LE3 8BQ 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 (8BQ) 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 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BQ.
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 8BQ 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 8BQ postcode have the street address of Station Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the LE3 8BQ postcode is home to a bustling 41 residents!
It is situated within the post town of LEICESTER within the old postal county of Leicestershire.
LE3 8BQ is within the city of Leicester.
The LE3 8BQ postcode area is composed of 65.12% residential properties, 32.56% commercial properties, and 2.33% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in LE3 8BQ are flats. The remainder of residential properties consist of houses. Of these flats, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are end-terraced, semi-detached, detached, enclosed end-terraced and enclosed mid-terrace. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are mid-terraced and end-terraced.
Most properties in LE3 8BQ are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
None Domestic Buildings in LE3 8BQ fall under these categories: Shops, Food And Drink, Entertainment and Clinic.
Shops include 64, Hair Design 66-68, and Co-Op Petrol Station, Station Road.
Food And Drink include Sands Of Glenfield 60, Nags Head 18, Top Spot Snooker Club, Glenfield Social Club, and 60, Station Road.
Entertainment include Glenfield Social Club, Station Road.
Clinic include Dental Surgery 62, and 62, Station Road.
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LE3 8BQ: Points of Interest
Morningside Pharmacy
Morningside Pharmacy is a retail outlet located at 64 Station Road, Glenfield, Leicestershire, LE3 8BQ.
Shant Restaurant
Shant Restaurant is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at 60-62 Station Road, Glenfield, Leicestershire, LE3 8BQ.
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited is a large-scale supermarket offering a wide range of products located at Station Road, Glenfield, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 8BQ.
The Nags Head
The Nags Head is a social venue where you can enjoy drinks, meals, and entertainment located at Nags Head, 18 Station Road, Glenfield, Leicestershire, LE3 8BQ.
Chef's Flavour
Chef's Flavour is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at Sumi Heights, 58 - 60 Station Road, Glenfield, Leicestershire, LE3 8BQ.
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 65.12% |
| Commercial | 32.56% |
| Public | 2.33% |
Telephone Area Code for LE3 8BQ
The telephone area code for LE3 8BQ is 0116 Leicester.
Map Coordinates for LE3 8BQ
| Latitude | 52.6515296357 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.20372188882 |
Weather Forecast for LE3 8BQ
Tue 14th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 6.00% | SE 9 mph |
Wed 15th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 5.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 10.00% | E 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 17.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Light rain | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 50.00% | E 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 49.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 50.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 38.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 14.00% | ESE 4 mph |
Thu 16th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 23.00% | ESE 2 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 14.00% | S 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Mist | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 23.00% | WNW 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 14.00% | NNW 2 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 14.00% | WNW 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 14.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 16.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 13.00% | WNW 4 mph |
Fri 17th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 13.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 14.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 14.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 17.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 35.00% | W 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 19.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 37.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 36.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 9.00% | NW 7 mph |
Sat 18th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 6.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 9.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 10.00% | N 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 11.00% | N 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 15.00% | N 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 36.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 35.00% | N 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 6.00% | N 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the LE3 8BQ Postcode?
Download Speeds For LE3 8BQ
| Average Mbps | 85.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 79.700 |
| Maximum Mbps | 205.000 |
LE3 8BQ has an average download speed of 85.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
727 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
58% of postcodes (685,345) have slower broadband speeds.
42% of postcodes (498,569) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For LE3 8BQ
| Average Mbps | 14.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 21.000 |
LE3 8BQ has an average upload speed of 14.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,826 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
64% of postcodes (757,486) have slower upload speeds.
