LE5 1QW is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (LE5) is called the outward code. The part after the space (1QW) 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 LE5.
- Postal Sector. In our case LE5 1.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case QW.
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 LE5 1QW postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is LEICESTER EAST DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the LE5 1QW postcode have the street address of Wainwright Avenue
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the LE5 1QW postcode is home to a bustling 242 residents!
It is situated within the post town of LEICESTER within the old postal county of Leicestershire.
LE5 1QW is within the city of Leicester.
The LE5 1QW postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in LE5 1QW are houses. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are mid-terraced, end-terraced and detached.
Most properties in LE5 1QW are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
Interactive Mapping Showing UPRNs within the LE5 1QW Postcode Boundaries
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for LE5 1QW
The telephone area code for LE5 1QW is 0116 Leicester.
Map Coordinates for LE5 1QW
| Latitude | 52.6584010139 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.06388435764 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for LE5 1QW
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Weather Forecast for LE5 1QW
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 3.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 5.00% | E 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 6.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 7.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 14.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 10.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 9.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 10.00% | NNE 11 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) | 11.00% | NNE 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 20.00% | NNE 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | NNE 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 5.00% | NNE 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 3.00% | NE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 1.00% | NE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 25.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°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 9.0°C) | 10.00% | N 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 13.00% | N 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 16.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 16.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 45.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 45.00% | W 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 46.00% | W 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 43.00% | W 9 mph |
Sat 4th 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) | 16.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 10.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 9.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 7.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 9.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 10.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 8.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 6.00% | S 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the LE5 1QW Postcode?
Download Speeds For LE5 1QW
| Average Mbps | 96.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 69.200 |
| Maximum Mbps | 593.000 |
LE5 1QW has an average download speed of 96.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
699 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
65% of postcodes (766,858) have slower broadband speeds.
35% of postcodes (417,084) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For LE5 1QW
| Average Mbps | 17.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 39.000 |
LE5 1QW has an average upload speed of 17.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
6,680 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
84% of postcodes (993,540) have slower upload speeds.
16% of postcodes (184,421) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of LE5 1QW Postcode
England Secondary Schools
Orchard Mead Academy
Address: Orchard Mead Academy, Keyham Lane West, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1RT
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: 01162413371
Hamilton College
Address: Hamilton College, Keyham Lane West, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1RT
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact:
Avanti Fields School
Address: Avanti Fields School, 21 Furrow View, Leicester, LE5 0BX
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: 01163266813
England Primary Schools
Kestrels' Field Primary School
Address: Kestrels' Field Primary School, Maidenwell Avenue, Hamilton, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1TG
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact:
St Josephs Catholic Academy
Address: St Josephs Catholic Academy, Armadale Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1HF
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: 01162416197
Hope Hamilton CofE Primary School
Address: Hope Hamilton CofE Primary School, Sandhills Avenue, North Hamilton, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1LU
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact:
Humberstone Infant Academy
Address: Humberstone Infant Academy, Main Street, Humberstone, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1AE
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: 01162767648
Humberstone Junior School
Address: Humberstone Junior School, Main Street, Humberstone, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1AE
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: 01162767248
Humberstone Infant School
Address: Humberstone Infant School, Main Street, Humberstone, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1AE
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact:
Merrydale Junior School
Address: Merrydale Junior School, Claydon Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 0PL
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: 01162767708
Merrydale Junior School
Address: Merrydale Junior School, Claydon Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 0PL
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact:
Merrydale Infant School
Address: Merrydale Infant School, Claydon Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 0PL
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: 01162767593
Falcons Primary School
