Earl Shilton
| Earl Shilton | |
|---|---|
Town sign | |
Location within Leicestershire | |
| Population | 10,047 (2011 Census) |
| OS grid reference | SP472980 |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode district | LE9 |
| Dialling code | 01455 |
| Police | Leicestershire |
| Fire | Leicestershire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
| Website | Welcome to Earl Shilton |
Earl Shilton (/ˈɜːrl ˌʃɪltən/ or locally [ɪw ʃɪwʔn̩] 'ill Shilton') is a market town in Leicestershire, England, about 5 miles (8 km) from Hinckley and about 10 mi (16 km) from Leicester. The 2011 Census recorded its population as 10,047.