35% of postcodes (415,329) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of LE3 8BQ Postcode
England Primary Schools
Stokes Wood Primary School
Address: Stokes Wood Primary School, Blackett Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 9BX
Distance: 1.63 miles
Contact: 01162875305
Parks Primary School
Address: Parks Primary School, New Parks Crescent, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 9NZ
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: 01162872414
Forest Lodge Community Primary School
Address: Forest Lodge Community Primary School, Charnor Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 6LH
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact:
Braunstone Frith Primary School
Address: Braunstone Frith Primary School, Cuffling Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 6NF
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact:
Glenfield Primary School
Address: Glenfield Primary School, Stamford Street, Glenfield, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 8DL
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact:
The Latimer Primary School
Address: The Latimer Primary School, Latimer Street, Anstey, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 7AW
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: 01162362138
The Hall School
Address: The Hall School, Glenfield Frith Drive, Glenfield, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 8PQ
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: 01162873582
Martinshaw Primary School
Address: Martinshaw Primary School, Forest Rise, Groby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE6 0BB
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: 01162876749
Kirby Muxloe Primary School
Address: Kirby Muxloe Primary School, Barwell Road, Kirby Muxloe, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE9 2AA
Distance: 1.81 miles
Contact: 01162393410
England Secondary Schools
New College Leicester
Address: New College Leicester, Glenfield Road, Leicester, LE3 6DN
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: 01162318500
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near LE3 8BQ
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 62 STATION ROAD, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8BQ
Distance: 0.02 miles
Contact: :
COMMUNITY DENTAL GA CLINIC
Address: GLENVILLE DAY UNIT, BRADGATE MENTAL HEALTH UNIT, GROBY ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 9EJ
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 289 AIKMAN AVENUE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 9PW
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 9 BRADGATE ROAD, ANSTEY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 7AB
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 530 BRAUNSTONE LANE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 3DH
Distance: 1.75 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 16 EASTFIELD ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 6FD
Distance: 1.99 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near LE3 8BQ
MORNINGSIDE PHARMACY
Address: 64 STATION ROAD, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8BQ
Distance: 0.02 miles
Contact: tel: 01162 872713
GLENFIELD PHARMACY
Address: 111 STATION ROAD, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8GS
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2876167
PARKEM CHEMIST LTD
Address: 102 DOMINION ROAD, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8FB
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: :
WELL
Address: 311 AIKMAN AVENUE, LEICESTER, LE3 9PW
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2872151
WELL
Address: 18A RATBY ROAD, GROBY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE6 0GG
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01162 876729
WELL
Address: 1 BRADGATE ROAD, ANSTEY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 7AB
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01162 363375
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near LE3 8BQ
EDMONDS AND SLATTER OPTICIANS (GLENFIELD)
Address: 3 STAMFORD STREET, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8DL
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: :
GLENFIELD OPTICIANS (LEICESTER)
Address: 93 DOMINION ROAD, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8JB
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: :
OCULAR HOMECARE (GROBY ROAD)
Address: 492 GROBY ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 9QD
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: http: HTTP://OCULARHOMECARE.CO.UK
OPTICAL 3 OPTICIANS
Address: 9 LEICESTER ROAD, ANSTEY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 7AT
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: :
OPTICARE LTD (ANSTEY)
Address: 9 THE NOOK, ANSTEY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 7AZ
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (BEAUMONT LEYS)
Address: 15 LOWER FLETCHER MALL, BEAUMONT SHOPPING CENTRE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE4 1DF
