Area Info for Shangton (Leicestershire)

Shangton, Leicestershire, UK

Shangton is a small village located in the county of Leicestershire, in the East Midlands region of England. It is situated near the town of Market Harborough, providing a rural setting with close proximity to local amenities and services. The village is characterised by its traditional English countryside atmosphere, with historic buildings and scenic landscapes.

History and Heritage

While specific historical details about Shangton are limited, villages in this area typically have origins dating back several centuries, often featuring historic churches, farmhouses, and cottages. The local architecture reflects traditional Leicestershire styles, and the village may have historical ties to agriculture and rural life.

Local Amenities and Features

Shangton is primarily a residential and agricultural community, with limited commercial facilities within the village itself. Residents often rely on nearby towns such as Market Harborough for shopping, education, and healthcare services. The surrounding countryside offers opportunities for outdoor activities, walking, and enjoying the natural environment.

Transport and Accessibility

The village is accessible via local roads connecting to larger transport networks. Public transport options may be limited, with residents typically relying on private vehicles for commuting. The proximity to Market Harborough provides access to rail services and major road routes.

Community and Lifestyle

Shangton offers a peaceful rural lifestyle with a close-knit community. It is ideal for those seeking a quiet environment away from urban congestion, while still being within reach of larger towns and cities for work and leisure.
Education
School
Church Langton Church of England Primary School1.87 miles
Stonton Road, Church Langton, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7SZ
Kibworth Church of England Primary School2.95 miles
Hillcrest Avenue, Kibworth, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 0NH
The Kibworth School3.06 miles
Smeeton Road, Kibworth, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 0LG
Stoneygate School3.55 miles
6 London Road, Great Glen, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 9DJ
Tugby Church of England Primary School3.65 miles
Main Street, Tugby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 9WD
Billesdon Church of England Primary School3.71 miles
Gaulby Road, Billesdon, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 9AG
Great Glen St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School3.90 miles
The Chase, Great Glen, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 9EQ
Hallaton Church of England Primary School4.06 miles
Churchgate, Hallaton, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 8TY
Leicester Grammar School Trust4.48 miles
London Road, Great Glen, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 9FL
Foxton Primary School4.51 miles
Gallow Field Road, Foxton, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7QZ
Fleckney Church of England Primary School4.95 miles
Batchelor Road, Fleckney, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 8BE
Great Bowden Church of England Primary School4.99 miles
Gunnsbrook Close, Great Bowden, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7HZ
Houghton-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School5.06 miles
Main Street, Houghton-on-the-Hill, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 9GD
The Robert Smyth Academy5.19 miles
Burnmill Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7JG
Ridgeway Primary Academy5.28 miles
The Ridgeway, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7HQ
Brooke House College5.47 miles
12 Leicester Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7AU
Health
Clinic
Billesdon Surgery3.93 miles
4 Market Place, Billesdon, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 9AJ
The Croft Medical Practice5.96 miles
2 Glen Road, Oadby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 4PE
Bushby Branch Surgery6.32 miles
Hill Court, Main Street, Thurnby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 9NY
Rosemead Drive Surgery6.50 miles
103 Rosemead Drive, Oadby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 5PP
Kgh Two Shires Clinic6.69 miles
Two Shires Surgery, Torch Way, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 9HL
Two Shires Surgery6.69 miles
Torch Way, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 9HL
Anson House6.73 miles
2 Compass Point, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 9HW
Bushloe End Surgery7.46 miles
48 Bushloe End, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 2BA
