POSTCODE INDEX
Leicester (LE) Area Postcodes
Leicester (LE) Area Overview
The LE postcode area covers Leicester and its surrounding areas in the East Midlands region of England. Leicester is the largest city in Leicestershire and serves as the administrative, cultural, and economic centre of the county.
Leicester's history dates back to Roman times when it was known as Ratae Corieltauvorum. Roman ruins, including a bathhouse, have been discovered in the city. The city is famously associated with King Richard III, whose remains were discovered under a car park in Leicester in 2012. The King Richard III Visitor Centre commemorates this historical discovery.
Ashby-de-la-Zouch, often referred to simply as Ashby, is a historic market town known for its charming and well-preserved medieval heritage, including a castle, and its picturesque surroundings. Ashby's history dates back to Roman times when it was a settlement known as "Aquae Sulis." The town later became a Norman stronghold.
Melton Mowbray is a market town known for its rich culinary heritage, particularly its association with pork pies and Stilton cheese, and it has a traditional market that has been held for over 1,000 years.
Other postal towns and areas covered by the LE postcode area are Coalville, Hinckley, Ibstock, Loughborough, Lutterworth, Market Harborough, Markfield, Oakham and Wigston.
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