Belton-in-Rutland | |
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Belton-in-Rutland shown within Rutland | |
Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km2) |
Population | 335 2001 Census |
• Density | 209/sq mi (81/km2) |
OS grid reference | SK816014 |
• London | 82 miles (132 km) SSE |
Unitary authority | |
Shire county | |
Ceremonial county | |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | OAKHAM |
Postcode district | LE15 |
Dialling code | 01572 |
Police | Leicestershire |
Fire | Leicestershire |
Ambulance | East Midlands |
EU Parliament | East Midlands |
UK Parliament | |
Belton-in-Rutland is a village and civil parish in the county of Rutland in the East Midlands of England. The population at the 2001 census was 345 increasing to 348 at the 2011 census. It is situated about six miles (9.6 km) south-west of Oakham and about four miles (6.4 km) west of Uppingham and overlooks the A47.
The village has one Public House, The Sun Inn.
Belton was renamed Belton-in-Rutland in 1982 to distinguish the village from Belton in Leicestershire.
Belton is part of Braunston & Belton ward which has one councillor on Rutland County Council.