Wreake Valley
Ward in Charnwood, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.732, -1.038 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 65 15 |
The ward sits along the valley of the River Wreake in Charnwood, Leicestershire, on the outer edge of Leicester. It is a mix of small villages, ribbon development and greenbelt farmland, with a ribbon of recreational green space and trails - including the popular Wreake Valley Country Park - that draws walkers, cyclists and families for outdoor activities.
Historically the river corridor shaped local settlement and light industry, and you can still find traces of former mill sites and disused railway lines reused as greenways. The local economy is largely a blend of agriculture, village services and commuting into nearby urban centres, while active parish councils and community groups maintain a strong village identity and programme of events.
Postcode districts covering Wreake Valley
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 8 miles12.9 km
- Nottingham 17.4 miles28.1 km
- Derby 22 miles35.5 km
- Nuneaton 23.8 miles38.2 km
- Loughborough 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Corby 22.4 miles36 km
- West Bridgford 13.9 miles22.3 km
- Long Eaton 15.2 miles24.4 km
- Hinckley 19.5 miles31.4 km
- Grantham 20.8 miles33.4 km
- Swadlincote 22.2 miles35.7 km
- Ilkeston 20.2 miles32.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Thrussington Built-up area 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Rearsby Built-up area 0.5 miles0.8 km
- East Goscote Built-up area 1.3 miles2 km
- Brooksby Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Ratcliffe on the Wreake Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Hoby with Rotherby Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Queniborough Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Sileby & Seagrave Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Seagrave Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Gaddesby Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Sileby Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Syston Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
Example postcodes in Wreake Valley
LE7 3ZS, LE7 2FQ, LE7 3FU, LE7 4FY, LE7 3FX, LE7 3WR, LE7 4TS, LE7 4SP, LE7 2DY … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Birmingham International Airport 35.4 miles57 km
- Sileby Railway Station 3 miles4.8 km
- Syston Railway Station 3.2 miles5.1 km
Hotels near Wreake Valley Ad
- Best Western Sysonby Knoll Hotel 3 6.1 miles9.8 km
- St Martins Lodge 4 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Novotel Leicester 4 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Ibis Budget Leicester 3 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Voco Leicester 4 8.4 miles13.4 km
- Belmont Hotel Leicester 4 8 miles12.8 km
- Holiday Inn Leicester 4 8 miles12.9 km
- Rothley Court Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 4.9 miles8 km
- The Broadway Rooms 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Winstanley House 4 9.3 miles14.9 km
Schools in Wreake Valley
- Broomfield Community Primary School Primary
- Cossington C of E Primary School Primary
- Queniborough C of E Primary School Primary
- St Michael & All Angels C of E Primary School Primary
- Thrussington C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Belgrave Library Library 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Highcross Shopping centre 7.9 miles12.6 km
- Bradgate House Historic site 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 8.4 miles13.6 km
- University of Leicester University 8.4 miles13.6 km
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 9.7 miles15.5 km
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 11.5 miles18.6 km
- Clifton Hall Country house 13.9 miles22.4 km
- City Ground Stadium 14.9 miles24 km
- Meadow Lane Stadium 15.2 miles24.4 km