Area Info for Shepshed (Leicestershire)

Overview of Shepshed

Shepshed is a market town located in the Charnwood district of Leicestershire, England. It is situated approximately 8 miles north of Leicester and is known for its historical significance and community atmosphere. The town has a rich history dating back to medieval times, with evidence of settlement and development over centuries.

History

Historically, Shepshed was a small rural settlement that grew around agriculture and local trade. The town's name is believed to derive from Old English, possibly meaning "Sheep's Hill" or "Sheep's Landing," reflecting its agricultural roots. Over the years, Shepshed expanded with the development of housing and local amenities, especially during the 20th century.

Geography and Location

Shepshed is located in the East Midlands region of England, within the county of Leicestershire. It is positioned near the A512 road, providing good connectivity to nearby towns and cities. The town is surrounded by rural countryside, including fields and woodlands, making it a pleasant area for outdoor activities.

Community and Amenities

The town features a range of local amenities including shops, schools, churches, and recreational facilities. Shepshed has a vibrant community with various events and activities held throughout the year. The town centre offers shopping options, while parks and green spaces provide leisure opportunities for residents and visitors.

Transport

Shepshed is served by bus routes connecting it to Leicester and other nearby towns. The nearest railway station is in Loughborough, providing rail links to larger cities. The road network facilitates easy access to major motorways, making it convenient for commuting.

Economy

The local economy historically relied on agriculture and small-scale industries. Today, Shepshed has a mix of retail, service, and light industrial businesses. The town's proximity to Leicester also influences its economic activities, with many residents commuting for work.

Notable Features

Shepshed is known for its historic buildings, including the Parish Church of St Botolph, which dates back several centuries. The town also has a number of local pubs, community centres, and sports clubs that contribute to its lively community spirit.

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School
Oxley Primary School Shepshed	0.00 miles
Thorpe Road, Shepshed, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 9LU
Saint Winefride's Catholic Primary School, Shepshed, Leicestershire	0.48 miles
Britannia Street, Shepshed, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 9AE
St Botolph's Church of England Primary School	0.64 miles
Loughborough Road, Shepshed, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 9DN
Shepshed High School	0.69 miles
Forest Street, Shepshed, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 9DA
Newcroft Primary Academy	0.72 miles
Trueway Drive, Shepshed, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 9DU
Hind Leys Community College	0.85 miles
Forest Street, Shepshed, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 9DB
Belton Church of England Primary School	1.74 miles
Saddlers Wells, Belton, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 9TS
Grace Dieu Manor School	2.12 miles
Grace Dieu, Thringstone, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 5UG
Stonebow Primary School Loughborough	2.25 miles
Stonebow Close, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 4ZH
Booth Wood Primary School	2.48 miles
Old Ashby Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 4PG
Long Whatton Church of England Primary School and Community Centre	2.54 miles
The Green, Long Whatton, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 5DB
Thorpe Acre Junior School	2.57 miles
Alan Moss Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 4SQ
Thorpe Acre Infant School	2.57 miles
Alan Moss Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 4SQ
Ashmount School	2.57 miles
Thorpe Hill, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 4SQ
De Lisle Catholic School Loughborough Leicestershire	2.57 miles
Thorpe Hill, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 4SQ
Charnwood College	2.57 miles
Thorpe Hill, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 4SQ

Clinic
Good Thinking Therapy	3.29 miles
Unit 2, Bank Court, Weldon Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 5RF
Unit 2	3.29 miles
Bank Court, Weldon Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 5RF
Let's Talk - Wellbeing Leicestershire County and Rutland	3.29 miles
2 Bank Court (off Weldon Road), Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 5RF
CircleNottingham - Rosebery Medical Centre	3.36 miles
Rosebery Street, Roseberry Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 5DX
Rosebery Medical Centre	3.36 miles
Rosebery Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 5DX
Response Physiotherapy - Radmoor Centre	3.37 miles
Loughborough College, Radmoor Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3BT
Loughborough Physiotherapy And Sports Injuries Clinic	3.68 miles
51 Forest Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3NW
Loughborough Health Centre	4.09 miles
Pinfold Gate, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1DQ
Pds Medical - Coalville Health Centre	4.31 miles
1 Market Street, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3DX
Mill Lodge	4.79 miles
Mill Lane, Kegworth, Derby, Derbyshire, DE74 2EJ
Hugglescote Surgery	4.81 miles
151 Grange Road, Hugglescote, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 2BS
Clinical Diagnostix Ltd - Castle Donington	5.29 miles
10 The Drey, The Old Vicarage, Market Street, Castle Donington, Derby, Derbyshire, DE74 2JB
Castle Donington Surgery	5.34 miles
Doctors Surgery, 53 Borough Street, Castle Donington, Derby, Derbyshire, DE74 2LB
East Leake Children's Centre	6.60 miles
Brookside Primary School, School Green, East Leake, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 6LG
Dr Sj Shepherd	7.22 miles
30 North Street, Ashby-De-La-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1HU
Specsavers Hearcare - Derbyshire - Ashby De La Zouch	7.33 miles
31 Market Street, Ashby-De-La-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1AF

