Shepshed West
Ward in Charnwood, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.767, -1.307 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 46 19 |
Shepshed West covers the western side of the town of Shepshed in the borough of Charnwood, Leicestershire, England. It is largely residential, sitting close to the leafy edges of the Charnwood area which gives residents easy access to countryside walks while remaining within commuting distance of Loughborough and Leicester.
The wider town grew from a market and small-scale textile and agricultural past – its name hints at pastoral origins – and today the ward mixes traditional terraces and post‑war housing with newer developments, local shops and light industrial estates. A strong community spirit is evident in active local clubs (including the long‑standing non‑league football side) and neighbourhood events that keep a distinct local identity despite proximity to larger urban centres.
Postcode districts covering Shepshed West
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 12.4 miles
- Nottingham 15.2 miles
- Derby 12.2 miles
- Burton upon Trent 14.2 miles
- Nuneaton 18.5 miles
- Tamworth 18.7 miles
- Loughborough 3.4 miles
- West Bridgford 13.2 miles
- Long Eaton 8.5 miles
- Hinckley 16.1 miles
- Sutton in Ashfield 24.7 miles
- Swadlincote 10.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Shepshed Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Shepshed East Ward 0.8 miles
- Long Whatton & Diseworth Ward 1.6 miles
- Belton Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Thringstone Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Castle Rock Ward 2.4 miles
- Stonebow Village Parish 2.5 miles
- Holly Hayes Ward 2.5 miles
- Osgathorpe Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Charley Parish 2.5 miles
- Whitwick Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Long Whatton Built-up area 2.7 miles
Example postcodes in Shepshed West
LE12 9LD, LE12 9LJ, LE12 9NZ, LE11 9AR, LE12 9EF, LE12 9AD, LE12 9LR, LE12 9NN, LE12 9AS … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 4.5 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 28.4 miles
- Loughborough Central Railway Station 4.7 miles
- Loughborough Railway Station 4.7 miles
Hotels near Shepshed West Ad
- Link Hotel 3 2.4 miles
- Burleigh Court Hotel and Leisure 4 2.9 miles
- Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport 3 4 miles
- Radisson Blu Hotel East Midlands Airport 4 4 miles
- The Queens Head 4 1.7 miles
- Elite Athlete Centre and Hotel 3.1 miles
- OYO Aparthotel Hathern – Loughborough 3 2.8 miles
- The Falcon Inn 2.9 miles
- The Royal Oak 4 2.8 miles
- Crowne Plaza East Midlands Airport 4 4.9 miles
Schools in Shepshed West
- Oxley Primary School Shepshed Primary
Local points of interest
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 2.1 miles
- Donington Park Recreation 5.1 miles
- Bradgate House Historic site 6.8 miles
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 10.5 miles
- Clifton Hall Country house 10.8 miles
- Belgrave Library Library 11.2 miles
- Highcross Shopping centre 11.5 miles
- Pride Park Stadium 11.8 miles
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 12.2 miles
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 12.3 miles
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 12.4 miles
- University of Leicester University 12.6 miles