Cranwell, Leasingham & Wilsford
Ward in North Kesteven, Lincolnshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.005, -0.458 |
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| OS grid ref: | TF 03 46 |
| Dialling code: | 01529 (Sleaford) |
Cranwell, Leasingham & Wilsford sits in the gently rolling arable landscape of North Kesteven, Lincolnshire, England, a largely rural area a short drive from Sleaford and within commuting distance of Lincoln. The ward combines small, tightly knit villages, lanes and farmland with pockets of newer housing, giving a peaceful countryside character punctuated by hedgerows, farmsteads and occasional public footpaths.
Its most prominent local feature is the long‑standing aviation connection at RAF College Cranwell, which shapes the local economy and community alongside traditional arable farming; the presence of service families and civilian staff gives the area a mixed social feel. Historic village churches, village halls and pubs host community events and reflect a strong local identity, while the quieter rural setting appeals to walkers and those seeking a slower pace of life.
Postcode districts covering Cranwell, Leasingham & Wilsford
Most populated places nearby
- Lincoln 15.6 miles
- Grantham 9.9 miles
- Newark-on-Trent 15.2 miles
- Boston 18 miles
- Spalding 19.8 miles
- Melton Mowbray 24.3 miles
- Stamford 24 miles
- Sleaford 2 miles
- Bourne 16.8 miles
- Market Deeping 23.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Sleaford Westholme Ward 1.4 miles
- Greylees Built-up area 1.4 miles
- South Rauceby Parish 1.5 miles
- Sleaford Quarrington & Mareham Ward 1.8 miles
- Sleaford Castle Ward 1.8 miles
- North Rauceby Parish 1.8 miles
- Leasingham Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Sleaford Built-up area 2 miles
- Sleaford Holdingham Ward 2.1 miles
- Cranwell Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Sleaford Navigation Ward 2.4 miles
- Silk Willoughby Built-up area 2.5 miles
Example postcodes in Cranwell, Leasingham & Wilsford
NG34 8NH, NG34 8GS, NG34 8RQ, NG34 8FB, NG34 8QN, NG34 8QB, NG32 3NZ, NG34 8JS, NG34 8QS … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 38.2 miles
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 40 miles
- Rauceby Railway Station 1.4 miles
- Sleaford Railway Station 2.1 miles
Hotels in Cranwell, Leasingham & Wilsford Ad
- Travelodge Sleaford 3
- The Carre Arms Hotel & Restaurant 4
- Cosy and Secluded Brook-side Lodge 2
- Marquis of Granby
Schools in Cranwell, Leasingham & Wilsford
- Cranwell Primary School (Foundation) Primary
- Rauceby C of E Primary School Primary
- The Leasingham St Andrew's C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Haverholme Priory Historic site 4.9 miles
- Swineshead Abbey Historic site 13.7 miles
- Stixwould Priory Historic site 14.8 miles
- Sincil Bank Stadium 15.1 miles
- Vaudey Abbey Historic site 15.5 miles
- Kelham Hills Forest 18.2 miles
- Southwell Racecourse Recreation 19.1 miles
- Revesby Abbey Historic site 19.6 miles