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About The Ford
The Ford is a street located in the city of Leicester. It uses the postcode LE2 9TL. The street has a length of approximately 626 metres.
The Ford 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 Ford has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 2801072 and 2801784 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The Ford is located within the county of Leicestershire, situated in the East Midlands region of the UK. It's 86.77 miles North West from central London., 4.13 miles South from Leicester, 19.07 miles North East from Coventry and 25.89 miles North West from Northampton.
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Eldroth Road
15th April 2024
I wondered if anyone has any old pictures of Wenning Bank House in the 1940’s and also Lane Side before of the same era .. we visited today with my Mum in law as she used to live at both these properties. Also any photos of the schools around that time .. thank you.
Can You Help?Napps Way
15th April 2024
Why is the road called Napps Way (belonging to Napp, but minus an
apostrophe as is usual with such nomenclature)? Moreover, who or
what is, or was, “Napp” in the respective, possessive case?
Several years ago, I met an elderly man (probably in his late-eighties)
who lives on Bentham Drive, Liverpool 16, and during a conversation
with him whilst in a Northwest Passenger Transport Ambulance on the
way to the former RLUH (Royal Liverpool University Hospital), he told
me that he could remember (when he was a boy, living in Childwall,
Liverpool 16) that, “Where Napps Way is now, during WW2, there was
a two-man gun emplacement on the, then, open land to protect the
railway line passing over Childwall Valley Road - next to the railway
bridge - when suddenly, as they were loading a live “shell” into the gun’s
breach, the aforementioned “shell” accidentally exploded in the gun’s
breach killing both of the two soldiers, that had been manning the gun,
instantly! (Very sad, of course, but could - perhaps - two ghosts relating
to those two, very unfortunately and prematurely-killed soldiers have
haunted that place of their deaths ever since - and have any residents
of Napps Way - formerly and in its latest incarnation - seen two, WW2
(uniformed) soldiers unexpectedly appear in or near their homes?)
Mauritius Road
15th April 2024
Why is Mauritius Road so called, since when and by whom? Does Greenwich have any particular links with Mauritius? Very interested to know. 🤞🏼
Can You Help?Estate Agents near The Ford
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Spectrum Estates | 5 Cross Street, Leicester,LE8 4FD | Visit Website |
| Spencers Estate Agency | 23 Leicester Road Blaby LE8 4GR | Visit Website |
| Connells | 8-10 Leicester Road, Blaby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 4GQ | Visit Website |
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Location Details
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| Latitude | 52.577475 |
| Longitude | -1.152683 |
| OS Easting (X): | 457411 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 298116 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SP574981 |
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Frequently asked Questions for The Ford
What Council (Local Authority) is The Ford in?
The Ford is located within the local authority area of Blaby Council which is a District Council.
What Parish Council is The Ford in?
The Ford is located within the area of Glen Parva Parish Council.
What Electoral Ward is The Ford in?
The Ford is located within the ward of Saxondale.
What County is The Ford in?
The Ford is located within the ceremonial county of Leicestershire.
What Constituency is The Ford in?
The Ford is located within the constituency of South Leicestershire.
What Part of the UK is The Ford in?
The Ford is located within the East Midlands (England) region of the United Kingdom.
What County Council area is The Ford in?
The Ford is located within the Leicestershire Council area.
What Police Force area is The Ford in?
