LE2 5EG is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (LE2) is called the outward code. The part after the space (5EG) 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 LE2.
- Postal Sector. In our case LE2 5.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case EG.
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 LE2 5EG postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is LEICESTER SOUTH DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the LE2 5EG postcode have the street address of Harvard Close
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the LE2 5EG postcode is home to a bustling 22 residents!
It is situated within the post town of LEICESTER within the old postal county of Leicestershire.
LE2 5EG is within the Settlement of Oadby.
The LE2 5EG postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in LE2 5EG are bungalows. The remainder of residential properties consist of houses. Of these bungalows, most are detached. Of these houses, most are detached.
Most properties in LE2 5EG are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for LE2 5EG
The telephone area code for LE2 5EG is 0116 Leicester.
Map Coordinates for LE2 5EG
| Latitude | 52.6007037174 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.07543530098 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for LE2 5EG
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Weather Forecast for LE2 5EG
Sat 27th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 13.00% | NE 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 61.00% | NE 13 mph |
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Heavy rain | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 86.00% | NNE 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Heavy rain | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 94.00% | N 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Heavy rain | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 94.00% | N 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Heavy rain | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 88.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 60.00% | WNW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 54.00% | W 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 6.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 1.00% | SW 7 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 0.00% | S 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 8.00% | S 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 4.00% | S 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 2.00% | S 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 0.00% | SSE 9 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 0.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 7.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 30.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 30.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 13.00% | ESE 7 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 14.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 17.00% | E 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 13.00% | E 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 17.00% | E 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 16.00% | E 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 17.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 12.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 13.00% | NNE 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the LE2 5EG Postcode?
Download Speeds For LE2 5EG
| Average Mbps | 169.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 75.400 |
| Maximum Mbps | 460.000 |
LE2 5EG has an average download speed of 169.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
145 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
94% of postcodes (1,116,585) have slower broadband speeds.
6% of postcodes (67,911) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For LE2 5EG
| Average Mbps | 17.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 8.400 |
| Maximum Mbps | 36.000 |
LE2 5EG has an average upload speed of 17.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
7,404 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
83% of postcodes (979,163) have slower upload speeds.
17% of postcodes (198,074) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of LE2 5EG Postcode
England Secondary Schools
Gartree High School
Address: Gartree High School, Ridge Way, Oadby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 5TQ
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: 01162717421
Beauchamp College
Address: Beauchamp College, Ridge Way, Oadby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 5TP
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: 01162729100
The Beauchamp College
Address: The Beauchamp College, Ridge Way, Oadby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 5TP
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact:
Manor High School
Address: Manor High School, Copse Close, Oadby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 4FU
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: 01162714941
Judgemeadow Community College
Address: Judgemeadow Community College, Marydene Drive, Evington, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 6HP
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact:
England Primary Schools
Woodland Grange Primary School, Oadby
Address: Woodland Grange Primary School, Oadby, Beaufort Way, Oadby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 4TY
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact:
Brocks Hill Primary School
Address: Brocks Hill Primary School, Howdon Road, Oadby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 5WP
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: 01162714885
Brocks Hill Primary School
Address: Brocks Hill Primary School, Howdon Road, Oadby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 5WP
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact:
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Address: All Saints Church of England Primary School, Long Street, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 2AH
Distance: 1.70 miles
Contact:
Brookside Primary School, Oadby
Address: Brookside Primary School, Oadby, Copse Close, Oadby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 4FU
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact:
Whitehall Primary School
Address: Whitehall Primary School, Whitehall Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 6GJ
Distance: 1.81 miles
Contact: 01162413087
Launde Primary School
Address: Launde Primary School, New Street, Oadby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 4LJ
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact: 01162712261
Launde Primary School
Address: Launde Primary School, New Street, Oadby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 4LJ
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact:
Langmoor Primary School Oadby
Address: Langmoor Primary School Oadby, Kenilworth Drive, Oadby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 5HS
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: 01162712776
Langmoor Primary School Oadby
Address: Langmoor Primary School Oadby, Kenilworth Drive, Oadby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 5HS
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact:
Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire
Address: Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire, Shenley Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 3QL
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: 01162882203
Glenmere Community Primary School
Address: Glenmere Community Primary School, Estoril Avenue, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 3RD
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: 01162882228
St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy
Address: St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy, Newstead Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 3TA
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact: 01162706365
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Address: St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Newstead Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 3TA
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near LE2 5EG
