Railway Street is a street located in the Settlement of Wigston. It uses the postcode LE18 4QE. The street has a length of approximately 96 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Leicestershire is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the Oadby and Wigston District (B) Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the East Midlands region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 29200525 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Leicestershire, situated in the East Midlands region of the UK. It's 86.26 miles North West from central London., 4.18 miles South from Leicester, 19.59 miles North East from Coventry and 25.45 miles North West from Northampton.
RAILWAY STREET is within the Post Town of WIGSTON
Map of Railway Street
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02005415 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
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| Walking Distances | ||
| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
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Budget Friendly Hotels near Railway Street
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Leicester Fosse Park Address: Braunstone Lane East Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.86 |
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2: Name:Holiday Inn Express Leicester Address: Raw Dykes Road, Filbert Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.22 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Leicester Braunstone Address: Meridian Business Park Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.52 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Leicester South Oadby Address: Glen Rise Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.59 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Leicester Central Address: Vaughan Way, Leicester, LE1 4NN Telephone: 0871 984 6254 Visit Hotel Page |
4.20 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Railway Street
UPRN: 100030599450
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: House
Tenure: Rented (private)
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100030599452
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100030599454
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100030599456
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100030599458
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100030599460
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100030599462
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (social)
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1983-1990
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100030599464
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1983-1990
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100030599465
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100030599466
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (social)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1983-1990
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100030599467
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1900-1929
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100032051201
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 2
Property Type: Flat
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1900-1929
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100030599468
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 2
Property Type: Flat
Tenure: Rented (private)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100030599470
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 1900-1929
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10009231954
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: D
Habitable Rooms: 2
Property Type: Flat
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1983-1990
Mains Gas: No
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £106,250 | £125,000 | £115,625 | 2 |
| 2016 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £128,000 | £128,000 | £128,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £163,000 | £163,000 | £163,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £161,000 | £161,000 | £161,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £199,000 | £220,000 | £215,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | £171,500 | £171,500 | £171,500 | 1 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Hunters | 44 Blaby Road Wigston LE18 4SD | Visit Website |
| Spectrum Estates | 5 Cross Street, Leicester,LE8 4FD | Visit Website |
| Spencers Estate Agency | 23 Leicester Road Blaby LE8 4GR | Visit Website |
| Thorp's | 11 Crossways Houses, Blaby, Leicester, LE8 4DD | Visit Website |
| Your Move | 9 Forge Corner, Blaby, Leicester, LE8 4FZ | Visit Website |
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| Police Force: Leicestershire |
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Location Details
| Railway Street | |
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| Latitude | 52.575395 |
| Longitude | -1.134778 |
| OS Easting (X): | 458627 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 297899 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SP586979 |
Known Residential Addresses for Railway Street
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- 18
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Roads that have a Junction with Railway Street
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Park Road | junction |
| Countesthorpe Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:13 |
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| Sunset | 16:02 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Church Lawford 31 December 2024 at 02:00 (17.12 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 8.1°C (82.2%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | SW (8 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00131863 |
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| ONS Area Name | White Professionals |
| Average Age | 37.13 |
| Area Population | 1644.00 |
| Male Population | 790.00 (48%) |
| Female Population | 854.00 (52%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 24 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01025989 |
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| LSOA Name: | Oadby and Wigston 006E |
| SOA Code: | 4c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02005415 |
| MSOA Name: | Oadby and Wigston 006 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Wigston Superstore |
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| Blaby Rd, South Wigston, Leicester, LE18 4SE |
| 0345 677 9874 |
| Distance: 0.54 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Wigston Superstore |
| Waitrose Blaby |
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| 8 John's Court, Lutterworth Road, Blaby, Leicestershire, LE8 4DJ |
| 0116 2775158 |
| Distance: 1.22 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Blaby |
| Iceland Blaby |
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| 8 Johns Court, Blaby, LE8 4DJ |
| 01162781295 |
| Distance: 1.26 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Blaby |
| Sainsburys Wigston Moat Street Local |
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| 71 - 79 Moat Street, Wigston, Leicester, England, LE18 2GE |
| 1162883698 |
| Distance: 1.31 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Wigston Moat Street Local |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 0116 - Leicester |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 21.7 | 17.8 | >=30 | Y | 16 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Oadby and Wigston |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Council Offices, Station Road, Wigston, Leicestershire &LE18 2DR |
| Telephone Number: 0116 288 8961 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
|---|
| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Harborough |
| The Member of Parliament is Neil O'Brien |
| Details for the MP Neil O'Brien on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Neil O'Brien on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Neil O'Brien won with a majority of 2,378 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 77,075 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: South Wigston Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Leicestershire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
The Meadow Community Primary School
Address: The Meadow Community Primary School, Meadow Way, Wigston Magna, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 3QZ
Distance: 1.75 miles
Contact: 01162887227
