Area Info for Whitwick (Leicestershire)

Whitwick, Leicestershire, UK

Whitwick is a historic market town located in the district of North West Leicestershire, England. It is situated approximately 3 miles north of Coalville and about 10 miles northwest of Leicester. The town has a rich industrial heritage, particularly in coal mining and quarrying, which contributed significantly to its development during the 19th and early 20th centuries.

History

Historically, Whitwick was a small rural settlement, but it grew rapidly during the Industrial Revolution due to the expansion of coal mining and related industries. The town's name is believed to derive from Old English, meaning "white dwelling" or "white farm." Over the years, Whitwick has retained its historical charm with several old buildings and landmarks.

Landmarks and Attractions

Notable landmarks in Whitwick include the St. Peter's Church, which dates back to the 13th century, and the nearby Charnwood Forest, known for its natural beauty and outdoor activities. The town also features several parks and green spaces, such as the Whitwick Recreation Ground, which provides recreational facilities for residents and visitors.

Community and Economy

Today, Whitwick is a primarily residential area with a close-knit community. While it has transitioned away from its industrial roots, it still retains some historical sites and local businesses. The town offers various amenities, including shops, schools, and sports clubs, serving the needs of its residents.

Transport

Whitwick is well-connected by road, with proximity to major routes such as the A511 and A50. Public transport options include bus services that link the town to nearby towns and Leicester. The nearest railway station is in Coalville, providing rail access to larger cities.

