The Drive is a street located in the village of Countesthorpe. It uses the postcode LE8 5PB. The street has a length of approximately 307 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 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 2801066 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Leicestershire, situated in the East Midlands region of the UK. It's 85.62 miles North West from central London., 5.72 miles South from Leicester, 17.89 miles North East from Coventry and 24.64 miles North West from Northampton.
THE DRIVE is within the Post Town of LEICESTER
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Map of The Drive
| Street Crime (updated 02/11/2024) | ||
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02005343 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
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Postcodes for The Drive |
| 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 The Drive
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|
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1: Name:Premier Inn Leicester Fosse Park Address: Braunstone Lane East Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.97 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Leicester Braunstone Address: Meridian Business Park Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.22 |
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3: Name:Holiday Inn Express Leicester Address: Raw Dykes Road, Filbert Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.67 |
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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 |
4.85 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Leicester South Oadby Address: Glen Rise Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.95 |
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Flats and Apartments in The Drive
FLAT 1
FLAT 2
FLAT 3
FLAT 4
FLAT 5
FLAT 1
FLAT 2
FLAT 3
FLAT 4
FLAT 5
FLAT 6
EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for The Drive
UPRN: 100030404812
EPC Current: G
EPC Potential: D
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100030404815
EPC Current: F
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 8
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100030404817
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: D
Habitable Rooms: 11
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100030404818
EPC Current: F
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 10
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100030404820
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 2
Property Type: Flat
Tenure: unknown
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100030404826
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 1
Property Type: Flat
Tenure: unknown
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100030404821
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 2
Property Type: Flat
Tenure: unknown
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100030404827
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 2
Property Type: Flat
Tenure: unknown
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100030404822
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 2
Property Type: Flat
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100030404828
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 2
Property Type: Flat
Tenure: unknown
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100030404823
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 1
Property Type: Flat
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100030404829
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 2
Property Type: Flat
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100030404824
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 2
Property Type: Flat
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100030404830
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 2
Property Type: Flat
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100030404825
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 2
Property Type: Flat
Tenure: unknown
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: No
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £370,000 | £370,000 | £370,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £408,500 | £378,000 | £393,250 | 2 |
| 2017 | £425,000 | £425,000 | £425,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £645,000 | £645,000 | £645,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £625,000 | £625,000 | £625,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | £475,000 | £445,000 | £460,000 | 2 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Nest Estate Agents | 1A Lutterworth Road, Blaby, Leicester, LE8 4DW | Visit Website |
| Thorp's | 11 Crossways Houses, Blaby, Leicester, LE8 4DD | Visit Website |
| Spectrum Estates | 5 Cross Street, Leicester,LE8 4FD | Visit Website |
| Your Move | 9 Forge Corner, Blaby, Leicester, LE8 4FZ | Visit Website |
| Spencers Estate Agency | 23 Leicester Road Blaby LE8 4GR | Visit Website |
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Location Details
| The Drive | |
|---|---|
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| Latitude | 52.554997 |
| Longitude | -1.160454 |
| OS Easting (X): | 456913 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 295610 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SP569956 |
Known Residential Addresses for The Drive
- 1
- 5
- 6
- 9
- 8 FLAT 1
- 8 FLAT 6
- COUNTESTHORPE NURSERY SCHOOL
Roads that have a Junction with The Drive
| Street | Junction Type |
|---|---|
| Cosby Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:11 |
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| Sunset | 15:55 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Church Lawford 22 December 2024 at 05:00 (15.37 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 3.8°C (74.6%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | W (15 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00130014 |
|---|---|
| ONS Area Name | Older Workers and Retirement |
| Average Age | 42.25 |
| Area Population | 1642.00 |
| Male Population | 816.00 (50%) |
| Female Population | 826.00 (50%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 4 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01025616 |
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| LSOA Name: | Blaby 011A |
| SOA Code: | 8b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02005343 |
| MSOA Name: | Blaby 011 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Countesthorpe Express |
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| King William IV, 5 The Square, Countesthorpe, LE8 5RN |
| 0345 610 2940 |
| Distance: 0.99 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Countesthorpe Express |
| Iceland Blaby |
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| 8 Johns Court, Blaby, LE8 4DJ |
| 01162781295 |
| Distance: 1.38 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Blaby |
| Waitrose Blaby |
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| 8 John's Court, Lutterworth Road, Blaby, Leicestershire, LE8 4DJ |
| 0116 2775158 |
| Distance: 1.38 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Blaby |
