Enderby, Leicestershire facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Enderby |
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 St John the Baptist parish church |
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 Enderby
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| Population | 6,314 (2011 Census) |
| OS grid reference | SK596088 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode district | LE19 |
| Dialling code | 0116 |
| Police | Leicestershire |
| Fire | Leicestershire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| EU Parliament | East Midlands |
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| Website | Enderby Parish Council |
Enderby is a village and civil parish located in Leicestershire, England. It sits just southwest of the big city of Leicester. The area of Enderby also includes a part called St John's, which is separated from the main village by the M1 motorway. In 2011, about 6,314 people lived in Enderby.
The name 'Enderby' comes from an old meaning: 'farm' or 'settlement of Eindrithi'. The village is found along the B4114 road, between the Fosse Shopping Park and the village of Narborough. The Enderby area also includes the Fosse Shopping Park, the Grove Park Commercial Centre, and the Everards Brewery.
Enderby is next to the City of Leicester and other local areas like Braunstone Town, Glen Parva, Lubbesthorpe, Narborough, and Whetstone. An ancient Fosse Way Roman road also runs through the area. Near St John's, there's a deserted old village called Aldeby, located by the River Soar.
Enderby Hall used to be the home of the Smith family. When the family line ended, the hall was given to Charles Loraine, who then became known as Charles Loraine Smith.
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Who Represents Enderby?
Enderby is part of the South Leicestershire area for Parliament. This means people in Enderby vote for a Member of Parliament (MP) to represent them in the House of Commons. Currently, the MP for this area is Alberto Costa from the Conservative Party.
Local Economy and Shopping
Enderby is home to Fosse Shopping Park, which is one of the largest shopping areas outside of a city centre in Britain. The village centre itself has many useful shops and services. You can find a newsagent, a petrol station, a florist, a beauty salon, a deli, and a library. There is also a cafe, a bookmakers, and a place to get your car washed. Interestingly, Enderby has two "Co-operative Food" stores very close to each other.
The village also has a leisure centre. Here, you can find a swimming pool, a gym, and courts for squash. There's also a sports hall for playing badminton and 5-a-side football. If you enjoy golf, there's a nine-hole golf course where you can pay to play.
The main office for the clothing company Next plc is also located in Enderby.
Getting Around Enderby
Enderby has good transport links, making it easy to travel to and from the village.
Road Travel
Enderby is close to two major motorways, the M1 and the M69. The local roads B4114 and B582 both pass through the village.
Train Services
For train travel, the nearby Narborough railway station is very convenient. It's on the Birmingham to Peterborough Line. Trains run regularly and are operated by CrossCountry. You can catch trains to Leicester, Hinckley, Nuneaton, and Birmingham from here.
Bus Services
Arriva Midlands operates several bus services that connect Enderby to Leicester. These include services 50, X55, and X84.
Enderby also has a special Park and Ride service. It opened in 2009 and is located near the Leicestershire Police Headquarters. This car park can hold up to 1,000 cars. Buses run every 15 minutes into Leicester city centre. They operate from 7 AM to 7 PM, Monday to Saturday. The buses stop at various places in Leicester, including Smith Way, Aylestone Road (for Leicester Royal Infirmary), Oxford Street (for De Montfort University), and St. Nicholas Circle.
Schools in Enderby
Children in Enderby usually attend these schools:
- Danemill Primary School
- Brockington College
Sports in Enderby
Enderby once had its own football team called Enderby Town Football Club. It was started in 1900. The team played in local leagues and later joined the Southern League in 1972. In 1983, the club changed its name to Leicester United F.C.. However, it was eventually closed down in 1996.
Sister Village
Enderby has a special connection with a village in France. It is twinned with:
Images for kids
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This old thatched cottage on Broad Street was once a branch of Barclays Bank.