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Address: All Saints Church of England Primary School, Long Street, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 2AH
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact:
Little Hill Primary
Address: Little Hill Primary, Launceston Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 2GZ
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: 01162811963
Little Hill Primary School
Address: Little Hill Primary School, Launceston Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 2GZ
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact:
Fairfield Community Primary School
Address: Fairfield Community Primary School, Cheshire Drive, South Wigston, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4WA
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: 01162782424
Marriott Primary School
Address: Marriott Primary School, Broughton Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 6NE
Distance: 1.79 miles
Contact: 01162832433
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Address: Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Stonesby Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 6TY
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact:
Greenfield Primary School
Address: Greenfield Primary School, Gwendoline Drive, Countesthorpe, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 5SG
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: 01162773584
Parkland Primary School South Wigston
Address: Parkland Primary School South Wigston, St Thomas Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4TA
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: 01162782142
Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School
Address: Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School, Hospital Lane, Blaby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 4FE
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: 01162775648
Rolleston Primary School
Address: Rolleston Primary School, Hillsborough Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 9PT
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: 01162782300
Montrose School
Address: Montrose School, Wigston Lane, Aylestone, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 8TN
Distance: 1.88 miles
Contact: 01162832328
Eyres Monsell Primary School
Address: Eyres Monsell Primary School, Simmins Crescent, Eyres Monsell, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 9AH
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: 01162773855
England Secondary Schools
Wigston Academy
Address: Wigston Academy, Station Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 2DT
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: 01162881228
Wigston College
Address: Wigston College, Station Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 2DS
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: 01162881611
South Wigston High School
Address: South Wigston High School, St Thomas Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4TA
Distance: 0.31 miles
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: 1.29 miles
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: 1.29 miles
Contact:
Nearest Hospitals
| Stoneygate Eye Hospital |
|---|
| Address: 376 London Road, Leicester, |
| NHS Sector |
| Llr Provider Company Ltd |
| Distance: 4.73 (miles) |
| Directions from to Stoneygate Eye Hospital |
| Spire Leicester Hospital |
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| Address: Gartree Road, Leicester, LE2 2FF, |
| Independent Sector |
| Spire Healthcare |
| Telephone: 0116 265 3685 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 5.57 (miles) |
| Directions from to Spire Leicester Hospital |
| Leicester Royal Infirmary |
|---|
| Address: Leicester Royal Infirmary, Infirmary Square, Leicester, LE1 5WW, |
| NHS Sector |
| University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 0300 303 1573 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 5.71 (miles) |
| Directions from to Leicester Royal Infirmary |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
TIGERS ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: TIGERS ROAD, SOUTH WIGSTON, WIGSTON, LE18 4WS
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: :
SITE OFFICE
Address: TIGERS ROAD, WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 4WS
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 42 LUTTERWORTH ROAD, BLABY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 4DN
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 45 LONG STREET, WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 2AJ
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 7 CARVERS CORNER, GRANGE DRIVE, GLEN PARVA, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 9PE
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: :
598 SAFFRON LANE [DENTAL PRACTICE]
Address: 598 SAFFRON LANE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 6TD
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
SOUTH WIGSTON HEALTH CTR.
Address: 80 BLABY ROAD, SOUTH WIGSTON, WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 4SE
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2782028
TWO STEEPLES MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: 10 ABINGTON CLOSE, WIGSTON, LE18 2EW
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: :
WIGSTON CENTRAL SURGERY
Address: TWO STEEPLES MEDICAL CENTRE, 10 ABINGTON CLOSE, WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 2EW
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2882566
BUSHLOE SURGERY
Address: TWO STEEPLES MED CENTRE, ABINGTON CLOSE, WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 2EW
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 3440233
STURDEE ROAD HEALTH AND WELLBEING CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: 182 STURDEE ROAD, LEICESTER, LE2 9DB
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: :
STURDEE ROAD HEALTH AND WELLBEING CENTRE
Address: 182 STURDEE ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 9DB
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2783066
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
FENIX HEALTHCARE PHARMACY
Address: 115-117 BLABY ROAD, WIGSTON, LE18 4PB
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01162 787223
MAPLE PHARMACY-SOUTH WIGSTON
Address: 64 BLABY ROAD, SOUTH WIGSTON, WIGSTON, LE18 4SD
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: tel: 01162 785160
WELL
Address: TWO STEEPLES MEDICAL CENTRE, 10 ABINGTON CLOSE, WIGSTON, LE18 2EW
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: tel: 01162 883846
GLEN PARVA PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 3, SWINFORD AVENUE, GLEN PARVA, LEICESTER, LE2 9RW
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: tel: 01162 770817
LITTLE HILL PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 4, LAUNCESTON ROAD, WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 2GL
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2813120
WELL
Address: UNIT2 NEW N/HOOD R.PARADE, STURDEE ROAD, EYRES MONSELL, LEICESTER, LE2 9DB
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: tel: 01162 785073
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
EDMONDS AND SLATTER OPTICIANS (BLABY)
Address: 3 SYCAMORE CORNER, LEICESTER ROAD, BLABY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 4GR
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: :
BLABY EYECARE
Address: 15 JOHNS COURT, BLABY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 4DJ
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: :
PETER JACKSON ASSOCIATES
Address: 1 AYLESTONE LANE, WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 1AB
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (BLABY)
Address: 7 LUTTERWORTH ROAD, BLABY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 4DW
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (WIGSTON)
Address: 36 BELL STREET, WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 1AD
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: :
HENRY SMITH & HAMYLTON LTD - WIGSTON
Address: 1 BELL STREET, WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 1AD
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
South Wigston Station is 0.47 miles away.
Address: South Wigston station, Kenilworth Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4XU
South Wigston is situated on the Birmingham to Peterborough Line and is managed by East Midlands Railway.
South Wigston Station is an unstaffed station.
Narborough Station is 2.89 miles away.
Address: Narborough station, Station Road, Narborough, Leicestershire, LE19 2HR
Narborough is situated on the Birmingham to Peterborough Line and is managed by East Midlands Railway.
Narborough Station is staffed on a part time basis.