Avon Drive in the village of Whetstone
About Avon Drive
Avon Drive is a street located in the village of Whetstone. The street has a length of approximately 306 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 2800037 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of LE8 6NQ and LE8 6NP.
It is located within the county of Leicestershire, situated in the East Midlands region of the UK. It's 86.98 miles North West from central London., 4.97 miles South West from Leicester, 17.84 miles North East from Coventry and 25.98 miles North West from Northampton.
AVON DRIVE is within the Post Town of LEICESTER
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Map of Avon Drive
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02005341 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
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Postcodes for Avon Drive |
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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 Avon 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 |
2.98 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Leicester Braunstone Address: Meridian Business Park Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.99 |
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3: Name:Days Inn Hotel Leicester Address: Leicester Forest East Motorway Services Area Junction 21 / 21ANorthbound M1 Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.54 |
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4: Name:Holiday Inn Express Leicester Address: Raw Dykes Road, Filbert Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.89 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Leicester Forest East Address: Hinckley Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.96 |
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House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | £171,500 | £171,500 | £171,500 | 1 |
| 2017 | £165,000 | £168,000 | £166,500 | 2 |
| 2019 | £265,000 | £265,000 | £265,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £257,500 | £257,500 | £257,500 | 1 |
| 2022 | £130,000 | £130,000 | £130,000 | 1 |
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 |
| Your Move | 9 Forge Corner, Blaby, Leicester, LE8 4FZ | Visit Website |
| Spectrum Estates | 5 Cross Street, Leicester,LE8 4FD | Visit Website |
| Spencers Estate Agency | 23 Leicester Road Blaby LE8 4GR | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Leicestershire |
 View Neighbourhood Crime and Policing |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Avon Drive | |
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| Latitude | 52.570427 |
| Longitude | -1.180926 |
| OS Easting (X): | 455506 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 297310 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SP555973 |
Roads that have a Junction with Avon Drive
| Street | Junction Type |
|---|---|
| Greenfields | junction |
| Fairview Avenue | junction |
| High Street | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:22 |
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| Sunset | 16:15 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Church Lawford 13 November 2024 at 07:00 (15.96 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Fog |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 5.2°C (97.2%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | NE (2 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00130139 |
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| ONS Area Name | Industrious Transitions |
| Average Age | 41.12 |
| Area Population | 1586.00 |
| Male Population | 759.00 (48%) |
| Female Population | 827.00 (52%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 18 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01025647 |
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| LSOA Name: | Blaby 009C |
| SOA Code: | 5c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02005341 |
| MSOA Name: | Blaby 009 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Iceland Blaby |
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| 8 Johns Court, Blaby, LE8 4DJ |
| 01162781295 |
| Distance: 0.75 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Blaby |
| Waitrose Blaby |
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| 8 John's Court, Lutterworth Road, Blaby, Leicestershire, LE8 4DJ |
| 0116 2775158 |
| Distance: 0.78 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Blaby |
| Tesco Narborough Express |
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| 1 Copt Oak Court, Narborough, Leicester, LE19 3WY |
| 0345 671 9249 |
| Distance: 1.59 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Narborough Express |
| Sainsburys Fosse Park |
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| Grove Farm Triangle, Enderby, Leicester, England, LE19 1WT |
| 0116 263 1153 |
| Distance: 1.97 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Fosse Park |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0116 | NARBOROUGH; LEICESTERSHIRE - EMNARBO | P16 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 2 Mbps | 11.3 | 5.9 | >=30 | Y | 22 |
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 |
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| 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: North Whetstone Ward |
| Parish: Whetstone Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Leicestershire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Parkland Primary School South Wigston
Address: Parkland Primary School South Wigston, St Thomas Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4TA
Distance: 1.94 miles
Contact: 01162782142
Glen Hills Primary School
Address: Glen Hills Primary School, Featherby Drive, Glen Parva, Glen Hills Primary School, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 9NY
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: 01162782535
Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School
Address: Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School, Hospital Lane, Blaby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 4FE
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: 01162775648
