Watkin Road in the city of LEICESTER
About Watkin Road
Watkin Road is a street located in the city of Leicester. The street has a length of approximately 938 metres.
The street is not publicly maintained and is unadopted which means that a private body or even the householder could be responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway. Check the status with your local council or enquire if the street is covered by a PUSWA (public utilities street works act).
The street is located within the City of Leicester (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 23104499 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of LE2 7HZ, LE2 7HY, LE2 7HW, LE2 7BA, LE2 7AZ, LE2 7AX, LE2 7AW, LE2 7AH and LE2 7AG.
It is located within the county of Leicestershire, situated in the East Midlands region of the UK. It's 89.33 miles North West from central London., 1.11 miles South West from Leicester, 21.32 miles North East from Coventry and 22.83 miles South from Nottingham.
WATKIN ROAD is within the Post Town of LEICESTER
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Map of Watkin Road
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02002855 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
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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.
Budget Friendly Hotels near Watkin Road
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Holiday Inn Express Leicester Address: Raw Dykes Road, Filbert Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
0.17 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Leicester Central Address: Vaughan Way, Leicester, LE1 4NN Telephone: 0871 984 6254 Visit Hotel Page |
0.98 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Leicester Fosse Park Address: Braunstone Lane East Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.05 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Leicester Braunstone Address: Meridian Business Park Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.96 |
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5: Name:Days Inn Hotel Leicester Address: Leicester Forest East Motorway Services Area Junction 21 / 21ANorthbound M1 Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.54 |
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House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £118,000 | £237,995 | £130,769 | 13 |
| 2015 | £133,500 | £115,000 | £159,559 | 17 |
| 2016 | £145,000 | £255,995 | £192,483 | 32 |
| 2017 | £235,000 | £288,000 | £153,026 | 22 |
| 2018 | £173,000 | £200,000 | £185,350 | 10 |
| 2019 | £162,500 | £230,000 | £175,590 | 12 |
| 2020 | £145,000 | £277,500 | £188,152 | 12 |
| 2021 | £60,000 | £123,000 | £162,893 | 14 |
| 2022 | £180,000 | £280,000 | £160,063 | 16 |
| 2023 | £62,500 | £127,500 | £169,083 | 6 |
| 2024 | £260,000 | £115,000 | £190,000 | 3 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Martin&Co | 162 Narborough Road, Leicester, LE3 0BW | Visit Website |
| Shonki Brothers | 95 Narborough Road, Leicester, LE3 0PA | Visit Website |
| Danvers Estate Agents | 37 Western Boulevard, Leicester, LE2 7HN | Visit Website |
| Hive Accommodation | 47 Western Boulevard, Leicester, LE2 7HN | |
| Clarendon Estates | 54 Westcotes Drive, Leicester, LE3 0QR | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Leicestershire |
 View Neighbourhood Crime and Policing |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Watkin Road | |
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| Latitude | 52.622726 |
| Longitude | -1.146699 |
| OS Easting (X): | 457757 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 303154 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SK578032 |
Roads that have a Junction with Watkin Road
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Western Boulevard | junction |
| Hattersley Way | junction |
| Darnall Road | junction |
| Woodford Road | junction |
| Helmdon Road | junction |
| Quainton Road | junction |
| Marylebone Place | junction |
| Quainton Road | junction |
| Helmdon Road | junction |
| Woodford Road | junction |
| Darnall Road | pseudo node |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:07 |
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| Sunset | 16:28 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Church Lawford 5 November 2024 at 15:00 (19.85 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Mist |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 9.2°C (90.9%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | N (1 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00168085, E00168088 & E00168087 |
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| ONS Area Name | Students and Professionals, Asian Terraces and Flats & Multicultural Student Neighbourhoods |
| Average Age | 30.83 |
| Area Population | 2155.00 |
| Male Population | 1119.00 (52%) |
| Female Population | 1036.00 (48%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 61 (3%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01013775 |
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| LSOA Name: | Leicester 029C |
| SOA Code: | 1a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02002855 |
| MSOA Name: | Leicester 029 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Iceland Narborough Rd |
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| 197/201 Narborough Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 0PE |
| 01162554466 |
| Distance: 0.31 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Narborough Rd |
| Tesco Leicester Bede Island Express |
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| Bede Island, Leicester, LE2 7HN |
| 0345 674 6441 |
| Distance: 0.46 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Leicester Bede Island Express |
| Morrisons Leicester |
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| Aylestone Road, Leicester LE2 7LT |
| 0116 2550791 |
| Distance: 0.63 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Leicester |
| Tesco Leicester Superstore |
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| Narborough Road West, Leicester, LE3 5LH |
| 0345 610 2897 |
| Distance: 0.64 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Leicester Superstore |
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 | 6.5 | 6.3 | 10.6 | N | 31 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Leicester |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| New Walk Centre, Welford Place, Leicester &LE1 6ZG |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 0116 252 7000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Leicester West |
| The Member of Parliament is Liz Kendall |
| Details for the MP Liz Kendall on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Liz Kendall on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Liz Kendall won with a majority of 8,777 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 74,102 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Westcotes Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Leicestershire |
Nearest Schools
England Higher Schools
WQE and Regent College Group
Address: WQE and Regent College Group, University Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 7RJ
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: 01162471147
Beauchamp City Sixth Form
Address: Beauchamp City Sixth Form, 1 South Albion Street, Leicester, LE1 6JL
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: 01164979330
Leicester College
Address: Leicester College, Welford Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 7LW
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: 01162242000
England Primary Schools
Avenue Primary School
Address: Avenue Primary School, Avenue Road Extension, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 3EJ
