South Croxton
Parish in Charnwood, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.686, -0.98 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 69 10 |
South Croxton is a small village and civil parish in the Charnwood district of Leicestershire, in England, set in rolling arable countryside a short drive north‑east of Leicester. It has medieval origins and retains a compact core of traditional houses and a parish church, giving a strong sense of history amid quiet lanes and hedgerows.
Historically agriculture has shaped the local economy, but today many residents commute to nearby towns while the village sustains a lively community life around a village hall, local pub and seasonal events such as fetes and church activities. The attractive rural setting and panoramic views make it popular with walkers and those seeking village life within easy reach of urban amenities.
Postcode districts covering South Croxton
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Nottingham 21.2 miles34.1 km
- Nuneaton 24.1 miles38.8 km
- Rugby 23.8 miles38.2 km
- Loughborough 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Kettering 22.9 miles36.8 km
- Kettering Town 23 miles37 km
- Corby 18.4 miles29.6 km
- West Bridgford 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Long Eaton 19.1 miles30.7 km
- Hinckley 19.6 miles31.5 km
- Grantham 21.1 miles33.9 km
Neighbouring places
- South Croxton Built-up area 0.2 miles0.2 km
- Gaddesby Built-up area 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Beeby Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Hungarton Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Lowesby Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Twyford Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Twyford and Thorpe Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- South Charnwood Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Barkby Parish 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Keyham Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Queniborough Built-up area 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Cold Newton Parish 3.4 miles5.4 km
Example postcodes in South Croxton
LE7 3RJ, LE7 3RB, LE7 3RQ, LE7 3RL, LE7 3RE, LE7 3RZ, LE7 3AA, LE7 3RN, LE7 3RT … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 17.6 miles28.4 km
- Birmingham International Airport 36 miles58 km
- Syston Railway Station 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Sileby Railway Station 6.2 miles10 km
Hotels near South Croxton Ad
- St Martins Lodge 4 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Best Western Sysonby Knoll Hotel 3 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Novotel Leicester 4 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Belmont Hotel Leicester 4 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Voco Leicester 4 7.7 miles12.3 km
- Holiday Inn Leicester 4 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Ibis Budget Leicester 3 6.1 miles9.9 km
- The Broadway Rooms 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Villare Leicester City Centre Hotel 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Winstanley House 4 9.1 miles14.7 km
Local points of interest
- Belgrave Library Library 6.4 miles10.2 km
- Highcross Shopping centre 7.5 miles12 km
- University of Leicester University 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 7.8 miles12.6 km
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Bradgate House Historic site 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Normanton Park Estate 15.7 miles25.2 km
- Clifton Hall Country house 17.8 miles28.7 km
- Pipewell Abbey Historic site 17.9 miles28.8 km