Forge Close Leicester is a street located in the city of Leicester with a Postcode of LE3 8QF

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About Forge Close

Forge Close is a street located in the city of Leicester. It uses the postcode LE3 8QF. The street has a length of approximately 59 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.

Forge Close 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.

Forge Close has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 2800388 in the National Street Gazetteer.

Forge Close is located within the county of Leicestershire, situated in the East Midlands region of the UK. It's 92.2 miles North West from central London., 3.47 miles West from Leicester, 20.77 miles North East from Coventry and 21.28 miles South from Nottingham.

Forge Close is within the Post Town of LEICESTER.

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26th March 2024

In the late 1950/early 1960s, there was a large house on this site called Downalong that was owned by the Bellman family. I believe Mr Bellman was a political speech writer.

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House Sales in Forge Close

Yearly House Sales for Forge Close
YearHighLowAverageSales
2014£205,000£205,000£205,0001
2015£250,000£250,000£250,0001
2022£370,000£370,000£370,0001

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Estate Agents near Forge Close

Estate Agents near Forge Close
NameAddressWebsite
HortonsThe Old Rectory Main Street, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8DGVisit Website
Newby & Co88 Faire Road, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8EDVisit Website
Oaktree Lettings and Management Ltd86 Faire Road Glenfield Leicester LE3 8EDVisit Website

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Hotels near Forge Close

 

Budget Hotels near Forge Close

Budget Hotel NameDistance (miles)
1: Name:Premier Inn Leicester North West
Address:Leicester Road
Telephone: Learn More
1.12
2: Name:Premier Inn Leicester Forest East
Address:Hinckley Road
Telephone: Learn More
1.54
3: Name:Travelodge Leicester Hinckley Road
Address:Hinckley Rd, Kirby Muxloe, Leicester, LE3 3PG
Telephone:0871 559 1826 Learn More
1.63
4: Name:Days Inn Hotel Leicester
Address:Leicester Forest East Motorway Services Area Junction 21 / 21ANorthbound M1
Telephone: Learn More
1.96
5: Name:Premier Inn Leicester Braunstone
Address:Meridian Business Park
Telephone: Learn More
2.52

Location Details

Forge Close
Map showing the location of Forge Close
Latitude52.647450
Longitude-1.211907
OS Easting (X):453313
OS Northing (Y):305854
OS Grid Reference:SK533059

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Frequently asked Questions for Forge Close

What Council (Local Authority) is Forge Close in?

Forge Close is located within the local authority area of Blaby Council which is a District Council.

What Parish Council is Forge Close in?

Forge Close is located within the area of Glenfields Parish Council.

What Electoral Ward is Forge Close in?

Forge Close is located within the ward of Ellis.

What County is Forge Close in?

Forge Close is located within the ceremonial county of Leicestershire.

What Constituency is Forge Close in?

Forge Close is located within the constituency of Charnwood.

What Part of the UK is Forge Close in?

Forge Close is located within the East Midlands (England) region of the United Kingdom.

What County Council area is Forge Close in?

Forge Close is located within the Leicestershire Council area.

What Police Force area is Forge Close in?

Forge Close is located within the Leicestershire Police area.

Roads that have a Junction with Forge Close

StreetJunction Type
Elm Tree Avenuejunction

Sunset and Sunrise times for Forge Close , LE3 8QF

Sunrise05:45
Sunset18:34

Latest Weather Conditions for Forge Close, LE3 8QF

Observed at Weather Station:Church Lawford 28 March 2024 at 12:00 (20.61 miles away)
Current Weather:Light rain
Temperature and Humidity:8.4°C (68.7%)
Wind Direction and Speed:SSE (13 mph)

  Population Statistics

ONS Area CodeE00130028
ONS Area NameIndian Tech Achievers
Average Age40.04
Area Population1798.00
Male Population890.00 (49%)
Female Population908.00 (51%)
Benefit Claimants13 (1%)
LSOA Code:E01025624
LSOA Name:Blaby 013C
SOA Code:8c
SOA Name:
MSOA Code:E02006820
MSOA Name:Blaby 013

