South Charnwood
Ward in Charnwood, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.672, -1.043 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 64 08 |
| Dialling code: | 0116 (Leicester) |
South Charnwood is a ward in the borough of Charnwood in Leicestershire, England, occupying a largely semi‑rural belt south of Loughborough. It combines small villages, hedgerow farmland and pockets of suburban housing, so the area feels quietly villagey while serving as part of the commuter hinterland for nearby towns.
Locally the character is shaped by agriculture, village institutions such as parish churches and halls, and active community groups rather than heavy industry; many residents travel to Leicester or Loughborough for work. Green lanes, public footpaths and the broader Charnwood countryside make it popular with walkers and people seeking a rural feel within easy reach of urban amenities.
Postcode districts covering South Charnwood
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 4.5 miles
- Nottingham 21.4 miles
- Derby 24.5 miles
- Nuneaton 21.3 miles
- Rugby 21.8 miles
- Loughborough 10.1 miles
- Kettering 23.5 miles
- Kettering Town 23.6 miles
- Corby 19.6 miles
- West Bridgford 17.8 miles
- Long Eaton 18.3 miles
- Hinckley 16.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Barkby Thorpe Parish 0.6 miles
- Barkby Parish 0.8 miles
- Hamilton Lea Parish 1.1 miles
- Beeby Parish 1.2 miles
- Humberstone & Hamilton Ward 1.6 miles
- Scraptoft Parish 1.8 miles
- Thurmaston Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Troon Ward 2.2 miles
- Syston Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Keyham Parish 2.3 miles
- Queniborough Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Thurncourt Ward 2.5 miles
Example postcodes in South Charnwood
LE7 3QE, LE5 1EN, LE5 1GJ, LE5 1FU, LE7 3QD, LE7 3QB, LE7 3BP, LE7 3AR, LE7 3QH … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 16.2 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 33.2 miles
- Syston Railway Station 2.3 miles
- Leicester North Railway Station 3.8 miles
Hotels near South Charnwood Ad
- Belmont Leicester Hotel 3 4.5 miles
- Novotel Leicester 4 4.7 miles
- Ramada Encore by Wyndham Leicester City Centre 3 4.4 miles
- voco Leicester 4 4.9 miles
- ibis budget Leicester 3 3.8 miles
- The Broadway Rooms 3.9 miles
- Holiday Inn Leicester City 4 4.9 miles
- St Martins Lodge 4 4.8 miles
- College Court Hotel 5.3 miles
- Sangha Hall 4.7 miles
Schools in South Charnwood
- The Pochin School Primary
Local points of interest
- Belgrave Library Library 3.6 miles
- Highcross Shopping centre 4.7 miles
- University of Leicester University 4.9 miles
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 5 miles
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 5.5 miles
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 5.6 miles
- Bradgate House Historic site 7.1 miles
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 11.5 miles
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 15.4 miles
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 16.1 miles
- Donington Park Recreation 17.5 miles
- Clifton Hall Country house 17.6 miles