Area Info for Breedon on the Hill (Leicestershire)

Breedon on the Hill (Leicestershire, UK)

Breedon on the Hill is a small village located in Leicestershire, England. It is known for its historic significance and picturesque surroundings. The village is situated near the town of Ashby-de-la-Zouch and is part of the North West Leicestershire district.

History and Heritage

Breedon on the Hill has a rich history that dates back to medieval times. The village is renowned for its ancient church, St. Mary and St. Hardulph's Church, which features elements dating from the 12th century. The church is a Grade I listed building and is notable for its historical architecture and medieval carvings.

Geography and Landscape

The village is situated on a hill, offering panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The landscape is characterised by rolling fields, woodlands, and traditional English rural scenery. The elevated position of Breedon on the Hill makes it a prominent feature in the local landscape.

Local Economy and Community

Historically, the local economy was based on agriculture and quarrying, particularly for limestone, which has been extracted from the area for centuries. Today, the village maintains a close-knit community with local amenities including pubs, a village hall, and small shops. It also attracts visitors interested in its historical sites and scenic views.

Points of Interest

One of the main attractions is Breedon Hill, which offers walking trails and views of the surrounding countryside. The village also features traditional pubs and the historic church, which is a popular destination for visitors and those interested in local history.
Education
School
Breedon on the Hill St Hardulph's Church of England Primary School0.00 miles
Main Street, Breedon-on-the-Hill, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 8AN
Worthington School1.52 miles
Main Street, Worthington, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1RQ
Melbourne Junior School2.09 miles
Packhorse Road, Melbourne, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 8JE
Melbourne Infant School2.09 miles
Packhorse Road, Melbourne, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 8JE
Newbold Church of England Primary School2.52 miles
School Lane, Newbold Coleorton, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 8PF
Griffydam Primary School2.70 miles
Top Road, Griffydam, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 8HU
Belton Church of England Primary School2.98 miles
Saddlers Wells, Belton, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 9TS
Diseworth Church of England Primary School3.15 miles
Grimesgate, Diseworth, Derby, Derbyshire, DE74 2QD
Weston-on-Trent CofE (VA) Primary School3.22 miles
Forrester Avenue, Weston-on-Trent, Derby, Derbyshire, DE72 2HX
Dame Catherine Harpur's School3.34 miles
Rose Lane, Ticknall, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 7JW
Thringstone Primary School3.36 miles
Hensons Lane, Thringstone, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 8LJ
Grace Dieu Manor School3.60 miles
Grace Dieu, Thringstone, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 5UG
Castle Donington College3.67 miles
Mount Pleasant, Castle Donington, Derby, Derbyshire, DE74 2LN
Orchard Community Primary School3.69 miles
Grange Drive, Castle Donington, Derby, Derbyshire, DE74 2QU
St Edwards Church of England Primary School3.69 miles
Dovecote, Castle Donington, Derby, Derbyshire, DE74 2LH
Viscount Beaumont's Church of England Primary School3.75 miles
Ashby Road, Coleorton, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 8FD
Health
Clinic
Clinical Diagnostix Ltd - Castle Donington3.70 miles
10 The Drey, The Old Vicarage, Market Street, Castle Donington, Derby, Derbyshire, DE74 2JB
Castle Donington Surgery3.83 miles
Doctors Surgery, 53 Borough Street, Castle Donington, Derby, Derbyshire, DE74 2LB
Dr Sj Shepherd4.73 miles
30 North Street, Ashby-De-La-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1HU
Specsavers Hearcare - Derbyshire - Ashby De La Zouch4.87 miles
31 Market Street, Ashby-De-La-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1AF