Icall Care Ltd - Leicester7.70 miles
117 Cardinals Walk, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1LJ
The Evington Centre7.84 miles
Gwendolen Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 4QF
The Practice Asquith8.03 miles
693 Welford Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 6FQ
Toller Road Residential Service8.09 miles
13 Toller Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 3HP
Ar-Razi Medical Centre8.12 miles
1 Evington Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 5PQ
Ar Razi Medical Centre8.12 miles
1 Evington Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 5PQ
The Willows Medical Centre8.19 miles
184 Coleman Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 4LJ
Willows Medical Centre No Scalpel Vasectomy Service8.19 miles
184 Coleman Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 4LJ
GP
Kibworth2.87 miles
Old School Surgery, 2a Station Street, Kibworth, Leicester, LE8 0LN
Dr N Choudhury & Partners - Kibworth3.06 miles
Smeeton Road, Kibworth, Leicester, Leics, LE8 0LG
Billesdon Surgery3.93 miles
4 Market Place, Billesdon, Leicester, LE7 9AJ
Dr N Choudhury & Partners - Great Glen4.11 miles
24 Main Street, Great Glen, Leicester, Leics, LE8 9GG
Hallaton4.21 miles
The Stenning Hall, Horn Lane, Hallaton, Market Harborough, LE16 8UG
Dr N Choudhury & Partners - Fleckney Surgery4.84 miles
High Street, Fleckney, Leicester, Leics, LE8 8AJ
Fleckney4.84 miles
6a High Street, Fleckney, Leicester, LE8 0AJ
Medbourne5.31 miles
Old School Hall, Main Street, Medbourne, Market Harborough, LE16 8DT
Market Harborough Medical Centre5.84 miles
Market Harborough & Bosworth Partnership, 67 Coventry Road, Market Harborough, Leics, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 9BX
Dr D O'Keeffe & Partners5.96 miles
2 Glen Road, Oadby, Leics, LE2 4PE
Dr M P Shanks & Partners5.96 miles
159 Uplands Road, Oadby, Leicester, Leics, LE2 4NW
Bushby Branch Surgery6.25 miles
Main Street, Bushby, Leics, Leicester, LE7 9PL
Dr Chohan and Partners6.50 miles
103 Rosemead Drive, Oadby, Leicester, Leics, Leicestershire, LE2 5PP
Dr MJ Davies & Partners6.60 miles
Brooksby Drive, Oadby, Leicestershire, LE2 5AA
Dr Chohan & Partners6.61 miles
33 Harborough Road, Oadby, Leicester, Leics, LE2 4LE
Oadby & Wigston Walk-In Medical Centre6.67 miles
18 The Parade, Oadby, Leics, England - Uk, LE2 5BJ
Hospital
St Lukes Hospital5.13 miles
33 Leicester Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7BN
Market Harborough Hospital5.82 miles
58 Coventry Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 9DD
Spire Leicester Hospital7.14 miles
Gartree Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 2FF
Leicester General Hospital7.73 miles
Gwendolen Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 4PW
Nuffield Health, Leicester Hospital8.00 miles
Scraptoft Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1HY
Leicester Royal Infirmary9.46 miles
Leicester Royal Infirmary, Infirmary Square, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 5WW
Rutland Memorial Hospital11.30 miles
Cold Overton Road,, LE15 6NT
Glenfield Hospital11.98 miles
Groby Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 9QP
Leicester Frith Hospital12.04 miles
Groby Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 9QF
Woodland Hospital12.43 miles
Woodland Hospital, Rothwell Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 8XF
Feilding Palmer Hospital13.02 miles
Gilmorton Road, Lutterworth, Leicestershire, LE17 4DZ
Kettering General Hospital13.76 miles
Kettering General Hospital, Rothwell Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 8UZ
St Mary's Hospital14.36 miles
Leicestershire County and Rutland PCT, Thorpe Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1SJ
Melton Mowbray Hospital14.36 miles
Thorpe Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1SJ
St Mary's Hospital14.69 miles
77 London Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 7PW
Hinckley & Bosworth Community Hospital18.08 miles
Ashby Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 3DA
Pharmacy
Lloydspharmacy2.87 miles
8 Station Street, Kibworth Beauchamp, Leicester, LE8 0LN
County Pharmacy4.10 miles
County Hse,14 Stretton Ct, Stretton Road, Great Glen, LE8 9HB
Parade Pharmacy4.84 miles
8-10 High Street, Fleckney, Leicester, LE8 8AJ
Houghton Pharmacy Ltd5.06 miles
14 Main Street, Houghton On The Hill, Leicestershire, LE7 9GD
Moins Chemist5.83 miles
11-15 Coventry Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, leicestershire, Leicestershire, LE16 9BX
The Co-Operative Pharmacy5.84 miles
7-9 Coventry Road, Market Harborough, LE16 9BX
Market Harborough Pharmacy5.84 miles
Located within Market Harborough Med Centre, 67 Coventry Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, Leicestershire, LE16 9BX
