LE3 2GE is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (LE3) is called the outward code. The part after the space (2GE) 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 LE3.
- Postal Sector. In our case LE3 2.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case GE.
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 LE3 2GE postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is LEICESTER WEST DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the LE3 2GE postcode have the street address of Braunstone Close
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the LE3 2GE postcode is home to a bustling 43 residents!
It is situated within the post town of LEICESTER within the old postal county of Leicestershire.
LE3 2GE is within the city of Leicester.
The LE3 2GE postcode area is composed of 88.89% residential properties, 11.11% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in LE3 2GE are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are end-terraced. Of these bungalows, most are detached.
Most properties in LE3 2GE are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
None Domestic Buildings in LE3 2GE fall under these categories: Offices.
Offices include 2A, Braunstone Close.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 88.89% |
| Commercial | 11.11% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for LE3 2GE
The telephone area code for LE3 2GE is 0116 Leicester.
Map Coordinates for LE3 2GE
| Latitude | 52.6135305068 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.1698659769 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for LE3 2GE
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Weather Forecast for LE3 2GE
Fri 3rd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 12.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 15.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 49.00% | W 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 57.00% | W 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 51.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 45.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 11.00% | WSW 9 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 7.0°C) | 10.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 6.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 3.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 6.00% | SSW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 7.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 12.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 12.00% | S 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 8.00% | S 7 mph |
Sun 5th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 9.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 13.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 13.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 8.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 12.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 33.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 12.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 11.00% | SW 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the LE3 2GE Postcode?
Download Speeds For LE3 2GE
| Average Mbps | 80.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 78.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 205.000 |
LE3 2GE has an average download speed of 80.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
679 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
55% of postcodes (650,564) have slower broadband speeds.
45% of postcodes (533,398) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For LE3 2GE
| Average Mbps | 11.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 21.000 |
LE3 2GE has an average upload speed of 11.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
8,675 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
32% of postcodes (379,154) have slower upload speeds.
67% of postcodes (796,812) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of LE3 2GE Postcode
England Primary Schools
Hazel Community Primary School
Address: Hazel Community Primary School, Hazel Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 7JN
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: 01162338411
Granby Primary School
Address: Granby Primary School, Granby Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 8LP
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: 01162298160
Shaftesbury Junior School
Address: Shaftesbury Junior School, Latimer Street, Shaftesbury Junior School, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 0QE
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: 01162549203
King Richard III Infant and Nursery School
Address: King Richard III Infant and Nursery School, Andrewes Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 5PA
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: 01162621905
Ravenhurst Primary School
Address: Ravenhurst Primary School, Ravenhurst Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 2PS
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact:
Millfield L.E.A.D. Academy
Address: Millfield L.E.A.D. Academy, Hat Road, Braunstone Town, Leicester, LE3 2WF
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: 01162897151
Imperial Avenue Infant School
Address: Imperial Avenue Infant School, Imperial Avenue, Braunstone, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 1AH
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: 01162824503
St Mary's Fields Primary School
Address: St Mary's Fields Primary School, 21 Compton Road, Leicester, LE3 2DH
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: 01162824623
Folville Junior School
Address: Folville Junior School, Folville Rise, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 1EE
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: 01162824368
Montrose School
Address: Montrose School, Wigston Lane, Aylestone, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 8TN
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: 01162832328
Eyres Monsell Primary School
Address: Eyres Monsell Primary School, Simmins Crescent, Eyres Monsell, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 9AH
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact: 01162773855
Dovelands Primary School
Address: Dovelands Primary School, Hinckley Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 0TJ
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: 01162857716
Caldecote Community Primary School
Address: Caldecote Community Primary School, 164 Hallam Crescent East, Braunstone, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 1FF
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: 01162824482
Queensmead Primary Academy
Address: Queensmead Primary Academy, Winstanley Drive, Braunstone, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 1PF
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: 01162858518
Kingsway Primary School
Address: Kingsway Primary School, Kingsway North, Braunstone Town, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 3BD
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: 01162898525