GP
Dr P S Ghatora, Field Street Surgery	0.45 miles
Shepshed Health Centre, Field Street, Shepshed, Leicestershire, LE12 9AL
Dr K N Badiani & Partners - Forest House Surgery	0.59 miles
25 Leicester Road, Shepshed, Loughborough, Leics, LE12 9DF
Manor House Surgery Belton	2.03 miles
Mill Lane, Belton, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 9UJ
Charnwood Medical Group, Forest Edge Medical Centre	2.26 miles
Forest Edge Medical Centre, Old Ashby Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 4PQ
Dishley Grange Medical Practice, Maxwell Drive Surgery	2.64 miles
32 Maxwell Drive, Loughborough, Leics, LE11 4RZ
Dishley Grange Medical Practice, Cross Street Surgery	2.74 miles
5 Cross Street, Hathern, Loughborough, Leics, LE12 5LB
Dr N N Vaghela & Partners	3.00 miles
University Medical Centre, Loughborough University, Ashby Rd, Loughborough, LE11 3TU
Dr A M Lewis & Partners	3.07 miles
North Street, Whitwick, Leicestershire, LE67 5HX
Dr Hepplewhite & Dr Virmani	3.07 miles
Whitwick Health Centre, North Street, Whitwick, Leicestershire, LE67 5HX
Charnwood Medical Group, Rosebery Medical Centre	3.39 miles
Rosebery Medical Centre, Rosebery Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 5DX
DR G HAZLEHURST & PARTNERS	3.75 miles
Broom Leys Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 4DE
Woodbrook Medical Centre	3.94 miles
28 Bridge Street, Loughborough, Leics, LE11 1NH
Dr S S Jassal & Partners	3.95 miles
Bridge Street Medical Practice, 20 Bridge Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1NQ
Dr R W Lawrence & partner	3.99 miles
Whitwick Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, England - Uk, LE67 3FA
Dr N R Pulman & Partners	4.00 miles
Beacon House, Long Lane, Coalville, Leics, LE67 4DR
Patel GS	4.01 miles
Soar Valley Surgeries, Sutton Bonington, Loughborough, LE12 5NF

Hospital
Loughborough Hospital	3.16 miles
Hospital Way, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 5JY
Coalville Community Hospital	3.75 miles
Coalville Hospital, Broom Leys Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 4DE
Ashby & District Hospital	6.93 miles
Leicester Road, Ashby-De-La-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1DG
Leicester Frith Hospital	9.31 miles
Groby Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 9QF
Glenfield Hospital	9.43 miles
Groby Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 9QP
Cygnet Hospital Derby	11.55 miles
City Gate, London Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 8WZ
Leicester Royal Infirmary	11.96 miles
Leicester Royal Infirmary, Infirmary Square, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 5WW
London Road Community Hospital	12.26 miles
London Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 2QY
Nuffield Health, Derby Hospital	12.89 miles
Rykneld Road, Littleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 4SN
Nuffield Health, Leicester Hospital	12.91 miles
Scraptoft Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1HY
CircleNottingham NHS Treatment Centre	12.98 miles
Nottingham NHS Treatment Centre, Lister Road, Nottingham, NG7 2FT
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust - Queen's Medical Centre Campus	13.01 miles
Derby Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 2UH
Leicester General Hospital	13.23 miles
Gwendolen Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 4PW
Radbourne Unit	13.23 miles
Radbourne Unit, Uttoxeter Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 3WQ
Royal Derby Hospital	13.54 miles
Royal Derby Hospital, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 3LZ
Lings Bar Hospital	13.55 miles
Beckside,, NG2 6PR

