LE5 6LH 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 (6LH) 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 6.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LH.
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 6LH 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 6LH postcode have the street address of Downing Drive
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the LE5 6LH postcode is home to a bustling 56 residents!
It is situated within the post town of LEICESTER within the old postal county of Leicestershire.
LE5 6LH is within the city of Leicester.
The LE5 6LH postcode area is composed of 83.33% residential properties, 16.67% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in LE5 6LH are houses. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached.
Most properties in LE5 6LH are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
None Domestic Buildings in LE5 6LH fall under these categories: Food And Drink.
Food And Drink include The Dove, and The Dove 48, Downing Drive.
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LE5 6LH: Points of Interest
The Dove
The Dove is a social venue where you can enjoy drinks, meals, and entertainment located at 48 Downing Drive, Leicester, LE5 6LH.
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 83.33% |
| Commercial | 16.67% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for LE5 6LH
The telephone area code for LE5 6LH is 0116 Leicester.
Map Coordinates for LE5 6LH
| Latitude | 52.6262739999 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.05863085151 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for LE5 6LH
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Weather Forecast for LE5 6LH
Fri 3rd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 53.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 19.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 13.00% | WSW 11 mph |
Sat 4th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 11.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 6.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 4.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 3.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 6.00% | SSW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 11.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 11.00% | S 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 5.00% | S 7 mph |
Sun 5th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 6.00% | S 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 12.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 8.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 12.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 35.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 13.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 10.00% | SW 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the LE5 6LH Postcode?
Download Speeds For LE5 6LH
| Average Mbps | 103.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 72.700 |
| Maximum Mbps | 331.000 |
LE5 6LH has an average download speed of 103.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
760 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
69% of postcodes (820,727) have slower broadband speeds.
31% of postcodes (363,154) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For LE5 6LH
| Average Mbps | 17.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 18.900 |
| Maximum Mbps | 36.000 |
LE5 6LH 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 6LH Postcode
England Primary Schools
Willowbrook Mead Primary Academy
Address: Willowbrook Mead Primary Academy, Roborough Green, Thurnby Lodge, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 2NA
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: 01162413756
Willowbrook Primary School
Address: Willowbrook Primary School, Roborough Green, Thurnby Lodge, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 2NA
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact:
Fernvale Primary School
Address: Fernvale Primary School, Somerby Road, Thurnby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 9PR
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: 01162416722
Fernvale Primary School
Address: Fernvale Primary School, Somerby Road, Thurnby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 9PR
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact:
Thurnby, St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Address: Thurnby, St Luke's Church of England Primary School, Main Street, Thurnby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 9PN
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: 01162415105
Thurnby, St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Address: Thurnby, St Luke's Church of England Primary School, Main Street, Thurnby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 9PN
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact:
Thurnby Mead Primary Academy
Address: Thurnby Mead Primary Academy, Dudley Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 2EG
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: 01162413086
Thurnby Lodge Primary School and Speech and Language Unit
Address: Thurnby Lodge Primary School and Speech and Language Unit, Dudley Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 2EG
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact:
Scraptoft Valley Primary School
Address: Scraptoft Valley Primary School, New Romney Crescent, Netherhall Estate, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1NG
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: 01162413444
St Josephs Catholic Academy
Address: St Josephs Catholic Academy, Armadale Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1HF
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: 01162416197
Krishna Avanti Primary School
Address: Krishna Avanti Primary School, Spencefield Lane, Evington, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 6HN
