LE8 6JX is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (LE8) is called the outward code. The part after the space (6JX) 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 LE8.
- Postal Sector. In our case LE8 6.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case JX.
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 LE8 6JX postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is GREAT GLEN SPDO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the LE8 6JX postcode have the street address of Victoria Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the LE8 6JX postcode is home to a bustling 49 residents!
It is situated within the post town of LEICESTER within the old postal county of Leicestershire.
LE8 6JX is within the village of Whetstone.
The LE8 6JX postcode area is composed of 85.71% residential properties, 14.29% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in LE8 6JX are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. Of these bungalows, most are detached.
Most properties in LE8 6JX are owned by the occupiers with the rest being social housing.
None Domestic Buildings in LE8 6JX fall under these categories: Food And Drink.
Food And Drink include Bulls Head Public House 44, and Skittle Alley Bulls Head Public House 44, Victoria Road.
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LE8 6JX: Points of Interest
The Bulls Head
The Bulls Head is a social venue where you can enjoy drinks, meals, and entertainment located at 44 Victoria Road, Whetstone, Leicestershire, LE8 6JX.
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 85.71% |
| Commercial | 14.29% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for LE8 6JX
The telephone area code for LE8 6JX is 0116 Leicester.
Map Coordinates for LE8 6JX
| Latitude | 52.5753926513 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.17858425265 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for LE8 6JX
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Weather Forecast for LE8 6JX
Sat 27th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 62.00% | NE 13 mph |
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Heavy rain | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 90.00% | NNE 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Heavy rain | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 95.00% | N 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Heavy rain | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 94.00% | N 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Heavy rain | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 86.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 58.00% | WNW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 55.00% | W 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 7.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 0.00% | SW 7 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 0.00% | S 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 7.00% | S 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 5.00% | S 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 1.00% | S 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 11 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 2.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 8.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 29.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 9.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 11.00% | ESE 7 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 15.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 15.00% | E 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Fog | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 23.00% | E 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 17.00% | E 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 17.00% | E 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 18.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 10.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 10.00% | NE 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the LE8 6JX Postcode?
Download Speeds For LE8 6JX
| Average Mbps | 125.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 107.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 331.000 |
LE8 6JX has an average download speed of 125.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
615 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
82% of postcodes (966,410) have slower broadband speeds.
18% of postcodes (217,616) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For LE8 6JX
| Average Mbps | 17.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 17.900 |
| Maximum Mbps | 36.000 |
LE8 6JX has an average upload speed of 17.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
6,973 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
83% of postcodes (986,567) have slower upload speeds.
16% of postcodes (191,101) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of LE8 6JX Postcode
England Primary Schools
Parkland Primary School South Wigston
Address: Parkland Primary School South Wigston, St Thomas Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4TA
Distance: 1.76 miles
Contact: 01162782142
Glen Hills Primary School
Address: Glen Hills Primary School, Featherby Drive, Glen Parva, Glen Hills Primary School, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 9NY
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: 01162782535
Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School
Address: Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School, Hospital Lane, Blaby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 4FE