Chellaston Medical Centre4.99 miles
Rowallan Way, Chellaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 5BG
CircleNottingham - The Meadowfields Practice5.08 miles
The Meadowfields Practice, Fellow Lands Way, Chellaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 6SW
Pds Medical - Coalville Health Centre5.29 miles
1 Market Street, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3DX
Mill Lodge5.68 miles
Mill Lane, Kegworth, Derby, Derbyshire, DE74 2EJ
Hugglescote Surgery6.44 miles
151 Grange Road, Hugglescote, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 2BS
Coleman Health Centre6.59 miles
Coleman Street, Alvaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 8NH
Scrivens Opticians And Hearing Care - Swadlincote6.72 miles
18 High Street, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 8JY
Specsavers Hearcare - Derbyshire - Swadlincote6.83 miles
26C High Street, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 8HY
Bankgate Resource Centre6.92 miles
Bankgate Resource Centre, Unit 13-15 Rinkway Industrial Estate, Rink Drive, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 8JL
Rinkway6.93 miles
Rinkway, Unit 10 The Rinkway Business Park, Rink Drive, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 8JL
Swadlincote Clinic6.94 miles
Civic Way, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 0AE
Dale Bank View7.07 miles
Dale Bank View, Civic Way, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 0AB
GP
Melbourne Medical Centre1.85 miles
Penn Lane, Melbourne, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 8EF
Manor House Surgery Belton2.71 miles
Mill Lane, Belton, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 9UJ
CASTLE DONINGTON SURGERY3.83 miles
53 Borough Street, Castle Donington, Derbys, DE74 2LB
Aston Surgery4.06 miles
8 Bell Avenue, Aston-on-Trent, Derby, Derbyshire, DE72 2BE
Dr A M Lewis & Partners4.41 miles
North Street, Whitwick, Leicestershire, LE67 5HX
Dr Hepplewhite & Dr Virmani4.41 miles
Whitwick Health Centre, North Street, Whitwick, Leicestershire, LE67 5HX
Ashby Health Centre4.73 miles
North Street, Ashby-De-La-Zouch, Leics, Ashby de la zouch, LE65 1HU
Dr S J Shepherd4.74 miles
30 North Street, Ashby-de-la-zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1HS
Dr P S Ghatora, Field Street Surgery4.97 miles
Shepshed Health Centre, Field Street, Shepshed, Leicestershire, LE12 9AL
Chellaston Medical Centre4.99 miles
Rowallan Way, Chellaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 5BG
Meadowfields Practice - Chellaston5.08 miles
Fellow Lands Way, Chellaston, Derby, Derbyshire, Derbyshire, DE73 6SW
Dr K N Badiani & Partners - Forest House Surgery5.28 miles
25 Leicester Road, Shepshed, Loughborough, Leics, LE12 9DF
Dr Hammond & Partners5.29 miles
1 Market Street, Coalville, Leics, LE67 3DX
Dr R W Lawrence & partner5.39 miles
Whitwick Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, England - Uk, LE67 3FA
Orchard Surgery5.61 miles
The Dragwell, Kegworth, Derby, Derbyshire, DE74 2EL
THE FAMILY PRACTICE - Dr S S Rawat & Dr J Rawat5.63 miles
99, Belvoir Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3PH
Hospital
Ashby & District Hospital4.58 miles
Leicester Road, Ashby-De-La-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1DG
Coalville Community Hospital5.84 miles
Coalville Hospital, Broom Leys Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 4DE
Loughborough Hospital7.52 miles
Hospital Way, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 5JY
Cygnet Hospital Derby7.65 miles
City Gate, London Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 8WZ
London Road Community Hospital8.27 miles
London Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 2QY
Nuffield Health, Derby Hospital8.35 miles
Rykneld Road, Littleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 4SN
Radbourne Unit8.93 miles
Radbourne Unit, Uttoxeter Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 3WQ
Royal Derby Hospital9.24 miles
Royal Derby Hospital, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 3LZ
Kingsway Site9.29 miles
Kingsway Site, Kingsway, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 3LZ
