Snibston North
Ward in North West Leicestershire, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.728, -1.385 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 41 14 |
| Dialling code: | 01530 (Coalville) |
Snibston North sits in the district of North West Leicestershire, Leicestershire, England, covering part of the urban area around Coalville. The ward occupies former coalfield land and is notable for its industrial heritage - the legacy of Snibston Colliery and the site of the former Snibston Discovery Museum now forms popular green space at Snibston Country Park, so streets of terraced housing and modern developments sit alongside reclaimed parkland and preserved industrial features.
Socially and economically it has a mixed, working-class character with local retail and services serving residents, while many commute to nearby towns and cities. Community life is often centred on the park and heritage initiatives, and the area reflects the broader post‑industrial transition seen across parts of Leicestershire.
Postcode districts covering Snibston North
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 13 miles
- Coventry 22.5 miles
- Nottingham 19 miles
- Derby 13.2 miles
- Burton upon Trent 11.9 miles
- Sutton Coldfield 21.5 miles
- Nuneaton 14.8 miles
- Tamworth 14.5 miles
- Rugby 25 miles
- Loughborough 7.2 miles
- West Bridgford 17.3 miles
- Long Eaton 11.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Snibston South Ward 0.6 miles
- Coalville West Ward 0.8 miles
- Swannington Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Ravenstone Built-up area 1 mile
- Hugglescote St. Mary's Ward 1 mile
- Hermitage Ward 1.1 miles
- Ravenstone with Snibstone Parish 1.1 miles
- Coalville Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Hugglescote and Donington le Heath Parish 1.2 miles
- Coalville East Ward 1.4 miles
- Hugglescote St. John's Ward 1.4 miles
- Thornborough Ward 1.4 miles
Example postcodes in Snibston North
LE67 0GB, LE67 3QY, LE67 3LJ, LE67 3LR, LE67 0BE, LE67 3BY, LE67 3ET, LE67 3LE, LE67 3QB … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 7.5 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 24.3 miles
- Shackerstone Railway Station 5.5 miles
- Market Bosworth Railway Station 7.3 miles
Hotels near Snibston North Ad
- The Queens Head 4 4.3 miles
- Halfway Hotel 3 0.8 miles
- Hermitage Park Hotel 3 0.8 miles
- The Staff of Life 4 7 miles
- Dbs Serviced Apartments - the Delven 4 8 miles
- Donington Park Farmhouse Hotel 3 6.5 miles
- The Fieldhead Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 5.8 miles
- Radisson Blu Hotel East Midlands Airport 4 7.5 miles
- Melbourne View Hotel 6.9 miles
- Champneys Springs 4.1 miles
Schools in Snibston North
- All Saints C of E Primary School, Coalville Primary
Local points of interest
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 6.2 miles
- Donington Park Recreation 7 miles
- Bradgate House Historic site 7.8 miles
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 9.1 miles
- Statfold Barn Railway Museum 11.7 miles
- Pirelli Stadium Stadium 12 miles
- Highcross Shopping centre 12.2 miles
- Belgrave Library Library 12.3 miles
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 12.6 miles
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 12.8 miles
- Merevale Abbey Historic site 13.1 miles
- Pride Park Stadium 13.2 miles