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: 01162775648
Rolleston Primary School
Address: Rolleston Primary School, Hillsborough Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 9PT
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact: 01162782300
Badgerbrook Primary School
Address: Badgerbrook Primary School, Badger Drive, Whetstone, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 6ZW
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: 01162752353
Blaby Stokes Church of England Primary School
Address: Blaby Stokes Church of England Primary School, Queen's Road, Blaby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 4EG
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact:
St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone
Address: St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone, Wale Road, Whetstone, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 6NJ
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact:
Cosby Primary School
Address: Cosby Primary School, Portland Street, Cosby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE9 1TE
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: 01162863103
Red Hill Field Primary School
Address: Red Hill Field Primary School, Copt Oak Road, Narborough, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE19 3EF
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: 01162841500
Greystoke Primary School
Address: Greystoke Primary School, Thornton Drive, Narborough, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE19 2GX
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: 01162862286
Enderby Danemill Primary School
Address: Enderby Danemill Primary School, Mill Lane, Enderby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE19 4LH
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: 01162862674
Montrose School
Address: Montrose School, Wigston Lane, Aylestone, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 8TN
Distance: 2.09 miles
Contact: 01162832328
Eyres Monsell Primary School
Address: Eyres Monsell Primary School, Simmins Crescent, Eyres Monsell, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 9AH
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact: 01162773855
England Secondary Schools
South Wigston High School
Address: South Wigston High School, St Thomas Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4TA
Distance: 1.76 miles
Contact: 01162782388
Countesthorpe Leysland Community College
Address: Countesthorpe Leysland Community College, Winchester Road, Countesthorpe, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 5PR
Distance: 1.70 miles
Contact:
Brockington College
Address: Brockington College, Blaby Road, Enderby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE19 4AQ
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: 01162863722
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near LE8 6JX
WHETSTONE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 3 GROVE ROAD, WHETSTONE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 6LN
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 42 LUTTERWORTH ROAD, BLABY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 4DN
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: :
NARBOROUGH DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 21 LEICESTER ROAD, NARBOROUGH, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE19 2HL
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 7 CARVERS CORNER, GRANGE DRIVE, GLEN PARVA, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 9PE
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: :
SMILE SERENITY LTD
Address: 72A LUTTERWORTH ROAD, AYLESTONE, LEICESTER, LE2 8PG
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact: http: HTTPS://WWW.SMILESERENITY.CO.UK/
DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 19-20 STEWART AVENUE, ENDERBY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE19 4LN
Distance: 1.55 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near LE8 6JX
WHETSTONE CHEMIST
Address: 48 HIGH STREET, WHETSTONE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 6LP
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2750731
BLABY PHARMACY
Address: 5 LUTTERWORTH ROAD, BLABY, LEICESTER, LE8 4DW
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01162 772535
NORTHFIELDS PHARMACY
Address: 1 VILLERS COURT, BLABY, LEICESTER, LE8 4HP
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01162 771408
PEAK PHARMACY
Address: 65 LEICESTER ROAD, NARBOROUGH, LEICESTER, LE19 2DU
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2863000
VILLAGE PHARMACY
Address: 2 VICTORIA STREET, NARBOROUGH, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE19 2DP
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2867047
GLENHILLS PHARMACY
Address: 2 CARVERS CORNER, GRANGE DRIVE, GLEN PARVA, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 9PE
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near LE8 6JX
SPECSAVERS (BLABY)
Address: 7 LUTTERWORTH ROAD, BLABY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 4DW
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: :
BLABY EYECARE
Address: 15 JOHNS COURT, BLABY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 4DJ
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: :
EDMONDS AND SLATTER OPTICIANS (BLABY)
Address: 3 SYCAMORE CORNER, LEICESTER ROAD, BLABY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 4GR
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: :
NARBOROUGH EYECARE LTD
Address: 3 ROYAL COURT, LEICESTER ROAD, NARBOROUGH, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE19 2EG