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: 01162708326
Knighton Mead Primary Academy
Address: Knighton Mead Primary Academy, Knighton Fields Road West, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 6LG
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: 01162330666
Knighton Fields Primary School and Community Centre
Address: Knighton Fields Primary School and Community Centre, Knighton Fields Road West, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 6LG
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact:
Hazel Community Primary School
Address: Hazel Community Primary School, Hazel Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 7JN
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: 01162338411
Shaftesbury Junior School
Address: Shaftesbury Junior School, Latimer Street, Shaftesbury Junior School, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 0QE
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: 01162549203
Slater Primary School
Address: Slater Primary School, Slater Street, Frog Island, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 5AS
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: 01162624587
King Richard III Infant and Nursery School
Address: King Richard III Infant and Nursery School, Andrewes Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 5PA
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: 01162621905
Fosse Primary School
Address: Fosse Primary School, Balfour Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 5EA
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact:
Imperial Avenue Infant School
Address: Imperial Avenue Infant School, Imperial Avenue, Braunstone, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 1AH
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: 01162824503
St Mary's Fields Primary School
Address: St Mary's Fields Primary School, 21 Compton Road, Leicester, LE3 2DH
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: 01162824623
Folville Junior School
Address: Folville Junior School, Folville Rise, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 1EE
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: 01162824368
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Address: Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Glenfield Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 6DF
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact:
Dovelands Primary School
Address: Dovelands Primary School, Hinckley Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 0TJ
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: 01162857716
England Secondary Schools
Lancaster Academy
Address: Lancaster Academy, Knighton Lane East, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 6FU
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: 01162703176
The Lancaster School
Address: The Lancaster School, Knighton Lane East, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 6FU
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact:
Sir Jonathan North Community College
Address: Sir Jonathan North Community College, Knighton Lane East, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 6FU
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact:
Castle Mead Academy
Address: Castle Mead Academy, Richard III Road, Leicester, LE3 5QT
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: 01162143150
Fullhurst Community College
Address: Fullhurst Community College, Imperial Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 1AH
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: 01162824326
Nearest Hospitals
| Leicester Royal Infirmary |
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| 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: 0.85 (miles) |
| Directions from to Leicester Royal Infirmary |
| Stoneygate Eye Hospital |
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| Address: 376 London Road, Leicester, |
| NHS Sector |
| Llr Provider Company Ltd |
| Distance: 3.16 (miles) |
| Directions from to Stoneygate Eye Hospital |
| Glenfield Hospital |
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| Address: Groby Road, Leicester, LE3 9QP, |
| NHS Sector |
| University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 0300 303 1573 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 4.17 (miles) |
| Directions from to Glenfield Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 15 UPPERTON ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 0BH
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: :
WINCHESTER AVENUE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 34 WINCHESTER AVENUE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 1AU
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 34 LAVENDER ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 1AL
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: :
JDRM WESTCOTES
Address: 5 ROMAN STREET, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 0BD
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 101 AYLESTONE ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 7LN
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: :
COMMUNITY DENTAL GA SERVICE
Address: BALMORAL DAY WARD LEVEL 2, LEICESTER ROYAL INFIRMARY, INFIRMARY CLOSE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE1 5WW
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
NARBOROUGH ROAD SURGERY
Address: 193 NARBOROUGH ROAD, NARBOROUGH, LEICESTER, LE3 0PE
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2915355
NARBOROUGH ROAD SURGERY
Address: 193 NARBOROUGH ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 0PE
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: :
WALNUT ST MED CTR
Address: 110 WALNUT STREET, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 7LE
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2855300
DR S SHAFI
Address: 5 BRITON STREET, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 0AA
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2337744
WESTCOTES GP SURGERY (ONE)
Address: 2 WESTCOTES DRIVE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 0QR
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2558588
WESTCOTES GP SURGERY (TWO)
Address: 2 WESTCOTES DRIVE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 0QR
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2547887
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
POLY PHARMACY
Address: 10 UPPERTON ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 0BG
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: tel: 01162 551005
PATEL'S CHEMIST
Address: 115 NARBOROUGH ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 0PA
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01162 547137
RIVERSIDE PHARMACY
Address: UNIT C, 27 WESTERN BOULEVARD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 7HN
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2552615
PEAK PHARMACY
Address: 54 WESTCOTES DRIVE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 0QR
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2546627
VISION PHARMACY
Address: 51-53 NARBOROUGH ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 0LE
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: tel: 01162 541208
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: NARBOROUGH RD RETAIL PARK, NARBOROUGH ROAD WEST, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 5LH
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: tel: 03456 102897
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Leicester Station is 1.08 miles away.
Address: Leicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB
Leicester is situated on the East Midland Main Line|Birmingham to Peterborough Line and is managed by East Midlands Railway.
Leicester Station is staffed on a full time basis.
South Wigston Station is 2.85 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.