Welcome to Frisby on the Wreake
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Frisby on the Wreake is a village and civil parish on the River Wreake about 3.5 miles (5.6 km) west of Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, England. The 2011 Census recorded the parish's population as 557.The toponym "Frisby" was applied by Danish invaders in the 9th or 10th century. It refers to the farm or settlement of the Frisians. The "on the Wreake" suffix was added later to distinguish the village from another Frisby, near Billesdon, about 8 miles (13 km) to the southeast. "Wreake" refers to the River Wreake. The name of the river originates from a Danish word referring to the meandering nature of the river.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
669 hectares |
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Population |
686 (2021) |
Density |
102 people/km2 |
Mean age |
45.1 |
Ward |
Frisby-on-the-Wreake |
District |
Melton |
Postcodes |
LE14 |
ONS ID |
E04005539 |
Council
Contact details for Frisby on the Wreake Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Frisby on the Wreake Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Frisby on the Wreake Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Frisby on the Wreake Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Frisby on the Wreake Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Frisby on the Wreake Parish.
Local News
Hosted and licensed by Melton Times
Flood Alert issued to villagers and farmers near Melton
Published: 28th Dec 2023
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Horse rescued from deep muddy bog by Melton firefighters
Published: 20th Nov 2023
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Closed village pub saved after receiving £240,000 to bring it back into use
Published: 27th Mar 2022