Nearest Supermarkets

Tesco Dominion Express
Dominion Rd, Leicester, LE3 8FB
0345 610 2922
Distance: 0.77 Miles
Directions from Forge Close to Tesco Dominion Express
Tesco Kirby Frith Express
1 Ryder Rd, Kirby Frith, Leicester, LE3 6UJ
0345 026 9055
Distance: 1.02 Miles
Directions from Forge Close to Tesco Kirby Frith Express
Sainsburys Hinckley Road Local
150a Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest East, Leicester, England, LE3 3JT
0116 239 0722
Distance: 1.59 Miles
Directions from Forge Close to Sainsburys Hinckley Road Local
Waitrose At Leicester Forest East Services
M1 Motorway, Junction 21/21a, Leicester Forest East, Leicester
LE3 3GB
Distance: 1.91 Miles
Directions from Forge Close to Waitrose At Leicester Forest East Services

 Telephone Information

Area Code
Area Code: 0116 - Leicester
Area Code: 01530 - Coalville
Area Code: 01509 - Loughborough

 Broadband Information

Speed Average Speed Median Speed Maximum Speed Next-generation access (NGA) Number of Connections
Less than 2 Mbps 21.5 7.7 >=30 Y 9

Local Government

Local Council Details
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
Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Charnwood
The Member of Parliament is Edward Argar
Details for the MP Edward Argar on parliament.uk
Details for the MP Edward Argar on theyworkforyou.com
In the 2019 General Election Edward Argar won with a majority of 22,397 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 79,534
Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils
Ward: Ellis Ward
Parish: Glenfields Parish Council
Ceremonial County: Leicestershire

Nearest Schools

Primary Schools

Glenfield Primary School

Address: Stamford Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 8DL

Headteacher: Kathy Martin

Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-10-26)

View Ofsted Report

Distance: 0.49 miles

School Website

Contact:

Lady Jane Grey Primary School

Address: Wolsey Close, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE6 0ZA

Headteacher: Michael Fitzgerald

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2015-02-26)

View Ofsted Report

Distance: 1.10 miles

School Website

Contact: 01162320031

Elizabeth Woodville Primary School

Address: Glebe Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE6 0GT

Headteacher: Mr Andrew Pridmore

Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-04-26)

View Ofsted Report

Distance: 1.23 miles

School Website

Contact: 01162876050

Secondary Schools

Brookvale Groby Learning Campus

Address: Ratby Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE6 0FP

Headteacher: Mr Will Teece

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2014-02-06)

View Ofsted Report

Distance: 1.68 miles

School Website

Contact: 01162879921

Groby Community College

Address: Ratby Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE6 0GE

Headteacher: Mr Robert Coles

Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2016-09-20)

View Ofsted Report

Distance: 1.82 miles

Contact:

New College Leicester

Address: Glenfield Road, Leicester, , LE3 6DN

Headteacher: Mrs J Brown

Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-06-28)

View Ofsted Report

Distance: 2.27 miles

School Website

Contact: 01162318500

Higher Schools

Leicester College

Address: Welford Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 7LW

Headteacher: Mrs Verity Hancock

Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-10-06)

View Ofsted Report

Distance: 5.70 miles

Contact: 01162242000

WQE and Regent College Group

Address: University Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 7RJ

Headteacher: Mr Paul Wilson

Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-03-25)

View Ofsted Report

Distance: 6.44 miles

School Website

Contact: 01162471147

Loughborough College

Address: Radmoor Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3BT

Headteacher: Ms Jo Maher

Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2017-05-26)

View Ofsted Report

Distance: 8.31 miles

School Website

Contact: 01509215831

Nearest Hospitals

Glenfield Hospital
Address: Groby Road, Leicester, LE3 9QP,
NHS Sector
University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust
Telephone: 0300 303 1573
Visit Hospital Website
Distance: 2.28 (miles)
Directions from to Glenfield Hospital
Leicester Royal Infirmary
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: 5.61 (miles)
Directions from to Leicester Royal Infirmary
Stoneygate Eye Hospital
Address: 376 London Road, Leicester,
NHS Sector
Llr Provider Company Ltd
Distance: 8.3 (miles)
Directions from to Stoneygate Eye Hospital

 Nearest Dentists

Dentists near Forge Close

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 62 STATION ROAD, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8BQ

Distance: 0.43 miles

Contact: :

COMMUNITY DENTAL GA CLINIC

Address: GLENVILLE DAY UNIT, BRADGATE MENTAL HEALTH UNIT, GROBY ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 9EJ

