LE8 5XD is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (LE8) is called the outward code. The part after the space (5XD) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case LE which means Leicester.
- Postal District. In our case LE8.
- Postal Sector. In our case LE8 5.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case XD.
The regional mail center for the post area LE is the National Distribution Centre, which is located at Danes Way, NORTHAMPTON, NN6 7DD.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the LE8 5XD postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the LE8 5XD postcode have the street address of Diamond Avenue
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the LE8 5XD postcode is home to a bustling 59 residents!
LE8 5XD is within the village of Countesthorpe.
The LE8 5XD postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in LE8 5XD are houses. Of these houses, most are unknown. The remainder are end-terraced, semi-detached and mid-terraced.
Most properties in LE8 5XD are unknown tenure with the rest being owned by the occupiers.
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Contact Me| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for LE8 5XD
The telephone area code for LE8 5XD is 0116 Leicester.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 52.559623485 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.13925713362 |
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Street
Town
Locality
Distance (Miles)
Central Postcode
Directions on Google Maps
THE BANK
LEICESTER
COUNTESTHORPE
0.39
LE8 5RL
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STATION ROAD
LEICESTER
COUNTESTHORPE
0.58
LE8 5TD
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CANAL STREET
WIGSTON
1.30
LE18 4PL
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LUTTERWORTH ROAD
LEICESTER
BLABY
1.41
LE8 4DN
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Nearest Town
Distance (Miles)
Direction
Bearing
Leicester
5.12
N
2.72
Earl Shilton
7.52
W
278.61
Lutterworth
7.70
SSW
199.50
Syston
10.05
NNE
16.09
Market Harborough
10.68
ESE
121.20
Market Bosworth
11.92
WNW
292.36
Ibstock
14.02
NW
309.31
Bedworth
15.11
WSW
248.30
Shepshed
15.97
NNW
336.71
Uppingham
17.65
E
83.42
Melton Mowbray
17.77
NE
36.28
Coventry
18.74
SW
235.99
Oakham
18.83
ENE
65.91
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for South Wigston
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 18:00 to 21:00 
Cloudy 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 5.00% WNW 22 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Cloudy 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 4.00% NW 20 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 
Clear night 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 0.00% NW 20 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Clear night 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 0.00% NW 18 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Clear night 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 0.00% NW 13 mph 09:00 to 12:00 
Sunny day 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 0.00% NW 11 mph 12:00 to 15:00 
Partly cloudy (day) 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 1.00% WNW 11 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Cloudy 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 11.00% W 7 mph 18:00 to 21:00 
Light rain 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 46.00% SW 7 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Light rain 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 47.00% SW 7 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 
Overcast 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 50.00% SW 7 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Overcast 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 11.00% SW 7 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Overcast 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 9.00% WSW 7 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Overcast 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 10.00% WSW 7 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Overcast 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 8.00% WSW 9 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Overcast 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 9.00% WSW 9 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Overcast 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 9.00% WSW 7 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Overcast 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 9.00% WSW 7 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Overcast 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 10.00% WSW 7 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Overcast 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 10.00% WSW 7 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Overcast 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 11.00% WSW 7 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Overcast 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 11.00% SW 7 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Overcast 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 9.00% WSW 9 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Overcast 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 8.00% WSW 7 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Overcast 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 9.00% SW 7 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Cloudy 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 6.00% SW 4 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Overcast 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 10.00% SW 4 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Overcast 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 11.00% SW 4 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Overcast 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 10.00% SW 4 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Overcast 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 11.00% SW 4 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Overcast 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 9.00% SSW 4 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Overcast 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 10.00% SW 4 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Overcast 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 10.00% S 4 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Overcast 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 11.00% S 4 mph
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
Average Mbps 54.600 Median Mbps 60.200 Maximum Mbps 72.170
LE8 5XD has an average download speed of 54.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,572 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
32% of postcodes (379,861) have slower broadband speeds.
68% of postcodes (803,208) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
Average Mbps 14.800 Median Mbps 17.400 Maximum Mbps 19.980
LE8 5XD has an average upload speed of 14.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,417 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
63% of postcodes (746,069) have slower upload speeds.