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 114 HARBOROUGH ROAD, OADBY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 4LD
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: :
SMILE PERFECTIONS
Address: 34 HARBOROUGH ROAD, OADBY, LEICESTER, LE2 4LA
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: http: HTTPS://WWW.SMILE-PERFECTIONS.CO.UK
LONDON ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 147 LONDON ROAD, OADBY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 5DQ
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: :
MANOR DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 64 MANOR ROAD, OADBY, LEICESTER, LE2 2SA
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: :
BRIARMEAD DENTAL
Address: 95 BRIAR MEADS, OADBY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 5WE
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 101 LEICESTER ROAD, WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 1NS
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near LE2 5EG
SOMERBY PHARMACY
Address: 11A LEICESTER ROAD, OADBY, LEICESTER, LE2 5BD
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01162 711188
BOOTS
Address: 35 THE PARADE, OADBY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 5BB
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: :
OADBY VILLAGE PHARMACY
Address: 9 THE PARADE, OADBY, LEICESTER, LE2 5BB
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: tel: 01162 720876
VISION PHARMACY
Address: 4 CROSS STREET, OADBY, LEICESTER, LE2 4DD
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01163 678663
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: WITHIN ASDA STORE, LEICESTER ROAD, OADBY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 4AH
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01162 729518
SEVERN CHEMIST
Address: 44 SEVERN ROAD, OADBY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 4FY
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: tel: 01162 719053
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near LE2 5EG
YORK & COOPER - OADBY
Address: 51 LONDON ROAD, OADBY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 5DN
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: :
A.J. OPTICALS
Address: 4 BROOKSBY DRIVE, OADBY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 5AA
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: :
VISION CARE OPTOMETRISTS (OADBY)
Address: 81-83 THE PARADE, OADBY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 5BB
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS OPTICIANS OADBY
Address: UNIT 2, 37 THE PARADE, OADBY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 5BB
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: :
S.I. OPTICALS -OADBY LTD
Address: 81-83 THE PARADE, OADBY, LEICESTER, LE2 5BB
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: :
HENRY SMITH & HAMYLTON LTD - OADBY
Address: 11 THE PARADE, OADBY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 5BB
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near LE2 5EG
HARBOROUGH ROAD SURGERY
Address: 33 HARBOROUGH ROAD, OADBY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 4LE
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: :
THE CENTRAL SURGERY
Address: BROOKSBY DRIVE, OADBY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 5AA
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2712175
SEVERN SURGERY
Address: 159 UPLANDS ROAD, OADBY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 4NW
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2719042
THE CROFT MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 2 GLEN ROAD, OADBY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 4PE
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2711740
ROSEMEAD DRIVE SURGERY
Address: 103 ROSEMEAD DRIVE, OADBY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 5PP
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2166997
THE SURGERY
Address: 10 THE COMMON, EVINGTON, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE5 6EA
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01162737792
Transport Links near LE2 5EG
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: LE2 5EG
- Leicester
Leicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QBDistance: 3.51 milesDriving Time: 7.14 minutes - South Wigston
South Wigston station, Kenilworth Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4XUDistance: 3.89 milesDriving Time: 7.53 minutes - Narborough
Narborough station, Station Road, Narborough, Leicestershire, LE19 2HRDistance: 7.09 milesDriving Time: 12.60 minutes - Syston
Syston station, Melton Road, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 2HADistance: 8.41 milesDriving Time: 15.71 minutes - Sileby
Sileby station, King Street, Sileby, Leicestershire, LE12 7RNDistance: 12.21 milesDriving Time: 19.96 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near LE2 5EG
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near LE2 5EG
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the LE2 5EG Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Harborough Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Neil O'Brien |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the LE2 5EG Postcode in?
The Local Council for this Postcode is Oadby and Wigston District Council and the County Council is Leicestershire County Council.
Leicestershire County Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.
Oadby and Wigston District Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Oadby and Wigston District at the following link Oadby and Wigston District.How much is the Council Tax?
Oadby and Wigston District 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 Oadby and Wigston District 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 LE2 5EG Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Leicestershire County 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 | Leicestershire County CouncilHouse Sales in LE2 5EG
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 | 1 |
| 2013 | £365,000 | £365,000 | £365,000 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the LE2 5EG Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the LE2 5EG Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Lidl, Harborough Road, Oadby, LEICESTER, LE2 4LA | 0.40 miles | Directions from LE2 5EG to Lidl |
| Waitrose, Harborough Road, Oadby, LEICESTER, LE2 4LA | 0.40 miles | Directions from LE2 5EG to Waitrose |
| Asda, Leicester Road, Oadby, LEICESTER, LE2 4AH | 0.77 miles | Directions from LE2 5EG to Asda |
| Sainsburys, Glen Road, Oadby, LEICESTER, LE2 4PE | 0.88 miles | Directions from LE2 5EG to Sainsburys |
| Aldi, Bull Head Street, WIGSTON, LE18 1PA | 2.55 miles | Directions from LE2 5EG to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near the LE2 5EG Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Leicester Haymarket Unit 2, Leicester, LE1 3GD | 3.44 miles | Directions from LE2 5EG to Leicester Haymarket Unit 2 |
| Meridian Leisure Park, Leicester, LE19 1JZ | 4.83 miles | Directions from LE2 5EG to Meridian Leisure Park |
| Motorway Service Area, East, Leicester, LE3 3GB | 5.59 miles | Directions from LE2 5EG to Motorway Service Area, East |
| M6 Services, Rugby, CV23 0PB | 15.02 miles | Directions from LE2 5EG to M6 Services |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Wakes Road, WIGSTON, LE18 1PD | 1.44 miles | Directions from LE2 5EG to McDonald's, Wakes Road, WIGSTON, LE18 1PD |
| McDonald's, Almond Road, LEICESTER, LE2 7LH | 2.80 miles | Directions from LE2 5EG to McDonald's, Almond Road, LEICESTER, LE2 7LH |
| McDonald's, Netherhall Road, LEICESTER, LE5 1DL | 3.24 miles | Directions from LE2 5EG to McDonald's, Netherhall Road, LEICESTER, LE5 1DL |
| McDonald's, Market Street, LEICESTER, LE1 6DN | 3.28 miles | Directions from LE2 5EG to McDonald's, Market Street, LEICESTER, LE1 6DN |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, High Street, LEICESTER, LE1 4FP | 3.49 miles | Directions from LE2 5EG to KFC Leicester - High Street |
| KFC, Narborough Road, LEICESTER, LE3 2RB | 3.73 miles | Directions from LE2 5EG to KFC Leicester - Narborough Road |
| KFC, Waterside Road, Hamilton, LEICESTER, LE5 1TL | 4.18 miles | Directions from LE2 5EG to KFC Leicester - Waterside Road |
| KFC, Belgrave Boulevard, LEICESTER, LE4 2JD | 5.23 miles | Directions from LE2 5EG to KFC Leicester - Belgrave Boulevard |
| KFC, Birstall, LEICESTER, LE4 3BT | 6.57 miles | Directions from LE2 5EG to KFC Leicester Services - Birstall |