Distance: 1.39 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 289 AIKMAN AVENUE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 9PW

Distance: 1.46 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 530 BRAUNSTONE LANE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 3DH

Distance: 1.55 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 9 BRADGATE ROAD, ANSTEY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 7AB

Distance: 1.93 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 16 EASTFIELD ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 6FD

Distance: 2.13 miles

Contact: :

Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near Forge Close

OAKMEADOW SURGERY (GJ INGRAMS)

Address: 87 TATLOW ROAD, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8NF

Distance: 0.82 miles

Contact: tel: 0116 2320088

GLENFIELD SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE

Address: 111 STATION ROAD, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, LE3 8GS

Distance: 0.84 miles

Contact: :

THE GLENFIELD SURGERY

Address: 111 STATION ROAD, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8GS

Distance: 0.84 miles

Contact: tel: 0116 2333600

RATBY SURGERY

Address: 122-124 STATION ROAD, RATBY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE6 0JP

Distance: 1.11 miles

Contact: tel: 0116 2394960

GROBY SURGERY

Address: 26 ROOKERY LANE, GROBY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE6 0GL

Distance: 1.14 miles

Contact: tel: 0116 2313331

THE PARKS MEDICAL CENTRE (B HAINSWORTH)

Address: 340 AIKMAN AVENUE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 9PW

Distance: 1.46 miles

Contact: tel: 0116 2871230

Nearest Dispensing Chemists

Pharmacies near Forge Close

MORNINGSIDE PHARMACY

Address: 64 STATION ROAD, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8BQ

Distance: 0.43 miles

Contact: tel: 01162 872713

PARKEM CHEMIST LTD

Address: 102 DOMINION ROAD, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8FB

Distance: 0.68 miles

Contact: :

GLENFIELD PHARMACY

Address: 111 STATION ROAD, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8GS

Distance: 0.84 miles

Contact: tel: 0116 2876167

WELL

Address: 18A RATBY ROAD, GROBY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE6 0GG

Distance: 1.23 miles

Contact: tel: 01162 876729

THE VILLAGE PHARMACY

Address: 3 ENTERPRISE HOUSES, KIRBY MUXLOE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE9 2AE

Distance: 1.26 miles

Contact: tel: 0116 2387353

MASONS CHEMISTS

Address: 10 MAIN STREET, RATBY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE6 0JG

Distance: 1.40 miles

Contact: tel: 0116 2393139

Nearest Opticians

Opticians near Forge Close

EDMONDS AND SLATTER OPTICIANS (GLENFIELD)

Address: 3 STAMFORD STREET, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8DL

Distance: 0.35 miles

Contact: :

GLENFIELD OPTICIANS (LEICESTER)

Address: 93 DOMINION ROAD, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8JB

Distance: 0.87 miles

Contact: :

OCULAR HOMECARE (GROBY ROAD)

Address: 492 GROBY ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 9QD

Distance: 1.39 miles

Contact: http: HTTP://OCULARHOMECARE.CO.UK

HENRY SMITH & HAMYLTON LTD - LEICESTER FOREST EAST PRACTICE

Address: 2 PARK DRIVE, LEICESTER FOREST EAST, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 3FN

Distance: 1.60 miles

Contact: :

OPTICAL 3 OPTICIANS

Address: 9 LEICESTER ROAD, ANSTEY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 7AT

Distance: 2.01 miles

Contact: :

OPTICARE LTD (ANSTEY)

Address: 9 THE NOOK, ANSTEY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 7AZ

Distance: 2.03 miles

Contact: :

Transport

Nearest Rail Stations

Leicester Station is 3.80 miles away.

Address: Leicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB

Leicester is situated on the East Midland Main Line|Birmingham to Peterborough Line and is managed by East Midlands Railway.

Leicester Station is staffed on a full time basis.

Directions from Forge Close to Leicester Rail Station

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.

Directions from Forge Close to Narborough Rail Station

Nearest Airports

East Midlands Airport is 13.34 miles away Directions from Forge Close to East Midlands Airport
Coventry Airport is 22.26 miles away Directions from Forge Close to Coventry Airport
Birmingham International Airport is 25.62 miles away Directions from Forge Close to Birmingham International Airport

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