Upper Broughton | |
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Village and civil parish | |
Parish map | |
Location within Nottinghamshire | |
Area | 3.06 sq mi (7.9 km2) |
Population | 346 (2021 census) |
• Density | 113/sq mi (44/km2) |
OS grid reference | SK 682261 |
• London | 100 mi (160 km) SSE |
District | |
Shire county | |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | Melton Mowbray |
Postcode district | LE14 |
Dialling code | 01664 |
UK Parliament | |
Website | http://upperbroughton.objectis.net |
Upper Broughton or Broughton-Sulney or Over-Broughton[1] is a village and civil parish about seven miles north west of Melton Mowbray,[2] in the Rushcliffe district of the county of Nottinghamshire, England. In 2011 the built-up area had a population of 327,[3] the same as the parish.[4] The parish count increased to 346 at the 2021 census.[5] The parish touches Wymeswold, Hickling, Widmerpool, Broughton and Old Dalby and Willoughby on the Wolds.[6] Upper Broughton is a conservation area that was designated in 1973 and is 16 hectares.[7] The settlement is near the boundary with Leicestershire,[8] and Nether Broughton is across the county boundary.