LE18 2BW Postcode in Wigston


LE18 2BW is the Postcode in Orchards Drive

LE18 2BW is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.

Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (LE18) is called the outward code. The part after the space (2BW) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:

  1. Postal Area. In our case LE which means Leicester.
  2. Postal District. In our case LE18.
  3. Postal Sector. In our case LE18 2.
  4. Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BW.

The regional mail center for the post area LE is the National Distribution Centre, which is located at Danes Way, NORTHAMPTON, NN6 7DD.

The final port of call for any post addressed to the LE18 2BW postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

The properties in the LE18 2BW postcode have the street address of Orchards Drive

Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the LE18 2BW postcode is home to a bustling 78 residents!

LE18 2BW is within the Settlement of WIGSTON.

The LE18 2BW postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in LE18 2BW are houses. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are semi-detached and end-terraced.

Most properties in LE18 2BW are social housing with the rest being owned by the occupiers.

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Property TypePercentage
Residential100%
Commercial0%
Public0%

Telephone Area Code for LE18 2BW

The telephone area code for LE18 2BW is 0116 Leicester.

Map Coordinates

Latitude52.582737156
Longitude-1.11970648836
walking distances
Map showing 5 and 10 minutes walking distances from this postcode © Crown copyright and database rights 2024

Retail and Shopping near LE18 2BW

Street Town Locality Distance (Miles) Central Postcode Directions on Google Maps
BLABY ROAD WIGSTON 0.55 LE18 4PB View on Google Maps
LONG STREET WIGSTON 0.56 LE18 2AJ View on Google Maps
LAUNCESTON ROAD WIGSTON 0.59 LE18 2GL View on Google Maps
CANAL STREET WIGSTON 0.61 LE18 4PL View on Google Maps
Nearest Town Distance (Miles) Direction Bearing
Leicester 3.57 N 350.69
Earl Shilton 8.27 W 266.71
Syston 8.29 NNE 13.71
Lutterworth 9.49 SSW 200.97
Market Harborough 10.95 SE 130.65
Hinckley 11.09 WSW 255.01
Market Bosworth 12.21 WNW 283.92
Loughborough 13.59 NNW 344.56
Coalville 13.91 NW 313.52
Melton Mowbray 16.00 NE 37.31
Uppingham 16.72 E 88.57
Oakham 17.47 ENE 69.63

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast for South Wigston

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 9.00%WNW 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 1.00%NW 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 4.00%NNW 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 0.00%NNW 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 0.00%N 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 0.00%N 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Clear nightClear night8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 0.00%N 4 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Clear nightClear night6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 0.00%N 7 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Clear nightClear night5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 1.00%N 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Clear nightClear night5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 1.00%N 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 7.00%N 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 5.00%N 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for OvercastOvercast9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 7.00%N 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 5.00%N 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 4.00%N 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 4.00%N 7 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Clear nightClear night6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 2.00%N 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 2.00%N 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 2.00%N 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 5.00%N 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 2.00%NNW 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 5.00%NNW 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 5.00%NNW 4 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for OvercastOvercast6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 8.00%NNW 4 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 7.00%NW 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for OvercastOvercast6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 10.00%NW 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 8.00%NW 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for OvercastOvercast8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 10.00%NW 4 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for OvercastOvercast9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 9.00%NNW 4 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for OvercastOvercast10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 8.00%NNW 4 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for OvercastOvercast9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 9.00%NNW 4 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 6.00%N 4 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like?

Download Speeds

Broadband speed meter very fast
Average Mbps136.900
Median Mbps107.000
Maximum Mbps593.000

LE18 2BW has an average download speed of 136.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).

410 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

86% of postcodes (1,023,570) have slower broadband speeds.

14% of postcodes (160,661) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds

Broadband speed meter good
Average Mbps13.300
Median Mbps10.000
Maximum Mbps39.000

LE18 2BW has an average upload speed of 13.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).

11,409 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

48% of postcodes (568,608) have slower upload speeds.

51% of postcodes (604,624) have faster upload speeds.

