Welcome to Somerby
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Somerby is a small village and civil parish 5+1⁄2 miles (8.9 km) south of Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire. The population of the civil parish (including Leesthorpe and Pickwell) at the 2011 census was 812. Somerby is a small country village containing a parish church (All Saints), a primary school, a Doctor's surgery, a pub, a small shop/post office, and a large Equestrian Centre. The population is close to 500. It is the largest village in the parish of Somerby and is located in East Leicestershire close to the border with Rutland; the parish also includes the settlements of Burrough on the Hill, Leesthorpe and Pickwell. The surrounding countryside is very attractive and is often referred to as 'High Leicestershire'. Much of the Parish is several hundred feet above sea level and there are often superb views to be found. Although predominantly a rural community there are a significant number of successful business enterprises in the local area. During World War II, the village was used as a base station and testing ground for Operation Market Garden, the airborne attack on Arnhem. It was in the parish of Somerby (but the village of Burrough on the Hill) that the surgeon William Cheselden was born.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
401 hectares |
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Population |
250 (2021) |
Density |
62 people/km2 |
Mean age |
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Ward |
Kelsey Wold |
District |
West Lindsey |
Postcodes |
DN38 |
ONS ID |
E04006050 |
Council
Contact details for Somerby Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Somerby Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Somerby Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Somerby Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Somerby Parish.
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