Somerby
Ward in Melton, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.69, -0.864 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 76 10 |
Somerby is a largely rural ward in the borough of Melton, Leicestershire, England, made up of a handful of villages and hamlets set in rolling farmland and hedgerow‑lined lanes. The area has a recognisable historic feel with stone and brick cottages, a parish church and village pub, and sits within the gentle landscape often associated with the Vale of Belvoir.
Economically the ward remains rooted in agriculture - mixed arable and livestock farming with some equestrian activity - while many residents commute to nearby towns such as Melton Mowbray or Leicester. Social life is village‑centred, revolving around parish councils, village halls, fetes and conservation efforts to protect local lanes and listed buildings, giving it a quiet, community‑minded character that also attracts walkers and visitors exploring the Leicestershire countryside.
Postcode districts covering Somerby
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 11.6 miles
- Nottingham 23.3 miles
- Loughborough 16 miles
- Kettering 21.1 miles
- Kettering Town 21.3 miles
- Corby 15.8 miles
- West Bridgford 19.6 miles
- Long Eaton 22.5 miles
- Hinckley 24 miles
- Grantham 17.9 miles
- Coalville 20.8 miles
- Arnold 24 miles
Neighbouring places
- Somerby Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Owston and Newbold Parish 1.5 miles
- Twyford and Thorpe Parish 2.2 miles
- Marefield Parish 2.3 miles
- Twyford Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Knossington and Cold Overton Parish 2.5 miles
- Burton and Dalby Parish 2.7 miles
- Great Dalby Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Lowesby Parish 3.3 miles
- Launde Parish 3.5 miles
- Tilton on the Hill Built-up area 3.6 miles
- Tilton on the Hill and Halstead Parish 3.7 miles
Example postcodes in Somerby
LE14 2PG, LE14 2RG, LE14 2QJ, LE14 2TJ, LE15 8LP, LE14 2PT, LE15 8DR, LE15 8LS, LE14 2BG … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 21.7 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 40.5 miles
- Melton Mowbray Railway Station 5 miles
- Oakham Railway Station 5.6 miles
Hotels near Somerby Ad
- The Old Stables 3.5 0.7 miles
- The White Lion Inn 4 4.3 miles
- Harboro Hotel 5.1 miles
- The Admiral Hornblower 5.8 miles
- Oakham Hotel 5.8 miles
- The Quorn Lodge Hotel 3 5.5 miles
- Best Western Sysonby Knoll Hotel 3 5.5 miles
- Premier Inn Melton Mowbray 3 5.4 miles
- Wisteria Hotel 3 6 miles
- Finchs Arms Oakham Road 8.4 miles
Schools in Somerby
- Somerby Primary School Primary
- The Grange Therapeutic School Independent - special
Local points of interest
- Normanton Park Estate 11.1 miles
- Belgrave Library Library 11.1 miles
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 11.6 miles
- University of Leicester University 11.9 miles
- Highcross Shopping centre 12.1 miles
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 12.2 miles
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 12.6 miles
- Spanhoe Wood Forest 14.2 miles
- Bradgate House Historic site 14.5 miles
- Pipewell Abbey Historic site 16.3 miles
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 17.5 miles
- Burghley House Historic site 17.6 miles