Additional Information

Whitwick is known for its community spirit and local events, including annual fairs and markets. Its location within the scenic Charnwood area makes it a popular spot for outdoor activities like walking and cycling.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Education
School
Whitwick St John The Baptist Church of England Primary School0.49 miles
Parsonwood Hill, Whitwick, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 5AT
Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy0.49 miles
Parsonwood Hill, Whitwick, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 5AT
New Swannington Primary School0.89 miles
Church Lane, Whitwick, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 5DQ
Stephenson Studio School0.92 miles
Thornborough Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3TN
Castle Rock High School1.03 miles
Meadow Lane, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 4BR
Broom Leys School1.07 miles
Broom Leys Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 4DB
King Edward VII Science and Sport College1.14 miles
Warren Hills Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 4UW
Forest Way School1.20 miles
Warren Hills Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 4UU
Warren Hills Community Primary School1.24 miles
Stamford Drive, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 4TA
Belvoirdale Community Primary School1.39 miles
Scotlands Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3RD
Saint Clare's Primary School A Catholic Voluntary Academy, Coalville, Leicestershire1.40 miles
Convent Drive, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3SF
Newbridge High School1.41 miles
Forest Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3SJ
Grace Dieu Manor School1.51 miles
Grace Dieu, Thringstone, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 5UG
All Saints Church of England Primary School, Coalville1.51 miles
Ashby Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3LB
Thringstone Primary School1.53 miles
Hensons Lane, Thringstone, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 8LJ
Swannington Church of England Primary School1.54 miles
Main Street, Swannington, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 8QJ
Health
Clinic
Pds Medical - Coalville Health Centre1.36 miles
1 Market Street, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3DX
Hugglescote Surgery1.95 miles
151 Grange Road, Hugglescote, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 2BS
Dr Sj Shepherd5.08 miles
30 North Street, Ashby-De-La-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1HU
Specsavers Hearcare - Derbyshire - Ashby De La Zouch5.14 miles
31 Market Street, Ashby-De-La-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1AF
Response Physiotherapy - Radmoor Centre5.82 miles
Loughborough College, Radmoor Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3BT
CircleNottingham - Rosebery Medical Centre5.97 miles
Rosebery Street, Roseberry Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 5DX
Rosebery Medical Centre5.97 miles
Rosebery Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 5DX
Loughborough Physiotherapy And Sports Injuries Clinic6.07 miles
51 Forest Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3NW
Good Thinking Therapy6.09 miles
Unit 2, Bank Court, Weldon Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 5RF
Unit 26.09 miles
Bank Court, Weldon Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 5RF
Let's Talk - Wellbeing Leicestershire County and Rutland6.09 miles
2 Bank Court (off Weldon Road), Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 5RF
Loughborough Health Centre6.59 miles
Pinfold Gate, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1DQ
Clinical Diagnostix Ltd - Castle Donington7.18 miles
10 The Drey, The Old Vicarage, Market Street, Castle Donington, Derby, Derbyshire, DE74 2JB
Castle Donington Surgery7.27 miles
Doctors Surgery, 53 Borough Street, Castle Donington, Derby, Derbyshire, DE74 2LB
Mill Lodge7.49 miles
Mill Lane, Kegworth, Derby, Derbyshire, DE74 2EJ
The Anstey Surgery8.18 miles
21A The Nook, Anstey, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 7AZ
GP
Dr A M Lewis & Partners0.54 miles
North Street, Whitwick, Leicestershire, LE67 5HX
Dr Hepplewhite & Dr Virmani0.54 miles
Whitwick Health Centre, North Street, Whitwick, Leicestershire, LE67 5HX
Dr R W Lawrence & partner1.02 miles
Whitwick Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, England - Uk, LE67 3FA
DR G HAZLEHURST & PARTNERS1.02 miles
Broom Leys Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 4DE
Dr N R Pulman & Partners1.14 miles
Beacon House, Long Lane, Coalville, Leics, LE67 4DR
Dr Hammond & Partners1.36 miles
1 Market Street, Coalville, Leics, LE67 3DX