| Tesco Wigston Superstore |
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| Blaby Rd, South Wigston, Leicester, LE18 4SE |
| 0345 677 9874 |
| Distance: 2.31 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Wigston Superstore |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 0116 - Leicester |
| Area Code: 01455 - Hinckley |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 2 Mbps | 1.9 | 2.1 | 3.5 | N | 13 |
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 South Leicestershire |
| The Member of Parliament is Alberto Costa |
| Details for the MP Alberto Costa on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Alberto Costa on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Alberto Costa won with a majority of 5,506 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 78,511 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Countesthorpe Ward |
| Parish: Countesthorpe Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Leicestershire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Greenfield Primary School
Address: Greenfield Primary School, Gwendoline Drive, Countesthorpe, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 5SG
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: 01162773584
Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School
Address: Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School, Hospital Lane, Blaby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 4FE
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: 01162775648
Badgerbrook Primary School
Address: Badgerbrook Primary School, Badger Drive, Whetstone, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 6ZW
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: 01162752353
Blaby Stokes Church of England Primary School
Address: Blaby Stokes Church of England Primary School, Queen's Road, Blaby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 4EG
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
Countesthorpe Leysland Community College
Address: Countesthorpe Leysland Community College, Winchester Road, Countesthorpe, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 5PR
Distance: 0.10 miles
Contact:
Nearest Hospitals
| Stoneygate Eye Hospital |
|---|
| Address: 376 London Road, Leicester, |
| NHS Sector |
| Llr Provider Company Ltd |
| Distance: 7.56 (miles) |
| Directions from to Stoneygate Eye 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: 8.15 (miles) |
| Directions from to Leicester Royal Infirmary |
| Spire Leicester Hospital |
|---|
| Address: Gartree Road, Leicester, LE2 2FF, |
| Independent Sector |
| Spire Healthcare |
| Telephone: 0116 265 3685 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 8.42 (miles) |
| Directions from to Spire Leicester Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
RD DENTAL
Address: 18 CENTRAL STREET, COUNTESTHORPE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 5QJ
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: :
WHETSTONE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 3 GROVE ROAD, WHETSTONE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 6LN
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 42 LUTTERWORTH ROAD, BLABY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 4DN
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: :
NARBOROUGH DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 21 LEICESTER ROAD, NARBOROUGH, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE19 2HL
Distance: 2.15 miles
Contact: :
TIGERS ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: TIGERS ROAD, SOUTH WIGSTON, WIGSTON, LE18 4WS
Distance: 2.16 miles
Contact: :
SITE OFFICE
Address: TIGERS ROAD, WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 4WS
Distance: 2.16 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
COUNTESTHORPE HEALTH CENTRE
Address: CENTRAL STREET, COUNTESTHORPE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 5QJ
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2776336
HAZELMERE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 58 LUTTERWORTH ROAD, BLABY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 4DN
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2771666
NORTHFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 12 VILLERS COURT, BLABY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 4NS
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 3192203
NORTHFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: VILLERS COURT, LEICESTER, LE8 4NS
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact: :
THE LIMES MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 65 LEICESTER ROAD, NARBOROUGH, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE19 2DU
Distance: 2.12 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2864421
SOUTH WIGSTON HEALTH CTR.
Address: 80 BLABY ROAD, SOUTH WIGSTON, WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 4SE
Distance: 2.20 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2782028
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
COUNTESTHORPE CHEMIST
Address: 16 CENTRAL STREET, COUNTESTHORPE, LEICESTER, LE8 5QJ
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01162 775061
BLABY PHARMACY
Address: 5 LUTTERWORTH ROAD, BLABY, LEICESTER, LE8 4DW
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: tel: 01162 772535
COSBY PHARMACY
Address: 67 MAIN STREET, COSBY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE9 1UW
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2869211
WHETSTONE CHEMIST
Address: 48 HIGH STREET, WHETSTONE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 6LP
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2750731
NORTHFIELDS PHARMACY
Address: 1 VILLERS COURT, BLABY, LEICESTER, LE8 4HP
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01162 771408
GLEN PARVA PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 3, SWINFORD AVENUE, GLEN PARVA, LEICESTER, LE2 9RW
Distance: 2.05 miles
Contact: tel: 01162 770817
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
SPECSAVERS (BLABY)
Address: 7 LUTTERWORTH ROAD, BLABY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 4DW
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: :
BLABY EYECARE
Address: 15 JOHNS COURT, BLABY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 4DJ
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: :
EDMONDS AND SLATTER OPTICIANS (BLABY)
Address: 3 SYCAMORE CORNER, LEICESTER ROAD, BLABY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 4GR
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: :
NARBOROUGH EYECARE LTD
Address: 3 ROYAL COURT, LEICESTER ROAD, NARBOROUGH, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE19 2EG
Distance: 2.11 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (FOSSE PARK - LEICESTER)
Address: UNIT 2, FOSSE PARK SHOPPING CENTRE, FOSSE PARK AVENUE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE19 1HJ
Distance: 3.02 miles
Contact: :
PETER JACKSON ASSOCIATES
Address: 1 AYLESTONE LANE, WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 1AB
Distance: 3.03 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Narborough Station is 2.13 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.
South Wigston Station is 2.18 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.