Stoughton
Parish in Harborough, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.611, -1.052 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SK 64 01 |
| Dialling code: | 0116 (Leicester) |
Stoughton is a small rural village and civil parish in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, England, lying a short distance from the market town of Market Harborough and within commuting range of Leicester. Set amid rolling farmland, the settlement retains a quiet, agricultural character with a mix of traditional cottages and a few historic, listed buildings that hint at medieval origins.
Local life is typical of a small Leicestershire village, centred on the church, village hall and occasional community events and fetes; economically it blends farming with residents who commute to nearby towns. Its attractive countryside setting and good road links make it convenient for access to larger amenities while keeping a distinctly rural feel.
Postcode districts covering Stoughton
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Coventry 23.5 miles37.8 km
- Nuneaton 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Rugby 17.8 miles28.6 km
- Loughborough 13 miles20.9 km
- Kettering 20.5 miles33.1 km
- Kettering Town 20.6 miles33.2 km
- Corby 17.5 miles28.2 km
- West Bridgford 21.9 miles35.3 km
- Long Eaton 21.7 miles34.9 km
- Hinckley 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Swadlincote 24.2 miles39 km
Neighbouring places
- Great Stretton Built-up area 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Oadby Uplands Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Oadby Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Oadby Grange Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Oadby Woodlands Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Thurnby and Bushby Parish 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Little Stretton Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Evington Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Oadby St. Peter's Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Oadby Brocks Hill Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Thurncourt Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Spinney Hills Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
Example postcodes in Stoughton
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 19.1 miles30.8 km
- Birmingham International Airport 31.2 miles50.2 km
- Leicester Railway Station 3.4 miles5.4 km
- South Wigston Railway Station 4 miles6.4 km
Hotels near Stoughton Ad
- St Martins Lodge 4 4 miles6.4 km
- Voco Leicester 4 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Belmont Hotel Leicester 4 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Novotel Leicester 4 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Holiday Inn Leicester 4 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Holiday Inn Leicester - Wigston 4 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Winstanley House 4 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Villare Leicester City Centre Hotel 4 miles6.5 km
- Bridge House Barn 5 4.6 miles7.3 km
- Ibis Leicester City 3 3.4 miles5.4 km
Local points of interest
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 2.1 miles3.3 km
- University of Leicester University 3.1 miles5.1 km
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 3.5 miles5.7 km
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Belgrave Library Library 4 miles6.4 km
- Highcross Shopping centre 4 miles6.4 km
- Bradgate House Historic site 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 14.9 miles24 km
- Pipewell Abbey Historic site 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Liberty Way Stadium 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Normanton Park Estate 18.3 miles29.5 km