Gloucester Close in the village of Desford
About Gloucester Close
Gloucester Close is a street located in the village of Desford. It uses the postcode LE9 9HQ. The street has a length of approximately 89 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 Hinckley and Bosworth District (B) 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 17400504 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Leicestershire, situated in the East Midlands region of the UK. It's 92.63 miles North West from central London., 7.03 miles West from Leicester, 17.3 miles North East from Coventry and 22.09 miles South from Derby.
GLOUCESTER CLOSE is within the Post Town of LEICESTER
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Map of Gloucester Close
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02005381 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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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 Gloucester Close
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge Leicester Hinckley Road Address: Hinckley Rd, Kirby Muxloe, Leicester, LE3 3PG Telephone: 0871 559 1826 Visit Hotel Page |
3.21 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Leicester Forest East Address: Hinckley Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.73 |
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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 |
3.80 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Leicester Braunstone Address: Meridian Business Park Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.51 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Leicester North West Address: Leicester Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.09 |
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House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £184,950 | £184,950 | £184,950 | 1 |
| 2019 | £235,000 | £197,000 | £216,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bloor Homes East Midlands | Bosworth Lane, Newbold Verdon, Leicestershire, LE9 9PZ | Visit Website |
| Avant Homes Midlands | Shelton Village Earl Shilton, Leicester, LE9 7PB | Visit Website |
| Newton Fallowell | 18 Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest East, Leicester, LE3 3GH | Visit Website |
| ANDERSON BRIGGS | 4 Ratby Road, Groby, Leicester, LE6 0GG | Visit Website |
| Hortons | The Old Rectory Main Street, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8DG | Visit Website |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Leicestershire |
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Location Details
| Gloucester Close | |
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| Latitude | 52.621972 |
| Longitude | -1.297288 |
| OS Easting (X): | 447565 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 302960 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SK476030 |
Roads that have a Junction with Gloucester Close
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Parkstone Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:36 |
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| Sunset | 16:05 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Church Lawford 21 November 2024 at 07:00 (18.29 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | -2.6°C (91.9%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | N (0 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00131285 |
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| ONS Area Name | Detached Retirement Living |
| Average Age | 45.38 |
| Area Population | 1552.00 |
| Male Population | 762.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 790.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 11 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01025874 |
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| LSOA Name: | Hinckley and Bosworth 005C |
| SOA Code: | 5d |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02005381 |
| MSOA Name: | Hinckley and Bosworth 005 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Hinckley Road Local |
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| 150a Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest East, Leicester, England, LE3 3JT |
| 0116 239 0722 |
| Distance: 3.41 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: 3.75 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose At Leicester Forest East Services |
| Waitrose At Leicester Forest East South Services |
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| M1 Motorway Jct 21/21a, Leicester, Leicestershire |
| LE3 3GB |
| Distance: 3.75 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose At Leicester Forest East South Services |
| Tesco Kirby Frith Express |
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| 1 Ryder Rd, Kirby Frith, Leicester, LE3 6UJ |
| 0345 026 9055 |
| Distance: 4.2 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Kirby Frith Express |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01455 - Hinckley |
| Area Code: 0116 - Leicester |
| Area Code: 01530 - Coalville |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Less than 2 Mbps | 13.9 | 16 | 20.5 | N | 11 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Hinckley and Bosworth |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Hinckley Hub, Rugby Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire &LE10 0FR |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01455 238 141 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Bosworth |
| The Member of Parliament is Luke Evans |
| Details for the MP Luke Evans on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Luke Evans on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Luke Evans won with a majority of 5,408 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 76,407 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Newbold Verdon with Desford and Peckleton Ward |
| Parish: Desford Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Leicestershire |
Nearest Schools
England Secondary Schools
Bosworth Academy
Address: Bosworth Academy, Leicester Lane, Desford, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE9 9JL
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: 01455822841
England Primary Schools
Desford Community Primary School
Address: Desford Community Primary School, Kirkby Road, Desford, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE9 9JH
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact:
Nearest Hospitals
| Glenfield Hospital |
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| Address: Groby Road, Leicester, LE3 9QP, |
| NHS Sector |
| University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 0300 303 1573 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 8.69 (miles) |
| Directions from to Glenfield Hospital |
| Hinckley & District Hosp |
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| Address: Mount Road, Hinckley, LE10 1AG, |
| Independent Sector |
| University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust |
| Distance: 10.32 (miles) |
| Directions from to Hinckley & District Hosp |
| 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: 10.9 (miles) |
| Directions from to Leicester Royal Infirmary |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DESFORD DENTAL CARE
Address: 18 MANOR ROAD, DESFORD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE9 9JR
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 128 WOOD STREET, EARL SHILTON, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE9 7ND
Distance: 3.31 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 39 BARTON ROAD, OSBASTON, NUNEATON, WARWICKSHIRE, CV13 0EU
Distance: 3.88 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 530 BRAUNSTONE LANE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 3DH
Distance: 4.10 miles
Contact: :
CARLTON HOUSE DENTAL
Address: BARWELL, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE9 8HA
Distance: 4.23 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 62 STATION ROAD, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8BQ
Distance: 4.41 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
DESFORD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 54 MAIN STREET, DESFORD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE9 9GR
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01455 828947
NEWBOLD VERDON MED.PRACT.
Address: ST. GEORGES CLOSE, NEWBOLD VERDON, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE9 9PZ
Distance: 2.12 miles
Contact: tel: 01455 822171
RATBY SURGERY
Address: 122-124 STATION ROAD, RATBY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE6 0JP
Distance: 2.92 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2394960
WARREN LANE SURGERY
Address: WARREN LANE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 3LW
Distance: 2.97 miles
Contact: :
HEATH LANE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: HEATH LANE, EARL SHILTON, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE9 7RT
Distance: 3.21 miles
Contact: :
HEATH LANE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: WESTFIELD AVENUE, EARL SHILTON, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE9 7RT
Distance: 3.21 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
DESFORD PHARMACY
Address: 1B HIGH STREET, DESFORD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE9 9JF
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: tel: 01455 823548
HEATHBROOK PHARMACY
Address: 10 ARNOLDS CRESCENT, NEWBOLD VERDON, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE9 9LD
Distance: 1.83 miles
Contact: tel: 01455 822779
THE VILLAGE PHARMACY
Address: 3 ENTERPRISE HOUSES, KIRBY MUXLOE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE9 2AE
Distance: 2.79 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2387353
MASONS CHEMISTS
Address: 10 MAIN STREET, RATBY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE6 0JG
Distance: 2.81 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2393139
SAFFRON PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 1 WARREN COURT, WARREN LANE, LEICESTER FOREST EAST, LEICESTER, LE3 3LW
Distance: 2.97 miles
Contact: tel: 01162 386330
EARL SHILTON PHARMACY
Address: 40-42 WOOD STREET, EARL SHILTON, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE9 7ND
Distance: 3.31 miles
Contact: tel: 01455 842077
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Narborough Station is 5.27 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.
Hinckley (Leics) Station is 6.78 miles away.
Address: Hinckley station, Station Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 1UE
Hinckley (Leics) is situated on the Birmingham to Peterborough Line and is managed by East Midlands Railway.
Hinckley (Leics) Station is staffed on a part time basis.