LE18 2FY
a residential postcode in Wigston Magna, Leicester
Coordinates
Latitude: 52.5756 / 52°34'32"N
Longitude: -1.1114 / 1°6'41"W
OS Eastings: 460313
OS Northings: 297900
OS Grid: SP603979
Location Encoding
Mapcode National: GBR 9PL.FTX
Mapcode Global: WHDJQ.WJXB
Plus Code: 9C4WHVGQ+6C
Maidenhead Locator System: IO92kn68
What Three Birds: rubythroat.bee-eater.rook
Marker point and cooordinate accuracy: Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean.
Amesbury Court, Launceston Road, Wigston LE18 2FY
Summary
LE18 2FY is a residential postcode in Wigston Magna, Leicester. It was first introduced in August 1992.
The most common council tax band is A.
Residential buildings are typically terraced (including end-terrace), detached and semi-detached. Domestic properties are primarily flats.
Estimated residential property values, based on historical transactions and adjusted for inflation, range from £78,173 to £369,404 with an average of £108,149.
Residential buildings were typically constructed between 1967 and 1975.
None of the residential properties sold since 1995 have been new builds or newly converted.
Domestic properties are predominantly owner occupied.
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings are E and D.
In the 2011 census, there were 35 people resident in LE18 2FY, of which 16 were male and 19 were female. This includes overnight visitors as well as permanent residents.
LE18 2FY is in the Leicester travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the Leicestershire County and Rutland Primary Care Trust.
LE18 2FY is approximately 88m (289ft) above sea level.
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing LE18 2FY
7c3: Constrained City Dwellers - White Communities - Outer City Hardship
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for LE18 2FY
England C1: a town or city, surrounded by populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
6/10 (Moderate)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
5/10 (Moderate)
Area Retail Diversity Index
5/10 (Moderate)
Supermarkets near LE18 2FY include Aldi, Asda, Co-Operative Food, Farmfoods, Iceland, Lidl, M&S Simply Food, Sainsbury's, Tesco and Waitrose. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
Other nearby postcodes
LE18 2FY at other websites
- Air quality forecast for LE18 2FY at Smogwatch
- Sunrise and sunset times at LE18 2FY at The Time and Place
- River levels and flood warnings near LE18 2FY at River Levels UK
- Listed Buildings near LE18 2FY at British Listed Buildings
- Food Hygiene Ratings near LE18 2FY at Hygiene Ratings UK
- Nearest beaches to LE18 2FY at British Beaches
- Electric vehicle charge points near LE18 2FY at Plugpoint
- See which government petitions are popular near LE18 2FY at Repetition.me
- Unique Property Reference Numbers (UPRNs) near LE18 2FY at UPRN Data UK
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Councils, constituencies and elected representatives
Residents of LE18 2FY are represented at different levels of local, regional and national government by elected representatives. Where known, these are shown here.
This data is updated approximately monthly, and may not necessarily take account of the results of any elections held recently. Please bear that in mind following the elections of 4th May this year. We will try to get the new data on site as soon as possible.
District Council
Oadby and Wigston Borough Council
Ward
Wigston All Saints
Councillors
Lee Bentley (Liberal Democrat)
Michael Charlesworth (Liberal Democrat)
Gary Hunt (Liberal Democrat)
County Council
Leicestershire
Electoral Division
East Wigston
County Councillor
Michael Charlesworth (Liberal Democrat)
United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency
Harborough
MP
Neil O'Brien (Conservative)
Broadband Internet
Ofcom publishes annual statistics for Broadband availability. This is the most recent data for LE18 2FY.
- Definitions
- Ultrafast: 300Mbit/s or greater
- Superfast: 30Mbit/s to less than 300Mbit/s
- Universal Service Obligation: Download speeds at or above 10Mbit/s and upload speeds at or above 1Mbit/s
Schools
The most recent Ofsted rankings for schools near LE18 2FY.
Primary
Thythorn Field Community Primary School
Bideford Close, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 2QU
Community School
Ages 4 - 11
Good
Little Hill Primary
Launceston Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 2GZ
Academy Converter
Ages 4 - 11
Outstanding
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Long Street, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 2AH
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 4 - 11
Good
The Meadow Community Primary School
Meadow Way, Wigston Magna, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 3QZ
Academy Converter
Ages 2 - 11
Outstanding
Parkland Primary School South Wigston
St Thomas Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4TA
Academy Converter
Ages 4 - 11
Good
Secondary
Wigston College
Station Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 2DS
Academy Converter
Ages 14 - 18
Inadequate
South Wigston High School
St Thomas Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4TA
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 16
Good
Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A Church of England School
Trenant Road, Leicester, LE2 6UA
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 3 - 16
Inadequate
Gartree High School Oadby
Ridge Way, Oadby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 5TQ
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 16
Outstanding
Beauchamp College
Ridge Way, Oadby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 5TP
Academy Converter
Ages 14 - 18
Outstanding
Sir Jonathan North Community College
Knighton Lane East, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 6FU
Community School
Ages 11 - 16
Outstanding
The Lancaster School
Knighton Lane East, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 6FU
Community School
Ages 11 - 16
Inadequate
Countesthorpe Leysland Community College
Winchester Road, Countesthorpe, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 5PR
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 19
Outstanding
Manor High School
Copse Close, Oadby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 4FU
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 16
Good
The overall school grade in this area is high.