THE FAMILY PRACTICE - Dr S S Rawat & Dr J Rawat1.44 miles
99, Belvoir Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3PH
Hugglescote Surgery1.95 miles
151 Grange Road, Hugglescote, Leicestershire, LE67 2BS
Dr K N Badiani & Partners - Forest House Surgery3.32 miles
25 Leicester Road, Shepshed, Loughborough, Leics, LE12 9DF
Manor House Surgery Belton3.32 miles
Mill Lane, Belton, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 9UJ
Dr P S Ghatora, Field Street Surgery3.40 miles
Shepshed Health Centre, Field Street, Shepshed, Leicestershire, LE12 9AL
Ibstock House Surgery4.24 miles
Ibstock House Surgery, 132 High Street, Ibstock, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE67 6JP
Charnwood Medical Group, Forest Edge Medical Centre4.71 miles
Forest Edge Medical Centre, Old Ashby Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 4PQ
Dr C Trzcinski & Partners4.88 miles
24 Chitterman Way, Markfield, Leics, LE67 9WU
Dr S J Shepherd5.07 miles
30 North Street, Ashby-de-la-zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1HS
Ashby Health Centre5.08 miles
North Street, Ashby-De-La-Zouch, Leics, Ashby de la zouch, LE65 1HU
Hospital
Coalville Community Hospital1.02 miles
Coalville Hospital, Broom Leys Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 4DE
Ashby & District Hospital4.76 miles
Leicester Road, Ashby-De-La-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1DG
Loughborough Hospital5.76 miles
Hospital Way, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 5JY
Leicester Frith Hospital9.16 miles
Groby Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 9QF
Glenfield Hospital9.23 miles
Groby Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 9QP
Leicester Royal Infirmary11.81 miles
Leicester Royal Infirmary, Infirmary Square, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 5WW
Hinckley & Bosworth Community Hospital12.35 miles
Ashby Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 3DA
Cygnet Hospital Derby12.51 miles
City Gate, London Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 8WZ
Nuffield Health, Derby Hospital13.12 miles
Rykneld Road, Littleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 4SN
London Road Community Hospital13.15 miles
London Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 2QY
Nuffield Health, Leicester Hospital13.37 miles
Scraptoft Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1HY
Leicester General Hospital13.46 miles
Gwendolen Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 4PW
Hinckley & District Hosp13.68 miles
Mount Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 1AG
Radbourne Unit13.79 miles
Radbourne Unit, Uttoxeter Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 3WQ
Queen's Hospital, Burton Upon Trent13.87 miles
Belvedere Road, Burton -on- Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 0RB
Spire Leicester Hospital14.06 miles
Gartree Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 2FF
Pharmacy
Mason and Son (Chemists)ltd0.55 miles
63 North Street, Whitwick, Leicester, LE67 5HB
Lloydspharmacy1.02 miles
Whitwick Surgery Site, Whitwick Road, Coalville, LE67 3FA
The Co-Operative Pharmacy1.09 miles
Broomleys Road, Coalville, Leicester, LE67 4DD
The Co-Operative Pharmacy1.14 miles
Beacon House, Long Lane, Coalville, LE67 4DR
Boots1.32 miles
9 - 11 New Broadway, Coalville, LE67 3XJ
Mason and Son (Chemists) Ltd1.44 miles
97 Belvoir Road, Coalville, Leicester, LE67 3PH
Mason and Son (Chemists) Ltd1.95 miles
151a Grange Road, Hugglescote, Leicestershire, LE67 2BS
Charnwood Pharmacy3.16 miles
149 Charnwood Road, Shepshed, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 9NL
Rowlands Pharmacy3.32 miles
25 Leicester Road, Shepshed, Loughborough, LE12 9DF
Numark Pharmacy3.40 miles
14-20 Field Street, Shepshed, Loughborough, LE12 9AL
Km Brennan (Chemists) Ltd3.94 miles
31-33 High Street, Ibstock, Leicester, LE67 6LG
Lister Chemists4.23 miles
123 High Street, Ibstock, Leicester, LE67 6JQ
Tesco Pharmacy4.42 miles
Resolution Road, Ashby De La Zouch, Leicestershire, Leicestershire, LE65 1TE
Mason and Son (Chemists) Ltd4.88 miles
24a Chitterman Way, Markfield, Leicestershire, LE67 9WU
Curex Pharmacy4.95 miles
24 Hermitage Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 4PE
Outwoods Pharmacy5.00 miles
18 Derwent Drive, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3RJ
Leisure
Park
NATURE ALIVE1.22 miles
SNIBSTON1.60 miles
CHARNWOOD LODGE1.63 miles
SNIBSTON GRANGE1.90 miles
DONINGTON LE HEATH2.25 miles
MORLEY QUARRY2.65 miles
COLEORTON HALL (Grade II* Listed)2.86 miles
NEW LOUNT2.99 miles
BILLA BARRA HILL NATURE RESERVE3.23 miles
SENCE VALLEY3.84 miles
GARENDON (Grade II Listed)4.39 miles
BAGWORTH HEATH WOODS4.50 miles
JUBILEE WOOD4.51 miles
BEACON HILL4.55 miles
STAUNTON HAROLD HALL (Grade II* Listed)4.77 miles