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (FOSSE PARK - LEICESTER)
Address: UNIT 2, FOSSE PARK SHOPPING CENTRE, FOSSE PARK AVENUE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE19 1HJ
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS - ENDERBY
Address: GROVE FARM TRIANGLE, ENDERBY, LEICESTER, LE19 1WT
Distance: 1.63 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near LE8 6JX
NORTHFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 12 VILLERS COURT, BLABY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 4NS
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 3192203
NORTHFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: VILLERS COURT, LEICESTER, LE8 4NS
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: :
HAZELMERE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 58 LUTTERWORTH ROAD, BLABY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 4DN
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2771666
THE LIMES MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 65 LEICESTER ROAD, NARBOROUGH, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE19 2DU
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2864421
ENDERBY MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: SHORTRIDGE LANE, ENDERBY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE19 4LY
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2866088
THE HEDGES MEDICAL CENTRE (SA BAILEY)
Address: PASLEY ROAD, EYRES MONSELL, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 9BU
Distance: 1.73 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2251277
Transport Links near LE8 6JX
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: LE8 6JX
- Narborough
Narborough station, Station Road, Narborough, Leicestershire, LE19 2HRDistance: 1.92 milesDriving Time: 3.29 minutes - South Wigston
South Wigston station, Kenilworth Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4XUDistance: 2.56 milesDriving Time: 4.96 minutes - Leicester
Leicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QBDistance: 5.21 milesDriving Time: 9.93 minutes - Hinckley (Leics)
Hinckley station, Station Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 1UEDistance: 12.15 milesDriving Time: 14.85 minutes - Syston
Syston station, Melton Road, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 2HADistance: 13.94 milesDriving Time: 15.91 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near LE8 6JX
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near LE8 6JX
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the LE8 6JX Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | South Leicestershire Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Alberto Costa |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the LE8 6JX 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 LE8 6JX 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 LE8 6JX
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £199,000 | £180,000 | £189,500 | 2 |
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Postcodes near the LE8 6JX Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the LE8 6JX Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland, Johns Court, Blaby, LEICESTER, LE8 4DJ | 1.00 miles | Directions from LE8 6JX to Iceland |
| Waitrose, Johns Court, Blaby, LEICESTER, LE8 4DJ | 1.00 miles | Directions from LE8 6JX to Waitrose |
| Aldi, Welford Road, Blaby, LEICESTER, LE8 4HY | 1.08 miles | Directions from LE8 6JX to Aldi |
| Sainsburys, Grove Farm Triangle, Enderby, LEICESTER, LE19 1WT | 2.62 miles | Directions from LE8 6JX to Sainsburys |
| Asda, Narborough Road South, LEICESTER, LE3 2LL | 2.73 miles | Directions from LE8 6JX to Asda |
What Popular Restaurants are near the LE8 6JX Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Meridian Leisure Park, Leicester, LE19 1JZ | 2.63 miles | Directions from LE8 6JX to Meridian Leisure Park |
| Motorway Service Area, East, Leicester, LE3 3GB | 3.23 miles | Directions from LE8 6JX to Motorway Service Area, East |
| Leicester Haymarket Unit 2, Leicester, LE1 3GD | 4.63 miles | Directions from LE8 6JX to Leicester Haymarket Unit 2 |
| M6 Services, Rugby, CV23 0PB | 11.74 miles | Directions from LE8 6JX to M6 Services |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Fosse Park Shopping Centre, Fosse Park Avenue, LEICESTER, LE19 1HX | 1.50 miles | Directions from LE8 6JX to McDonald's, Fosse Park Shopping Centre, Fosse Park Avenue, LEICESTER, LE19 1HX |
| McDonald's, Meridian East, Meridian Business Park, LEICESTER, LE19 1WZ | 2.14 miles | Directions from LE8 6JX to McDonald's, Meridian East, Meridian Business Park, LEICESTER, LE19 1WZ |
| McDonald's, Wakes Road, WIGSTON, LE18 1PD | 3.28 miles | Directions from LE8 6JX to McDonald's, Wakes Road, WIGSTON, LE18 1PD |
| McDonald's, Almond Road, LEICESTER, LE2 7LH | 3.69 miles | Directions from LE8 6JX to McDonald's, Almond Road, LEICESTER, LE2 7LH |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Narborough Road, LEICESTER, LE3 2RB | 3.18 miles | Directions from LE8 6JX to KFC Leicester - Narborough Road |
| KFC, High Street, LEICESTER, LE1 4FP | 4.55 miles | Directions from LE8 6JX to KFC Leicester - High Street |
| KFC, Belgrave Boulevard, LEICESTER, LE4 2JD | 6.49 miles | Directions from LE8 6JX to KFC Leicester - Belgrave Boulevard |
| KFC, Waterside Road, Hamilton, LEICESTER, LE5 1TL | 7.29 miles | Directions from LE8 6JX to KFC Leicester - Waterside Road |
| KFC, Birstall, LEICESTER, LE4 3BT | 8.24 miles | Directions from LE8 6JX to KFC Leicester Services - Birstall |