Sword Close is a street located in the city of Leicester. It uses the postcode LE3 8SY. The street has a length of approximately 139 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 Blaby District 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 2801620 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Leicestershire, situated in the East Midlands region of the UK. It's 91.54 miles North West from central London., 2.87 miles West from Leicester, 20.74 miles North East from Coventry and 21.67 miles South from Nottingham.
SWORD CLOSE is within the Post Town of LEICESTER
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Map of Sword Close
| Street Crime (updated 02/11/2024) | ||
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02006820 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
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| 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 Sword Close
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Leicester Forest East Address: Hinckley Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.15 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Leicester North West Address: Leicester Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.21 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Leicester Hinckley Road Address: Hinckley Rd, Kirby Muxloe, Leicester, LE3 3PG Telephone: 0871 559 1826 Visit Hotel Page |
1.44 |
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4: Name:Days Inn Hotel Leicester Address: Leicester Forest East Motorway Services Area Junction 21 / 21ANorthbound M1 Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.53 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Leicester Braunstone Address: Meridian Business Park Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.94 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Sword Close
UPRN: 10001227641
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10001227644
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1996-2002
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10001227646
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1996-2002
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10001227647
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1991-1995
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10001227651
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1983-1990
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10001227654
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1996-2002
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10001227655
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1991-1995
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10001227656
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1996-2002
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10001227657
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1996-2002
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10001227658
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1991-1995
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10001227661
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1991-1995
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10001227664
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10001227665
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1996-2002
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10001227668
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: 10001227669
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10001227670
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1996-2002
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10001227671
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1996-2002
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10001227672
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1996-2002
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10001227674
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1983-1990
Mains Gas: Yes
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £132,000 | £200,000 | £166,000 | 2 |
| 2015 | £147,000 | £132,250 | £140,167 | 3 |
| 2016 | £175,000 | £175,000 | £175,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £154,000 | £258,500 | £195,833 | 3 |
| 2019 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £235,000 | £375,000 | £288,333 | 3 |
| 2022 | £240,000 | £332,500 | £265,000 | 3 |
| 2024 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 | 1 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Newby & Co | 88 Faire Road, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8ED | Visit Website |
| Oaktree Lettings and Management Ltd | 86 Faire Road Glenfield Leicester LE3 8ED | Visit Website |
| Hortons | The Old Rectory Main Street, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8DG | Visit Website |
| Hampsons Estate Agents | 3 Oswin Road, Leicester, LE3 1HR | |
| The Property Fox | The Business Box, Oswin Road, Leicester, LE3 1HR | Visit Website |
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| Police Force: Leicestershire |
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Location Details
| Sword Close | |
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| Latitude | 52.640916 |
| Longitude | -1.199397 |
| OS Easting (X): | 454167 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 305136 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SK542051 |
Known Residential Addresses for Sword Close
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- 18
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- 37
- 33
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- 31
- 11
- 29
- 21
- 35
Roads that have a Junction with Sword Close
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Normandy Close | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:12 |
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| Sunset | 15:54 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Church Lawford 22 December 2024 at 21:00 (20.31 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 6.2°C (58.3%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | NW (23 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00130031 |
|---|---|
| ONS Area Name | Indian Tech Achievers |
| Average Age | 40.04 |
| Area Population | 1798.00 |
| Male Population | 890.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 908.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 13 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01025624 |
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| LSOA Name: | Blaby 013C |
| SOA Code: | 8c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02006820 |
| MSOA Name: | Blaby 013 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Dominion Express |
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| Dominion Rd, Leicester, LE3 8FB |
| 0345 610 2922 |
| Distance: 0.36 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Dominion Express |
| Tesco Kirby Frith Express |
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| 1 Ryder Rd, Kirby Frith, Leicester, LE3 6UJ |
| 0345 026 9055 |
| Distance: 0.43 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Kirby Frith Express |
| Sainsburys Hinckley Road Local |
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| 150a Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest East, Leicester, England, LE3 3JT |
| 0116 239 0722 |
| Distance: 1.33 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Hinckley Road Local |
| Waitrose At Leicester Forest East Services |