BROOMBRIGGS FARM5.26 miles
Shop
Groceries
Co-op Coalville0.28 miles
Whitwick, LE67 5DT
Whitwick Convenience Store0.72 miles
1-2 Talbot Street, Whitwick, Coalville Leicestershire LE67 5AW
Costcutter Whitwick0.72 miles
Whitwick Filling Station, Whitwick, Leicestershire, LE67 5AW
Morrisons Coalville0.83 miles
Whitwick Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3JN
Co-op Coaville0.89 miles
Meadow Lane, LE67 4DP
ALDI Adcock Road1.00 miles
Coalville, LE67 3NU
Lidl Coalville1.06 miles
48 Thornborough Road, Coalville, LE67 3TH
Co-op Coalville1.16 miles
Thringstone, LE67 8NR
SPAR Coalville1.22 miles
Spar, Minnesota Site, Leicestershire, LE67 3JE
SPAR Coalville1.23 miles
Spar Store, 30 London Road, Leicester, LE67 3JA
Co-op Coalville1.35 miles
Coalville, LE67 3PW
Co-op Leicester1.36 miles
Cropston Drive, LE67 4HT
ASDA Coalville1.37 miles
Ashby Road, Coalville, LE67 3LF
Costcutter Coalville1.40 miles
Hks Clock Tower, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3LF
Iceland Coalville1.47 miles
Bridge Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3PW
Ravenstone Convenience Store2.45 miles
24 Leicester Road, Ravenstone, Coalville Leicestershire LE67 2AQ
Transport
Airport
East Midlands Airport6.22 miles
Birmingham International Airport Terminal 125.36 miles
Birmingham International Airport25.46 miles
Birmingham International Airport Terminal 225.47 miles
Coventry Baginton Airport26.09 miles
Sheffield City Airport45.40 miles
London Oxford Airport62.54 miles
Bus Stop
St Bernards Road (NW)0.12 miles
St Bernards Road (SE)0.13 miles
Birch Avenue (NW)0.14 miles
Ferrers Road (S)0.14 miles
Ferrers Road (N)0.15 miles
Lees Crescent (S)0.15 miles
George Street (SE)0.18 miles
George Street (NW)0.18 miles
Vicarage Street (W)0.19 miles
Hastings Avenue (SE)0.19 miles
Crusaders Close (S)0.20 miles
Beaumont Road (SW)0.21 miles
Rosslyn Road (NW)0.24 miles
Hermitage Leisure Centre (NE)0.26 miles
Rosslyn Road (SE)0.27 miles
Day Nursery (SE)0.27 miles
Railway Station
Loughborough (Leics) Rail Station7.07 miles
Barrow upon Soar Rail Station8.64 miles
East Midlands Parkway Rail Station9.36 miles
Sileby Rail Station10.08 miles
Long Eaton Rail Station10.51 miles
Syston Rail Station11.62 miles
Leicester Rail Station11.96 miles
Willington Rail Station11.96 miles
Peartree Rail Station12.13 miles
Spondon Rail Station12.32 miles
Attenborough Rail Station12.66 miles
Narborough Rail Station13.05 miles
Burton-on-Trent Rail Station13.07 miles
Derby Rail Station13.22 miles
Polesworth Rail Station13.35 miles
Atherstone Rail Station13.86 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Property Sales
69A, HERMITAGE ROAD
WHITWICK
COALVILLE
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE67 5EJ		£475,000
2025-09-19
detached
freehold
57, THOMAS ROAD
WHITWICK
COALVILLE
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE67 5FY		£290,000
2025-09-19
detached
freehold
20, CADEMAN STREET
WHITWICK
COALVILLE
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE67 5AD		£362,000
2025-09-12
detached
freehold
33, THOMAS ROAD
WHITWICK
COALVILLE
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE67 5FY		£175,000
2025-09-05
semidetached
freehold
177, BROOKS LANE
WHITWICK
COALVILLE
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE67 5DZ		£206,100
2025-08-22
semidetached
freehold
153, BROOKS LANE
WHITWICK
COALVILLE
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE67 5DZ		£210,000
2025-08-22
semidetached
freehold
81, TALBOT STREET
WHITWICK
COALVILLE
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE67 5AX		£230,000
2025-08-12
semidetached
freehold
235, BROOKS LANE
WHITWICK
COALVILLE
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE67 5DZ		£155,000
2025-08-08
terraced
freehold
133, TALBOT STREET
WHITWICK
COALVILLE
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE67 5AX		£400,000
2025-08-07
detached
freehold
149, LOUGHBOROUGH ROAD
WHITWICK
COALVILLE
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE67 5AS		£410,000
2025-08-01
detached
freehold
2, ASHFORD ROAD
WHITWICK
COALVILLE
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE67 5GD		£350,000
2025-07-31
detached
freehold
10, THOMAS ROAD
WHITWICK
COALVILLE
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE67 5FY		£326,000
2025-07-30
detached
freehold
57, LEICESTER ROAD
WHITWICK
COALVILLE
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE67 5GN		£165,000
2025-07-25
terraced
freehold
65, BROOKS LANE
WHITWICK
COALVILLE
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE67 5DG		£245,000
2025-07-11
detached
freehold
189, BROOKS LANE
WHITWICK
COALVILLE
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE67 5DZ		£145,500
2025-07-11
terraced
freehold
4, CLARKE CLOSE
WHITWICK
COALVILLE
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE67 5FG		£325,000