36% of postcodes (427,155) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Secondary Schools
Wigston College
Address: Wigston College, Station Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 2DS
Distance: 1.73 miles
Contact: 01162881611
South Wigston High School
Address: South Wigston High School, St Thomas Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4TA
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: 01162782388
Countesthorpe Leysland Community College
Address: Countesthorpe Leysland Community College, Winchester Road, Countesthorpe, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 5PR
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact:
England Primary Schools
Greenfield Primary School
Address: Greenfield Primary School, Gwendoline Drive, Countesthorpe, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 5SG
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: 01162773584
Parkland Primary School South Wigston
Address: Parkland Primary School South Wigston, St Thomas Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4TA
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: 01162782142
Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School
Address: Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School, Hospital Lane, Blaby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 4FE
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: 01162775648
Nearest Dentists
RD DENTAL
Address: 18 CENTRAL STREET, COUNTESTHORPE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 5QJ
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 42 LUTTERWORTH ROAD, BLABY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 4DN
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: :
WHETSTONE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 3 GROVE ROAD, WHETSTONE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 6LN
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: :
TIGERS ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: TIGERS ROAD, SOUTH WIGSTON, WIGSTON, LE18 4WS
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact: :
SITE OFFICE
Address: TIGERS ROAD, WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 4WS
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 7 CARVERS CORNER, GRANGE DRIVE, GLEN PARVA, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 9PE
Distance: 2.09 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
COUNTESTHORPE CHEMIST
Address: 16 CENTRAL STREET, COUNTESTHORPE, LEICESTER, LE8 5QJ
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01162 775061
FENIX HEALTHCARE PHARMACY
Address: 115-117 BLABY ROAD, WIGSTON, LE18 4PB
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01162 787223
BLABY PHARMACY
Address: 5 LUTTERWORTH ROAD, BLABY, LEICESTER, LE8 4DW
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01162 772535
MAPLE PHARMACY-SOUTH WIGSTON
Address: 64 BLABY ROAD, SOUTH WIGSTON, WIGSTON, LE18 4SD
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01162 785160
NORTHFIELDS PHARMACY
Address: 1 VILLERS COURT, BLABY, LEICESTER, LE8 4HP
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01162 771408
LITTLE HILL PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 4, LAUNCESTON ROAD, WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 2GL
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2813120
Nearest Opticians
SPECSAVERS (BLABY)
Address: 7 LUTTERWORTH ROAD, BLABY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 4DW
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: :
BLABY EYECARE
Address: 15 JOHNS COURT, BLABY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 4DJ
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact: :
EDMONDS AND SLATTER OPTICIANS (BLABY)
Address: 3 SYCAMORE CORNER, LEICESTER ROAD, BLABY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 4GR
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: :
PETER JACKSON ASSOCIATES
Address: 1 AYLESTONE LANE, WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 1AB
Distance: 2.23 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (WIGSTON)
Address: 36 BELL STREET, WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 1AD
Distance: 2.30 miles
Contact: :
HENRY SMITH & HAMYLTON LTD - WIGSTON
Address: 1 BELL STREET, WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 1AD
Distance: 2.30 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
COUNTESTHORPE HEALTH CENTRE
Address: CENTRAL STREET, COUNTESTHORPE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 5QJ
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2776336
HAZELMERE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 58 LUTTERWORTH ROAD, BLABY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 4DN
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2771666
SOUTH WIGSTON HEALTH CTR.
Address: 80 BLABY ROAD, SOUTH WIGSTON, WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 4SE
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2782028
NORTHFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 12 VILLERS COURT, BLABY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 4NS
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 3192203
NORTHFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: VILLERS COURT, LEICESTER, LE8 4NS
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: :
TWO STEEPLES MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: 10 ABINGTON CLOSE, WIGSTON, LE18 2EW
Distance: 1.88 miles
Contact: :
Transport Links
Train Stations
South Wigston
Address: South Wigston station, Kenilworth Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4XU
Postcode: LE18 4XU
Line: Birmingham to Peterborough Line
Company: East Midlands Railway
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 1.58 miles
Narborough
Address: Narborough station, Station Road, Narborough, Leicestershire, LE19 2HR
Postcode: LE19 2HR
Line: Birmingham to Peterborough Line
Company: East Midlands Railway
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 2.81 miles
Leicester
Address: Leicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB
Postcode: LE2 0QB
Line: East Midland Main Line|Birmingham to Peterborough Line
Company: East Midlands Railway
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.00 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
M1 J21Distance: 5.20 milesDriving Time: 9.17 minutesM1 J21ADistance: 8.29 milesDriving Time: 12.14 minutesM1 J20Distance: 9.65 milesDriving Time: 15.30 minutesM69 J2Distance: 12.14 milesDriving Time: 15.87 minutesM69 J1Distance: 14.52 milesDriving Time: 18.16 minutes Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
Westminster Constituency South Leicestershire Member or Parliament 
Alberto Costa Contact Details Contact Alberto Costa Political Party Conservative
Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Leicestershire County Council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries | Leicestershire County Council
House Sales
Yearly House Sales
Year High Low Average Sales 2015 £268,450 £258,450 £263,450 2 2016 £267,450 £339,950 £358,805 10 2018 £90,000 £149,500 £187,333 3 2019 £90,000 £90,000 £90,000 1 2020 £94,500 £197,000 £145,750 2 2021 £94,600 £94,600 £94,600 1 2022 £180,000 £91,000 £135,500 2
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What Popular Supermarkets are near?