Pharmacy
Charnwood Pharmacy	0.29 miles
149 Charnwood Road, Shepshed, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 9NL
Numark Pharmacy	0.45 miles
14-20 Field Street, Shepshed, Loughborough, LE12 9AL
Rowlands Pharmacy	0.59 miles
25 Leicester Road, Shepshed, Loughborough, LE12 9DF
Curex Pharmacy	2.48 miles
24 Hermitage Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 4PE
The Co-Operative Pharmacy	2.64 miles
Unit 1, Maxwell Drive, Loughborough, LE11 4RZ
Outwoods Pharmacy	2.74 miles
18 Derwent Drive, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3RJ
The Medicine Box	3.06 miles
Loughborough Student Union, Loughborough University, Ashby Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3TT
Mason and Son (Chemists)ltd	3.07 miles
63 North Street, Whitwick, Leicester, LE67 5HB
Rosebery Pharmacy	3.36 miles
Rosebery Health Centre, Rosebery Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 5DX
Sainsbury's Pharmacy	3.81 miles
Greenclose Lane, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 5AS
Tesco Pharmacy	3.86 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Unit 1, The Rushes Shopping Centre, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 5BE
Superdrug Pharmacy	3.90 miles
2 Market Place, Loughborough, LE11 3EP
CHURCH PHARMACY	3.90 miles
Please note this is an internet Pharmacy, 1 The Old Bleach Yard, Wards End, Loughborough, LE11 3HA
The Co-Operative Pharmacy	3.91 miles
Broomleys Road, Coalville, Leicester, LE67 4DD
Boots	3.93 miles
11-13 Market Place, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3EQ
Lloydspharmacy	3.94 miles
31 Bridge Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1NH

Park
MORLEY QUARRY	0.80 miles
GARENDON (Grade II Listed)	1.73 miles
CHARNWOOD LODGE	2.25 miles
JUBILEE WOOD	2.81 miles
WHATTON HOUSE (Grade II Listed)	3.23 miles
BEACON HILL	3.66 miles
BISHOP'S MEADOW	3.82 miles
SUTTON BONNINGTON SPINNEY & MEADOWS	3.90 miles
NATURE ALIVE	4.12 miles
BROOMBRIGGS FARM	4.40 miles
SNIBSTON	4.56 miles
NEW LOUNT	4.59 miles
COLEORTON HALL (Grade II* Listed)	4.85 miles
SNIBSTON GRANGE	4.86 miles
BILLA BARRA HILL NATURE RESERVE	4.88 miles
DONINGTON LE HEATH	5.19 miles

Groceries
Tesco Shepshed (Express)	0.38 miles
50 Charnwood Rd, Shepshed, Leicestershire, LE12 9QF
ASDA Shepshed	0.44 miles
25 Charnwood Road, Shepshed, LE12 9QE
Co-op Shepshed	0.53 miles
Anson Road, LE12 9PT
Co-op Hill Croft	0.53 miles
Shepshed, LE12 9AN
Dilips Multistore	0.58 miles
4 Market Place, Shepshed Leicester LE12 9RT
SPAR Mrh Shepshed	0.60 miles
Spar Store, Texaco, Leicester, LE12 9DQ
SPAR Loughborough	2.26 miles
Spar Store, 149 Old Ashby Road, Leicestershire, LE11 4PQ
SPAR Euro Garage Hathern Turn	2.60 miles
Euro Garages Spar Store, Derby Road, Leicestershire, LE12 5LD
Morrisons Loughborough	2.64 miles
Gorse Covert Centre, Maxwell Drive, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 5RX
Co-op Loughborough	2.77 miles
Knighthorpe Road, LE11 4JX
Londis, Loughborough	2.89 miles
8 Cordell Road, Loughborough, LE11 5YJ
Co-op Coalville	3.00 miles
Whitwick, LE67 5DT
Costcutter Whitwick	3.06 miles
Whitwick Filling Station, Whitwick, Leicestershire, LE67 5AW
Whitwick Convenience Store	3.06 miles
1-2 Talbot Street, Whitwick, Coalville Leicestershire LE67 5AW
Co-op Coalville	3.07 miles
Thringstone, LE67 8NR
Londis Total Convenience Store	3.09 miles
259 Forest Road, Loughborough, LE11 3HT