Market Harborough Pharmacy5.84 miles
Market Harborough Med Ctr, 67 Coventry Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 9BX
Boots5.85 miles
9 St Mary`s Place, St Mary`s Road, Market Harborough, LE16 7DR
Severn Chemist5.92 miles
40 Severn Road, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 4FY
Sainsburys Pharmacy5.96 miles
Glen Road, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 4PE
Boots6.56 miles
11c & 11d Leicester Road, Oadby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 5BD
Boots6.67 miles
35 The Parade, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5BB
Lloydspharmacy6.67 miles
9 The Parade, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5BB
Lloydspharmacy6.69 miles
Torch Way, Northampton Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 9HL
Asda Pharmacy6.87 miles
Within Asda Store, Leicester Road, Oadby, LE2 4AH
Leisure
Park
LANGTON HALL (Grade II Listed)2.19 miles
NEVILL HOLT (Grade II Listed)6.25 miles
QUENBY HALL (Grade II Listed)6.25 miles
LUCAS MARSH6.50 miles
BROCKS HILL6.59 miles
LOWESBY HALL (Grade II Listed)7.01 miles
SCRAPTOFT7.46 miles
OCEAN ROAD OPEN SPACE7.58 miles
KNIGHTON SPINNEY7.63 miles
BAGGRAVE HALL (Grade II Listed)7.87 miles
HUMBERSTONE PARK8.21 miles
SAFFRON HILL CEMETERY (Grade II* Listed)8.40 miles
VICTORIA PARK, LEICESTER (Grade II Listed)8.75 miles
WELFORD ROAD CEMETERY (Grade II Listed)9.04 miles
NEW WALK, LEICESTER (Grade II Listed)9.11 miles
ROCKINGHAM CASTLE (Grade II* Listed)9.48 miles
Shop
Groceries
Co-op Leicester3.06 miles
Kibworth, LE8 0HS
R&R Convenience Store3.20 miles
31 Fleckney Road, Kibworth Leicester LE8 0HF
M&S Market Harborough Bp3.47 miles
Melton Road, Market Harborough, LE16 7FD
Co-op Leicester4.12 miles
Great Glen, LE8 9GH
Co-op Leicester4.84 miles
Fleckney, LE8 8AJ
Co-op Leicester5.09 miles
Houghtn On The Hill, LE7 9GE
Fleckney Convenience Store5.11 miles
85 Kilby Road, Fleckney Leicester LE8 8BP
Londis Houghton Garage5.13 miles
71 Uppingham Road, Houghton On The Hill, LE7 9HJ
Tesco Market Harborough (Express)5.66 miles
Rockingham Rd, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7QD
Tesco Market Harborough (Metro)5.85 miles
21 The Square, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7PA
Co-op Market Harborough5.86 miles
Petrol Coventry Rd, LE16 9BZ
SPAR Market Harborough5.86 miles
Spar, Coventry Road, Leicestershire, LE16 9BX
Co-op Market Harborough5.88 miles
Market Harborough, LE16 9BX
Co-op Leicester5.88 miles
Uplands Road, LE2 4NW
Sainsbury's Glen Rd5.88 miles
Glen Road, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 4PE
Sainsbury's Market Harborough5.90 miles
St. Mary`s Place, Market Harborough, LE16 7DR
Transport
Airport
East Midlands Airport24.62 miles
Coventry Baginton Airport26.27 miles
Birmingham International Airport Terminal 134.24 miles
Birmingham International Airport Terminal 234.28 miles
Birmingham International Airport34.34 miles
Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport63.95 miles
Bus Stop
Shangton Road (E)1.25 miles
New Inn Lane (NW)1.25 miles
New Inn Lane (SE)1.26 miles
Shangton Road (W)1.27 miles
The Crown Inn (E)1.27 miles
The Crown Inn (W)1.28 miles
Mill Farm (E)1.46 miles
Mill Farm (W)1.47 miles
Cranoe Road (NW)1.87 miles
Cranoe Road (S)1.88 miles
Church Causeway (NE)1.96 miles
Illston Lane (W)1.96 miles
Church Causeway (SW)1.97 miles
Illston Lane (E)1.97 miles
Thornton Crescent (S)1.98 miles
Thornton Crescent (N)1.99 miles
Railway Station
Market Harborough Rail Station5.76 miles
South Wigston Rail Station8.37 miles
Leicester Rail Station9.24 miles
Syston Rail Station11.01 miles
Narborough Rail Station11.18 miles
Oakham Rail Station11.47 miles
Corby Rail Station11.62 miles
Sileby Rail Station13.81 miles
Melton Mowbray Rail Station13.97 miles
Kettering Rail Station14.48 miles
Barrow upon Soar Rail Station15.63 miles
Rugby Rail Station18.22 miles
Hinckley Rail Station18.34 miles
Loughborough (Leics) Rail Station18.53 miles
Long Buckby Rail Station19.46 miles
Stamford Rail Station20.11 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (LE8 0P*)
Number of Properties in Catchment588
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)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
12, HARDWICK DRIVE
SHANGTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE8 0PS		£1,475,000
2025-03-11
detached (New)
freehold
Sold 2017-09-01   £1,516,000
Sold 2015-07-15   £1,709,884
15, HARDWICK DRIVE
SHANGTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE8 0PS		£1,175,000
2024-11-18
detached
freehold
Sold 2019-07-12   £345,000
17, HARDWICK DRIVE
SHANGTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE8 0PS		£925,000