The Ford is located within the Leicestershire Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with The Ford
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Mill Lane | junction |
| Little Glen Road (B582) | junction |
| Little Glen Road (B582) | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times for The Ford , LE2 9TL
| Sunrise | 05:37 |
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| Sunset | 20:26 |
Latest Weather Conditions for The Ford, LE2 9TL
| Observed at Weather Station: | Church Lawford 27 April 2024 at 03:00 (16.90 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 4.1°C (90.0%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | ENE (5 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00130212 |
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| ONS Area Name | Older Workers and Retirement |
| Average Age | 34.95 |
| Area Population | 2347.00 |
| Male Population | 1423.00 (61%) |
| Female Population | 924.00 (39%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 19 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01025658 |
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| LSOA Name: | Blaby 008D |
| SOA Code: | 8c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02005340 |
| MSOA Name: | Blaby 008 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Waitrose Blaby |
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| 8 John's Court, Lutterworth Road, Blaby, Leicestershire, LE8 4DJ |
| 0116 2775158 |
| Distance: 0.5 Miles |
| Directions from The Ford to Waitrose Blaby |
| Iceland Blaby |
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| 8 Johns Court, Blaby, LE8 4DJ |
| 01162781295 |
| Distance: 0.54 Miles |
| Directions from The Ford to Iceland Blaby |
| Tesco Wigston Superstore |
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| Blaby Rd, South Wigston, Leicester, LE18 4SE |
| 0345 677 9874 |
| Distance: 1.13 Miles |
| Directions from The Ford to Tesco Wigston Superstore |
| Tesco Leicester Lutterworth Express |
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| 9-13 Lutterworth Rd, Leicester, LE2 8PH |
| 0345 610 2683 |
| Distance: 1.72 Miles |
| Directions from The Ford to Tesco Leicester Lutterworth Express |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 0116 - Leicester |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Greater than 2 Mbps | 11.3 | 7.8 | 21.3 | N | 5 |
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 2019 General Election Alberto Costa won with a majority of 24,004 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 80,520 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Saxondale Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Leicestershire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Address: All Saints Church of England Primary School, Long Street, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 2AH
Distance: 1.99 miles
Contact:
Little Hill Primary
Address: Little Hill Primary, Launceston Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 2GZ
Distance: 1.74 miles
Contact: 01162811963
Little Hill Primary School
Address: Little Hill Primary School, Launceston Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 2GZ
Distance: 1.74 miles
Contact:
Fairfield Community Primary School
Address: Fairfield Community Primary School, Cheshire Drive, South Wigston, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4WA
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: 01162782424
Parkland Primary School South Wigston
Address: Parkland Primary School South Wigston, St Thomas Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4TA
Distance: 0.67 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: 1.04 miles
Contact: 01162782535
Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School
Address: Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School, Hospital Lane, Blaby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 4FE
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: 01162775648
Rolleston Primary School
Address: Rolleston Primary School, Hillsborough Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 9PT
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: 01162782300
Blaby Stokes Church of England Primary School
Address: Blaby Stokes Church of England Primary School, Queen's Road, Blaby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 4EG
Distance: 0.72 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: 1.09 miles
Contact:
Marriott Primary School
Address: Marriott Primary School, Broughton Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 6NE
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: 01162832433
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Address: Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Stonesby Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 6TY
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact:
Montrose School
Address: Montrose School, Wigston Lane, Aylestone, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 8TN
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: 01162832328
Eyres Monsell Primary School
Address: Eyres Monsell Primary School, Simmins Crescent, Eyres Monsell, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 9AH
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: 01162773855
England Secondary Schools
Wigston Academy
Address: Wigston Academy, Station Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 2DT
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: 01162881228
Wigston College
Address: Wigston College, Station Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 2DS
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: 01162881611
South Wigston High School
Address: South Wigston High School, St Thomas Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4TA
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: 01162782388
Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School
Address: Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School, Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, 50 Trenant Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 6UA
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: 01162780232
Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A Church of England School
Address: Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A Church of England School, Trenant Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 6UA
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact:
Nearest Hospitals
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Nearest Dentists
Dentists near The Ford
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Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near The Ford
NORTHFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 12 VILLERS COURT, BLABY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 4NS
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 3192203
NORTHFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: VILLERS COURT, LEICESTER, LE8 4NS
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: :
HAZELMERE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 58 LUTTERWORTH ROAD, BLABY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 4DN
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2771666
STURDEE ROAD HEALTH AND WELLBEING CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: 182 STURDEE ROAD, LEICESTER, LE2 9DB
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: :
STURDEE ROAD HEALTH AND WELLBEING CENTRE
Address: 182 STURDEE ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 9DB
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2783066
THE HEDGES MEDICAL CENTRE (SA BAILEY)
Address: PASLEY ROAD, EYRES MONSELL, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 9BU
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2251277
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near The Ford
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians near The Ford
EDMONDS AND SLATTER OPTICIANS (BLABY)
Address: 3 SYCAMORE CORNER, LEICESTER ROAD, BLABY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 4GR
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: :
BLABY EYECARE
Address: 15 JOHNS COURT, BLABY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 4DJ
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (BLABY)
Address: 7 LUTTERWORTH ROAD, BLABY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 4DW
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (FOSSE PARK - LEICESTER)
Address: UNIT 2, FOSSE PARK SHOPPING CENTRE, FOSSE PARK AVENUE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE19 1HJ
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact: :
PETER JACKSON ASSOCIATES
Address: 1 AYLESTONE LANE, WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 1AB
Distance: 1.85 miles
Contact: :
4566 LEICESTER FOSSE PARK
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, NARBOROUGH ROAD SOUTH, FOSSE PARK, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 2LL
Distance: 1.88 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
South Wigston Station is 0.85 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.
Narborough Station is 2.17 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.