LE15 8QB is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (LE15) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8QB) 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 LE15.
- Postal Sector. In our case LE15 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case QB.
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 LE15 8QB postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is OAKHAM DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the LE15 8QB postcode have the street address of Highfield Close.
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the LE15 8QB postcode is home to a bustling 31 residents!
It is situated within the post town of OAKHAM within the old postal county of Rutland.
LE15 8QB is within the village of Empingham.
The LE15 8QB postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in LE15 8QB are houses. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are semi-detached.
Most properties in LE15 8QB are social housing with the rest being owned by the occupiers.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates for LE15 8QB
| Latitude | 52.6693593729 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.59877410926 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for LE15 8QB
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Weather Forecast for LE15 8QB
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 5.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 5.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 1.00% | NNE 9 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 9.00% | N 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 10.00% | N 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 10.00% | NNE 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 9.00% | NNE 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 4.00% | NE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 1.00% | NE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 5.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 9.00% | NNE 9 mph |
Fri 3rd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 10.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 12.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 14.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 56.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Heavy rain | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 78.00% | W 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 52.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 48.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 16.00% | WSW 11 mph |
Sat 4th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 6.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 4.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 5.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 8.00% | SSW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 10.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 10.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 8.00% | SSE 7 mph |
Sun 5th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 7.00% | S 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 11.00% | S 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 12.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 7.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 14.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 15.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 32.00% | S 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 8.00% | ESE 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the LE15 8QB Postcode?
Download Speeds For LE15 8QB
| Average Mbps | 31.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 33.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 39.870 |
LE15 8QB has an average download speed of 31.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
702 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
8% of postcodes (98,117) have slower broadband speeds.
92% of postcodes (1,085,822) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For LE15 8QB
| Average Mbps | 3.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 3.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 5.610 |
LE15 8QB has an average upload speed of 3.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,186 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
4% of postcodes (49,070) have slower upload speeds.
96% of postcodes (1,134,385) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of LE15 8QB Postcode
England Primary Schools
Empingham CofE Primary School
Address: Empingham CofE Primary School, School Lane, Empingham, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 8PQ
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near LE15 8QB
DENTAL CENTRE COTTESMORE
Address: KENDREW, COTTESMORE ROAD, OAKHAM, RUTLAND, LE15 7BL
Distance: 4.64 miles
Contact: :
MISS S RENNIE
Address: 34A ST MARYS STREET, STAMFORD, LINCOLNSHIRE, PE9 2DS
Distance: 5.16 miles
Contact: :
MR PH WILLIAMS
Address: 34A ST MARYS STREET, STAMFORD, LINCOLNSHIRE, PE9 2DS
Distance: 5.16 miles
Contact: :
MR M SALEEM
Address: 14 BROAD STREET, STAMFORD, LINCOLNSHIRE, PE9 1PG
Distance: 5.16 miles
Contact: :
BROAD STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 35-36 BROAD STREET, STAMFORD, LINCOLNSHIRE, PE9 1PJ
Distance: 5.20 miles
Contact: :
TIME FOR TEETH HMP STOCKEN
Address: STOCKEN HALL ROAD, STRETTON, OAKHAM, LE15 7RD
Distance: 5.34 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near LE15 8QB
BOOTS
Address: 66 HIGH STREET, STAMFORD, LINCOLNSHIRE, PE9 2AW
Distance: 5.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01780 762114
STAMFORD PHARMACY
Address: 6 ST. MARYS HILL, STAMFORD, PE9 2DP
Distance: 5.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01780 484999
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 22-22A HIGH STREET, STAMFORD, LINCOLNSHIRE, PE9 2AY
Distance: 5.21 miles
Contact: tel: 01780 757145
PICKFORDS PHARMACY
Address: 21 HIGH STREET, OAKHAM, LE15 6AH
Distance: 5.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01572 722083
BOOTS