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: 01162419880
Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy
Address: Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy, Balderstone Close, Off Ambassador Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 4ES
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: 01162768812
Rowlatts Hill Primary School
Address: Rowlatts Hill Primary School, Balderstone Close, Off Ambassador Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 4ES
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact:
Whitehall Primary School
Address: Whitehall Primary School, Whitehall Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 6GJ
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: 01162413087
Humberstone Infant Academy
Address: Humberstone Infant Academy, Main Street, Humberstone, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1AE
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: 01162767648
Humberstone Junior School
Address: Humberstone Junior School, Main Street, Humberstone, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1AE
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: 01162767248
Humberstone Infant School
Address: Humberstone Infant School, Main Street, Humberstone, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1AE
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact:
Linden Primary School
Address: Linden Primary School, Headland Road, Evington, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 6AD
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: 01162738435
Coleman Primary School
Address: Coleman Primary School, Gwendolen Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 5FS
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: 01162490109
Mayflower Primary School
Address: Mayflower Primary School, 70 Ethel Road, Ethel Road Playing Fields, Leicester, LE5 5ND
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: 01162737504
Evington Valley Primary School
Address: Evington Valley Primary School, Evington Valley Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 5LL
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact: 01162736971
England Secondary Schools
Orchard Mead Academy
Address: Orchard Mead Academy, Keyham Lane West, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1RT
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact: 01162413371
Hamilton College
Address: Hamilton College, Keyham Lane West, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1RT
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact:
The City of Leicester College
Address: The City of Leicester College, Downing Drive, Evington, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 6LN
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact:
Saint Paul's Catholic School
Address: Saint Paul's Catholic School, Spencefield Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 6HN
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact:
Judgemeadow Community College
Address: Judgemeadow Community College, Marydene Drive, Evington, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 6HP
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact:
Crown Hills Community College
Address: Crown Hills Community College, Gwendolen Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 5FT
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: 01162736893
Madani Boys School
Address: Madani Boys School, 77 Evington Valley, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 5LL
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact: 01162498080
Madani Girls' School
Address: Madani Girls' School, 77 Evington Valley Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 5LL
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact: 01162498080
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near LE5 6LH
OASIS DENTAL CARE LTD
Address: 76 WELLAND VALE ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE5 6PW
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 51 THURNCOURT ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE5 2NN
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 109 WICKLOW DRIVE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE5 4EL
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: :
MANOR DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 64 MANOR ROAD, OADBY, LEICESTER, LE2 2SA
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 103 - 105 NETHERHALL ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE5 1DR
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: :
CLEARLY ORTHODONTICS
Address: THE OLD COACH HOUSE, 1A MAIN STREET, HUMBERSTONE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE5 1AE
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near LE5 6LH
R GLENTON & SON LTD
Address: 49 WELLAND VALE ROAD, EVINGTON, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE5 6PX
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: :
J & A PHARMACY
Address: 19-21 MAIN STREET, EVINGTON, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE5 6DN
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: :
WELL
Address: WILLOWBROOK MEDICAL CENTRE, 195 THURNCOURT ROAD, THURNBY LODGE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE5 2NL
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: tel: 01162 415073
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: ETHEL ROAD PHARMACY, 174 ETHEL ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE5 4WE
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2734302
ASHA PHARMACY
Address: 3 THE PARKWAY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE5 2BB
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2743200
UNIPHARM CHEMISTS
Address: NETHERHALL ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE5 1DR
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near LE5 6LH
EVINGTON EYE CARE LTD
Address: 45A DOWNING DRIVE, EVINGTON, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE5 6LL
