Ratby
Parish in Hinckley and Bosworth, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.65, -1.253 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SK 50 06 |
| Population: | 4,468 |
| Dialling code: | 0116 (Leicester) |
Ratby is a compact village and civil parish in the district of Hinckley and Bosworth, in Leicestershire, England, sitting on gently rolling countryside a short drive west of Leicester. It has a mix of traditional stone and brick cottages alongside later suburban housing, with village amenities such as shops, pubs, a village hall and sports clubs that help sustain a lively local community.
Historically agricultural with pockets of small-scale industry and cottage crafts, the parish retains a village character and conservation pockets that reflect its medieval roots; today many residents commute to nearby towns while local events, amateur dramatics and community groups preserve a strong social life and sense of place.
Postcode districts covering Ratby
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Coventry 19.6 miles31.5 km
- Nottingham 22.4 miles36 km
- Derby 20.2 miles32.6 km
- Burton upon Trent 19.4 miles31.3 km
- Sutton Coldfield 24.6 miles39.6 km
- Nuneaton 13.2 miles21.3 km
- Tamworth 18.1 miles29.2 km
- Rugby 18.8 miles30.2 km
- Loughborough 8.1 miles13.1 km
- West Bridgford 19.7 miles31.6 km
- Long Eaton 16.6 miles26.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Ratby Built-up area 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Newtown Unthank Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Groby Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Kirby Muxloe Parish 1.8 miles3 km
- Ratby, Bagworth and Thornton Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Glenfield Ellis Ward 2 miles3.3 km
- Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Glenfields Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Markfield Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Desford Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Merry Lees Built-up area 2.5 miles3.9 km
- Leicester Forest East Parish 2.5 miles4 km
Example postcodes in Ratby
LE6 0LU, LE6 0HW, LE6 0AP, LE9 2BQ, LE6 0QS, LE6 0LY, LE6 0NE, LE6 0NX, LE6 0JQ … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 12.9 miles20.7 km
- Birmingham International Airport 24.8 miles40 km
- Leicester North Railway Station 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Rothley Railway Station 5.4 miles8.7 km
Hotels near Ratby Ad
- Castle Hotel by Greene King Inns 4 1.3 miles2.2 km
- St Martins Lodge 4 4.9 miles8 km
- The Fieldhead Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Novotel Leicester 4 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Voco Leicester 4 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Winstanley House 4 3.7 miles6 km
- Holiday Inn Leicester 4 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Mallories 4 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Belmont Hotel Leicester 4 5.6 miles9 km
- Leicester Marriott Hotel 4 4.6 miles7.4 km
Schools in Ratby
- Ratby Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Bradgate House Historic site 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Highcross Shopping centre 4.9 miles7.9 km
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 5.4 miles8.6 km
- Belgrave Library Library 5.6 miles8.9 km
- University of Leicester University 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Liberty Way Stadium 12 miles19.3 km
- Donington Park Recreation 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Merevale Abbey Historic site 14.4 miles23.1 km