Queen's Hospital, Burton Upon Trent10.74 miles
Belvedere Road, Burton -on- Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 0RB
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust - Queen's Medical Centre Campus13.23 miles
Derby Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 2UH
Ilkeston Community Hospital13.28 miles
Heanor Road,, DE7 8LN
CircleNottingham NHS Treatment Centre13.28 miles
Nottingham NHS Treatment Centre, Lister Road, Nottingham, NG7 2FT
Leicester Frith Hospital13.68 miles
Groby Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 9QF
Glenfield Hospital13.78 miles
Groby Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 9QP
Barton Under Needwood Cottage Hospital13.89 miles
Short Lane, Barton Under Needwood, Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 8LT
Pharmacy
The Co-Operative Pharmacy1.91 miles
1 Potter Street, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8HW
W R Evans (Chemist) Ltd t/a Manor Pharmacy3.83 miles
57-59 Borough Street, Castle Donington, Derby, DE74 2LB
Tesco Pharmacy4.08 miles
Resolution Road, Ashby De La Zouch, Leicestershire, Leicestershire, LE65 1TE
Mason and Son (Chemists)ltd4.40 miles
63 North Street, Whitwick, Leicester, LE67 5HB
Dean and Smedley Ltd4.80 miles
55-57 Market Street, Ashby De La Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1AS
Ashby Pharmacy4.82 miles
17 The Green, Ashby De La Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1JU
Boots4.90 miles
32 Market Street, Ashby-de-la-zouch, LE65 1AL
Numark Pharmacy4.97 miles
14-20 Field Street, Shepshed, Loughborough, LE12 9AL
The Co-Operative Pharmacy4.98 miles
13 Derby Road, Chellaston, Derby, DE73 1SA
Charnwood Pharmacy4.99 miles
149 Charnwood Road, Shepshed, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 9NL
Manor Pharmacy4.99 miles
Royal Glen Park Med Ctr, Rowallan Way, Chellaston, Derby, DE73 5BG
Rowlands Pharmacy5.28 miles
25 Leicester Road, Shepshed, Loughborough, LE12 9DF
Lloydspharmacy5.39 miles
Whitwick Surgery Site, Whitwick Road, Coalville, LE67 3FA
Boots5.44 miles
9 - 11 New Broadway, Coalville, LE67 3XJ
Boots5.57 miles
6 Church Gate, Kegworth, Derby, Derbyshire, DE74 2ED
Mason and Son (Chemists) Ltd5.63 miles
97 Belvoir Road, Coalville, Leicester, LE67 3PH
Leisure
Park
MELBOURNE HALL (Grade I Listed)1.60 miles
STAUNTON HAROLD HALL (Grade II* Listed)1.97 miles
CALKE ABBEY (Grade II* Listed)2.58 miles
CALKE PARK2.69 miles
NEW LOUNT2.82 miles
COLEORTON HALL (Grade II* Listed)3.43 miles
SWARKESTONE OLD HALL (Grade II* Listed)4.06 miles
CHELLASTON BRICKWORKS4.68 miles
NATURE ALIVE4.97 miles
MORLEY QUARRY5.31 miles
WHATTON HOUSE (Grade II Listed)5.41 miles
SNIBSTON5.47 miles
SNIBSTON GRANGE5.68 miles
CHARNWOOD LODGE5.82 miles
SUTTON BONNINGTON SPINNEY & MEADOWS5.98 miles
ELVASTON CASTLE (Grade II* Listed)6.04 miles
Shop
Groceries
Worthington Convenience Store1.41 miles
76 St Matthews Avenue, Worthington Leicestershire LE65 1SH
Sainsbury's Mbourne Derby Rd LL2.11 miles
Derby Road, Derby, DE73 1FE
SPAR Castle Donnington3.37 miles
Spar Store, Hks Airport, DE74 2SA
Huntingdon Convenience Store3.75 miles
1 Huntingdon Drive, Castle Donnington Derbyshire DE74 2SR
Co-op Derby3.77 miles
Castle Donington, DE74 2LA
Co-op Coalville3.77 miles
Thringstone, LE67 8NR
Tesco Ashby De La Zouch (Extra)4.04 miles
Resolution Rd, Ashby De La Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1TE
M&S Donington Park M1 Moto Simply Food4.06 miles
Moto Services Jct 23a M1 Motorway, Castle Donington, DE74 2TN
Co-op Derby4.12 miles
Castle Donington, DE74 2NJ
Costcutter Whitwick4.22 miles
Whitwick Filling Station, Whitwick, Leicestershire, LE67 5AW
Whitwick Convenience Store4.22 miles
1-2 Talbot Street, Whitwick, Coalville Leicestershire LE67 5AW
ALDI Dents Road4.24 miles
Ashby-de-la-zouch, LE65 1JS
Londis Castle Donnington Sev St4.25 miles
Station Road, Derby, DE74 2NL
Co-op Coalville4.63 miles
Whitwick, LE67 5DT
Co-op Ashby-de-la-zouch4.76 miles
Ashby De La Zouch, LE65 1AH
Co-op Derby4.86 miles
Chellaston, DE73 6UD
Transport
Airport
East Midlands Airport3.39 miles
Birmingham International Airport Terminal 127.84 miles
Birmingham International Airport27.94 miles