Address: 18 HIGH STREET, OAKHAM, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE15 6AL
Distance: 5.44 miles
Contact: :
RUTLAND LATE NIGHT PHARMACY
Address: 45A-45B HIGH STREET, OAKHAM, LE15 6AJ
Distance: 5.51 miles
Contact: tel: 01572 733368
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near LE15 8QB
THE STAMFORD EYE CLINIC
Address: 32 ST. PETERS STREET, STAMFORD, LINCOLNSHIRE, PE9 2PF
Distance: 4.95 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (STAMFORD)
Address: UNIT 3, ST MICHAEL'S CHURCH, HIGH STREET, STAMFORD, LINCOLNSHIRE, PE9 2AW
Distance: 5.17 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (STAMFORD)
Address: UNIT 2, ST. MICHAELS CHURCH, HIGH STREET, STAMFORD, LINCOLNSHIRE, PE9 2AW
Distance: 5.17 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (STAMFORD)
Address: 10 IRONMONGER STREET, STAMFORD, LINCOLNSHIRE, PE9 1PL
Distance: 5.17 miles
Contact: :
CHRISTINE PIRRIE OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 7 - 8 MAIDEN LANE, STAMFORD, LINCOLNSHIRE, PE9 2AZ
Distance: 5.24 miles
Contact: :
SIMMONS OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 23 BURLEY ROAD, OAKHAM, RUTLAND, LE15 6DH
Distance: 5.31 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near LE15 8QB
EMPINGHAM MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: MAIN STREET, EMPINGHAM, OAKHAM, RUTLAND, LE15 8PR
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: tel: 01780 460202
ST MARY'S MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: WHARF ROAD, STAMFORD, LINCOLNSHIRE, PE9 2DH
Distance: 5.24 miles
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BARROWDEN SURGERY
Address: 8 KINGS LANE, BARROWDEN, RUTLAND, LE15 8EF
Distance: 5.41 miles
Contact: :
OAKHAM SCHOOL SANATORIUM
Address: 25 STATION ROAD, OAKHAM, RUTLAND, LE15 6QT
Distance: 5.54 miles
Contact: :
SHEEPMARKET SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: RYHALL ROAD, STAMFORD, LINCOLNSHIRE, PE9 1YA
Distance: 5.56 miles
Contact: :
LAKESIDE HEALTHCARE STAMFORD
Address: LAKESIDE HTHCARE STAMFORD, RYHALL ROAD, STAMFORD, LINCOLNSHIRE, PE9 1YA
Distance: 5.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01780 437017
Transport Links near LE15 8QB
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: LE15 8QB
- Oakham
Oakham station, Station Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6QTDistance: 6.35 milesDriving Time: 9.13 minutes - Stamford (Lincs)
Stamford station, Station Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2WBDistance: 6.73 milesDriving Time: 8.74 minutes - Melton Mowbray
Melton Mowbray station, Burton Street, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1AFDistance: 15.93 milesDriving Time: 22.79 minutes - Peterborough
Peterborough station, Station Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1QLDistance: 19.17 milesDriving Time: 22.28 minutes - Corby
Corby station, Station Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1UJDistance: 20.21 milesDriving Time: 26.20 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near LE15 8QB
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near LE15 8QB
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the LE15 8QB Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Rutland and Melton Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Alicia Kearns |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the LE15 8QB Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Rutland Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Rutland at the following link Rutland.How much is the Council Tax?
Rutland Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Rutland charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the LE15 8QB Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Rutland 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 | Rutland County CouncilPostcodes near the LE15 8QB Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the LE15 8QB Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Dalton Road, CORBY, NN17 4AE | 19.37 miles | Directions from LE15 8QB to Aldi |
| Asda, Phoenix Park Way, CORBY, NN17 5DT | 20.12 miles | Directions from LE15 8QB to Asda |
| Iceland, Phoenix Park Way, CORBY, NN17 5DT | 20.12 miles | Directions from LE15 8QB to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the LE15 8QB Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| A1 Service Area, Colsterworth, Grantham, NG33 5LN | 9.19 miles | Directions from LE15 8QB to A1 Service Area, Colsterworth |
| 10 Willow Place, Corby, NN17 1BH | 13.31 miles | Directions from LE15 8QB to 10 Willow Place |
| Unit B, Grantham Trade Park, Grantham, NG31 7SA | 16.17 miles | Directions from LE15 8QB to Unit B, Grantham Trade Park |
| Queensgate,unit 66/67 Queensgate, Peterborough, PE1 1NT | 16.33 miles | Directions from LE15 8QB to Queensgate,unit 66/67 Queensgate |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Ryhall Road, STAMFORD, PE9 1TX | 5.64 miles | Directions from LE15 8QB to McDonald's, Ryhall Road, STAMFORD, PE9 1TX |
| McDonald's, Lands End Way, OAKHAM, LE15 6RB | 5.73 miles | Directions from LE15 8QB to McDonald's, Lands End Way, OAKHAM, LE15 6RB |
| McDonald's, Great North Road, Colsterworth, GRANTHAM, NG33 5FF | 9.40 miles | Directions from LE15 8QB to McDonald's, Great North Road, Colsterworth, GRANTHAM, NG33 5FF |
| McDonald's, Milestone Road, BOURNE, PE10 0ET | 11.26 miles | Directions from LE15 8QB to McDonald's, Milestone Road, BOURNE, PE10 0ET |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Oakley Road, CORBY, NN18 8AR | 13.42 miles | Directions from LE15 8QB to KFC Corby - Oakley Road |
| KFC, Park Road, MELTON MOWBRAY, LE13 1TT | 13.89 miles | Directions from LE15 8QB to KFC Melton Mowbray - Scalford Road |
| KFC, Great North Road, Haddon, PETERBOROUGH, PE7 3UQ | 15.04 miles | Directions from LE15 8QB to KFC Peterborough - A1M Services |
| KFC, Harlaxton Road, GRANTHAM, NG31 7SA | 16.20 miles | Directions from LE15 8QB to KFC Grantham - Harlaxton Road |
| KFC, London Road, PETERBOROUGH, PE2 8AR | 16.56 miles | Directions from LE15 8QB to KFC Peterborough - London Road |