Shelthorpe

infobox UK place
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static_image_caption =
country = England
latitude = 52.7705
longitude = -1.2046
map_type= Leicestershire
official_name = Shelthorpe
population =
shire_district = Charnwood
shire_county = Leicestershire
region = East Midlands
constituency_westminster = Loughborough
post_town = LOUGHBOROUGH
postcode_district = LE11
postcode_area = LE
dial_code = 01509
os_grid_reference = SK539178

Shelthorpe is a large council estate south of the town centre of Loughborough in Leicestershire.

Split in half by the new Epinal Way extension, the majority of Shelthorpe estate lies along and off Shelthorpe Road, Park Road and Beaumont Road. The estate has its own chemist, doctors, post office, and a variety of other shops and businesses.

The estate is a few hundred metres south of the town centre, and can be reached along Park Road, Leicester Road or the footpath through Loughborough Grammar School.

Most of the children of Shelthorpe attend Shelthorpe Primary School, Woodbrook Vale High School and then Burleigh Community College.

The area is served by three churches including the Beacon Christian Centre on Park Road.

Shelthorpe has its own Community Association, which along with The local authorities help to improve and enhance The facilities and living standard of the residents of Shelthorpe.