Shepshed
Parish in Charnwood, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.762, -1.303 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 47 18 |
| Population: | 13,505 |
Shepshed is a town and civil parish in the borough of Charnwood, in Leicestershire, England, lying just west of Loughborough and within easy reach of the M1. It sits on the edge of the low-lying agricultural plain with the wooded hills of Charnwood Forest and Beacon Hill not far away, and has medieval origins visible in its church of St Botolph and several older streets. Historically the town grew with hosiery and light manufacturing, and traces of that industrial past remain alongside Victorian and post‑war housing.
Today Shepshed feels like a mix of commuter town and local centre: retail and small industrial units sit beside active community groups, sports clubs such as the well‑known local football side, and volunteer organisations. Its location makes it convenient for people working in Loughborough, Leicester or Nottingham, while nearby countryside and country parks give residents ready access to walks and outdoor leisure.
Postcode districts covering Shepshed
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 12 miles19.3 km
- Nottingham 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Derby 12.5 miles20.2 km
- Burton upon Trent 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Nuneaton 18.2 miles29.4 km
- Tamworth 18.7 miles30 km
- Loughborough 3.3 miles5.3 km
- West Bridgford 13.4 miles21.5 km
- Long Eaton 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Hinckley 15.8 miles25.5 km
- Swadlincote 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Ilkeston 14.6 miles23.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Shepshed West Ward 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Shepshed East Ward 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Shepshed Built-up area 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Thringstone Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Long Whatton & Diseworth Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Belton Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Castle Rock Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Charley Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Holly Hayes Ward 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Stonebow Village Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Loughborough Ashby Ward 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Whitwick Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
Example postcodes in Shepshed
LE12 9ND, LE12 9HE, LE12 9QT, LE12 9PX, LE12 9ZN, LE11 9LY, LE12 9BD, LE12 9JX, LE12 9TQ … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Birmingham International Airport 28.3 miles45.6 km
- Loughborough Central Railway Station 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Loughborough Railway Station 4.6 miles7.4 km
Hotels near Shepshed Ad
- The Queens Head 4 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Dbs Serviced Apartments - the Delven 4 5.6 miles9 km
- Link Hotel 3 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Donington Park Farmhouse Hotel 3 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Radisson Blu Hotel East Midlands Airport 4 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport 3 4.4 miles7 km
- Elite Athlete Centre and Hotel 3 miles4.8 km
- Burleigh Court Hotel 4 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Leonardo Hotel East Midlands Airport 4 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Bondgate Hotel East Midlands Airport 5.8 miles9.4 km
Schools in Shepshed
- Newcroft Primary Academy Primary
- Oxley Primary School Shepshed Primary
- Saint Winefride's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Shepshed, Leicestershire Primary
Local points of interest
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Donington Park Recreation 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Bradgate House Historic site 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Belgrave Library Library 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Clifton Hall Country house 11 miles17.7 km
- Highcross Shopping centre 11.1 miles17.9 km
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Pride Park Stadium 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 12.2 miles19.6 km
- University of Leicester University 12.3 miles19.7 km