Birmingham International Airport Terminal 227.96 miles
Coventry Baginton Airport30.16 miles
Sheffield City Airport40.96 miles
Bus Stop
Cross Street (W)0.01 miles
Cross Street (E)0.05 miles
The Green (NE)0.16 miles
The Crescent (SW)0.22 miles
Tonge Lane (N)0.31 miles
Berry Avenue (NW)0.44 miles
Old Station House (SE)0.77 miles
Old Station House (NW)0.78 miles
Bulls Head (NE)1.06 miles
Bulls Head (SW)1.07 miles
Main Street (NW)1.18 miles
Short Hill (NE)1.19 miles
Church (E)1.37 miles
Church (W)1.38 miles
Chapel Rise (N)1.55 miles
Chapel Rise (S)1.55 miles
Railway Station
East Midlands Parkway Rail Station7.06 miles
Peartree Rail Station7.25 miles
Long Eaton Rail Station7.40 miles
Spondon Rail Station7.64 miles
Willington Rail Station7.72 miles
Derby Rail Station8.35 miles
Loughborough (Leics) Rail Station8.66 miles
Attenborough Rail Station10.06 miles
Burton-on-Trent Rail Station10.15 miles
Barrow upon Soar Rail Station11.25 miles
Beeston Rail Station11.47 miles
Tutbury & Hatton Rail Station12.56 miles
Ilkeston Rail Station13.03 miles
Sileby Rail Station13.05 miles
Duffield Rail Station13.38 miles
Nottingham Rail Station14.56 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (DE73 8AN)
Number of Properties in Catchment80
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)26
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
TONGE HALL, TONGE HALL COURT
TONGE
DERBY
LEICESTERSHIRE
DE73 8HQ		£955,000
2024-05-31
semidetached
freehold
THE LORD NELSON, BREEDON LANE
TONGE
DERBY
LEICESTERSHIRE
DE73 8BA		£370,000
2024-02-09
semidetached
freehold
RAILWAY COTTAGE (2), BREEDON LANE
TONGE
DERBY
LEICESTERSHIRE
DE73 8BA		£374,000
2023-08-04
semidetached
freehold
BROOK FARM, MOOR LANE
TONGE
DERBY
LEICESTERSHIRE
DE73 8BB		£1,475,000
2019-11-26
otherPropertyType
freehold
LANGLEY HAVEN, BREEDON LANE
TONGE
DERBY
LEICESTERSHIRE
DE73 8BA		£550,000
2018-11-29
detached
freehold
BROOKSIDE FARM, MOOR LANE
TONGE
DERBY
LEICESTERSHIRE
DE73 8BD		£480,000
2018-08-23
otherPropertyType
freehold
THE OLD BARN
TONGE
DERBY
LEICESTERSHIRE
DE73 8BD		£310,000
2017-12-21
detached
freehold
Sold 2009-07-31   £215,000
BARTON HOUSE, BREEDON LANE
TONGE
DERBY
LEICESTERSHIRE
DE73 8BA		£465,000
2016-12-01
detached
freehold
Sold 2003-09-05   £350,000
Sold 2003-01-31   £150,000
OLD STATION HOUSE, BREEDON LANE
TONGE
DERBY
LEICESTERSHIRE
DE73 8BA		£415,000
2016-10-28
detached
freehold
2, DOVECOTE
TONGE
DERBY
LEICESTERSHIRE
DE73 8HG		£240,000
2015-10-30
semidetached
freehold
CORNER HOUSE, BREEDON LANE
TONGE
DERBY
LEICESTERSHIRE
DE73 8BA		£375,000
2013-12-13
detached
freehold
Sold 2007-06-18   £385,000
Sold 2003-01-31   £278,000
Sold 2001-02-06   £200,000
INGLENOOK, BREEDON LANE
TONGE
DERBY
LEICESTERSHIRE
DE73 8BA		£385,950
2012-12-14
detached
freehold
ROSE COTTAGE
TONGE
DERBY
LEICESTERSHIRE
DE73 1BD		£345,000
2012-10-19
detached
freehold
THE CROFT (GARDEN COTTAGE), MOOR LANE
TONGE
DERBY
LEICESTERSHIRE
DE73 8BB		£60,000
2012-03-16
detached
freehold
3, PETERS CLOSE
TONGE
DERBY
LEICESTERSHIRE
DE73 1BD		£158,000
2010-10-22
semidetached
freehold
PRIORY CHASE, BREEDON LANE
TONGE
DERBY
LEICESTERSHIRE
DE73 8BA		£392,000
2009-04-24
detached
freehold
Sold 1996-04-04   £137,000
TONGE HALL COURT (THE DOVECOTE)
TONGE
DERBY
LEICESTERSHIRE
DE73 1BB		£397,000
2005-05-25
detached
freehold
Sold 1995-03-03   £183,500
TONGE HALL COURT (HALL BARN)
TONGE
DERBY
LEICESTERSHIRE
DE73 1BB		£388,500
2004-12-08
detached
freehold
Sold 1995-10-20   £165,000
5, PETERS CLOSE
TONGE
DERBY
LEICESTERSHIRE
DE73 1BD		£220,000
2004-09-03
semidetached
freehold
CENTURY HOUSE, BREEDON LANE
TONGE
DERBY
LEICESTERSHIRE
DE73 8BA		£385,000
2003-04-11
detached (New)
freehold
MEADOW SIDE
TONGE
DERBY
LEICESTERSHIRE
DE73 1BD		£225,000
2002-04-26
detached
freehold
HOLLY COTTAGE, BREEDON LANE
TONGE
DERBY
LEICESTERSHIRE
DE73 8BA		£175,000
2000-12-15
detached
freehold
TONGE HALL COTTAGE
TONGE
DERBY
LEICESTERSHIRE
DE73 1BD		£131,120
2000-06-01
detached
freehold
THE SPINDLES
TONGE
DERBY
LEICESTERSHIRE
DE73 1BD		£230,000
1997-09-23
detached
freehold
6, PETERS CLOSE
TONGE
DERBY
LEICESTERSHIRE
DE73 1BD		£63,500
1997-06-27
semidetached
freehold
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