Popular Supermarkets near LE8 5XD Supermarket Distance Directions Aldi, Welford Road, Blaby, LEICESTER, LE8 4HY 2.27 miles Directions to Aldi Iceland, Johns Court, Blaby, LEICESTER, LE8 4DJ 2.37 miles Directions to Iceland Waitrose, Johns Court, Blaby, LEICESTER, LE8 4DJ 2.37 miles Directions to Waitrose Tesco, Blaby Road, WIGSTON, LE18 4SE 2.41 miles Directions to Tesco Iceland, Bell Street, WIGSTON, LE18 1AD 3.70 miles Directions to Iceland
What Popular Restaurants are near?
Burger King Restaurants near LE8 5XD Burger King Distance Directions Meridian Leisure Park, Leicester, LE19 1JZ 4.23 miles Directions to Meridian Leisure Park Motorway Service Area, East, Leicester, LE3 3GB 4.96 miles Directions to Motorway Service Area, East Leicester Haymarket Unit 2, Leicester, LE1 3GD 5.31 miles Directions to Leicester Haymarket Unit 2 M6 Services, Rugby, CV23 0PB 11.27 miles Directions to M6 Services
Mcdonald's Restaurants near LE8 5XD Mcdonald's Distance Directions McDonald's, Wakes Road, WIGSTON, LE18 1PD 2.50 miles Directions to McDonald's, Wakes Road, WIGSTON, LE18 1PD McDonald's, Fosse Park Shopping Centre, Fosse Park Avenue, LEICESTER, LE19 1HX 3.08 miles Directions to McDonald's, Fosse Park Shopping Centre, Fosse Park Avenue, LEICESTER, LE19 1HX McDonald's, Meridian East, Meridian Business Park, LEICESTER, LE19 1WZ 3.81 miles Directions to McDonald's, Meridian East, Meridian Business Park, LEICESTER, LE19 1WZ McDonald's, Almond Road, LEICESTER, LE2 7LH 4.25 miles Directions to McDonald's, Almond Road, LEICESTER, LE2 7LH
KFC Restaurants near LE8 5XD Restaurant Distance Directions KFC, Narborough Road, LEICESTER, LE3 2RB 4.23 miles Directions to KFC Leicester - Narborough Road KFC, High Street, LEICESTER, LE1 4FP 5.27 miles Directions to KFC Leicester - High Street KFC, Belgrave Boulevard, LEICESTER, LE4 2JD 7.35 miles Directions to KFC Leicester - Belgrave Boulevard KFC, Waterside Road, Hamilton, LEICESTER, LE5 1TL 7.48 miles Directions to KFC Leicester - Waterside Road KFC, Birstall, LEICESTER, LE4 3BT 9.05 miles Directions to KFC Leicester Services - Birstall
| Street | Town | Locality | Distance (Miles) | Central Postcode | Directions on Google Maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE BANK | LEICESTER | COUNTESTHORPE | 0.39 | LE8 5RL | View on Google Maps |
| STATION ROAD | LEICESTER | COUNTESTHORPE | 0.58 | LE8 5TD | View on Google Maps |
| CANAL STREET | WIGSTON | 1.30 | LE18 4PL | View on Google Maps | |
| LUTTERWORTH ROAD | LEICESTER | BLABY | 1.41 | LE8 4DN | View on Google Maps |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester | 5.12 | N | 2.72 |
| Earl Shilton | 7.52 | W | 278.61 |
| Lutterworth | 7.70 | SSW | 199.50 |
| Syston | 10.05 | NNE | 16.09 |
| Market Harborough | 10.68 | ESE | 121.20 |
| Market Bosworth | 11.92 | WNW | 292.36 |
| Ibstock | 14.02 | NW | 309.31 |
| Bedworth | 15.11 | WSW | 248.30 |
| Shepshed | 15.97 | NNW | 336.71 |
| Uppingham | 17.65 | E | 83.42 |
| Melton Mowbray | 17.77 | NE | 36.28 |
| Coventry | 18.74 | SW | 235.99 |
| Oakham | 18.83 | ENE | 65.91 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for South Wigston
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 5.00% | WNW 22 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 4.00% | NW 20 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 0.00% | NW 20 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 0.00% | NW 18 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 0.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 0.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 11.00% | W 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 46.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 47.00% | SW 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 50.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 11.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 9.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 10.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 8.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 9.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 9.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 9.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 10.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 10.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 11.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 11.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 9.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 8.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 9.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 6.00% | SW 4 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 10.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 11.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 10.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 11.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 9.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 10.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 10.00% | S 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 11.00% | S 4 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 54.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 60.200 |
| Maximum Mbps | 72.170 |
LE8 5XD has an average download speed of 54.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,572 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
32% of postcodes (379,861) have slower broadband speeds.
