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County or areaLeicestershire
Postcode districtLE14
Telephone code01476
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 16 h 54 min4:37 am – 9:31 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 36 min8:12 am – 3:49 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People6,871 residentsin the Waltham, Wymondham & Great Dalby census areaMedian age 52.82,946 households71% of homes owner-occupied43% owned outright7% social rented, 21% private rentedSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Work and commuting2.9% unemployment rate60% of adults are economically active, 3,415 in work, 30% retiredMain industries: retail and wholesale 14%, health and social work 11%, education 10%Getting to work: 39% work from home, 55% go by car, 5% walk or cycle41% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Education and languages39% of adults hold a degree or higher14% have no qualifications, 6% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 99%Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 22°C, lows 12°CColdest month January: highs 7°C, lows 1°C704 mm of rain a year, 15 days with 10 mm or morewettest month October51 days of air frost, 12 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 1 to 7°CJFebruary: 1 to 8°CFMarch: 2 to 10°CMApril: 4 to 13°CAMay: 7 to 16°CMJune: 10 to 19°CJJuly: 12 to 22°CJAugust: 12 to 21°CASeptember: 10 to 18°CSOctober: 7 to 14°CONovember: 4 to 10°CNDecember: 1 to 7°CD25°0°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Nearby landmarksWymondham Windmillhistoric site · 3.2 miCams Hillhill · 1.6 miWoolsthorpe Manor National Trusthistoric site · 4.2 miSwallow Holewater · 2.3 miPark Oakswoodland · 1.0 miSproxton Thornswoodland · 1.1 miWindmill Hillhill · 3.2 miKnipton Reservoirreservoir · 4.4 miSources: Ordnance Survey Open Names; Overture Maps
Parks and green spacesThe Greenpark · 2.6 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes83 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 197010 of magnitude 3+, 2 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 5.0 on 27 Feb 200844 mi away, Market Rasen, LincsMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 17 Dec 202419 mi away, Gotham, NottinghamshireSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Flood riskRivers and sea: no mapped risk within 500 m of the centreSource: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea
Air qualityNO2 4.3 · PM2.5 6.3 · PM10 11 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within UK limits, above the WHO guideline for PM2.5Source: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband63% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband88% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)3.0% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)3,206 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation126 m413 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 107 to 156 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalMelton Mowbray Hospital6.8 miGP surgeryThe New Surgery3.0 miPharmacyHornsby Road Pharmacy7.0 miDentistDental Centre Cottesmore6.5 miPolice stationColsterworth Police Office4.6 miSources: NHS Organisation Data Service; Overture Maps
SchoolsWithin 2 miNo schools listedCollegeGrantham College8.2 miSource: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools
Getting aroundAirportEast Midlands Airport EMA25 miRailway stationMelton Mowbray7.3 miBus stationBus StationGrantham7.8 miBus stops4 within a mileEV chargingRoam Charging StationGrantham4.7 miSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports; Overture Maps

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the LE14 postcode district.


14 Pubs in Sproxton in 3 categories

 

 

55 Restaurants in Sproxton in 13 categories

 

 

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108 Shops in Sproxton in 25 categories

 

 

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25 Takeaways in Sproxton in 6 categories

 

 

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110 Health and beauty in Sproxton in 23 categories

 

 

149 Home improvement in Sproxton in 23 categories

 

 

102 Attractions in Sproxton in 16 categories

 

 

50 Property services in Sproxton in 7 categories

 

 

98 Education in Sproxton in 23 categories

 

 

3 Leisure in Sproxton in 3 categories

 

 

4 Business services in Sproxton in 4 categories

 

 

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Top pubs in Sproxton

  • Thatch Restaurant - Bottesford, Nottingham

    Wine Bar

    26 High Street, Bottesford, Nottingham, NG13 0AA

    9.7 miles away

    5 star reviewTruly outstanding food and service.Excellent value for money.

  • Five Horse Shoes Inn - Barholm, Stamford

    Bar

    36 Manning Road Main Street, Barholm, Stamford, PE9 4RA

    16.7 miles away

    5 star reviewA good old fashioned country pub. Excellent guest ales that vary from week to week. (They also serve Peroni ...

  • Five Bells Inn - Morton, Bourne

    Bar

    27 High Street Haconby Ln, Morton, Bourne, PE10 0NP

    15 miles away

    5 star reviewVisited you on 3rd Jan 16 for lunch. Four of us - three had Sunday roast & one veggie. ...