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| M1 Motorway, Junction 21/21a, Leicester Forest East, Leicester |
| LE3 3GB |
| Distance: 1.49 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose At Leicester Forest East Services |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
|---|
| Area Code: 0116 - Leicester |
| Area Code: 01530 - Coalville |
| Area Code: 01509 - Loughborough |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 2 Mbps | 20.3 | 16.4 | >=30 | Y | 30 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Blaby |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Council Offices, Desford Road, Narborough, Leicester, Leicestershire &LE19 2EP |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01162 750 555 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
|---|
| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Charnwood |
| The Member of Parliament is Peter Bedford |
| Details for the MP Peter Bedford on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Peter Bedford on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Peter Bedford won with a majority of 2,201 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 75,924 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
|---|
| Ward: Ellis Ward |
| Parish: Glenfields Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Leicestershire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Address: Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Glenfield Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 6DF
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact:
Forest Lodge Community Primary School
Address: Forest Lodge Community Primary School, Charnor Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 6LH
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact:
Braunstone Frith Primary School
Address: Braunstone Frith Primary School, Cuffling Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 6NF
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact:
Glenfield Primary School
Address: Glenfield Primary School, Stamford Street, Glenfield, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 8DL
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact:
The Hall School
Address: The Hall School, Glenfield Frith Drive, Glenfield, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 8PQ
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: 01162873582
England Secondary Schools
New College Leicester
Address: New College Leicester, Glenfield Road, Leicester, LE3 6DN
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: 01162318500
Nearest Hospitals
| Glenfield Hospital |
|---|
| Address: Groby Road, Leicester, LE3 9QP, |
| NHS Sector |
| University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 0300 303 1573 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 1.99 (miles) |
| Directions from to Glenfield 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: 4.56 (miles) |
| Directions from to Leicester Royal Infirmary |
| Stoneygate Eye Hospital |
|---|
| Address: 376 London Road, Leicester, |
| NHS Sector |
| Llr Provider Company Ltd |
| Distance: 7.22 (miles) |
| Directions from to Stoneygate Eye Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 62 STATION ROAD, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8BQ
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 530 BRAUNSTONE LANE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 3DH
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 289 AIKMAN AVENUE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 9PW
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: :
COMMUNITY DENTAL GA CLINIC
Address: GLENVILLE DAY UNIT, BRADGATE MENTAL HEALTH UNIT, GROBY ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 9EJ
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 16 EASTFIELD ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 6FD
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 155 FOSSE ROAD NORTH, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 5EZ
Distance: 1.99 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
OAKMEADOW SURGERY (GJ INGRAMS)
Address: 87 TATLOW ROAD, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8NF
Distance: 0.13 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2320088
HOCKLEY FARM MED PRACT (A NANA)
Address: 39 HOCKLEY FARM ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 1HN
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2226100
GLENFIELD SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: 111 STATION ROAD, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, LE3 8GS
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: :
THE GLENFIELD SURGERY
Address: 111 STATION ROAD, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8GS
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2333600
THE PARKS MEDICAL CENTRE (B HAINSWORTH)
Address: 340 AIKMAN AVENUE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 9PW
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2871230
FOREST HOUSE MEDICAL CTR
Address: 2A PARK DRIVE, LEICESTER FOREST EAST, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 3FN
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2898111
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
PARKEM CHEMIST LTD
Address: 102 DOMINION ROAD, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8FB
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: :
MORNINGSIDE PHARMACY
Address: 64 STATION ROAD, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8BQ
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01162 872713
HOCKLEY FARM CHEMIST
Address: 39 HOCKLEY FARM ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 1HN
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2856008
GLENFIELD PHARMACY
Address: 111 STATION ROAD, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8GS
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2876167
BOOTS
Address: 532 BRAUNSTONE LANE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 3DH
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2898650
WELL
Address: 311 AIKMAN AVENUE, LEICESTER, LE3 9PW
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2872151
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
GLENFIELD OPTICIANS (LEICESTER)
Address: 93 DOMINION ROAD, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8JB
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: :
EDMONDS AND SLATTER OPTICIANS (GLENFIELD)
Address: 3 STAMFORD STREET, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8DL
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: :
HENRY SMITH & HAMYLTON LTD - LEICESTER FOREST EAST PRACTICE
Address: 2 PARK DRIVE, LEICESTER FOREST EAST, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 3FN
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: :
OCULAR HOMECARE (GROBY ROAD)
Address: 492 GROBY ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 9QD
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: http: HTTP://OCULARHOMECARE.CO.UK
BELLAMY EYECARE - LEICESTER
Address: 156 FOSSE ROAD NORTH, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 5ES
Distance: 1.99 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (BEAUMONT LEYS)
Address: 15 LOWER FLETCHER MALL, BEAUMONT SHOPPING CENTRE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE4 1DF
Distance: 2.17 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Leicester Station is 3.18 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.
Narborough Station is 4.81 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.