Address: Falcons Primary School, George Hine House, Gipsy Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 0TA
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: 01164510050
Wyvern Primary School
Address: Wyvern Primary School, Wyvern Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 7HH
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact: 01162661408
North Mead Primary Academy
Address: North Mead Primary Academy, Northfield Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 9DL
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: 01162767761
Sandfield Close Primary School
Address: Sandfield Close Primary School, Sandfield Close, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 7RE
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact: 01162660333
Herrick Primary School
Address: Herrick Primary School, Lockerbie Avenue, Rushey Mead, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 7NJ
Distance: 1.88 miles
Contact: 01162665656
England Higher Schools
Gateway Sixth Form College
Address: Gateway Sixth Form College, Colin Grundy Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1GA
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near LE5 1QW
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 103 - 105 NETHERHALL ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE5 1DR
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: :
CLEARLY ORTHODONTICS
Address: THE OLD COACH HOUSE, 1A MAIN STREET, HUMBERSTONE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE5 1AE
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 66 TENNIS COURT DRIVE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE5 1AQ
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 51 THURNCOURT ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE5 2NN
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: :
SMILE DENTAL CARE
Address: 222 UPPINGHAM ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE5 0QG
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 109 WICKLOW DRIVE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE5 4EL
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near LE5 1QW
HAMILTON PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 2, 192 SANDHILLS AVENUE, HAMILTON, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE5 1QN
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2769750
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: 2 MAIDENWELL AVENUE, HAMILTON, LEICESTER, LE5 1BJ
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01162 272021
UNIPHARM CHEMISTS
Address: NETHERHALL ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE5 1DR
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: :
YAKUB CHEMIST CARE HOME SERVICES
Address: 1 HIGH VIEW CLOSE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE4 9LJ
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2988739
ASHA PHARMACY
Address: 3 THE PARKWAY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE5 2BB
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2743200
FUSION PHARMACY
Address: 109 BARKBY ROAD, THURMASTON, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE4 9LG
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: tel: 01163 677280
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near LE5 1QW
MOBILE EYE CARE OPTICAL LTD
Address: 5 GAMEKEEPERS COURT, HAMILTON, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE5 1PG
Distance: 0.07 miles
Contact: :
THE EYE CLINIC (HAMILTON)
Address: SANDHILLS AVENUE, HAMILTON, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE5 1PL
Distance: 0.17 miles
Contact: :
TESCO OPTICIANS (HAMILTON)
Address: 2 MAIDENWELL AVENUE, HAMILTON, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE5 1BJ
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: :
L/STER HAMILTON EXTRA
Address: 2 MAIDENWELL AVENUE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE5 1BJ
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: :
HOME VISITS
Address: 5 BOVINGER ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 0TX
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: :
OPTIVISION OPTICIANS LTD (UPPINGHAM RD)
Address: 196 UPPINGHAM ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE5 0QG
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near LE5 1QW
JOHNSON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HILLTOP SURGERY, 22 MAIDENWELL AVENUE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE5 1BL
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2536299
ST ELIZABETH'S MEDICAL CENTRE (JA WOOD)
Address: NETHERHALL ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE5 1DR
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2416392
HUMBERSTONE MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: HUMBERSTONE MEDICAL CENTRE, 150 WYCOMBE ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 0PR
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: :
HUMBERSTONE MEDICAL CENTRE (IP JONES)
Address: HUMBERSTONE MEDICAL CENTRE, 150 WYCOMBE ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE5 0PR
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2766605
SILVERDALE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 6 SILVERDALE DRIVE, THURMASTON, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE4 8NN
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 3662020
WILLOWBROOK MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 195 THURNCOURT ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2NL
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: :
Transport Links near LE5 1QW
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: LE5 1QW
- Leicester
Leicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QBDistance: 3.97 milesDriving Time: 8.27 minutes - Syston
Syston station, Melton Road, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 2HADistance: 4.68 milesDriving Time: 8.40 minutes - South Wigston
South Wigston station, Kenilworth Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4XUDistance: 7.48 milesDriving Time: 15.47 minutes - Sileby
Sileby station, King Street, Sileby, Leicestershire, LE12 7RNDistance: 8.48 milesDriving Time: 12.64 minutes - Barrow-upon-Soar
Barrow-upon-Soar station, Grove Lane, Barrow-upon-Soar, Leicestershire, LE12 8USDistance: 11.13 milesDriving Time: 14.96 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near LE5 1QW
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near LE5 1QW
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the LE5 1QW Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Leicester East Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Claudia Webbe |
| Political Party | Independent |
What Council is the LE5 1QW Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is City of Leicester 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 City of Leicester at the following link City of Leicester.How much is the Council Tax?
