Barwell
Ward 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 sits in the western part of the borough of Hinckley and Bosworth in Leicestershire, a few miles from Hinckley and within easy reach of Leicester. Traditionally the area grew on hosiery and footwear manufacturing and later light industry, but today it combines local employment with a large number of commuters; it is also remembered nationally for the dramatic meteorite fall over Barwell in December 1965.
Locally the ward feels like a large village with community hubs, churches, clubs and a non‑league football side, Barwell FC, giving it a strong grassroots sporting scene. The setting on the edge of Leicestershire countryside means residents enjoy a mix of suburban housing, small shops and easy access to rural walks, while annual fetes and community groups keep social life active.
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 8LL, LE9 8ER, LE9 8EB, LE9 8HE, LE9 8AU, LE9 8NZ, LE9 8BG, LE9 8BJ, LE9 8HG … 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