68% of postcodes (803,208) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 14.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 17.400 |
| Maximum Mbps | 19.980 |
LE8 5XD has an average upload speed of 14.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,417 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
63% of postcodes (746,069) have slower upload speeds.
36% of postcodes (427,155) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Secondary Schools
Wigston College
Address: Wigston College, Station Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 2DS
Distance: 1.73 miles
Contact: 01162881611
South Wigston High School
Address: South Wigston High School, St Thomas Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4TA
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: 01162782388
Countesthorpe Leysland Community College
Address: Countesthorpe Leysland Community College, Winchester Road, Countesthorpe, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 5PR
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact:
England Primary Schools
Greenfield Primary School
Address: Greenfield Primary School, Gwendoline Drive, Countesthorpe, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 5SG
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: 01162773584
Parkland Primary School South Wigston
Address: Parkland Primary School South Wigston, St Thomas Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4TA
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: 01162782142
Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School
Address: Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School, Hospital Lane, Blaby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 4FE
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: 01162775648
Nearest Dentists
RD DENTAL
Address: 18 CENTRAL STREET, COUNTESTHORPE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 5QJ
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 42 LUTTERWORTH ROAD, BLABY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 4DN
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: :
WHETSTONE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 3 GROVE ROAD, WHETSTONE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 6LN
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: :
TIGERS ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: TIGERS ROAD, SOUTH WIGSTON, WIGSTON, LE18 4WS
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact: :
SITE OFFICE
Address: TIGERS ROAD, WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 4WS
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 7 CARVERS CORNER, GRANGE DRIVE, GLEN PARVA, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 9PE
Distance: 2.09 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
COUNTESTHORPE CHEMIST
Address: 16 CENTRAL STREET, COUNTESTHORPE, LEICESTER, LE8 5QJ
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01162 775061
FENIX HEALTHCARE PHARMACY
Address: 115-117 BLABY ROAD, WIGSTON, LE18 4PB
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01162 787223
BLABY PHARMACY
Address: 5 LUTTERWORTH ROAD, BLABY, LEICESTER, LE8 4DW
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01162 772535
MAPLE PHARMACY-SOUTH WIGSTON
Address: 64 BLABY ROAD, SOUTH WIGSTON, WIGSTON, LE18 4SD
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01162 785160
NORTHFIELDS PHARMACY
Address: 1 VILLERS COURT, BLABY, LEICESTER, LE8 4HP
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01162 771408
LITTLE HILL PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 4, LAUNCESTON ROAD, WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 2GL
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2813120
Nearest Opticians
SPECSAVERS (BLABY)
Address: 7 LUTTERWORTH ROAD, BLABY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 4DW
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: :
BLABY EYECARE
Address: 15 JOHNS COURT, BLABY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 4DJ
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact: :
EDMONDS AND SLATTER OPTICIANS (BLABY)
Address: 3 SYCAMORE CORNER, LEICESTER ROAD, BLABY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 4GR
Distance: 1.54 miles
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PETER JACKSON ASSOCIATES
Address: 1 AYLESTONE LANE, WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 1AB
Distance: 2.23 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (WIGSTON)
Address: 36 BELL STREET, WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 1AD
Distance: 2.30 miles
Contact: :
HENRY SMITH & HAMYLTON LTD - WIGSTON
Address: 1 BELL STREET, WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 1AD
Distance: 2.30 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
COUNTESTHORPE HEALTH CENTRE
Address: CENTRAL STREET, COUNTESTHORPE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 5QJ
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2776336
HAZELMERE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 58 LUTTERWORTH ROAD, BLABY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 4DN
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2771666
SOUTH WIGSTON HEALTH CTR.
