Belton
Built-up area in North West Leicestershire, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.782, -1.338 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 44 20 |
| Population: | 734 |
| Dialling code: | 01530 (Coalville) |
Belton is a small rural village in the district of North West Leicestershire in Leicestershire, England, set in gently rolling farmland on the edge of the county’s patchwork of fields and woodlands. It sits within easy reach of larger local centres such as Ashby-de-la-Zouch and Coalville and lies close to parts of the National Forest, making the area popular for walking and country pursuits.
The village has traditional roots and retains a number of older buildings and a parish atmosphere, with community life often centred on a village hall and local pub; historically agriculture dominated the local economy, while today many residents commute to nearby towns and the wider East Midlands employment area. Its quiet, village character and access to transport corridors mean it’s valued by those seeking a rural lifestyle within reach of urban amenities.
Postcode districts covering Belton
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 14 miles22.5 km
- Nottingham 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Derby 10.5 miles17 km
- Burton upon Trent 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Nuneaton 19 miles30.6 km
- Tamworth 18.2 miles29.4 km
- Loughborough 4.9 miles7.8 km
- West Bridgford 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Long Eaton 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Hinckley 17 miles27.4 km
- Sutton in Ashfield 23.7 miles38.2 km
- Swadlincote 9.4 miles15.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Long Whatton & Diseworth Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Osgathorpe Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Thringstone Built-up area 1.6 miles2.7 km
- Shepshed West Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Shepshed Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Long Whatton and Diseworth Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Isley cum Langley Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Shepshed East Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Long Whatton Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Griffydam Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Worthington Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Whitwick Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
Example postcodes in Belton
LE12 9UH, LE12 9TP, LE12 9TW, LE12 9XD, LE12 9TX, LE12 9UD, LE12 9TU, LE12 9TT, LE12 9GR … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Birmingham International Airport 28.5 miles45.8 km
- Loughborough Railway Station 5.9 miles9.6 km
- Loughborough Central Railway Station 6 miles9.7 km
Hotels near Belton Ad
- The Queens Head 4 0.1 miles0.1 km
- Dbs Serviced Apartments - the Delven 4 4 miles6.4 km
- Donington Park Farmhouse Hotel 3 3.1 miles5 km
- Radisson Blu Hotel East Midlands Airport 4 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport 3 3.1 miles5 km
- Leonardo Hotel East Midlands Airport 4 3 miles4.9 km
- Bondgate Hotel East Midlands Airport 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Melbourne View Hotel 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Hilton East Midlands Airport 4 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Best Western Premier Yew Lodge East Midlands Airport 4 4.4 miles7.1 km
Schools in Belton
- Belton C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Donington Park Recreation 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Bradgate House Historic site 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Pride Park Stadium 10.2 miles16.5 km
- Clifton Hall Country house 10.5 miles16.8 km
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Pirelli Stadium Stadium 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Belgrave Library Library 12.9 miles20.7 km
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Highcross Shopping centre 13.2 miles21.2 km
- City Ground Stadium 13.8 miles22.3 km
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 13.9 miles22.3 km