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 miles37.4 km
- Leicester 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Coventry 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Derby 24.1 miles38.8 km
- Solihull 22.2 miles35.7 km
- Burton upon Trent 20.3 miles32.7 km
- Sutton Coldfield 19.9 miles32 km
- Royal Leamington Spa 20.7 miles33.4 km
- Nuneaton 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Tamworth 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Rugby 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Loughborough 14.5 miles23.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Barwell Built-up area 0.1 miles0.1 km
- Stapleton Built-up area 1 mile1.7 km
- Earl Shilton Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Hinckley De Montfort Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Elmesthorpe Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Hinckley Trinity Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Hinckley Castle Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Peckleton Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Kirkby Mallory Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Burbage St. Catherines and Lash Hill Ward 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Hinckley Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Aston Flamville Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
Example postcodes in Barwell
LE9 8BF, LE9 8LB, LE9 8HW, LE9 8HB, LE9 8HL, LE9 8HT, LE9 8GP, LE9 8DF, LE9 8NB … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 18 miles29 km
- Birmingham International Airport 18.6 miles30 km
- Hinckley Railway Station 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Shenton Railway Station 3.5 miles5.6 km
Hotels near Barwell Ad
- Mallories 4 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Hampton by Hilton Nuneaton 3 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Sketchley Grange Hotel & Spa 4 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Abbey Grange Hotel 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Leonardo Hotel and Conference Venue Hinckley Island 4 4 miles6.4 km
- The Chase Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 5.2 miles8.4 km
- The Longshoot Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Castle Hotel by Greene King Inns 4 6.9 miles11 km
- Millers Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 5.8 miles9.3 km
- St Martins Lodge 4 9.9 miles15.9 km
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 miles4.9 km
- Liberty Way Stadium 5.2 miles8.4 km
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 9.3 miles15 km
- Merevale Abbey Historic site 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Bradgate House Historic site 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Highcross Shopping centre 9.9 miles16 km
- University of Leicester University 10 miles16.2 km
- Ricoh Arena Stadium 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 10.8 miles17.3 km
- Belgrave Library Library 11.1 miles17.8 km
- Coventry Transport Museum Museum 12.9 miles20.8 km