Schools within a five minute Drive

England Primary Schools

Langmoor Primary School Oadby

Address: Langmoor Primary School Oadby, Kenilworth Drive, Oadby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 5HS

Distance: 1.56 miles

School Website

Contact: 01162712776

Langmoor Primary School Oadby

Address: Langmoor Primary School Oadby, Kenilworth Drive, Oadby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 5HS

Distance: 1.56 miles

Contact:

Thythorn Field Community Primary School

Address: Thythorn Field Community Primary School, Bideford Close, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 2QU

Distance: 1.01 miles

School Website

Contact: 01162889040

Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire

Address: Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire, Shenley Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 3QL

Distance: 1.13 miles

School Website

Contact: 01162882203

Glenmere Community Primary School

Address: Glenmere Community Primary School, Estoril Avenue, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 3RD

Distance: 1.22 miles

School Website

Contact: 01162882228

The Meadow Community Primary School

Address: The Meadow Community Primary School, Meadow Way, Wigston Magna, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 3QZ

Distance: 0.99 miles

School Website

Contact: 01162887227

Overdale Junior School

Address: Overdale Junior School, Eastcourt Road, Knighton, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 3YA

Distance: 1.35 miles

Contact:

Overdale Infant School

Address: Overdale Infant School, Eastcourt Road, Knighton, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 3YA

Distance: 1.35 miles

Contact:

All Saints Church of England Primary School

Address: All Saints Church of England Primary School, Long Street, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 2AH

Distance: 0.56 miles

Contact:

Little Hill Primary

Address: Little Hill Primary, Launceston Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 2GZ

Distance: 0.34 miles

School Website

Contact: 01162811963

Little Hill Primary School

Address: Little Hill Primary School, Launceston Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 2GZ

Distance: 0.34 miles

Contact:

Water Leys Primary School

Address: Water Leys Primary School, Guilford Drive, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 1HG

Distance: 0.88 miles

School Website

Contact: 01162884135

Fairfield Community Primary School

Address: Fairfield Community Primary School, Cheshire Drive, South Wigston, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4WA

Distance: 0.59 miles

School Website

Contact: 01162782424

Marriott Primary School

Address: Marriott Primary School, Broughton Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 6NE

Distance: 1.48 miles

School Website

Contact: 01162832433

Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Address: Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Stonesby Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 6TY

Distance: 0.87 miles

Contact:

Parkland Primary School South Wigston

Address: Parkland Primary School South Wigston, St Thomas Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4TA

Distance: 0.76 miles

School Website

Contact: 01162782142

Rolleston Primary School

Address: Rolleston Primary School, Hillsborough Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 9PT

Distance: 1.20 miles

School Website

Contact: 01162782300

Eyres Monsell Primary School

Address: Eyres Monsell Primary School, Simmins Crescent, Eyres Monsell, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 9AH

Distance: 1.48 miles

School Website

Contact: 01162773855

England Secondary Schools

Wigston Academy

Address: Wigston Academy, Station Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 2DT

Distance: 0.19 miles

School Website

Contact: 01162881228

Wigston College

Address: Wigston College, Station Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 2DS

Distance: 0.09 miles

School Website

Contact: 01162881611

South Wigston High School

Address: South Wigston High School, St Thomas Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4TA

Distance: 0.76 miles

School Website

Contact: 01162782388

Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School

Address: Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School, Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, 50 Trenant Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 6UA

Distance: 1.07 miles

School Website

Contact: 01162780232

Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A Church of England School

Address: Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A Church of England School, Trenant Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 6UA

Distance: 1.07 miles

Contact:

Nearest Dentists

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 45 LONG STREET, WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 2AJ

Distance: 0.57 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 101 LEICESTER ROAD, WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 1NS

Distance: 0.76 miles

Contact: :

NATURAL SMILES LEICESTER

Address: 264-266 LEICESTER ROAD, WIGSTON, LE18 1HQ

Distance: 0.87 miles

Contact: :

TIGERS ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)

Address: TIGERS ROAD, SOUTH WIGSTON, WIGSTON, LE18 4WS

Distance: 0.91 miles

Contact: :

