Welcome to Snarestone

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Introduction

Snarestone is a small rural village in North West Leicestershire, England.It lies on the edge of the National Forest and is 5 miles (8 km) from the market town of Ashby-de-la-Zouch. It has a population of approximately 300 people and 120 households, increasing to a population of 312 in 128 households at the 2011 census.The village is surrounded by farmland and open countryside. It is positioned at the foot of a slight hill that gently rises to a height of 115 metres. Other topographical features include the River Mease and the terminus for the Ashby Canal. Both of these waterways are sites of special scientific interest (SSSI). Based on the 2011 census data, it is the centre of population density for the island of Great Britain.

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Parish Information

Parish statistics

Area	540 hectares
Population	318 (2021)
Density	59 people/km2
Mean age	42.1
Ward	Appleby
District	North West Leicestershire
Postcodes	DE12
ONS ID	E04005563

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Council

Contact details for Snarestone Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.

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Education

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Business

Business directory listing local businesses operating within Snarestone Parish.

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Planning

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Property

Price paid data for all property sold in Snarestone Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.

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Heritage

Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Snarestone Parish.

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Local News

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'Redundant' Appleby Magna stables to make way for business units despite residents' fears

Published: 25th Jan 2024

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Coalville: Parliamentary candidate for North West Leicestershire calls for action to clean up the area's waterways

Published: 25th Apr 2023

Hosted and licensed by Leicestershire County Council

Bulldozed bridge brought back to life

Published: 8th Aug 2016