Exploration Drive is a unclassified road in |LEICESTER with a minimum of 30 mph and a maximum speed of 40 mph and with street lighting
The street is located within the Leicester 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.
It is located within the county of Leicestershire, situated in the East Midlands region of the UK. It's 90.92 miles North West from central London., 1.21 miles North from Leicester, 20.73 miles South from Nottingham and 23.15 miles North East from Coventry.
Map of Exploration Drive
| Street Crime (updated 03/12/2024) | ||
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOAs E02002829, E02002834 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
Green = Very Low Yellow = Low Orange = High Red = Very High |
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Postcodes for Exploration Drive |
| 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 Exploration Drive & LEICESTER
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge Leicester Central Address: Vaughan Way, Leicester, LE1 4NN Telephone: 0871 984 6254 Visit Hotel Page |
1.19 |
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2: Name:Holiday Inn Express Leicester Address: Raw Dykes Road, Filbert Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.19 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Leicester North West Address: Leicester Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.36 |
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4: Name:ibis budget Leicester Address: Leicester North Services, Junction A6/A46, Birstall Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.68 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Leicester Fosse Park Address: Braunstone Lane East Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.08 |
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House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | £1,600,000 | £1,600,000 | £1,600,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £145,000 | £145,000 | £145,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £218,000 | £218,000 | £218,000 | 1 |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Leicestershire |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Exploration Drive | |
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| Latitude | 52.653155 |
| Longitude | -1.135281 |
| OS Easting (X): | 458489 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 306548 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SK585065 |
Known Residential Addresses for Exploration Drive
- 2
- DOCK 2 PIONEER PARK, 85 UNIT 2
- 55
Roads that have a Junction with Exploration Drive
| Street | Junction Type |
|---|---|
| Byford Road | |
| Discovery Road | |
| Corporation Road |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:13 |
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| Sunset | 16:05 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Church Lawford 3 January 2025 at 02:00 (21.98 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | -0.9°C (88.8%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | W (6 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00068661, E00068694 & E00169503 |
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| ONS Area Name | Private Renting Young Families, Inner City Ethnic Mix & Achieving Minorities |
| Average Age | 36.19 & 36.38 |
| Area Population | 1774.00 & 2573.00 |
| Male Population | 873.00 & 1344.00 (51%) |
| Female Population | 901.00 & 1229.00 (49%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 49 & 37 (2%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01013605 &E01013607 |
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| LSOA Name: | Leicester 003F &Leicester 008B |
| SOA Code: | 7a &7b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02002829 &E02002834 |
| MSOA Name: | Leicester 003 &Leicester 008 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Asda Leicester Abbey Lane |
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| 1 Exploration Drive, Leicester, LE4 5NU |
| 0116 243 7726 |
| Distance: 0.08 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Leicester Abbey Lane |
| Tesco Leicester Melton Rd Express |
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| 73 Melton Rd, Leicester, LE4 6PN |
| 0345 610 2742 |
| Distance: 0.68 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Leicester Melton Rd Express |
| Iceland Leicester |
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| 12/14 Belgrave Gate, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 3GP |
| 01162624402 |
| Distance: 1.09 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Leicester |
| Tesco Belgrave Gate Leicester Express |
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| 21 Belgrave Gate, Haymarket Centre, Leicester, LE1 3HP |
| 0345 674 6514 |
| Distance: 1.09 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Belgrave Gate Leicester Express |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 0116 - Leicester |
| Area Code: 01509 - Loughborough |
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: Abbey Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Leicestershire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
North Mead Primary Academy
Address: North Mead Primary Academy, Northfield Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 9DL
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: 01162767761
Catherine Infant School
Address: Catherine Infant School, Ulverscroft Road, Catherine Infant School, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 6BY
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: 01162625422
Green Lane Infant School
Address: Green Lane Infant School, Spinney Hill Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 3GG
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact:
Charnwood Primary School
Address: Charnwood Primary School, Nedham Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0HE
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact:
Riverside Community Primary School Birstall
Address: Riverside Community Primary School Birstall, Riverside Community Primary School Birstall, Wanlip Lane, Birstall, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 4JU
Distance: 1.79 miles
Contact: 01162107373
Abbey Primary Community School
Address: Abbey Primary Community School, 109 Ross Walk, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 5HH
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact:
Sandfield Close Primary School
Address: Sandfield Close Primary School, Sandfield Close, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 7RE
Distance: 1.86 miles
Contact: 01162660333
Herrick Primary School
Address: Herrick Primary School, Lockerbie Avenue, Rushey Mead, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 7NJ
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: 01162665656
Catherine Junior School
Address: Catherine Junior School, Brandon Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 6AZ
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: 01162625896
Taylor Road Primary School
Address: Taylor Road Primary School, Taylor Road, St Matthews Estate, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 2JP
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: 01162624597
Saint Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Address: Saint Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Harrison Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 6QN
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact:
Rushey Mead Primary School
Address: Rushey Mead Primary School, Gipsy Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 6RB
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: 01162661114
Mellor Community Primary School
Address: Mellor Community Primary School, 60 Checketts Road, LEICESTER, Leicestershire, LE4 5EQ
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: 01162946099
Highcliffe Primary School and Community Centre
Address: Highcliffe Primary School and Community Centre, Greengate Lane, Birstall, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 3DL
Distance: 1.87 miles
Contact: 01162967600
Belgrave St Peter's CofE Primary School
Address: Belgrave St Peter's CofE Primary School, Thurcaston Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 5PG
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact:
Wolsey House Primary School
