Ullesthorpe
Ward in Harborough, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.488, -1.249 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 51 88 |
| Dialling code: | 01455 (Hinckley) |
Ullesthorpe is a small ward in the district of Harborough, set in the rolling countryside of Leicestershire in England. It sits close to market towns such as Lutterworth and Market Harborough, with larger centres like Leicester, Rugby and Coventry within reasonable commuting distance, giving the area a semi-rural, well-connected character.
The area has a long rural history reflected in traditional stone and brick cottages, a village church and several listed buildings, while the local economy now mixes agriculture with small workshops, distribution units and commuter households. Social life is anchored by village amenities such as a hall and pubs, and the ward retains a quiet, community-minded feel that appeals to those looking for countryside living close to regional centres.
Postcode districts covering Ullesthorpe
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 11 miles17.8 km
- Coventry 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Northampton 23.5 miles37.8 km
- Solihull 24.1 miles38.8 km
- Sutton Coldfield 24.7 miles39.7 km
- Royal Leamington Spa 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Nuneaton 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Tamworth 20.4 miles32.9 km
- Rugby 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Loughborough 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Kettering 23.6 miles37.9 km
- Kettering Town 23.5 miles37.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Ullesthorpe Built-up area 0.2 miles0.4 km
- Claybrooke Magna Built-up area 1.3 miles2 km
- Bitteswell with Bittesby Parish 1.3 miles2 km
- Claybrooke Parva Parish 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Ashby Parva Parish 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Leire Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Frolesworth Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Wibtoft Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Bitteswell Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Willey Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Lutterworth Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Broughton Astley South & Leire Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
Example postcodes in Ullesthorpe
LE17 5BU, LE17 5DB, LE17 4SB, LE17 5AE, LE17 5EQ, LE17 5DS, LE17 5AY, LE17 5DD, LE17 5HR … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 21.1 miles34 km
- East Midlands Airport 24 miles38.6 km
- Narborough Railway Station 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Hinckley Railway Station 6.1 miles9.8 km
Hotels in Ullesthorpe Ad
- The Greyhound Coaching Inn 3
- Best Western Plus Ullesthorpe Court Hotel & Golf Club 4
- Chequers Country Inn
Schools in Ullesthorpe
- Claybrooke Primary School Primary
- St Mary's C of E Primary School, Bitteswell Primary
- Ullesthorpe C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Liberty Way Stadium 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 10 miles16.1 km
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 10 miles16.1 km
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 10.6 miles17.1 km
- University of Leicester University 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Ricoh Arena Stadium 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Highcross Shopping centre 11.2 miles18.1 km
- Herbert Art Gallery and Museum Museum 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Coventry Transport Museum Museum 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Belgrade Theatre Theatre 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Belgrave Library Library 12.5 miles20.1 km