Distance: 1.81 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near LE3 8BQ
GLENFIELD SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: 111 STATION ROAD, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, LE3 8GS
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: :
THE GLENFIELD SURGERY
Address: 111 STATION ROAD, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8GS
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2333600
OAKMEADOW SURGERY (GJ INGRAMS)
Address: 87 TATLOW ROAD, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8NF
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2320088
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: 1.16 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2871230
RATBY SURGERY
Address: 122-124 STATION ROAD, RATBY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE6 0JP
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2394960
Transport Links near LE3 8BQ
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: LE3 8BQ
- Leicester
Leicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QBDistance: 4.71 milesDriving Time: 9.32 minutes - Syston
Syston station, Melton Road, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 2HADistance: 7.14 milesDriving Time: 9.67 minutes - Narborough
Narborough station, Station Road, Narborough, Leicestershire, LE19 2HRDistance: 7.24 milesDriving Time: 9.91 minutes - South Wigston
South Wigston station, Kenilworth Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4XUDistance: 8.15 milesDriving Time: 11.85 minutes - Sileby
Sileby station, King Street, Sileby, Leicestershire, LE12 7RNDistance: 9.11 milesDriving Time: 11.08 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near LE3 8BQ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near LE3 8BQ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the LE3 8BQ Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Charnwood Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Edward Argar |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the LE3 8BQ 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 8BQ 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 8BQ
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £108,000 | £108,000 | £108,000 | 1 |
| 2014 | £102,500 | £165,000 | £133,750 | 2 |
| 2016 | £137,000 | £143,000 | £140,000 | 2 |
| 2018 | £131,500 | £131,500 | £131,500 | 1 |
| 2019 | £165,950 | £155,000 | £160,475 | 2 |
| 2020 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £550,000 | £550,000 | £550,000 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the LE3 8BQ Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the LE3 8BQ Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland, Fletcher Mall, LEICESTER, LE4 1DF | 2.91 miles | Directions from LE3 8BQ to Iceland |
| Aldi, Bradgate Mall, LEICESTER, LE4 1DE | 2.95 miles | Directions from LE3 8BQ to Aldi |
| Lidl, Fosse Road North, LEICESTER, LE3 5EZ | 3.69 miles | Directions from LE3 8BQ to Lidl |
| Aldi, Woodgate, LEICESTER, LE3 5GH | 4.01 miles | Directions from LE3 8BQ to Aldi |
| Aldi, Meridian Way, LEICESTER, LE19 1LW | 4.11 miles | Directions from LE3 8BQ to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near the LE3 8BQ Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Motorway Service Area, East, Leicester, LE3 3GB | 2.23 miles | Directions from LE3 8BQ to Motorway Service Area, East |
| Meridian Leisure Park, Leicester, LE19 1JZ | 2.73 miles | Directions from LE3 8BQ to Meridian Leisure Park |
| Leicester Haymarket Unit 2, Leicester, LE1 3GD | 3.15 miles | Directions from LE3 8BQ to Leicester Haymarket Unit 2 |
| Donington Park Services, Derby, DE74 2TN | 12.53 miles | Directions from LE3 8BQ to Donington Park Services |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Fletcher Mall, LEICESTER, LE4 1DG | 1.83 miles | Directions from LE3 8BQ to McDonald's, Fletcher Mall, LEICESTER, LE4 1DG |
| McDonald's, Abbey Lane, LEICESTER, LE4 2AB | 3.00 miles | Directions from LE3 8BQ to McDonald's, Abbey Lane, LEICESTER, LE4 2AB |
| McDonald's, East Gates, LEICESTER, LE1 4FB | 3.11 miles | Directions from LE3 8BQ to McDonald's, East Gates, LEICESTER, LE1 4FB |
| McDonald's, Market Street, LEICESTER, LE1 6DN | 3.21 miles | Directions from LE3 8BQ to McDonald's, Market Street, LEICESTER, LE1 6DN |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Narborough Road, LEICESTER, LE3 2RB | 2.89 miles | Directions from LE3 8BQ to KFC Leicester - Narborough Road |
| KFC, Belgrave Boulevard, LEICESTER, LE4 2JD | 2.92 miles | Directions from LE3 8BQ to KFC Leicester - Belgrave Boulevard |
| KFC, High Street, LEICESTER, LE1 4FP | 3.06 miles | Directions from LE3 8BQ to KFC Leicester - High Street |
| KFC, Birstall, LEICESTER, LE4 3BT | 4.19 miles | Directions from LE3 8BQ to KFC Leicester Services - Birstall |
| KFC, Waterside Road, Hamilton, LEICESTER, LE5 1TL | 5.34 miles | Directions from LE3 8BQ to KFC Leicester - Waterside Road |