  • Alma Park Fish Bar - Grantham

    Bar

    13 Alma Park Road, Grantham, NG31 9SX

    9.2 miles away

    5 star reviewFantastic food know under new management be sat evening again

  • Houblon Inn - Oasby, Grantham

    Gastropub

    17 Saint Peter's Hill, Oasby, Grantham, NG32 3NB

    12.9 miles away

    5 star reviewHoublon open for a couple of weeks now. (15 March 2012). Great host, good food and customers floding back. Try ...

 

Top restaurants in Sproxton

  • New Era Restaurant - Grantham

    Continental Restaurant

    23 Westgate, Grantham, NG31 6LU

    7.9 miles away

    5 star reviewRatna Nepal is a warm and friendly host who will be pleased to please you at the New Era in ...

  • Voujon - Oakham

    Vegan Restaurant

    4 Burley Road, Oakham, LE15 6DU

    9.7 miles away

    5 star reviewThe best place in Rutland Oakham

  • Cross Swords Inn - Grantham

    Vegan Restaurant

    The Square, Grantham, NG33 5HB

    2.8 miles away

    5 star reviewHave been several times, excellent wide choice on the menu, faultless service Highly recommended

  • Joy King House - Carlton, Nottingham

    Cantonese Restaurant

    3 Carlton Square, Carlton, Nottingham, NG4 3BP

    18.4 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat food great people spot on

  • Canton Express - Nottingham

    Cantonese Restaurant

    7 The Precinct, Nottingham, NG12 3JQ

    14.6 miles away

    5 star reviewvery good, i love the sweet and sour chicken (cantonese style)

 

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Top shops in Sproxton

  • Baby Nomad - Stamford

    Baby Clothing Store

    37 Essex Road, Stamford, PE9 1LG

    14.7 miles away

    5 star reviewI cannot recommend Julie’s classes enough. I’ve done pregnancy yoga and baby massage (both on Zoom and face to face) ...

  • Tailor & Cutter - Stamford

    Tailor

    Uplands, Stamford, PE9 2LP

    15.5 miles away

    5 star reviewIf you're looking for a wide range of materials, suoerb workmanship and friendly attention to your requirements, Tailor and Cutter, ...

  • Thomas's - Syston, Leicester

    Shoe Repair Shop

    4A Town Square, Syston, Leicester, LE7 1GZ

    16.2 miles away

    5 star reviewI take my Western Boots and Bike gear no where else top job top service

  • Paper Moon - Syston, Leicester

    Gift Shop

    12 High Street, Syston, Leicester, LE7 1GP

    16.2 miles away

    5 star reviewHaving recently bought two Shaustner gift items which are hard to find I was really pleasantly surprised and impressed with ...

  • Handicentre - Bingham, Nottingham

    DIY Shop

    2-6 Market Street, Bingham, Nottingham, NG13 8AB

    13.5 miles away

    5 star reviewBeen going there for years and mostly get what you need at very competitive prices. Staff very friendly and also ...

 

Top supermarkets in Sproxton

  • Co op - Syston, Leicester

    1288A Melton Road, Syston, Leicester, LE7 2HD

    16.3 miles away

    4 star reviewExcellent selection of frozen food

  • Iceland - Sleaford

    36 Southgate Spinneys, Sleaford, NG34 7RY

    18.6 miles away

    4 star reviewLove the store, the offers and the staff

 

Top takeaways in Sproxton

  • Wellies - Grantham

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    161 Huntingtower Rd, Grantham, NG31 7AY

    7.3 miles away

    5 star reviewI go to Welies quite a lot and I like the food. The staff are welcoming.

  • Red Rose - Syston, Leicester

    Indian Takeaway

    1124 Melton Road, Syston, Leicester, LE7 2HA

    16.5 miles away

    5 star reviewWithout a doubt, my favourite restaurant in Leicestershire. Always good food. And always good service.

  • Surus Curries - Leicester

    Indian Takeaway

    82 Saint Denys Road, Leicester, LE5 6FF

    19.2 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat tasting curry, very reasonable prices. Not your usual Indian takeaway - all his stuff is home cooked in his ...

