, it blends suburban streets with village lanes and green corridors, offering pleasant walking routes and pockets of countryside close to the town.
Historically tied to the nearby village of Rothley, the ward has a largely residential character with a mix of family homes and local shops, pubs and community groups; many residents commute to Leicester or Loughborough. Local civic life often revolves around conserving green space, managing modest development pressures and keeping good road and bus links to the surrounding towns.
Postcode districts covering Rothley Brook
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 5.7 miles
- Nottingham 18.2 miles
- Derby 19.4 miles
- Burton upon Trent 21.4 miles
- Nuneaton 18.9 miles
- Tamworth 22.9 miles
- Rugby 22.9 miles
- Loughborough 5 miles
- Corby 24.8 miles
- West Bridgford 15.1 miles
- Long Eaton 13.8 miles
- Hinckley 15 miles
Neighbouring places
- Rothley Built-up area 0.2 miles
- Thurcaston and Cropston Parish 1 mile
- Thurcaston Built-up area 1 mile
- Mountsorrel Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Cropston Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Swithland Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Wanlip Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Birstall West Ward 2.1 miles
- Cossington Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Birstall Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Birstall East & Wanlip Ward 2.4 miles
- Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle Ward 2.6 miles
Example postcodes in Rothley Brook
LE7 7WF, LE7 7PQ, LE7 7TT, LE7 7NN, LE7 7YF, LE7 7NZ, LE12 8QB, LE7 7JH, LE7 7HU … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 11.2 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 30.4 miles
- Rothley Railway Station 0.3 miles
- Sileby Railway Station 2.5 miles
Hotels in Rothley Brook Ad
Schools in Rothley Brook
- Richard Hill C of E Primary School Primary
- Rothley C of E Primary School Primary
- Swithland St Leonard's C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Bradgate House Historic site 2.7 miles
- Belgrave Library Library 4.2 miles
- Highcross Shopping centre 5 miles
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 5.8 miles
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 6 miles
- University of Leicester University 6.1 miles
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 6.3 miles
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 8 miles
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 12.3 miles
- Donington Park Recreation 12.3 miles
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 13 miles
- Clifton Hall Country house 14 miles