Welcome to Upper Broughton

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Introduction

Upper Broughton is a small village situated on the Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire border in the East Midlands, UK. With a population of some 300 people it is a small, friendly community on the edge of the Vale of Belvoir. Occupying a hill-top position, the village has commanding views over wide open countryside as far as Belvoir Castle. On a clear day you can even see Lincoln Cathedral. Once a farming stronghold Upper Broughton is now mainly a commuter village. Well situated for Leicester, Nottingham, Melton Mowbray, Loughborough and surrounding areas. Original Bailey's Melton Mowbray Pork Pies were once made in the village.

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Parish Information

Parish statistics

Area

793 hectares

Population

346 (2021)

Density

44 people/km2

Mean age

40.8

Ward

Nevile & Langar

District

Rushcliffe

Postcodes

LE14, NG12

ONS ID

E04008011

Council

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

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Education

View educational establishments in Upper Broughton Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.

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Business

Business directory listing local businesses operating within Upper Broughton Parish.

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Planning

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Property

Price paid data for all property sold in Upper Broughton 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 Upper Broughton Parish.

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Local News

Upper Broughton group restore documents following 16th century chest discovery

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Upper Broughton group restore documents following 16th century chest discovery

Published: 10th Jan 2024

Nottinghamshire villagers uncover 16th Century secrets contained in chest

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Nottinghamshire villagers uncover 16th Century secrets contained in chest

Published: 11th Aug 2023

Chest hidden for 400 years with papers dating to Henry VIII found in Nottinghamshire village

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Chest hidden for 400 years with papers dating to Henry VIII found in Nottinghamshire village

Published: 10th Aug 2023