Long Whatton & Diseworth
Ward in North West Leicestershire, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.79, -1.31 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 46 21 |
The ward centred on Long Whatton and Diseworth sits in North West Leicestershire, in the county of Leicestershire, England. It occupies a semi-rural patch of rolling Leicestershire countryside with stone cottages, listed parish churches and a network of public footpaths; its location just a few miles from East Midlands Airport and the M1 gives good road and air links to Leicester, Nottingham and Derby, which influences both commuting patterns and light industrial activity nearby.
Historic roots run deep in both villages, with medieval churches and longstanding agricultural traditions, while contemporary life is marked by village halls, fetes and active local societies that keep community ties strong. The local economy is a mix of farming, small businesses and service roles linked to the airport and regional transport corridors, and residents often value the balance of quiet rural character with easy access to urban amenities.
Postcode districts covering Long Whatton & Diseworth
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 13.7 miles
- Nottingham 13.7 miles
- Derby 10.8 miles
- Burton upon Trent 13.9 miles
- Nuneaton 19.9 miles
- Tamworth 19.5 miles
- Loughborough 3.9 miles
- West Bridgford 12 miles
- Long Eaton 6.9 miles
- Hinckley 17.7 miles
- Sutton in Ashfield 23.1 miles
- Swadlincote 10.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Long Whatton and Diseworth Parish 1.1 miles
- Long Whatton Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Belton Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Shepshed West Ward 1.6 miles
- Shepshed Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Shepshed East Ward 2.2 miles
- Hathern Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Stonebow Village Parish 2.5 miles
- Dishley, Hathern & Thorpe Acre Ward 2.7 miles
- Osgathorpe Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Thringstone Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Isley cum Langley Parish 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Long Whatton & Diseworth
DE74 2QE, LE12 9TX, LE12 5DG, LE12 5BY, DE74 2TL, DE74 2TN, DE74 2SY, DE74 2QL, DE74 2SJ … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 2.9 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 29.6 miles
- Loughborough Railway Station 4.8 miles
- Loughborough Central Railway Station 5 miles
Hotels in Long Whatton & Diseworth Ad
- Radisson Blu Hotel East Midlands Airport 4
- Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport 3
- Leonardo Hotel East Midlands Airport 4
- The Falcon Inn
- The Royal Oak 4
- The Queens Head 4
- Premier Inn East Midlands Airport 3
Schools in Long Whatton & Diseworth
- Belton C of E Primary School Primary
- Diseworth C of E Primary School Primary
- Long Whatton C of E Primary School and Community Centre Primary
Local points of interest
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 2.4 miles
- Donington Park Recreation 3.7 miles
- Bradgate House Historic site 8.3 miles
- Clifton Hall Country house 9.4 miles
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 9.4 miles
- Pride Park Stadium 10.3 miles
- Belgrave Library Library 12.5 miles
- City Ground Stadium 12.7 miles
- Meadow Lane Stadium 12.7 miles
- Highcross Shopping centre 12.9 miles
- Broadmarsh Shopping centre 13 miles
- Pirelli Stadium Stadium 13.4 miles