2025-07-04
detached
freehold
5, VICARAGE STREET
WHITWICK
COALVILLE
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE67 5GZ		£136,000
2025-06-30
terraced
freehold
197, BROOKS LANE
WHITWICK
COALVILLE
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE67 5DZ		£228,000
2025-06-27
terraced
freehold
63, THOMAS ROAD
WHITWICK
COALVILLE
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE67 5FY		£260,000
2025-06-27
detached
freehold
1, KING JOHNS ROAD
WHITWICK
COALVILLE
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE67 5BU		£240,640
2025-04-17
detached
freehold
55, THOMAS ROAD
WHITWICK
COALVILLE
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE67 5FY		£262,500
2025-03-14
detached
freehold
206, TALBOT STREET
WHITWICK
COALVILLE
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE67 5AZ		£124,000
2025-02-27
terraced
freehold
16, WEAVERS CLOSE
WHITWICK
COALVILLE
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE67 5DU		£230,000
2025-02-10
terraced
freehold
10, JARVIS WAY
WHITWICK
COALVILLE
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE67 5HP		£166,000
2024-11-29
semidetached
freehold
52, ROSSLYN ROAD
WHITWICK
COALVILLE
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE67 5PT		£282,500
2024-11-27
detached
freehold
10, HOLLY HAYES ROAD
WHITWICK
COALVILLE
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE67 5GG		£265,000
2025-06-16
semidetached
freehold
29, HERMITAGE ROAD
WHITWICK
COALVILLE
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE67 5EJ		£190,000
2025-06-16
semidetached
freehold
104, NORTH STREET
WHITWICK
COALVILLE
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE67 5HA		£220,000
2025-06-13
semidetached
freehold
12, ROCKLAND RISE
WHITWICK
COALVILLE
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE67 5BF		£320,000
2025-06-13
detached
freehold
52, SCHOOL LANE
WHITWICK
COALVILLE
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE67 5HE		£260,000
2025-05-30
semidetached
freehold
33, GREEN LANE
WHITWICK
COALVILLE
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE67 5ED		£300,000
2025-05-30
detached
freehold
4, DUMPS ROAD
WHITWICK
COALVILLE
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE67 5AL		£260,000
2025-04-17
semidetached
freehold
2, CASTLE STREET
WHITWICK
COALVILLE
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE67 5AG		£170,000
2025-04-16
terraced
freehold
51, LEICESTER ROAD
WHITWICK
COALVILLE
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE67 5GN		£165,000
2025-04-11
terraced
freehold
23, MARKET PLACE
WHITWICK
COALVILLE
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE67 5DT		£160,000
2025-03-31
terraced
freehold
38, LEICESTER ROAD
WHITWICK
COALVILLE
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE67 5GH		£140,000
2025-03-28
terraced
freehold
48, SILVER STREET
WHITWICK
COALVILLE
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE67 5ET		£170,000
2025-03-27
otherPropertyType
freehold
206, HERMITAGE ROAD
WHITWICK
COALVILLE
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE67 5EH		£270,000
2025-03-21
detached
freehold
52, ASHFORD ROAD
WHITWICK
COALVILLE
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE67 5GD		£170,000
2025-03-21
semidetached
freehold
47, CARTER DALE
WHITWICK
COALVILLE
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE67 5AJ		£255,000
2025-03-17
detached
freehold
44, ASHFORD ROAD
WHITWICK
COALVILLE
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE67 5GD		£227,500
2025-03-13
semidetached
freehold
69, CHURCH LANE
WHITWICK
COALVILLE
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE67 5DN		£200,000
2025-01-22
semidetached
freehold
19, HOLCOMBE CLOSE
WHITWICK
COALVILLE
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE67 5BR		£325,000
2024-12-16
detached
freehold
39, TEMPLE HILL
WHITWICK
COALVILLE
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE67 5BD		£246,000
2024-12-13
detached
freehold
17, TEMPLE HILL
WHITWICK
COALVILLE
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE67 5BD		£198,000
2024-11-22
semidetached
freehold
95, SILVER STREET
WHITWICK
COALVILLE
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE67 5EX		£100,100
2025-03-07
terraced
freehold
167A, HALL LANE
WHITWICK
COALVILLE
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE67 5PD		£250,000
2025-02-28
semidetached
freehold
10, FARNDALE
WHITWICK
COALVILLE
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE67 5BQ		£285,000
2025-02-28
detached
freehold
111, HALL LANE
WHITWICK
COALVILLE
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE67 5PD		£200,000
2025-02-28
semidetached
freehold
13, HOLCOMBE CLOSE
WHITWICK
COALVILLE
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE67 5BR		£272,500
2025-02-07
detached
freehold
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