Broughton Astley-Primethorpe & Sutton
Ward in Harborough, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.538, -1.229 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 52 93 |
| Dialling code: | 01455 (Hinckley) |
The ward centred on Broughton Astley and including the hamlets of Primethorpe and Sutton sits in the district of Harborough in Leicestershire, England, about ten miles south‑west of Leicester. It blends a suburban edge with surrounding farmland, featuring a mix of Victorian and later housing, parish churches and a number of locally listed buildings that hint at medieval and agricultural roots.
Locally there is a strong village community life - active clubs, primary schools, sports pitches and traditional pubs - while the economy is a mix of small shops, light industry and commuters travelling to nearby towns and cities. Once predominately agricultural, the area has grown steadily since the 20th century and is known for balancing modern housing and amenities with green spaces and community events.
Postcode districts covering Broughton Astley-Primethorpe & Sutton
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 7.6 miles
- Coventry 14.5 miles
- Royal Leamington Spa 21.3 miles
- Nuneaton 11 miles
- Tamworth 19.9 miles
- Rugby 11 miles
- Loughborough 15.8 miles
- Kettering 23.9 miles
- Kettering Town 23.9 miles
- Corby 23.1 miles
- Long Eaton 24.4 miles
- Hinckley 6.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Broughton Astley Built-up area 0.5 miles
- Croft Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Broughton Astley South & Leire Ward 1.4 miles
- Cosby Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Fosse Stoney Cove Ward 1.9 miles
- Cosby & South Whetstone Ward 2 miles
- Leire Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Frolesworth Parish 2.2 miles
- Littlethorpe Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Stoney Stanton Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Sapcote Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Potters Marston Parish 2.4 miles
Example postcodes in Broughton Astley-Primethorpe & Sutton
LE9 6PG, LE9 6QP, LE9 6TY, LE9 6PY, LE9 6TH, LE9 6EX, LE9 6UZ, LE9 6QT, LE9 6QR … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 20.7 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 22.6 miles
- Narborough Railway Station 2.5 miles
- South Wigston Railway Station 5 miles
Hotels near Broughton Astley-Primethorpe & Sutton Ad
- Best Western Plus Ullesthorpe Court Hotel & Golf Club 4 3.4 miles
- St Martins Lodge 4 7.7 miles
- The Greyhound Coaching Inn 3 5.8 miles
- Leicester Marriott Hotel 4 4.3 miles
- Kilworth House Hotel & Theatre 4 7.7 miles
- Mallories 4 6.1 miles
- Voco Leicester 4 7.3 miles
- Novotel Leicester 4 7.7 miles
- Castle Hotel by Greene King Inns 4 6.9 miles
- Leonardo Hotel and Conference Venue Hinckley Island 4 5.6 miles
Schools in Broughton Astley-Primethorpe & Sutton
- Old Mill Primary School Primary
- Orchard C of E Primary School, Broughton Astley Primary
- Thomas Estley Community College Secondary
Local points of interest
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 6.8 miles
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 6.9 miles
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 7.2 miles
- University of Leicester University 7.2 miles
- Highcross Shopping centre 7.7 miles
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 8.5 miles
- Belgrave Library Library 9 miles
- Liberty Way Stadium 9.1 miles
- Bradgate House Historic site 10.3 miles
- Ricoh Arena Stadium 12.9 miles
- Merevale Abbey Historic site 14.7 miles
- Coventry Transport Museum Museum 14.7 miles