Broughton Astley South & Leire
Ward in Harborough, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.517, -1.226 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 52 91 |
| Dialling code: | 01455 (Hinckley) |
The Broughton Astley South & Leire ward sits in the district of Harborough in Leicestershire, England, taking in the southern part of the sizeable village of Broughton Astley together with the smaller, more rural village of Leire. It’s within easy commuting distance of Leicester, so the landscape mixes suburban housing and local services with surrounding farmland and hedgerow country lanes.
Historically rooted in agriculture, the area retains a scattering of traditional cottages and parish church buildings in Leire, while Broughton Astley expanded during the 20th century to provide shops, schools and community facilities. The local economy is a blend of commuting residents, small businesses and farming, and community life revolves around village halls, sports clubs and seasonal events that keep a distinctly rural, neighbourly character.
Postcode districts covering Broughton Astley South & Leire
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Coventry 13.8 miles22.1 km
- Northampton 24.5 miles39.4 km
- Royal Leamington Spa 20.3 miles32.6 km
- Nuneaton 11.1 miles17.8 km
- Tamworth 20.5 miles33 km
- Rugby 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Loughborough 17.2 miles27.7 km
- Kettering 23.3 miles37.4 km
- Kettering Town 23.2 miles37.4 km
- Corby 22.8 miles36.6 km
- Hinckley 6.5 miles10.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Leire Built-up area 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Broughton Astley Built-up area 1 mile1.5 km
- Frolesworth Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Broughton Astley-Primethorpe & Sutton Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Dunton Bassett Built-up area 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Ashby Parva Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Ashby Magna Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Ullesthorpe Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Claybrooke Magna Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Cosby Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Cosby & South Whetstone Ward 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Sharnford Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
Example postcodes in Broughton Astley South & Leire
LE17 5ER, LE17 5HA, LE17 5HW, LE9 6HJ, LE9 6YW, LE9 6NB, LE9 6XN, LE17 5HH, LE9 6UG … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 22.1 miles35.6 km
- Birmingham International Airport 22.4 miles36.1 km
- Narborough Railway Station 3.8 miles6.2 km
- South Wigston Railway Station 5.9 miles9.5 km
Hotels near Broughton Astley South & Leire Ad
- Best Western Plus Ullesthorpe Court Hotel & Golf Club 4 2.2 miles3.5 km
- The Greyhound Coaching Inn 3 4.4 miles7 km
- Kilworth House Hotel & Theatre 4 6.6 miles10.6 km
- St Martins Lodge 4 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Leicester Marriott Hotel 4 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Mallories 4 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Leonardo Hotel and Conference Venue Hinckley Island 4 5.4 miles8.8 km
- Voco Leicester 4 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Novotel Leicester 4 8.9 miles14.4 km
- Sketchley Grange Hotel & Spa 4 6.3 miles10.2 km
Schools in Broughton Astley South & Leire
- Hallbrook Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 7.8 miles12.5 km
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 8.3 miles13.4 km
- University of Leicester University 8.4 miles13.4 km
- Highcross Shopping centre 9 miles14.4 km
- Liberty Way Stadium 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Belgrave Library Library 10.2 miles16.5 km
- Bradgate House Historic site 11.7 miles18.9 km
- Ricoh Arena Stadium 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Coventry Transport Museum Museum 14 miles22.6 km
- Herbert Art Gallery and Museum Museum 14 miles22.6 km