About Wessex Drive
Wessex Drive is a street located in the city of Leicester. It uses the postcode LE3 6SQ. The street has a length of approximately 243 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Leicester is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
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 23103241 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Leicestershire, situated in the East Midlands region of the UK. It's 90.89 miles North West from central London., 2.32 miles West from Leicester, 20.76 miles North East from Coventry and 22.06 miles South from Nottingham.
WESSEX DRIVE is within the Post Town of LEICESTER
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Map of Wessex Drive
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02002846 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
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Postcodes for Wessex Drive |
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £75,000 | £213,000 | £148,000 | 3 |
| 2015 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £248,000 | £195,000 | £221,500 | 2 |
| 2021 | £395,000 | £290,000 | £342,500 | 2 |
| 2022 | £250,000 | £315,000 | £282,500 | 2 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Hampsons Estate Agents | 3 Oswin Road, Leicester, LE3 1HR | |
| The Property Fox | The Business Box, Oswin Road, Leicester, LE3 1HR | Visit Website |
| Newton Fallowell | 18 Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest East, Leicester, LE3 3GH | Visit Website |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Leicestershire |
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| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Wessex Drive | |
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| Latitude | 52.634666 |
| Longitude | -1.186645 |
| OS Easting (X): | 455038 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 304451 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SK550045 |
Roads that have a Junction with Wessex Drive
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Park View | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 06:48 |
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| Sunset | 19:06 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Church Lawford 21 September 2024 at 19:00 (20.05 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 16.3°C (83.4%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | NE (9 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00069263 |
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| ONS Area Name | Comfortable Suburbia |
| Average Age | 40.26 |
| Area Population | 1296.00 |
| Male Population | 646.00 (50%) |
| Female Population | 650.00 (50%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 15 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01013729 |
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| LSOA Name: | Leicester 020A |
| SOA Code: | 5b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02002846 |
| MSOA Name: | Leicester 020 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Kirby Frith Express |
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| 1 Ryder Rd, Kirby Frith, Leicester, LE3 6UJ |
| 0345 026 9055 |
| Distance: 0.54 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Kirby Frith Express |
| Tesco Dominion Express |
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| Dominion Rd, Leicester, LE3 8FB |
| 0345 610 2922 |
| Distance: 0.77 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Dominion Express |
| Waitrose At Leicester Forest East Services |
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| M1 Motorway, Junction 21/21a, Leicester Forest East, Leicester |
| LE3 3GB |
| Distance: 1.35 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose At Leicester Forest East Services |
| Tesco Leicester Hinckley Rd Express |
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| 125 Hinckley Rd, Leicester, LE3 0TF |
| 0345 675 7217 |
| Distance: 1.38 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Leicester Hinckley Rd Express |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 2 Mbps | 20.8 | 4.2 | >=30 | Y | 30 |
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: Western Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Leicestershire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Stokes Wood Primary School
Address: Stokes Wood Primary School, Blackett Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 9BX
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: 01162875305
Parks Primary School
Address: Parks Primary School, New Parks Crescent, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 9NZ
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: 01162872414
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Address: Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Glenfield Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 6DF
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact:
Forest Lodge Community Primary School
Address: Forest Lodge Community Primary School, Charnor Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 6LH
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact:
Dovelands Primary School
Address: Dovelands Primary School, Hinckley Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 0TJ
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: 01162857716
Queensmead Primary Academy
Address: Queensmead Primary Academy, Winstanley Drive, Braunstone, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 1PF
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: 01162858518
Braunstone Frith Primary School
Address: Braunstone Frith Primary School, Cuffling Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 6NF
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact:
Braunstone Community Primary School
Address: Braunstone Community Primary School, Cort Crescent, Braunstone, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 1QH
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: 01162858130
Braunstone Community Primary School
Address: Braunstone Community Primary School, Cort Cresent, Braunstone, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 1QH
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact:
Glenfield Primary School
Address: Glenfield Primary School, Stamford Street, Glenfield, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 8DL
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact:
The Hall School
Address: The Hall School, Glenfield Frith Drive, Glenfield, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 8PQ
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: 01162873582
Fossebrook Primary School
Address: Fossebrook Primary School, Holmfield Avenue West, Leicester Forest East, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 3FF
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: 01163087966
Stafford Leys Community Primary School
Address: Stafford Leys Community Primary School, Stafford Leys, Leicester Forest East, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 3LJ
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact: 01162392482
England Secondary Schools
New College Leicester
Address: New College Leicester, Glenfield Road, Leicester, LE3 6DN
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: 01162318500
Nearest Hospitals
| 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: 2.23 (miles) |
| Directions from to Glenfield Hospital |
| 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: 3.53 (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: 6.15 (miles) |
| Directions from to Stoneygate Eye Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 530 BRAUNSTONE LANE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 3DH
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 16 EASTFIELD ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 6FD
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 289 AIKMAN AVENUE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 9PW
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: :
COMMUNITY DENTAL GA CLINIC
Address: GLENVILLE DAY UNIT, BRADGATE MENTAL HEALTH UNIT, GROBY ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 9EJ
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 62 STATION ROAD, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8BQ
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: :
WESTCOTES HEALTH CENTRE
Address: FOSSE ROAD SOUTH, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 0LP
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
HOCKLEY FARM MED PRACT (A NANA)
Address: 39 HOCKLEY FARM ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 1HN
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2226100
OAKMEADOW SURGERY (GJ INGRAMS)
Address: 87 TATLOW ROAD, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8NF
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2320088
FOREST HOUSE MEDICAL CTR
Address: 2A PARK DRIVE, LEICESTER FOREST EAST, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 3FN
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2898111
THE PARKS MEDICAL CENTRE (B HAINSWORTH)
Address: 340 AIKMAN AVENUE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 9PW
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2871230
KINGSWAY BRANCH
Address: THORPE ASTLEY COMMUNITY CENTRE, LAKIN DRIVE, BRAUNSTONE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 3RU
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: :
THORPE ASTLEY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3
Address: THORPE ASTLEY COMMUNITY CENTRE, LAKIN DRIVE, THORPE ASTLEY, BRAUNSTONE, LEICESTER, LE3 3RU
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
HOCKLEY FARM CHEMIST
Address: 39 HOCKLEY FARM ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 1HN
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2856008
BOOTS
Address: 532 BRAUNSTONE LANE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 3DH
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2898650
PARKEM CHEMIST LTD
Address: 102 DOMINION ROAD, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8FB
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: :
WELL
Address: 311 AIKMAN AVENUE, LEICESTER, LE3 9PW
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2872151
SHILCHEM PHARMACY
Address: 217 HINCKLEY ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 0TG
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01162 518779
THORPE ASTLEY PHARMACY
Address: LAKIN DRIVE, THORPE ASTLEY, BRAUNSTONE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 3RU
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2899091
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Leicester Station is 2.58 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 4.24 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.