Rolleston Primary School
Address: Rolleston Primary School, Hillsborough Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 9PT
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact: 01162782300
Badgerbrook Primary School
Address: Badgerbrook Primary School, Badger Drive, Whetstone, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 6ZW
Distance: 0.61 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: 0.58 miles
Contact:
St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone
Address: St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone, Wale Road, Whetstone, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 6NJ
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact:
Cosby Primary School
Address: Cosby Primary School, Portland Street, Cosby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE9 1TE
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: 01162863103
Red Hill Field Primary School
Address: Red Hill Field Primary School, Copt Oak Road, Narborough, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE19 3EF
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: 01162841500
Greystoke Primary School
Address: Greystoke Primary School, Thornton Drive, Narborough, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE19 2GX
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: 01162862286
Enderby Danemill Primary School
Address: Enderby Danemill Primary School, Mill Lane, Enderby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE19 4LH
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: 01162862674
England Secondary Schools
South Wigston High School
Address: South Wigston High School, St Thomas Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4TA
Distance: 1.94 miles
Contact: 01162782388
Countesthorpe Leysland Community College
Address: Countesthorpe Leysland Community College, Winchester Road, Countesthorpe, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 5PR
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact:
Brockington College
Address: Brockington College, Blaby Road, Enderby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE19 4AQ
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: 01162863722
Nearest Hospitals
| 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: 6.96 (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: 7.11 (miles) |
| Directions from to Stoneygate Eye Hospital |
| Spire Leicester Hospital |
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| Address: Gartree Road, Leicester, LE2 2FF, |
| Independent Sector |
| Spire Healthcare |
| Telephone: 0116 265 3685 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 8.21 (miles) |
| Directions from to Spire Leicester Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
WHETSTONE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 3 GROVE ROAD, WHETSTONE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 6LN
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 42 LUTTERWORTH ROAD, BLABY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 4DN
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: :
NARBOROUGH DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 21 LEICESTER ROAD, NARBOROUGH, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE19 2HL
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 7 CARVERS CORNER, GRANGE DRIVE, GLEN PARVA, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 9PE
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 19-20 STEWART AVENUE, ENDERBY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE19 4LN
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact: :
SMILE SERENITY LTD
Address: 72A LUTTERWORTH ROAD, AYLESTONE, LEICESTER, LE2 8PG
Distance: 1.85 miles
Contact: http: HTTPS://WWW.SMILESERENITY.CO.UK/
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
HAZELMERE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 58 LUTTERWORTH ROAD, BLABY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 4DN
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2771666
NORTHFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 12 VILLERS COURT, BLABY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 4NS
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 3192203
NORTHFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: VILLERS COURT, LEICESTER, LE8 4NS
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: :
THE LIMES MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 65 LEICESTER ROAD, NARBOROUGH, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE19 2DU
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2864421
ENDERBY MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: SHORTRIDGE LANE, ENDERBY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE19 4LY
Distance: 1.72 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2866088
THE HEDGES MEDICAL CENTRE (SA BAILEY)
Address: PASLEY ROAD, EYRES MONSELL, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 9BU
Distance: 2.03 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2251277
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
WHETSTONE CHEMIST
Address: 48 HIGH STREET, WHETSTONE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 6LP
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2750731
BLABY PHARMACY
Address: 5 LUTTERWORTH ROAD, BLABY, LEICESTER, LE8 4DW
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01162 772535
NORTHFIELDS PHARMACY
Address: 1 VILLERS COURT, BLABY, LEICESTER, LE8 4HP
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: tel: 01162 771408
VILLAGE PHARMACY
Address: 2 VICTORIA STREET, NARBOROUGH, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE19 2DP
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2867047
PEAK PHARMACY
Address: 65 LEICESTER ROAD, NARBOROUGH, LEICESTER, LE19 2DU
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2863000
GLENHILLS PHARMACY
Address: 2 CARVERS CORNER, GRANGE DRIVE, GLEN PARVA, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 9PE
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Narborough Station is 0.94 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 2.13 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.