Distance: 0.09 miles
Contact: :
THE EYE CLINIC (EVINGTON VILLAGE)
Address: 26 MAIN STREET, EVINGTON, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE5 6DN
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: :
ONTHEGO EYECARE LTD
Address: 109 COLEMAN ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 4LE
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: :
OPTIVISION OPTICIANS LTD (UPPINGHAM RD)
Address: 196 UPPINGHAM ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE5 0QG
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: :
OPTICS 2000 LTD T/AS UPPINGHAM ROAD EYECARE
Address: 241 UPPINGHAM ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE5 4DG
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact: :
LEICESTERSHIRE 1 DOMICILIARY SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: 31 ADLINGTON ROAD, OADBY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 4NA
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near LE5 6LH
DOWNING DRIVE SURGERY (AJJ BENTLEY)
Address: 155 DOWNING DRIVE, EVINGTON, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE5 6LP
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2413801
BUSHBY SURGERY
Address: HILL COURT, MAIN STREET, BUSHBY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 9NY
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: :
WILLOWBROOK MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 195 THURNCOURT ROAD, LEICESTER, LE5 2NL
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: :
WILLOWBROOK MEDICAL CENTRE (JG ASTLES)
Address: 195 THURNCOURT ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE5 2NL
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2432727
THE SURGERY
Address: 10 THE COMMON, EVINGTON, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE5 6EA
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: tel: 01162737792
WILLOWS HEALTH
Address: 184 COLEMAN ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE5 4LJ
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2461311
Transport Links near LE5 6LH
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: LE5 6LH
- Leicester
Leicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QBDistance: 3.28 milesDriving Time: 6.47 minutes - South Wigston
South Wigston station, Kenilworth Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4XUDistance: 6.23 milesDriving Time: 11.74 minutes - Syston
Syston station, Melton Road, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 2HADistance: 6.61 milesDriving Time: 11.97 minutes - Narborough
Narborough station, Station Road, Narborough, Leicestershire, LE19 2HRDistance: 8.88 milesDriving Time: 16.31 minutes - Sileby
Sileby station, King Street, Sileby, Leicestershire, LE12 7RNDistance: 10.41 milesDriving Time: 16.22 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near LE5 6LH
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near LE5 6LH
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the LE5 6LH Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Leicester East Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Claudia Webbe |
| Political Party | Independent |
What Council is the LE5 6LH 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 6LH 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 6LH
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | £184,000 | £184,000 | £184,000 | 1 |
| 2015 | £207,000 | £207,000 | £207,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £236,000 | £275,000 | £255,500 | 2 |
| 2021 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the LE5 6LH Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the LE5 6LH Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Tesco, Ethel Road, LEICESTER, LE5 4WE | 1.88 miles | Directions from LE5 6LH to Tesco |
| Waitrose, Ethel Road, LEICESTER, LE5 5NA | 2.64 miles | Directions from LE5 6LH to Waitrose |
| Iceland, Uppingham Road, LEICESTER, LE5 4DG | 2.69 miles | Directions from LE5 6LH to Iceland |
| Asda, Leicester Road, Oadby, LEICESTER, LE2 4AH | 3.17 miles | Directions from LE5 6LH to Asda |
| Lidl, Harborough Road, Oadby, LEICESTER, LE2 4LA | 3.27 miles | Directions from LE5 6LH to Lidl |
What Popular Restaurants are near the LE5 6LH Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Leicester Haymarket Unit 2, Leicester, LE1 3GD | 3.19 miles | Directions from LE5 6LH to Leicester Haymarket Unit 2 |
| Meridian Leisure Park, Leicester, LE19 1JZ | 5.54 miles | Directions from LE5 6LH to Meridian Leisure Park |
| Motorway Service Area, East, Leicester, LE3 3GB | 6.16 miles | Directions from LE5 6LH to Motorway Service Area, East |
| M6 Services, Rugby, CV23 0PB | 16.90 miles | Directions from LE5 6LH to M6 Services |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Netherhall Road, LEICESTER, LE5 1DL | 1.51 miles | Directions from LE5 6LH to McDonald's, Netherhall Road, LEICESTER, LE5 1DL |
| McDonald's, Almond Road, LEICESTER, LE2 7LH | 3.14 miles | Directions from LE5 6LH to McDonald's, Almond Road, LEICESTER, LE2 7LH |
| McDonald's, Market Street, LEICESTER, LE1 6DN | 3.17 miles | Directions from LE5 6LH to McDonald's, Market Street, LEICESTER, LE1 6DN |
| McDonald's, Wakes Road, WIGSTON, LE18 1PD | 3.21 miles | Directions from LE5 6LH to McDonald's, Wakes Road, WIGSTON, LE18 1PD |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Waterside Road, Hamilton, LEICESTER, LE5 1TL | 2.54 miles | Directions from LE5 6LH to KFC Leicester - Waterside Road |
| KFC, High Street, LEICESTER, LE1 4FP | 3.28 miles | Directions from LE5 6LH to KFC Leicester - High Street |
| KFC, Narborough Road, LEICESTER, LE3 2RB | 4.22 miles | Directions from LE5 6LH to KFC Leicester - Narborough Road |
| KFC, Belgrave Boulevard, LEICESTER, LE4 2JD | 4.33 miles | Directions from LE5 6LH to KFC Leicester - Belgrave Boulevard |
| KFC, Birstall, LEICESTER, LE4 3BT | 5.28 miles | Directions from LE5 6LH to KFC Leicester Services - Birstall |