Woodhouse Eaves
Built-up area in Charnwood, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.723, -1.218 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 52 14 |
| Population: | 215 |
| Dialling code: | 01509 (Loughborough) |
The village of Woodhouse Eaves in Charnwood, Leicestershire, England sits on the northern edge of the rolling hills of Charnwood Forest, close to landmarks such as Beacon Hill and Swithland Reservoir. Its position makes it popular with walkers and nature lovers, offering easy access to heathland, rocky outcrops and long-distance paths while remaining within commuting distance of Leicester and Loughborough.
Historically a small farming and quarrying settlement, the village now combines a mix of attractive older stone and Victorian houses with local shops, a primary school and community facilities; its economy leans towards local services and residents who travel to nearby towns for work. There’s a strong village feel, with clubs, occasional fêtes and a lively walking culture, and it also benefits from proximity to larger green spaces such as Bradgate Park.
Postcode districts covering Woodhouse Eaves
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Coventry 24.7 miles39.8 km
- Nottingham 17.2 miles27.6 km
- Derby 16.8 miles27 km
- Burton upon Trent 18.6 miles29.9 km
- Nuneaton 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Tamworth 20.7 miles33.4 km
- Rugby 23.8 miles38.3 km
- Loughborough 3 miles4.8 km
- West Bridgford 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Long Eaton 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Hinckley 14.5 miles23.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Woodhouse Built-up area 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Forest Bradgate Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Swithland Built-up area 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Loughborough Woodthorpe Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Ulverscroft Parish 2 miles3.3 km
- Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Quorndon Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Quorn Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Cropston Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Loughborough Nanpantan Ward 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Newtown Linford Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
Example postcodes in Woodhouse Eaves
LE12 8FU, LE12 8SZ, LE12 8QZ, LE12 8RY, LE12 8SE, LE12 8RX, LE12 8RE, LE12 8RZ, LE12 8SD … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 8.7 miles14.1 km
- Birmingham International Airport 29 miles46.7 km
- Quorn and Woodhouse Railway Station 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Rothley Railway Station 2.8 miles4.5 km
Hotels near Woodhouse Eaves Ad
- The Fieldhead Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 3.2 miles5.2 km
- St Martins Lodge 4 7 miles11.3 km
- Link Hotel 3 3 miles4.9 km
- Elite Athlete Centre and Hotel 3.1 miles5.1 km
- Burleigh Court Hotel 4 2.8 miles4.5 km
- The Queens Head 4 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Castle Hotel by Greene King Inns 4 5.9 miles9.6 km
- Novotel Leicester 4 6.9 miles11 km
- Charnwood Regency 3 3 miles4.9 km
- Rothley Court Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 3.1 miles5.1 km
Schools in Woodhouse Eaves
- Maplewell Hall School Special
- Woodhouse Eaves St Paul's C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Bradgate House Historic site 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Belgrave Library Library 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Highcross Shopping centre 6.9 miles11.2 km
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 7.7 miles12.4 km
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 7.8 miles12.5 km
- University of Leicester University 8.1 miles13 km
- Donington Park Recreation 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 10.1 miles16.2 km
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 11.8 miles19 km
- Clifton Hall Country house 12.8 miles20.6 km