Kingsway Primary School
Address: Kingsway Primary School, Kingsway North, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 3BD
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact:
Braunstone Community Primary School
Address: Braunstone Community Primary School, Cort Crescent, Braunstone, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 1QH
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: 01162858130
Braunstone Community Primary School
Address: Braunstone Community Primary School, Cort Cresent, Braunstone, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 1QH
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact:
Fossebrook Primary School
Address: Fossebrook Primary School, Holmfield Avenue West, Leicester Forest East, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 3FF
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact: 01163087966
England Secondary Schools
Castle Mead Academy
Address: Castle Mead Academy, Richard III Road, Leicester, LE3 5QT
Distance: 1.86 miles
Contact: 01162143150
Fullhurst Community College
Address: Fullhurst Community College, Imperial Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 1AH
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: 01162824326
The Winstanley School
Address: The Winstanley School, Kingsway North, Braunstone Town, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 3BD
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: 01162898688
Winstanley Community College
Address: Winstanley Community College, Kingsway North, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 3BD
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact:
Brockington College
Address: Brockington College, Blaby Road, Enderby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE19 4AQ
Distance: 2.34 miles
Contact: 01162863722
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near LE3 2GE
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 498 NARBOROUGH ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 2FU
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 66 NARBOROUGH ROAD SOUTH, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 2FP
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: :
SMILE ESSENTIAL
Address: 434A NARBOROUGH ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 2FS
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 34 LAVENDER ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 1AL
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: :
WINCHESTER AVENUE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 34 WINCHESTER AVENUE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 1AU
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 345 AYLESTONE ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 8TA
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near LE3 2GE
MEDICURE PHARMACY
Address: 107 TURNBULL DRIVE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 2JW
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: tel: 01162 897121
SONICHEM LTD
Address: 1 MONICA ROAD, BRAUNSTONE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 2PR
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: :
MERRIDALE PHARMACY
Address: MERRIDALE HEALTH CENTRE, 5 FULLHURST AVENUE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 1BL
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2825400
AYLESTONE PHARMACY
Address: 755-757 AYLESTONE ROAD, AYLESTONE, LEICESTER, LE2 8TG
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01162 832548
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: NARBOROUGH ROAD SOUTH, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 2LL
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01162 815000
POLY PHARMACY
Address: 10 UPPERTON ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 0BG
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01162 551005
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near LE3 2GE
S I OPTICALS
Address: 254 NARBOROUGH ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 2AP
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: :
EYES RIGHT
Address: 245 NARBOROUGH ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 2QR
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: :
HORIZON OPTICIANS
Address: 508 AYLESTONE ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 8JB
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: :
CROWN OPTICAL CENTRE
Address: 508 AYLESTONE ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 8JB
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: :
4566 LEICESTER FOSSE PARK
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, NARBOROUGH ROAD SOUTH, FOSSE PARK, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 2LL
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS - ENDERBY
Address: GROVE FARM TRIANGLE, ENDERBY, LEICESTER, LE19 1WT
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near LE3 2GE
KINGSWAY SURGERY
Address: 23 KINGSWAY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 2JN
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2895081
MERRIDALE MEDICAL CENTRE (RP TEW)
Address: MERRIDALE MEDCIAL CENTRE, 5 FULLHURST AVENUE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 1BL
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2166996
MERRIDALE MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: 5 FULLHURST AVENUE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 1BL
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: :
AYLESTONE HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 15 HALL LANE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 8SF
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2837825
THE SURGERY @ AYLESTONE
Address: 672 AYLESTONE ROAD, FOSSE ROAD SOUTH, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 8PR
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 3670012
NARBOROUGH ROAD SURGERY
Address: 193 NARBOROUGH ROAD, NARBOROUGH, LEICESTER, LE3 0PE
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2915355
Transport Links near LE3 2GE
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: LE3 2GE
- Leicester
Leicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QBDistance: 3.09 milesDriving Time: 6.35 minutes - South Wigston
South Wigston station, Kenilworth Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4XUDistance: 3.15 milesDriving Time: 6.47 minutes - Narborough
Narborough station, Station Road, Narborough, Leicestershire, LE19 2HRDistance: 3.67 milesDriving Time: 5.77 minutes - Syston
Syston station, Melton Road, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 2HADistance: 7.91 milesDriving Time: 14.23 minutes - Sileby
Sileby station, King Street, Sileby, Leicestershire, LE12 7RNDistance: 13.53 milesDriving Time: 16.54 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near LE3 2GE
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near LE3 2GE
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the LE3 2GE Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | South Leicestershire Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Alberto Costa |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the LE3 2GE Postcode in?
