Barwell
Parish in Hinckley and Bosworth, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.57, -1.348 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 44 97 |
| Dialling code: | 01455 (Hinckley) |
Barwell is a sizeable village and civil parish in Hinckley and Bosworth, Leicestershire, England, lying a short drive south‑west of Leicester and within easy commuting distance of Coventry and the West Midlands. Sitting on the edge of Leicestershire’s more suburban and rural areas, it combines residential neighbourhoods with patches of open countryside and good road links into the wider Midlands conurbation.
Historically the settlement grew from medieval roots and expanded markedly in the 19th and 20th centuries with local boot, hosiery and light manufacturing; today the economy is a mix of small industry, local shops and a substantial commuter population. Community life is active, with churches, sports clubs, schools and annual events anchoring social life, so Barwell retains the feel of a working village while serving as a practical base for people working across the region.
Postcode districts covering Barwell
Most populated places nearby
- Birmingham 23.2 miles
- Leicester 10.3 miles
- Coventry 12.8 miles
- Derby 24.1 miles
- Solihull 22.2 miles
- Burton upon Trent 20.3 miles
- Sutton Coldfield 19.9 miles
- Royal Leamington Spa 20.7 miles
- Nuneaton 6.7 miles
- Tamworth 14.5 miles
- Rugby 14.1 miles
- Loughborough 14.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Barwell Built-up area 0.1 miles
- Stapleton Built-up area 1 mile
- Earl Shilton Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Hinckley De Montfort Ward 1.4 miles
- Elmesthorpe Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Hinckley Trinity Ward 2 miles
- Hinckley Castle Ward 2.3 miles
- Peckleton Parish 2.3 miles
- Kirkby Mallory Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Burbage St. Catherines and Lash Hill Ward 2.5 miles
- Hinckley Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Aston Flamville Parish 2.7 miles
Example postcodes in Barwell
LE9 8GH, LE9 8DN, LE9 8DS, LE9 8AT, LE9 8BJ, LE9 8HU, LE9 8FQ, LE9 8FG, LE9 8ED … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 18 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 18.6 miles
- Hinckley Railway Station 2.6 miles
- Shenton Railway Station 3.5 miles
Hotels near Barwell Ad
- Mallories 4 2.3 miles
- Leonardo Hotel and Conference Venue Hinckley Island 4 4 miles
- Abbey Grange Hotel 6.3 miles
- Sketchley Grange Hotel & Spa 4 3.4 miles
- The Longshoot Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 3.8 miles
- The Chase Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 5.2 miles
- Castle Hotel by Greene King Inns 4 6.9 miles
- Millers Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 5.8 miles
- St Martins Lodge 4 9.9 miles
- Watling Inn 3 4.2 miles
Schools in Barwell
- Barwell C of E Academy Primary
- Barwell Infant School Primary
- Meadow View Farm School Independent - special
Local points of interest
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 3 miles
- Liberty Way Stadium 5.2 miles
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 9.3 miles
- Merevale Abbey Historic site 9.4 miles
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 9.8 miles
- Bradgate House Historic site 9.9 miles
- Highcross Shopping centre 9.9 miles
- University of Leicester University 10 miles
- Ricoh Arena Stadium 10.5 miles
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 10.8 miles
- Belgrave Library Library 11.1 miles
- Coventry Transport Museum Museum 12.9 miles