Stapleton
Built-up area in Hinckley and Bosworth, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.583, -1.362 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 43 98 |
| Dialling code: | 01455 (Hinckley) |
Stapleton is a small village in the Hinckley and Bosworth district of Leicestershire, England, set in gently rolling farmland and hedgerows. It lies close to larger settlements such as Hinckley and Market Bosworth, and is characterised by stone and brick cottages, a parish church and a quiet village atmosphere where agriculture and small local enterprises remain important.
Historically the village has medieval roots and was shaped by agricultural enclosure and rural change; its proximity to Bosworth Battlefield and local footpaths makes it a base for countryside walking and heritage visits. Socially it retains a tight-knit community feel, with many residents commuting to nearby centres such as Leicester while still valuing the village’s quieter, traditional way of life.
Postcode districts covering Stapleton
Most populated places nearby
- Birmingham 23 miles
- Leicester 10.5 miles
- Coventry 13.3 miles
- Derby 23.1 miles
- Solihull 22.1 miles
- Burton upon Trent 19.3 miles
- Sutton Coldfield 19.4 miles
- Royal Leamington Spa 21.4 miles
- Nuneaton 6.7 miles
- Tamworth 13.7 miles
- Rugby 15.1 miles
- Loughborough 13.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Barwell Built-up area 1 mile
- Kirkby Mallory Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Peckleton Parish 1.9 miles
- Earl Shilton Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Hinckley De Montfort Ward 2.2 miles
- Stoke Golding Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Hinckley Trinity Ward 2.3 miles
- Sutton Cheney Parish 2.3 miles
- Cadeby Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Elmesthorpe Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Hinckley Castle Ward 3 miles
- Ambien Ward 3.2 miles
Example postcodes in Stapleton
LE9 8JN, LE9 8JS, LE9 8JL, LE9 8JR, LE9 8JG, LE9 8JJ, LE9 8JH, LE9 8JA, LE9 8JB … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 17.2 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 18.5 miles
- Shenton Railway Station 2.5 miles
- Hinckley Railway Station 3.3 miles
Hotels near Stapleton Ad
- Mallories 4 1.8 miles
- Abbey Grange Hotel 6.3 miles
- The Longshoot Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 4 miles
- Leonardo Hotel and Conference Venue Hinckley Island 4 4.8 miles
- Sketchley Grange Hotel & Spa 4 4.1 miles
- Millers Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 5 miles
- Castle Hotel by Greene King Inns 4 6.8 miles
- The Chase Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 5.3 miles
- Watling Inn 3 4.2 miles
- The Fieldhead Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 8.2 miles
Local points of interest
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 2.1 miles
- Liberty Way Stadium 5.5 miles
- Merevale Abbey Historic site 8.9 miles
- Bradgate House Historic site 9.5 miles
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 9.6 miles
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 10 miles
- Highcross Shopping centre 10.1 miles
- University of Leicester University 10.3 miles
- Ricoh Arena Stadium 10.9 miles
- Belgrave Library Library 11.2 miles
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 11.2 miles
- Statfold Barn Railway Museum 12.6 miles