The Local Council for this Postcode is Blaby District Council and the County Council is Leicestershire County Council.
Leicestershire County Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.
Blaby District Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Blaby District at the following link Blaby District.How much is the Council Tax?
Blaby 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 Blaby 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 LE3 2GE 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 LE3 2GE
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 | 1 |
| 2014 | £116,500 | £116,500 | £116,500 | 1 |
| 2015 | £180,000 | £112,000 | £146,000 | 2 |
| 2016 | £125,000 | £170,000 | £147,500 | 2 |
| 2017 | £145,000 | £145,000 | £145,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £148,500 | £140,000 | £154,500 | 3 |
| 2020 | £174,000 | £164,500 | £169,250 | 2 |
| 2021 | £205,000 | £205,000 | £205,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the LE3 2GE Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the LE3 2GE Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Meridian Way, LEICESTER, LE19 1LW | 1.46 miles | Directions from LE3 2GE to Aldi |
| Aldi, Aylestone Road, LEICESTER, LE2 8TD | 1.54 miles | Directions from LE3 2GE to Aldi |
| Asda, Narborough Road South, LEICESTER, LE3 2LL | 1.60 miles | Directions from LE3 2GE to Asda |
| Iceland, Narborough Road, LEICESTER, LE3 0PE | 1.63 miles | Directions from LE3 2GE to Iceland |
| Sainsburys, Grove Farm Triangle, Enderby, LEICESTER, LE19 1WT | 1.88 miles | Directions from LE3 2GE to Sainsburys |
What Popular Restaurants are near the LE3 2GE Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Meridian Leisure Park, Leicester, LE19 1JZ | 0.80 miles | Directions from LE3 2GE to Meridian Leisure Park |
| Motorway Service Area, East, Leicester, LE3 3GB | 1.53 miles | Directions from LE3 2GE to Motorway Service Area, East |
| Leicester Haymarket Unit 2, Leicester, LE1 3GD | 2.21 miles | Directions from LE3 2GE to Leicester Haymarket Unit 2 |
| M6 Services, Rugby, CV23 0PB | 14.38 miles | Directions from LE3 2GE to M6 Services |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Meridian East, Meridian Business Park, LEICESTER, LE19 1WZ | 0.99 miles | Directions from LE3 2GE to McDonald's, Meridian East, Meridian Business Park, LEICESTER, LE19 1WZ |
| McDonald's, Fosse Park Shopping Centre, Fosse Park Avenue, LEICESTER, LE19 1HX | 1.20 miles | Directions from LE3 2GE to McDonald's, Fosse Park Shopping Centre, Fosse Park Avenue, LEICESTER, LE19 1HX |
| McDonald's, Almond Road, LEICESTER, LE2 7LH | 1.63 miles | Directions from LE3 2GE to McDonald's, Almond Road, LEICESTER, LE2 7LH |
| McDonald's, Market Street, LEICESTER, LE1 6DN | 2.01 miles | Directions from LE3 2GE to McDonald's, Market Street, LEICESTER, LE1 6DN |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Narborough Road, LEICESTER, LE3 2RB | 0.64 miles | Directions from LE3 2GE to KFC Leicester - Narborough Road |
| KFC, High Street, LEICESTER, LE1 4FP | 2.12 miles | Directions from LE3 2GE to KFC Leicester - High Street |
| KFC, Belgrave Boulevard, LEICESTER, LE4 2JD | 3.87 miles | Directions from LE3 2GE to KFC Leicester - Belgrave Boulevard |
| KFC, Waterside Road, Hamilton, LEICESTER, LE5 1TL | 5.09 miles | Directions from LE3 2GE to KFC Leicester - Waterside Road |
| KFC, Birstall, LEICESTER, LE4 3BT | 5.61 miles | Directions from LE3 2GE to KFC Leicester Services - Birstall |