Address: 80 BLABY ROAD, SOUTH WIGSTON, WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 4SE
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2782028
NORTHFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 12 VILLERS COURT, BLABY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 4NS
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 3192203
NORTHFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: VILLERS COURT, LEICESTER, LE8 4NS
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: :
TWO STEEPLES MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: 10 ABINGTON CLOSE, WIGSTON, LE18 2EW
Distance: 1.88 miles
Contact: :
Transport Links
Train Stations
South Wigston
Address: South Wigston station, Kenilworth Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4XU
Postcode: LE18 4XU
Line: Birmingham to Peterborough Line
Company: East Midlands Railway
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 1.58 miles
Narborough
Address: Narborough station, Station Road, Narborough, Leicestershire, LE19 2HR
Postcode: LE19 2HR
Line: Birmingham to Peterborough Line
Company: East Midlands Railway
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 2.81 miles
Leicester
Address: Leicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB
Postcode: LE2 0QB
Line: East Midland Main Line|Birmingham to Peterborough Line
Company: East Midlands Railway
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.00 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | South Leicestershire |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Alberto Costa |
| Political Party | Conservative |
Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Leicestershire County Council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries | Leicestershire County CouncilHouse Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | £268,450 | £258,450 | £263,450 | 2 |
| 2016 | £267,450 | £339,950 | £358,805 | 10 |
| 2018 | £90,000 | £149,500 | £187,333 | 3 |
| 2019 | £90,000 | £90,000 | £90,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £94,500 | £197,000 | £145,750 | 2 |
| 2021 | £94,600 | £94,600 | £94,600 | 1 |
| 2022 | £180,000 | £91,000 | £135,500 | 2 |
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What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Welford Road, Blaby, LEICESTER, LE8 4HY | 2.27 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Iceland, Johns Court, Blaby, LEICESTER, LE8 4DJ | 2.37 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Waitrose, Johns Court, Blaby, LEICESTER, LE8 4DJ | 2.37 miles | Directions to Waitrose |
| Tesco, Blaby Road, WIGSTON, LE18 4SE | 2.41 miles | Directions to Tesco |
| Iceland, Bell Street, WIGSTON, LE18 1AD | 3.70 miles | Directions to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Meridian Leisure Park, Leicester, LE19 1JZ | 4.23 miles | Directions to Meridian Leisure Park |
| Motorway Service Area, East, Leicester, LE3 3GB | 4.96 miles | Directions to Motorway Service Area, East |
| Leicester Haymarket Unit 2, Leicester, LE1 3GD | 5.31 miles | Directions to Leicester Haymarket Unit 2 |
| M6 Services, Rugby, CV23 0PB | 11.27 miles | Directions to M6 Services |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Wakes Road, WIGSTON, LE18 1PD | 2.50 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Wakes Road, WIGSTON, LE18 1PD |
| McDonald's, Fosse Park Shopping Centre, Fosse Park Avenue, LEICESTER, LE19 1HX | 3.08 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Fosse Park Shopping Centre, Fosse Park Avenue, LEICESTER, LE19 1HX |
| McDonald's, Meridian East, Meridian Business Park, LEICESTER, LE19 1WZ | 3.81 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Meridian East, Meridian Business Park, LEICESTER, LE19 1WZ |
| McDonald's, Almond Road, LEICESTER, LE2 7LH | 4.25 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Almond Road, LEICESTER, LE2 7LH |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Narborough Road, LEICESTER, LE3 2RB | 4.23 miles | Directions to KFC Leicester - Narborough Road |
| KFC, High Street, LEICESTER, LE1 4FP | 5.27 miles | Directions to KFC Leicester - High Street |
| KFC, Belgrave Boulevard, LEICESTER, LE4 2JD | 7.35 miles | Directions to KFC Leicester - Belgrave Boulevard |
| KFC, Waterside Road, Hamilton, LEICESTER, LE5 1TL | 7.48 miles | Directions to KFC Leicester - Waterside Road |
| KFC, Birstall, LEICESTER, LE4 3BT | 9.05 miles | Directions to KFC Leicester Services - Birstall |