Sence Valley
Ward in North West Leicestershire, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.694, -1.412 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 39 10 |
| Dialling code: | 01530 (Coalville) |
Sence Valley is an electoral ward in North West Leicestershire, Leicestershire, England, taking its name from the valley of the River Sence. The landscape is a mix of small villages, agricultural land and riverside green corridors, with footpaths and wildlife habitats that make it a popular spot for local walks and nature interest.
Historically the area reflects the county’s rural roots and later industrial influences from nearby mining and light industry, but today it is largely residential with local shops, community groups and parish-level governance. Its location within the district means good road links to Leicester and the wider Midlands, so many residents commute while local efforts focus on conserving the valley’s character and celebrating the area’s rural and industrial heritage.
Postcode districts covering Sence Valley
Most populated places nearby
- Birmingham 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Leicester 13 miles20.9 km
- Coventry 20 miles32.2 km
- Nottingham 21.6 miles34.7 km
- Derby 15.2 miles24.4 km
- Walsall 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Burton upon Trent 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Sutton Coldfield 19.4 miles31.3 km
- Nuneaton 12.2 miles19.7 km
- Tamworth 12.4 miles20 km
- Rugby 23 miles37.1 km
- Loughborough 9.3 miles14.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Heather Built-up area 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Ibstock Built-up area 0.6 miles1 km
- Ibstock West Ward 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Ibstock East Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Ravenstone Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Hugglescote St. Mary's Ward 1.8 miles3 km
- Ravenstone with Snibstone Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Normanton le Heath Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Swepstone Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Ellistown Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Hugglescote and Donington le Heath Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Snibston South Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
Example postcodes in Sence Valley
LE67 6DF, LE67 6HA, LE67 2RJ, LE67 6NW, LE67 2PX, LE67 6HU, LE67 6DG, LE67 6AP, LE67 2QB … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 10.1 miles16.2 km
- Birmingham International Airport 21.8 miles35.1 km
- Shackerstone Railway Station 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Market Bosworth Railway Station 4.8 miles7.8 km
Hotels near Sence Valley Ad
- The Queens Head 4 6.8 miles11 km
- Halfway Hotel 3 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Appleby Inn Hotel 3 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Best Western Appleby Park Hotel 3 5.6 miles9.1 km
- Champneys Springs 3.1 miles5 km
- Hermitage Park Hotel 3 2.9 miles4.7 km
- The Fieldhead Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 6.2 miles9.9 km
- The Staff of Life 4 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Mallories 4 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Donington Park Farmhouse Hotel 3 9 miles14.5 km
Schools in Sence Valley
- Heather Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Bradgate House Historic site 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Donington Park Recreation 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Statfold Barn Railway Museum 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Merevale Abbey Historic site 10.6 miles17 km
- Liberty Way Stadium 12.1 miles19.4 km
- Highcross Shopping centre 12.2 miles19.6 km
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 12.4 miles19.9 km
- The Lamb Ground Stadium 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Belgrave Library Library 12.6 miles20.2 km
- Pirelli Stadium Stadium 12.6 miles20.3 km