Address: Wolsey House Primary School, Beaumont Leys Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 2BB
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: 01162667566
Woodstock Primary Academy
Address: Woodstock Primary Academy, Hattern Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 2GZ
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: 01162355825
Woodstock Primary School
Address: Woodstock Primary School, Hattern Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 2GZ
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact:
Mowmacre Hill Primary School
Address: Mowmacre Hill Primary School, Tedworth Green, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 2NG
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: 01162356350
Inglehurst Junior School
Address: Inglehurst Junior School, Ingle Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 9FS
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: 01162624598
Inglehurst Infant School
Address: Inglehurst Infant School, Ingle Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 9FS
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact:
Slater Primary School
Address: Slater Primary School, Slater Street, Frog Island, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 5AS
Distance: 0.80 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: 1.51 miles
Contact: 01162621905
Fosse Primary School
Address: Fosse Primary School, Balfour Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 5EA
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact:
Barley Croft Primary School
Address: Barley Croft Primary School, Malham Close, Beaumont Leys, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 0UT
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: 01162359008
Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School
Address: Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School, Avebury Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 0FQ
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: 01162624003
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Address: Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Glenfield Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 6DF
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact:
Dovelands Primary School
Address: Dovelands Primary School, Hinckley Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 0TJ
Distance: 1.83 miles
Contact: 01162857716
Buswells Lodge Primary School
Address: Buswells Lodge Primary School, Beauville Drive, Beaumont Leys, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 0PT
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: 01162352129
England Secondary Schools
Rushey Mead Academy
Address: Rushey Mead Academy, Melton Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 7AN
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: 01162663730
Rushey Mead School
Address: Rushey Mead School, Melton Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 7AN
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact:
Castle Mead Academy
Address: Castle Mead Academy, Richard III Road, Leicester, LE3 5QT
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: 01162143150
Babington Academy
Address: Babington Academy, Strasbourg Drive, Beaumont Leys, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 0SZ
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: 01162221616
Babington Community College
Address: Babington Community College, Strasbourg Drive, Beaumont Leys, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 0SZ
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact:
Beaumont Leys School
Address: Beaumont Leys School, Anstey Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 0FL
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: 01162344480
English Martyrs Catholic School
Address: English Martyrs Catholic School, Anstey Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 0FJ
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact:
Nearest Hospitals
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
SMILE CARE
Address: 72 BEAUMONT LEYS LANE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE4 2BA
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 2 HEACHAM DRIVE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE4 0LE
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL CARE CLINIC LIMITED
Address: 3 LOUGHBOROUGH ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE4 5LJ
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 2 DONCASTER ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE4 6JH
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 110 MELTON ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE4 5ED
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 29 BLACKBIRD ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE4 0AJ
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
PARKER DRIVE SURGERY
Address: 122 PARKER DRIVE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE4 0JF
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2353148
LOUGHBOROUGH ROAD - BRANCH SURGERY
Address: 32 LOUGHBOROUGH ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE4 5LD
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: :
COSSINGTON PARK SURGERY
Address: BELGRAVE MEDICAL CENTRE, 52 BRANDON STREET, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE4 6AW
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2689790
BRANDON SURGERY DR R KAPUR & PARTNER
Address: BELGRAVE HEALTH CENTRE, 52 BRANDON STREET, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE4 6AW
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2955000
EAST PARK MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 41-43 DONCASTER ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE4 6JL
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: :
BROADHURST ST MED PRACT (KS MORJARIA)
Address: 10 BROADHURST STREET, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE4 6NF
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2662662
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
EVERGREEN HEALTHCARE LIMITED
Address: UNIT 10, 111 ROSS WALK, LEICESTER BUSINESS CENTRE, LEICESTER, LE4 5HH
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: tel: 0795 8435945
PICKFORDS PHARMACY
Address: 19-21 NORWICH ROAD, LEICESTER, LE4 0LR
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2353530
OMCARE LATE NIGHT PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 10 BELGRAVE COMM CTR, 160 BELGRAVE ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE4 5AU
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01162 613536
PANCHOLI CHEMIST
Address: 11 LOUGHBOROUGH ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE4 5LJ
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: :
BROTHERS PHARMACY
Address: 118 BELGRAVE ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE4 5AT
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01162 667007
M.F.VAIYA - ALPHARM
Address: 224 LOUGHBOROUGH ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE4 5LG
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
4798 LEICESTER ABBEY LANE
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, 1 EXPLORATION DRIVE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE4 5NU
Distance: 0.05 miles
Contact: :
LENSES CITY UK
Address: 41 BELGRAVE ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE4 6AR
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: :
THE EYE CARE CENTRE
Address: 74-76 BELGRAVE ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE4 5AS
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: :
BAROT OPTICIAN
Address: 1 MELTON ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE4 6PN
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: :
OPTOMEDIC LTD TRADING AS THE OPTICIANS - LOUGHBOROUGH ROAD
Address: 157 LOUGHBOROUGH ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE4 5LR
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: :
EDWARDS & MILES LTD
Address: 112 MELTON ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE4 5ED
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Leicester Station is 1.56 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.
Syston Station is 3.63 miles away.
Address: Syston station, Melton Road, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 2HA
Syston is situated on the East Midland Main Line|Birmingham to Peterborough Line and is managed by East Midlands Railway.
Syston Station is an unstaffed station.