Overview for The Leys, LEICESTER, LE8 5PJ

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 The Leys, LEICESTER, LE8 5PJ

East Midlands
This postcode is in the parish of
Countesthorpe
within
Blaby
in
Leicestershire
Rural/Urban
Rural Town and fringe   ?

Roadworks near LE8 5PJ

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
5
In Progress
24
Completed
3
Cancelled
2

Road Safety near LE8 5PJ

Details of personal injury accidents in and around The Leys, LE8 5PJ that have been reported to Leicestershire Police over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near LE8 5PJ

View traffic levels near The Leys, LE8 5PJ from official Department for Transport counts.

Images taken near to The Leys, LE8 5PJ and the surrounding area

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Leicester and nearby Videos From YouTube

Demolition, Remediation & Enabling Works at Leicester Waterside (Soar Lane) Drone Footage

Working with Keepmoat Homes Garvey Demolition have completed the demolition and enabling works to the new Leicester ...

Channel: Garvey Demolition Ltd (View Channel)

Published: 1 Nov 2019

Police

This area is policed by Leicestershire Police.

Leicestershire Police split their policing area into 67 separate neighbourhoods and this postcode is in the Countesthorpe, Foston and Kilby neighbourhood.

Leicestershire Police

Countesthorpe, Foston and Kilby Neighbourhood Crime

Top 3 Categories

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Violent Crime
Jan 2024
16
Dec 2023
7
Vehicle Crime
Jan 2024
6
Dec 2023
3
Public Order
Jan 2024
4
Dec 2023
1

Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the South Leicestershire parliamentary constituency.

South Leicestershire is a constituency in the East Midlands region of England. The seat has been held by Alberto Costa (Conservative) since May 2015.

MP photograph

Most Recent House Sales for The Leys, LE8 5PJ

7 THE LEYS, LE8 5PJ
4 Jul 2022
£300,000
3 THE LEYS, LE8 5PJ
17 Apr 2019
£320,000
23 THE LEYS, LE8 5PJ
14 Sep 2018
£245,000
5 THE LEYS, LE8 5PJ
25 May 2018
£250,000

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 LE8 5PJ

Latitude
52.552216
Longitude
-1.157947

Residents at LE8 5PJ

Households
20
Male
22
Female
22
People per Household
2.20

Sunrise and Sunset at LE8 5PJ

Sunrise
05:42
Sunset
18:35

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

LE8 5PJ is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear20.20%
Cloudy62.91%
Rain6.56%
Windy10.17%
Other0.16%

Population

Blaby
100,000

Deprivation Index

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

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at LE8 5PJ

Active
1
Inactive
0

Postcode Details for LE8 5PJ

Introduced
1 May 1994

Recent Updates

17 Mar 2024
Schools Data updated for March 2024
16 Mar 2024
Companies Data updated for February 2024
2 Mar 2024
Police and Crime data updated for January 2024
1 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated January 2024
28 Feb 2024
Sold House Price data updated for January 2024
24 Feb 2024
Added National Park details to Postcodes
18 Feb 2024
Added Traffic Camera Views to Roadworks within London
17 Feb 2024
Schools Data updated for February 2024

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