Built-up area in Blaby, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.583, -1.204 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 54 98 |
| Population: | 8,113 |
| Dialling code: | 0116 (Leicester) |
Enderby and Narborough are neighbouring settlements in the district of Blaby, on the south‑western edge of Leicester in Leicestershire. They sit close to the Soar valley and benefit from good transport links into the city and beyond, with a local railway station at Narborough and easy access to the region’s road network. The area mixes suburban housing with pockets of green space and riverside walking, and you can still see traces of the old railway corridor that has become a valued local nature reserve.
Both places have long histories and a strong village character today: historic buildings and parish churches sit alongside modern housing estates, small shops, pubs and active community groups. The local economy reflects the wider Midlands pattern of light industry, warehousing and commuter employment, while social life revolves around clubs, sports teams and occasional local events that underline a close‑knit, semi‑rural community on the fringe of Leicester.
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