Welcome to Frisby on the Wreake

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Introduction

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.

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Parish Information

Parish statistics

Area

669 hectares

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.

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Education

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Business

Business directory listing local businesses operating within Frisby on the Wreake Parish.

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Planning

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Property

Price paid data for all property sold in Frisby on the Wreake Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.

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Heritage

Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Frisby on the Wreake Parish.

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