Burbage is a large village and civil parish, now generally considered a suburb of the neighbouring town of Hinckley.

During the English Civil War the village's proximity to Hinckley drew it to the attention of raiding parties from the local parliamentary garrisons in north Warwickshire.

A list of claims submitted by the constables of Burbage and Sketchley to the Warwickshire county committee, in June 1646, reveals that Captain Flower's troop from the Coventry garrison took twenty strikes of provender valued at £1, sent off to Stoney Stanton, and availed themselves of free quarter worth £18.10.

By 1953, the population had risen to 3,983, and by 1958 there were more than 5,000 on the electoral roll; this rapid growth was largely due to the expansion of Sketchley Hill housing estates.

Burbage has a small library which was threatened with closure in 2015, due to a cost-cutting strategy by the county council.

The group also gained CIO (charitable incorporated organisation) status and have since made improvements to the library's facilities.

BCAF also brings professional entertainment to the community in the form of drama, music, comedy and theatre.

The carnival committee also runs the Burbage Bonfire and Fireworks Display held on Britannia Fields – all to support local charities.

The highest rank local football team is called FC Burbage who play at various venues around the village.

The club is still Chaired by one of the original 3 founders, with growing team numbers for both boys, girls men and women to all get involved.

With over 350+ players this is a large grass roots club..[17] Burbage Common and Woods are in the northeast corner of the Parish.