Airport
East Midlands Airport	4.21 miles
Birmingham International Airport Terminal 1	28.32 miles
Birmingham International Airport	28.42 miles
Birmingham International Airport Terminal 2	28.43 miles
Coventry Baginton Airport	28.63 miles
Sheffield City Airport	43.39 miles
London Oxford Airport	64.65 miles

Bus Stop
Griffin Close (SE)	0.14 miles
Springfield Road (NE)	0.14 miles
Griffin Close (NW)	0.16 miles
Chatsworth Close (S)	0.19 miles
McCarthy Road (SW)	0.20 miles
Chatsworth Close (N)	0.20 miles
The Meadows (N)	0.21 miles
Park Rise (NW)	0.23 miles
Lambert Avenue (N)	0.26 miles
Domont Close (N)	0.27 miles
Domont Close (SW)	0.28 miles
Neville Close (NW)	0.30 miles
Anson Road (S)	0.33 miles
Council Offices (NW)	0.33 miles
Garendon Road (NE)	0.33 miles
Council Offices (SE)	0.34 miles

Railway Station
Loughborough (Leics) Rail Station	4.45 miles
Barrow upon Soar Rail Station	6.66 miles
East Midlands Parkway Rail Station	6.68 miles
Long Eaton Rail Station	8.07 miles
Sileby Rail Station	8.39 miles
Attenborough Rail Station	9.95 miles
Syston Rail Station	10.49 miles
Spondon Rail Station	10.94 miles
Beeston Rail Station	11.22 miles
Peartree Rail Station	11.42 miles
Leicester Rail Station	12.00 miles
Derby Rail Station	12.27 miles
Willington Rail Station	12.43 miles
Nottingham Rail Station	13.92 miles
Narborough Rail Station	14.23 miles
Burton-on-Trent Rail Station	14.50 miles

Flood Risk Per Year (LE12 9L*)
Number of Properties in Catchment	580
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

NEWTON COTTAGE, GRACEDIEU WHITWICK COALVILLE LEICESTERSHIRE LE67 5UG	£311,000 2024-02-09 semidetached freehold
Sold 2020-12-02	£265,000
GRACEDIEU MANOR SCHOOL, GRACEDIEU WHITWICK COALVILLE LEICESTERSHIRE LE67 5UG	£3,000,000 2022-04-05 otherPropertyType freehold
VERDON COTTAGE, GRACEDIEU WHITWICK COALVILLE LEICESTERSHIRE LE67 5UG	£225,000 2021-03-30 semidetached freehold
GRACEDIEU LODGE, GRACEDIEU WHITWICK COALVILLE LEICESTERSHIRE LE67 5UG	£439,000 2020-11-13 detached freehold
BOOTH LODGE FARM, GRACEDIEU WHITWICK COALVILLE LEICESTERSHIRE LE67 5UG	£725,000 2019-07-26 otherPropertyType freehold
GRACE DIEU WARREN, WARREN LANE WHITWICK COALVILLE LEICESTERSHIRE LE67 5UZ	£1,200,000 2009-10-06 detached freehold
Sold 1997-02-10	£550,000
MOYLES COURT, GRACEDIEU WHITWICK COALVILLE LEICESTERSHIRE LE67 5UG	£425,000 2005-05-06 detached freehold
Sold 2003-08-22	£380,000
Sold 2003-01-10	£250,000
Sold 2000-09-19	£230,000
ABBEY FORD FARM, GRACEDIEU WHITWICK COALVILLE LEICESTERSHIRE LE67 5UG	£300,000 2002-05-16 detached freehold
Sold 2001-10-26	£325,000
110, LOW WOODS LANE BELTON LOUGHBOROUGH LEICESTERSHIRE LE12 9TR	£455,000 2001-10-19 detached freehold
Sold 1999-04-30	£225,000
Sold 1995-07-04	£150,000
SWANNYCOTE FARM, WARREN LANE WHITWICK COALVILLE LEICESTERSHIRE LE67 5UZ	£24,000 1997-01-20 detached freehold
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