City of Leicester 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 City of Leicester 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 LE5 1QW Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Leicester council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
LibrariesHouse Sales in LE5 1QW
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £124,950 | £173,000 | £153,650 | 3 |
| 2014 | £150,000 | £240,000 | £154,333 | 3 |
| 2015 | £180,000 | £176,000 | £181,333 | 3 |
| 2016 | £225,000 | £255,000 | £240,000 | 2 |
| 2017 | £203,000 | £330,000 | £197,000 | 3 |
| 2019 | £215,000 | £168,000 | £191,500 | 2 |
| 2020 | £167,500 | £495,000 | £331,250 | 2 |
| 2021 | £465,000 | £465,000 | £465,000 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the LE5 1QW Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the LE5 1QW Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Fletton Close, LEICESTER, LE4 9LP | 1.17 miles | Directions from LE5 1QW to Aldi |
| Iceland, Uppingham Road, LEICESTER, LE5 4DG | 2.50 miles | Directions from LE5 1QW to Iceland |
| Lidl, Gipsy Lane, LEICESTER, LE4 6RG | 2.76 miles | Directions from LE5 1QW to Lidl |
| Sainsburys, Melton Road, LEICESTER, LE4 7SJ | 2.89 miles | Directions from LE5 1QW to Sainsburys |
| Asda, Barkby Thorpe Lane, Thurmaston, LEICESTER, LE4 8GN | 3.32 miles | Directions from LE5 1QW to Asda |
What Popular Restaurants are near the LE5 1QW Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Leicester Haymarket Unit 2, Leicester, LE1 3GD | 3.26 miles | Directions from LE5 1QW to Leicester Haymarket Unit 2 |
| Meridian Leisure Park, Leicester, LE19 1JZ | 6.10 miles | Directions from LE5 1QW to Meridian Leisure Park |
| Motorway Service Area, East, Leicester, LE3 3GB | 6.50 miles | Directions from LE5 1QW to Motorway Service Area, East |
| Donington Park Services, Derby, DE74 2TN | 15.20 miles | Directions from LE5 1QW to Donington Park Services |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Netherhall Road, LEICESTER, LE5 1DL | 0.77 miles | Directions from LE5 1QW to McDonald's, Netherhall Road, LEICESTER, LE5 1DL |
| McDonald's, Barkby Thorpe Lane, Thurmaston, LEICESTER, LE4 8GP | 2.08 miles | Directions from LE5 1QW to McDonald's, Barkby Thorpe Lane, Thurmaston, LEICESTER, LE4 8GP |
| McDonald's, Abbey Lane, LEICESTER, LE4 2AB | 2.90 miles | Directions from LE5 1QW to McDonald's, Abbey Lane, LEICESTER, LE4 2AB |
| McDonald's, East Gates, LEICESTER, LE1 4FB | 3.30 miles | Directions from LE5 1QW to McDonald's, East Gates, LEICESTER, LE1 4FB |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Waterside Road, Hamilton, LEICESTER, LE5 1TL | 0.59 miles | Directions from LE5 1QW to KFC Leicester - Waterside Road |
| KFC, Belgrave Boulevard, LEICESTER, LE4 2JD | 3.16 miles | Directions from LE5 1QW to KFC Leicester - Belgrave Boulevard |
| KFC, High Street, LEICESTER, LE1 4FP | 3.37 miles | Directions from LE5 1QW to KFC Leicester - High Street |
| KFC, Birstall, LEICESTER, LE4 3BT | 3.45 miles | Directions from LE5 1QW to KFC Leicester Services - Birstall |
| KFC, Narborough Road, LEICESTER, LE3 2RB | 4.78 miles | Directions from LE5 1QW to KFC Leicester - Narborough Road |