Parish in Rushcliffe, Nottinghamshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.836, -1.185 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 54 26 |
| Population: | 6,337 |
| Dialling code: | 01509 (Loughborough) |
East Leake is a large village and civil parish in Rushcliffe, Nottinghamshire, sitting within easy commuting distance of Nottingham and the Leicestershire town of Loughborough. Set among low-lying farmland with small streams (the name 'Leake' reflects a wet or marshy place), the parish blends a compact historic centre of older stone and brick buildings with post‑war and more recent housing developments.
With medieval roots and a long agricultural and milling history, the village was once served by the Great Central Railway before its mid‑20th century closure. Today it supports a mix of local shops, small businesses, schools, sports clubs and green spaces, giving it a lively community feel while many residents commute to nearby towns and cities for work.
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