Huncote
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| Huncote | |
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 View up Main Street | |
  Huncote Location within Leicestershire | |
| Area | 0.388 km2 (0.150 sq mi) [1] |
| Population | 1,756 (Census, 2011)[1] |
| • Density | 4,526/km2 (11,720/sq mi) |
| OS grid reference | SP5197 |
| • London | 101 mi (163 km) |
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| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | LEICESTER |
| Postcode district | LE9 |
| Dialling code | 0116 |
| UK Parliament | |
| Website | Official website |
Huncote is a village and civil parish in the district of Blaby in the county of Leicestershire, England. It is just west of Narborough, and is on the Thurlaston Brook.
The place-name Huncote is the etymological root of the American surnames Hunnicutt, and Honeycut.[2]
The village is small but still benefits from several amenities including a village pub (The Red Lion),[3] a Spar shop (which contains the Post office), a Newsagent's shop, three hairdressers, a fish and chip shop, an Indian takeaway and five local parks spread throughout the village. .[4]
At the edge of the village is Huncote Leisure Centre and further along the Forest Road, near to the M69 motorway, is the home of Leicester Animal Aid, a pet rescue centre. Huncote also has a woodyard, and a residential care home for the elderly.
In October 2015, the post office was moved into the Spar shop and now caters for both needs.
