Overview for Bourton Crescent, LEICESTER, LE2 4PA

Introduction

Leicester (LES-tər) is a city, unitary authority area, unparished area and the county town of Leicestershire in the East Midlands of England. It is the largest city in the East Midlands. Its population was 368,600 in 2021, increased by 38,800 (11.8%) from around 329,800 in 2011. The greater Leicester urban area had a population of 559,017 in 2021, making it the 11th most populous in England, and the 13th most populous in the United Kingdom.

The city lies on the River Soar and is approximately 90 miles (140 km) north-northwest of London, 33 miles (53 km) east-northeast of Birmingham and 21 miles (34 km) northeast of Coventry. Nottingham and Derby lie around 21 miles to the north and northwest respectively, whilst Peterborough is located 37 miles (60 km) to the east. Leicester is close to the eastern end of the National Forest.

Leicester has a long history extending into ancient times, it was the site of the Roman town of Ratae Corieltauvorum, which was later captured by the Anglo-Saxons, and then by the Vikings who made it one of the Five Boroughs of the Danelaw. Leicester became an important town during the Middle Ages, and then an important industrial and commercial centre in the Victorian age, eventually gaining city status in 1919. Since the mid-20th century, immigration from countries of the British Commonwealth has seen Leicester become an ethnically diverse city, and one of the largest urban centres of the Midlands.

Leicester is at the intersection of two railway lines: the Midland Main Line and the Birmingham to London Stansted Airport line. It is also at the confluence of the M1/M69 motorways and the A6/A46 trunk routes. Leicester Cathedral is home to the tomb of King Richard III who was reburied in the cathedral in 2015 after being discovered nearby in the foundations of the lost Greyfriars chapel, more than 500 years after his death. In sporting terms, Leicester is the home to football club Leicester City and rugby club Leicester Tigers.

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Summary for Bourton Crescent, LEICESTER, LE2 4PA

East Midlands
This postcode is in the
Oadby Uplands
within
Oadby and Wigston
in
Leicestershire
Rural/Urban
Urban City and town   ?

Roadworks near LE2 4PA

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
53
In Progress
48
Completed
0
Cancelled
2

Road Safety near LE2 4PA

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Bourton Crescent, LE2 4PA that have been reported to Leicestershire Police over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near LE2 4PA

View traffic levels near Bourton Crescent, LE2 4PA from official Department for Transport counts.

Images taken near to Bourton Crescent, LE2 4PA and the surrounding area

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Leicester and nearby Videos From YouTube

Kirby Muxloe Castle 4K Drone

Kirby Muxloe Castle is a ruined ,fortified Manor House in Kirby Muxloe Leicestershire England. Lord Hastings began work on the ...

Channel: Buzzin Drones (View Channel)

Published: 15 Dec 2021

Police

This area is policed by Leicestershire Police.

Leicestershire Police split their policing area into 67 separate neighbourhoods and this postcode is in the Oadby neighbourhood.

Leicestershire Police

Oadby Neighbourhood Crime

Top 3 Categories

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Violent Crime
Feb 2024
40
Jan 2024
45
Shoplifting
Feb 2024
9
Jan 2024
8
Burglary
Feb 2024
8
Jan 2024
13

Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Harborough parliamentary constituency.

Harborough is a constituency in the East Midlands region of England. The seat has been held by Neil O'Brien (Conservative) since June 2017.

MP photograph

Most Recent House Sales for Bourton Crescent, LE2 4PA

18 BOURTON CRESCENT, LE2 4PA
15 Dec 2021
£275,000
20 BOURTON CRESCENT, LE2 4PA
25 Jun 2021
£325,000
23 BOURTON CRESCENT, LE2 4PA
24 Jun 2021
£475,000
11 BOURTON CRESCENT, LE2 4PA
23 Apr 2021
£345,000

Local Petrol Station Prices

Petrol Standard (E10)
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Petrol Super (E5)
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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Diesel Super (B7)
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Coordinates for LE2 4PA

Latitude
52.597885
Longitude
-1.066754

Residents at LE2 4PA

Households
27
Male
37
Female
40
People per Household
2.85

Sunrise and Sunset at LE2 4PA

Sunrise
05:52
Sunset
20:14

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

LE2 4PA is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear19.54%
Cloudy60.98%
Rain6.46%
Windy12.90%
Other0.12%

Population

Oadby and Wigston
56,000

Deprivation Index

87.7 England
The lower the score (out of 100),
the more deprived the postcode

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at LE2 4PA

Active
2
Inactive
1

Postcode Details for LE2 4PA

Introduced
1 Jan 1980

Recent Updates

18 Apr 2024
Added Traffic Camera Views from Traffic Scotland to Roadworks within Scotland
15 Apr 2024
Schools Data updated for April 2024
10 Apr 2024
Companies Data updated for March 2024
7 Apr 2024
New option to receive automatic updates to roadworks that affect you
7 Apr 2024
Police and Crime data updated for February 2024
3 Apr 2024
Sold House Price data updated for February 2024
30 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated February 2024
28 Mar 2024
New feature to use Geolocating functions to detect your current location

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