SITE OFFICE

Address: TIGERS ROAD, WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 4WS

Distance: 0.91 miles

Contact: :

WIGSTON DENTAL CARE

Address: 287 LEICESTER ROAD, WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 1JW

Distance: 0.98 miles

Contact: :

Nearest Chemists

WELL

Address: TWO STEEPLES MEDICAL CENTRE, 10 ABINGTON CLOSE, WIGSTON, LE18 2EW

Distance: 0.12 miles

Contact: tel: 01162 883846

MAPLE PHARMACY-SOUTH WIGSTON

Address: 64 BLABY ROAD, SOUTH WIGSTON, WIGSTON, LE18 4SD

Distance: 0.53 miles

Contact: tel: 01162 785160

FENIX HEALTHCARE PHARMACY

Address: 115-117 BLABY ROAD, WIGSTON, LE18 4PB

Distance: 0.55 miles

Contact: tel: 01162 787223

LITTLE HILL PHARMACY

Address: UNIT 4, LAUNCESTON ROAD, WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 2GL

Distance: 0.60 miles

Contact: tel: 0116 2813120

WIGSTON PHARMACY

Address: 36 LEICESTER ROAD, WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 1DR

Distance: 0.64 miles

Contact: tel: 0116 2883203

BOOTS

Address: 27 BELL STREET, WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 1AD

Distance: 0.66 miles

Contact: tel: 0116 2886359

Nearest Opticians

PETER JACKSON ASSOCIATES

Address: 1 AYLESTONE LANE, WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 1AB

Distance: 0.46 miles

Contact: :

OPTIVISION OPTICIANS LTD (WIGSTON)

Address: 21 LEICESTER ROAD, WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 1NR

Distance: 0.66 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS (WIGSTON)

Address: 36 BELL STREET, WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 1AD

Distance: 0.66 miles

Contact: :

HENRY SMITH & HAMYLTON LTD - WIGSTON

Address: 1 BELL STREET, WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 1AD

Distance: 0.66 miles

Contact: :

SAFFRON EYECARE

Address: 441 SAFFRON LANE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 6UG

Distance: 1.68 miles

Contact: :

HOMEVISION INC LTD

Address: 3 QUINTON RISE, OADBY, LEICESTER, LE2 5PN

Distance: 1.84 miles

Contact: :

Nearest GP Surgeries

TWO STEEPLES MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2

Address: 10 ABINGTON CLOSE, WIGSTON, LE18 2EW

Distance: 0.12 miles

Contact: :

WIGSTON CENTRAL SURGERY

Address: TWO STEEPLES MEDICAL CENTRE, 10 ABINGTON CLOSE, WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 2EW

Distance: 0.12 miles

Contact: tel: 0116 2882566

BUSHLOE SURGERY

Address: TWO STEEPLES MED CENTRE, ABINGTON CLOSE, WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 2EW

Distance: 0.12 miles

Contact: tel: 0116 3440233

SOUTH WIGSTON HEALTH CTR.

Address: 80 BLABY ROAD, SOUTH WIGSTON, WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 4SE

Distance: 0.43 miles

Contact: tel: 0116 2782028

STURDEE ROAD HEALTH AND WELLBEING CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2

Address: 182 STURDEE ROAD, LEICESTER, LE2 9DB

Distance: 1.13 miles

Contact: :

STURDEE ROAD HEALTH AND WELLBEING CENTRE

Address: 182 STURDEE ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 9DB

Distance: 1.13 miles

Contact: tel: 0116 2783066

Transport Links

Train Stations

South Wigston

Address: South Wigston station, Kenilworth Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4XU

Postcode: LE18 4XU

Line: Birmingham to Peterborough Line

Company: East Midlands Railway

Time: within five minutes drive

Distance: 0.60 miles

Leicester

Address: Leicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB

Postcode: LE2 0QB

Line: East Midland Main Line|Birmingham to Peterborough Line

Company: East Midlands Railway

Time: within ten minutes drive

Distance: 3.37 miles

Narborough

Address: Narborough station, Station Road, Narborough, Leicestershire, LE19 2HR

Postcode: LE19 2HR

Line: Birmingham to Peterborough Line

Company: East Midlands Railway

Time: within ten minutes drive

Distance: 3.60 miles

Distances are as the crow flies.

