Overview for Oxford Street, LEICESTER, LE1 5XQ

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 Oxford Street, LEICESTER, LE1 5XQ

East Midlands
This postcode is in the
Castle
within
Leicester
Rural/Urban
Urban City and town   ?

Roadworks near LE1 5XQ

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
34
In Progress
122
Completed
80
Cancelled
32

Road Safety near LE1 5XQ

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Oxford Street, LE1 5XQ that have been reported to Leicestershire Police over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near LE1 5XQ

View traffic levels near Oxford Street, LE1 5XQ from official Department for Transport counts.

Images taken near to Oxford Street, LE1 5XQ 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 Riverside neighbourhood.

Leicestershire Police

Riverside Neighbourhood Crime

Top 3 Categories

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Violent Crime
Jan 2024
57
Dec 2023
59
Other Theft
Jan 2024
19
Dec 2023
16
Public Order
Jan 2024
17
Dec 2023
31

Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Leicester South parliamentary constituency.

Leicester South is a constituency in the East Midlands region of England. The seat has been held by Jonathan Ashworth (Labour) since May 2011.

MP photograph

Most Recent House Sales for Oxford Street, LE1 5XQ

No recorded house sales or transfers for this postcode.

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 LE1 5XQ

Latitude
52.629552
Longitude
-1.134828

Residents at LE1 5XQ

Households
0
Male
0
Female
0

Sunrise and Sunset at LE1 5XQ

Sunrise
05:44
Sunset
18:34

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

LE1 5XQ is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear19.28%
Cloudy59.17%
Rain6.65%
Windy14.77%
Other0.13%

Population

Leicester
359,000

Deprivation Index

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

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at LE1 5XQ

Active
4
Inactive
1

Postcode Details for LE1 5XQ

Introduced
1 Apr 1985

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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