Living in Leicester, Leicestershire
Thinking of moving to Leicester? Our area guide covers everything you need to know about living in Leicester, Leicestershire - from school ratings and house prices to broadband speeds and local amenities.
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Local administration around Leicester
Boundary data: mySociety MapIt. MP data: UK Parliament Members API. Based on the town-centre postcode, so a larger town may span more than one ward, constituency or MP - check your exact address for certainty.
Nearest GP surgeries to Leicester
| Surgery | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inclusion Healthcare | Charles Berry House, 45 East Bond Street, Leicester | 0.2 mi | 0116 2212780 |
| Leicester City Assist Practice | Charles Berry House, 45 East Bond Street, Leicester | 0.2 mi | 0116 2946305 |
| Bowling Green Street Surgery | 29-31 Bowling Green Street, Leicester | 0.4 mi | 0116 2047240 |
| Fosse Medical Centre (dr H Mukadam) | Fosse Medical Centre, 334 Fosse Road North, Leicester | 0.5 mi | 0116 2957100 |
| De Montfort Surgery | Student Health Centre, 100 Mill Lane, Leicester | 0.6 mi | 0116 2227272 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being nearby does not mean a practice is accepting new patients - confirm the catchment area and list status with the surgery.
Nearest pharmacies to Leicester
| Pharmacy | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots | Units 38/39, Highcross, Leicester | 0.2 mi | 0116 2624149 |
| Boots | 30-36 Gallowtree Gate, Leicester | 0.4 mi | 01162 621641 |
| Mattock Pharmacy | 163 Fosse Road North, Leicester | 0.6 mi | 01162 623368 |
| Vision Pharmacy | 51-53 Narborough Road, Leicester | 0.6 mi | 01162 541208 |
| Riverside Pharmacy | Unit C, 27 Western Boulevard, Leicester | 0.6 mi | 01162 552615 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Check opening hours and services with the pharmacy or on the NHS Find a Pharmacy service at nhs.uk.
Nearest dentists to Leicester
| Practice | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citydental | 51-57 East Bond Street, Leicester | 0.2 mi | |
| 29 - 31 Bowling Green Street (dental Surgery) | 29-31 Bowling Green Street, Leicester | 0.4 mi | |
| The Dental Suite (leicester) | 7-9 Rutland Street, Leicester | 0.5 mi | |
| Dental Surgery | 155 Fosse Road North, Leicester | 0.6 mi | |
| Dental Surgery | 10 Fosse Road Central, Leicester | 0.6 mi |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being listed does not mean a practice is taking new patients - check with the practice or on the NHS Find a Dentist service at nhs.uk.
Dental practices listed may be NHS, private or mixed - NHS availability changes. Check the NHS Find a Dentist service.
Recent Sold Prices in Leicester
| Address | Price | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLAT 74, BURGESS HOUSE, 42, SANVEY GATE | £125,000 | Flat | Jul 2026 |
| FLAT 13, SANVEY MILL, 1, JUNIOR STREET | £138,500 | Flat | Apr 2026 |
| FLAT 8, SANVEY MILL, 1, JUNIOR STREET | £150,000 | Flat | Mar 2026 |
| APARTMENT 1, THE QUAD, 55, HIGHCROSS STREET | £140,000 | Flat | Sep 2025 |
| APARTMENT 5, ARCUS APARTMENTS, 30, EAST BOND STREET | £79,051 | Flat | Sep 2025 |
| APARTMENT 7, THE BAR, 8, SHIRES LANE | £105,000 | Flat | Jul 2025 |
| APARTMENT 20, THE CIRCUS, 12, HIGHCROSS LANE | £105,000 | Flat | May 2025 |
| APARTMENT 10, THE CIRCUS, 12, HIGHCROSS LANE | £100,000 | Flat | Jan 2025 |
| APARTMENT 37, ARCUS APARTMENTS, 30, EAST BOND STREET | £110,000 | Flat | Feb 2024 |
| FLAT 104, BURGESS HOUSE, 11, BURGESS STREET | £135,000 | Flat | Dec 2023 |
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Schools in Leicester
Primary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Slater Primary School | Requires Improvement | 0.3 mi |
| King Richard III Infant and Nursery School | Requires Improvement | 0.5 mi |
| Fosse Mead Primary Academy | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Shaftesbury Junior School | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Inglehurst Junior School | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Inglehurst Infant School | Inadequate | 0.8 mi |
| Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy | Not rated | 0.9 mi |
| Hazel Community Primary School | Good | 1.0 mi |
| Sparkenhoe Community Primary School | Good | 1.0 mi |
| Dovelands Primary School | Not rated | 1.0 mi |
Secondary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Mead Academy | Outstanding | 0.2 mi |
| Brook Mead Academy | Outstanding | 0.8 mi |
| Moat Community College | Not rated | 0.9 mi |
Broadband in Leicester
Local Amenities in Leicester
Parks & Green Spaces
- Playground 0.2 mi
- Park 0.2 mi
- Pitch 0.3 mi
- Castle Gardens 0.3 mi
- The Rally Community Park 0.4 mi
Supermarkets
- Nam Khang 0.2 mi
- Fresh Village 0.3 mi
- Delikatesy Smaczek 0.3 mi
- Heron Foods 0.3 mi
- home decor 0.4 mi
Train Stations
- Leicester Rail Station 0.7 mi
- South Wigston Rail Station 3.8 mi
- Syston Rail Station 4.6 mi
Hospitals & Healthcare
- Haymarket Health 0.3 mi
- Boots 0.4 mi
- Bowling Green Street Surgery 0.4 mi
- CHEC Leicester 0.6 mi
- Riverside Pharmacy 0.6 mi
Area Profile for Leicester
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