Motorway Junctions

M1 J21
Distance: 4.29 miles
Driving Time: 7.18 minutes
M1 J21A
Distance: 7.38 miles
Driving Time: 10.16 minutes
M69 J2
Distance: 11.23 miles
Driving Time: 13.88 minutes
M1 J22
Distance: 12.69 miles
Driving Time: 15.45 minutes
M1 J20
Distance: 14.74 miles
Driving Time: 17.27 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives?

Westminster ConstituencyHarborough, Oadby and Wigston
Member or Parliament
Neil O'Brien
Neil O'Brien
Contact DetailsContact Neil O'Brien
Political PartyConservative

Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?

Libraries are the responsibility of Leicestershire County Council

Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.

Libraries | Leicestershire County Council

House Sales

Yearly House Sales
YearHighLowAverageSales
2015£119,500£119,500£119,5001
2017£135,000£135,000£135,0001
2019£145,000£145,000£145,0001
2022£240,000£140,000£190,0002
2023£234,000£234,000£234,0001

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

What Popular Supermarkets are near?

Popular Supermarkets near LE18 2BW
SupermarketDistanceDirections
Tesco, Blaby Road, WIGSTON, LE18 4SE0.69 miles Directions to Tesco
Iceland, Bell Street, WIGSTON, LE18 1AD1.06 miles Directions to Iceland
Sainsburys, Bell Street, WIGSTON, LE18 1AD1.06 miles Directions to Sainsburys
Aldi, Bull Head Street, WIGSTON, LE18 1PA1.16 miles Directions to Aldi
Iceland, Saffron Lane, LEICESTER, LE2 6UL2.52 miles Directions to Iceland

What Popular Restaurants are near?

Burger King Restaurants near LE18 2BW
Burger KingDistanceDirections
Meridian Leisure Park, Leicester, LE19 1JZ3.57 miles Directions to Meridian Leisure Park
Leicester Haymarket Unit 2, Leicester, LE1 3GD3.75 miles Directions to Leicester Haymarket Unit 2
Motorway Service Area, East, Leicester, LE3 3GB4.38 miles Directions to Motorway Service Area, East
M6 Services, Rugby, CV23 0PB13.07 miles Directions to M6 Services

Mcdonald's Restaurants near LE18 2BW
Mcdonald'sDistanceDirections
McDonald's, Wakes Road, WIGSTON, LE18 1PD0.79 miles Directions to McDonald's, Wakes Road, WIGSTON, LE18 1PD
McDonald's, Fosse Park Shopping Centre, Fosse Park Avenue, LEICESTER, LE19 1HX2.69 miles Directions to McDonald's, Fosse Park Shopping Centre, Fosse Park Avenue, LEICESTER, LE19 1HX
McDonald's, Almond Road, LEICESTER, LE2 7LH2.71 miles Directions to McDonald's, Almond Road, LEICESTER, LE2 7LH
McDonald's, Meridian East, Meridian Business Park, LEICESTER, LE19 1WZ3.32 miles Directions to McDonald's, Meridian East, Meridian Business Park, LEICESTER, LE19 1WZ

KFC Restaurants near LE18 2BW
RestaurantDistanceDirections
KFC, Narborough Road, LEICESTER, LE3 2RB3.04 miles Directions to KFC Leicester - Narborough Road
KFC, High Street, LEICESTER, LE1 4FP3.73 miles Directions to KFC Leicester - High Street
KFC, Waterside Road, Hamilton, LEICESTER, LE5 1TL5.71 miles Directions to KFC Leicester - Waterside Road
KFC, Belgrave Boulevard, LEICESTER, LE4 2JD5.81 miles Directions to KFC Leicester - Belgrave Boulevard
KFC, Birstall, LEICESTER, LE4 3BT7.45 miles Directions to KFC Leicester Services - Birstall