Welcome to Sileby
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Sileby is a former industrial village and civil parish in the Soar Valley in Leicestershire, between Leicester and Loughborough. Nearby villages include Barrow upon Soar, Mountsorrel, Ratcliffe-on-the-Wreake, Seagrave and Cossington. The population of the civil parish at the 2011 census was 7,835.The origins of the village date back to around 840 AD when the area was settled by the Danes - Leicestershire forming part of the Danelaw along with other counties in the vicinity. The name Sileby may in fact come from the Danish name 'Sighulf'. The village lies at the bottom of an ancient valley created by the nearby River Soar, meaning that surrounding farmland is particularly prone to flooding during persistent or heavy rain.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
927 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
8,746 (2021) |
Density |
943 people/km2 |
Mean age |
38.6 |
Ward |
Barrow and Sileby West |
District |
Charnwood |
Postcodes |
LE12 |
ONS ID |
E04005387 |
Council
Contact details for Sileby Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Sileby Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Sileby Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Sileby Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Sileby Parish.
Local News
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Concerns over electricity substation metres from woman's bedroom
Published: 24th Apr 2024
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Electric vehicle charging points installed in car parks in Charnwood
Published: 18th Dec 2023
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Council acquire two new-build properties in Sileby
Published: 8th Dec 2023