Overview for Garfit Road, LEICESTER, LE9 2DE

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 Garfit Road, LEICESTER, LE9 2DE

East Midlands
This postcode is in the parish of
Kirby Muxloe
within
Blaby
in
Leicestershire
Rural/Urban
Urban City and town   ?

Roadworks near LE9 2DE

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
11
In Progress
22
Completed
14
Cancelled
3

Road Safety near LE9 2DE

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Garfit Road, LE9 2DE that have been reported to Leicestershire Police over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near LE9 2DE

View traffic levels near Garfit Road, LE9 2DE from official Department for Transport counts.

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Leicester and nearby Videos From YouTube

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Published: 17 Nov 2020

Police

This area is policed by Leicestershire Police.

Leicestershire Police split their policing area into 67 separate neighbourhoods and this postcode is in the Leicester Forest East, Kirby Muxloe and Glenfield neighbourhood.

Leicestershire Police

Leicester Forest East, Kirby Muxloe and Glenfield Neighbourhood Crime

Top 3 Categories

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Violent Crime
Feb 2024
27
Jan 2024
38
Other Theft
Feb 2024
27
Jan 2024
28
Vehicle Crime
Feb 2024
18
Jan 2024
15

Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Charnwood parliamentary constituency.

Charnwood is a constituency in the East Midlands region of England. The seat has been held by Edward Argar (Conservative) since May 2015.

MP photograph

Most Recent House Sales for Garfit Road, LE9 2DE

5 GARFIT ROAD, LE9 2DE
27 Jul 2018
£287,500
16 GARFIT ROAD, LE9 2DE
29 Jan 2016
£270,000
13 GARFIT ROAD, LE9 2DE
1 Jul 2011
£195,000
15 GARFIT ROAD, LE9 2DE
21 May 2010
£222,000

Local Petrol Station Prices

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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Coordinates for LE9 2DE

Latitude
52.635041
Longitude
-1.230707

Residents at LE9 2DE

Households
23
Male
30
Female
25
People per Household
2.39

Sunrise and Sunset at LE9 2DE

Sunrise
05:41
Sunset
20:23

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

LE9 2DE is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear18.97%
Cloudy59.26%
Rain6.61%
Windy15.05%
Other0.11%

Population

Blaby
100,000

Deprivation Index

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

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at LE9 2DE

Active
2
Inactive
0

Postcode Details for LE9 2DE

Introduced
1 May 1994

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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