2023-08-25
detached (New)
freehold
19, HARDWICK DRIVE
SHANGTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE8 0PS		£395,000
2022-12-15
semidetached (New)
freehold
23, HARDWICK DRIVE
SHANGTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE8 0PS		£1,195,000
2022-09-30
otherPropertyType (New)
freehold
LAKESIDE FARM, MELTON ROAD
SHANGTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE8 0PL		£1,300,000
2022-08-31
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2012-12-07   £600,000
16, HARDWICK DRIVE
SHANGTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE8 0PS		£1,165,000
2022-07-22
detached (New)
freehold
1, HARDWICK DRIVE
SHANGTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE8 0PS		£1,450,000
2021-12-17
detached (New)
freehold
5, HARDWICK DRIVE
SHANGTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE8 0PS		£935,000
2021-12-13
detached (New)
freehold
2, HARDWICK DRIVE
SHANGTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE8 0PS		£950,000
2021-11-17
detached (New)
freehold
4, HARDWICK DRIVE
SHANGTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE8 0PS		£900,000
2021-10-13
detached (New)
freehold
20, HARDWICK DRIVE
SHANGTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE8 0PS		£385,000
2021-09-29
semidetached (New)
freehold
7, HARDWICK DRIVE
SHANGTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE8 0PS		£910,000
2021-08-26
detached
freehold
Sold 2019-03-14   £325,000
22, HARDWICK DRIVE
SHANGTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE8 0PS		£385,000
2021-06-30
semidetached (New)
freehold
MANOR FARM COTTAGE, MAIN STREET
SHANGTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE8 0PG		£645,000
2021-04-23
detached
freehold
Sold 2016-03-29   £395,000
3, HARDWICK DRIVE
SHANGTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE8 0PS		£890,000
2021-03-19
detached (New)
freehold
21, HARDWICK DRIVE
SHANGTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE8 0PS		£375,000
2021-02-03
semidetached (New)
freehold
THE BARN, MAIN STREET
SHANGTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE8 0PG		£492,250
2020-07-20
semidetached
freehold
LIME TREE HOUSE, 24, HARDWICK DRIVE
SHANGTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE8 0PS		£340,000
2019-04-10
otherPropertyType (New)
freehold
13, HARDWICK DRIVE
SHANGTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE8 0PS		£320,000
2019-03-28
detached (New)
freehold
6, HARDWICK DRIVE
SHANGTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE8 0PS		£325,000
2019-03-27
detached (New)
freehold
BEECH HOUSE, 10, HARDWICK DRIVE
SHANGTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE8 0PS		£300,000
2018-12-19
detached (New)
freehold
PLOT 19, THE HARDWICKS
SHANGTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE8 0PS		£195,000
2018-11-12
otherPropertyType (New)
freehold
26, HARDWICK DRIVE
SHANGTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE8 0PS		£190,000
2018-10-05
otherPropertyType (New)
freehold
14, HARDWICK DRIVE
SHANGTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE8 0PS		£260,000
2018-09-07
detached (New)
freehold
SHANGTON LODGE, MELTON ROAD
SHANGTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE8 0PL		£425,000
2018-02-16
semidetached
freehold
PADDOCK CORNER, MAIN STREET
SHANGTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE8 0PG		£500,000
2015-09-21
detached
freehold
Sold 2009-03-10   £355,000
Sold 2002-07-29   £374,000
SHANGTON LODGE, MAIN STREET
SHANGTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE8 0PG		£720,000
2015-02-02
detached
freehold
Sold 2006-04-13   £725,000
SWALLOW HOUSE, MAIN STREET
SHANGTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE8 0PG		£450,000
2013-09-20
detached
freehold
Sold 2010-12-10   £415,000
Sold 2005-06-14   £415,000
Sold 2003-09-01   £390,000
ORCHARD GRANGE, MAIN STREET
SHANGTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE8 0PG		£530,000
2012-11-30
detached
freehold
Sold 2004-03-03   £545,000
MAY COTTAGE, MAIN STREET
SHANGTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE8 0PG		£294,950
2012-09-07
detached
freehold
Sold 2006-02-28   £282,500
LAKESIDE LODGE, MELTON ROAD
SHANGTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE8 0PL		£499,950
2011-12-14
detached
freehold
ROSE COTTAGE, MAIN STREET
SHANGTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE8 0PG		£450,000
2010-07-29
detached
freehold
TOP COTTAGE, MAIN STREET
SHANGTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE8 0PG		£775,000
2007-11-05
detached
freehold
APRIL COTTAGE, MAIN STREET
SHANGTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE8 0PG		£305,000
2006-11-23
detached
freehold
Sold 2002-07-01   £230,000
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