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 miles18.7 km
- Nottingham 23.3 miles37.5 km
- Loughborough 16 miles25.8 km
- Kettering 21.1 miles34 km
- Kettering Town 21.3 miles34.2 km
- Corby 15.8 miles25.4 km
- West Bridgford 19.6 miles31.6 km
- Long Eaton 22.5 miles36.3 km
- Hinckley 24 miles38.5 km
- Grantham 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Coalville 20.8 miles33.5 km
- Arnold 24 miles38.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Somerby Built-up area 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Owston and Newbold Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Twyford and Thorpe Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Marefield Parish 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Twyford Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Knossington and Cold Overton Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Burton and Dalby Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Great Dalby Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Lowesby Parish 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Launde Parish 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Tilton on the Hill Built-up area 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Tilton on the Hill and Halstead Parish 3.7 miles6 km
Example postcodes in Somerby
LE14 2PS, LE14 2UZ, LE15 8LX, LE14 2QN, LE14 2HR, LE14 2HU, LE14 2JL, LE14 2RE, LE14 2BY … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 21.7 miles34.9 km
- Birmingham International Airport 40.5 miles65.2 km
- Melton Mowbray Railway Station 5 miles8 km
- Oakham Railway Station 5.6 miles8.9 km
Hotels near Somerby Ad
- Best Western Sysonby Knoll Hotel 3 5.5 miles8.9 km
- The Wisteria Hotel 3 6 miles9.6 km
- The Admiral Hornblower 2 5.8 miles9.3 km
- The Lake Isle Restaurant with Rooms 4 9.2 miles14.9 km
- The Falcon Hotel 4 9.2 miles14.9 km
- Rutland Water Courtyard Rooms 9 miles14.5 km
- The Barnsdale, Rutland 4 8.7 miles14 km
- Oakham Hotel 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Quorn Lodge Hotel 3 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Hambleton Hall 8.6 miles13.8 km
Schools in Somerby
- Somerby Primary School Primary
- The Grange Therapeutic School Independent - special
Local points of interest
- Normanton Park Estate 11.1 miles17.8 km
- Belgrave Library Library 11.1 miles17.8 km
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 11.6 miles18.7 km
- University of Leicester University 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Highcross Shopping centre 12.1 miles19.4 km
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 12.2 miles19.6 km
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Spanhoe Wood Forest 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Bradgate House Historic site 14.5 miles23.4 km
- Pipewell Abbey Historic site 16.3 miles26.2 km
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 17.5 miles28.1 km
- Burghley House Historic site 17.6 miles28.3 km