Rothley Brook
Ward in Charnwood, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.707, -1.155 |
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| 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 miles9.1 km
- Nottingham 18.2 miles29.3 km
- Derby 19.4 miles31.2 km
- Burton upon Trent 21.4 miles34.4 km
- Nuneaton 18.9 miles30.4 km
- Tamworth 22.9 miles36.8 km
- Rugby 22.9 miles36.9 km
- Loughborough 5 miles8.1 km
- Corby 24.8 miles39.9 km
- West Bridgford 15.1 miles24.2 km
- Long Eaton 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Hinckley 15 miles24.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Rothley Built-up area 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Thurcaston and Cropston Parish 1 mile1.6 km
- Thurcaston Built-up area 1 mile1.6 km
- Mountsorrel Built-up area 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Cropston Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Swithland Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Wanlip Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Birstall West Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Cossington Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Birstall Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Birstall East & Wanlip Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle Ward 2.6 miles4.1 km
Example postcodes in Rothley Brook
LE7 7RP, LE7 7GJ, LE7 7LZ, LE7 7HT, LE7 7SD, LE7 7WG, LE7 7PU, LE7 7RR, LE7 7JD … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 11.2 miles18 km
- Birmingham International Airport 30.4 miles49 km
- Rothley Railway Station 0.3 miles0.4 km
- Sileby Railway Station 2.5 miles4.1 km
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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 miles4.4 km
- Belgrave Library Library 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Highcross Shopping centre 5 miles8.1 km
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 5.8 miles9.4 km
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 6 miles9.7 km
- University of Leicester University 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 8 miles12.8 km
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Donington Park Recreation 12.3 miles19.9 km
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 13 miles20.9 km
- Clifton Hall Country house 14 miles22.5 km