  • Riverside Fish Bar and Restaurant - Stamford

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    3 Castle Street, Stamford, PE9 2RE

    15.2 miles away

    5 star reviewWe enjoyed beautiful fish and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce here last Saturday evening. The staff were so cheerful, ...

  • Mo's Traditional Fish & Chip Shop - Netherfield, Nottingham

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    104 Victoria Road, Netherfield, Nottingham, NG4 2HH

    17.8 miles away

    4 star reviewabsolutely love ye kebabs from mos:) they are so friendly with my little lad and always give him a lollipop:)

 

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Top health and beauty in Sproxton

  • Suzanne's - Carlton, Nottingham

    Hairdresser

    63 Gedling Road, Carlton, Nottingham, NG4 3FG

    18.4 miles away

    5 star reviewMoved county but still come here to have my hair done. It's worth the travel.

  • Envy - Sleaford

    Hairdresser

    7 Riverside Shopping Centre/Southgate, Sleaford, NG34 7PD

    18.7 miles away

    5 star reviewSuper hair cut with Esme. Very friendly - staff obviously enjoy working there. Salon clean and modern.

  • Blush Hair - Sleaford

    Hairdresser

    4 West Gate, Sleaford, NG34 7PN

    18.7 miles away

    5 star reviewA friend recommended me to them and i now dont go anywhere else.I have always been really happy with my ...

  • Charity Jones - Grantham

    Sports Shop

    Guildhall Street, Grantham, NG31 6NJ

    7.9 miles away

    5 star reviewWhat a brilliant shop, served by a true gentleman. Lots of hidden treasures so always take a good look around. ...

  • Burns Ewan - Keyworth, Nottingham

    Hairdresser

    6 The Square, Keyworth, Nottingham, NG12 5JT

    15.6 miles away

    4 star reviewGreat hairdressers but attitude towards customers needs reviewing.

 

Top home improvement in Sproxton

  • S Winter Plumbing and Heating Services - Sleaford

    Plumber

    24 Murrayfield Avenue, Sleaford, NG34 8GP

    16.8 miles away

    5 star reviewI needed a dripping tap sorted, after phoning 9 plumbers Mr Winter was the only one that had the decency ...

  • Andrew J Clark - Sleaford

    Painter Decorator

    12 Ashfield Road, Sleaford, NG34 7DZ

    19 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent clean and tidy decorator with high class painting and decorating skills. Have used Andrew numerous times and always very ...

  • Nags Welding Shop - Leicester

    Welder

    27 Main Street, Leicester, LE5 1AE

    18.3 miles away

    5 star reviewvery skilled and helpful

  • Boyes W & Co - Sleaford

    Curtains

    11 South Gate, Sleaford, NG34 7TW

    18.7 miles away

    5 star reviewLovely shop. Very helpful staff. Particularly in the fabric department.😁

  • M - Gedling, Nottingham

    Central Heating Service

    5 Wykes Avenue, Gedling, Nottingham, NG4 4DF

    18.7 miles away

    5 star reviewRichard came to us as arranged to fix our boiler. Very happy with service and price. Would happily recommend Thank you ...

 

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Top leisure in Sproxton

  • Blooming Fresh - Melton Mowbray

    Wedding Flowers

    5 King Street, Melton Mowbray, LE13 1XA

    7.2 miles away

    5 star reviewBriliant service. Have been to blooming fresh a few times now and the flowers are top quality! Would recommend x

  • Tippetts Florist Ltd Flowers Oadby Leicester - Oadby, Leicester

    Wedding Flowers

    19 The Parade, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5BB

    20.7 miles away

    5 star reviewwe ordered an arrangement to be delievered to our brother and his wife for their 25th Anniversary, we left it ...

  • Bennington Bait - Long Bennington, Newark

    Valley Lane, Long Bennington, Newark, NG23 5EE

    13.4 miles away

    5 star reviewJust come back from a trip to lreland, purchased all our bait from Bennington bait for four anglers. Maggots, casters and ...

 

Top business services in Sproxton

  • WHSmith - Grantham

    Office Supply Store

    49-51 High Street, Grantham, NG31 6PH

    8 miles away

    5 star reviewWell done for going the extra mile in getting me what I wanted from another branch. Much appreciated. Very ...

  • Internet Marketeer - Oakham

    Website Designer

    23 Noel Avenue, Oakham, LE15 6SQ

    10 miles away

    5 star reviewThey have made our online business get found and we have attracted more business.