The postcode LE8 5PE is located in Blaby, in the county of Leicestershire. It was introduced in May 1994 and is an active postcode. LE8 5PE is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
LE8 5PE is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 8.2 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of LE8 5PE as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Detached retirement living.
The closest road name to LE8 5PE is Cosby Road which is centered 45 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Willoughby Road and is 280 m away. The closest railway station is Narborough Rail Station, 3.59 km away.
The closest primary school to LE8 5PE (for ages 11 and under) is Greenfield Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on July 11, 2018.
The local pub for residents of LE8 5PE is The Plough Inn (Wet Sales Only) and is 3.37 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on September 15, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Pizza Oven and is 3.39 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on October 30, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 62.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 9.3 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 81.5% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 3.2 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for LE8 5PE is covered by the Leicestershire police force association and Leicestershire County and Rutland is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to LE8 5PE and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to LE8 5PE, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode LE8 5PE
| Introduction | May 1994 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from LE8 5PE - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Countesthorpe Academy | Academy | 11-19 | 145 m | |
| Greenfield Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 11, 2018) | 1.25 km |
| Badgerbrook Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (September 16, 2011) | 1.53 km |
| Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 14, 2017) | 1.86 km |
| Foxfields Academy | Special school | 4-16 | 1.86 km | |
| Blaby Stokes Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 2.22 km | |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone | Academy | 5-11 | 2.34 km | |
| Cosby Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 1, 2017) | 2.34 km |
| Brooke House Day School | Independent school | 3-16 | Inadequate (November 14, 2019) | 2.71 km |
| South Wigston High School | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (May 1, 2019) | 3.37 km |
| Parkland Primary School South Wigston | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 28, 2018) | 3.37 km |
| Greystoke Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 25, 2018) | 3.71 km |
| Rolleston Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (October 18, 2018) | 3.85 km |
| Glen Hills Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (October 3, 2018) | 4.03 km |
| Wigston College | Academy | 14-18 | Good (March 8, 2017) | 4.22 km |
| Lodge Farm Education | Special school | 11-17 | 4.23 km | |
| Wigston Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (September 26, 2018) | 4.23 km |
| Wigston Birkett House Community Special School | Special school | 4-19 | Outstanding (November 13, 2019) | 4.23 km |
| Thythorn Field Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 25, 2019) | 4.24 km |
| Red Hill Field Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (November 18, 2016) | 4.42 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from LE8 5PE - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warwick Bridge Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 21, 2018 | 2.5 km | |
| B And S News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 23, 2018 | 3.2 km | |
| Parkland County Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 28, 2020 | 3.37 km | |
| Parkland Pre-school | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 28, 2019 | 3.37 km | |
| South Wigston High School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 18, 2019 | 3.37 km | |
| St Thomas Petrol Station And Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 9, 2019 | 3.37 km | |
| Blakesley's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 17, 2022 | 3.37 km | |
| Thai Kitchen In The Plough | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 15, 2021 | 3.37 km | |
| The Plough Inn (Wet Sales Only) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 15, 2021 | 3.37 km | |
| Baxters Bakery Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 16, 2021 | 3.39 km | |
| Pizza Oven | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 30, 2021 | 3.39 km | |
| South Leicestershire College Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 10, 2018 | 3.39 km | |
| Sure Start Childrens Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 13, 2017 | 3.39 km | |
| The Corner Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 14, 2019 | 3.39 km | |
| Top Chef | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 26, 2021 | 3.39 km | |
| Shane Varney Karate School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 18, 2019 | 3.41 km | |
| 7 Days Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 20, 2019 | 3.45 km | |
| Big China | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement October 7, 2021 | 3.45 km | |
| Chicago Food Leicester Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement March 28, 2022 | 3.45 km | |
| Doridos Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 26, 2022 | 3.45 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to LE8 5PE - Data from Apr 2022
| Willoughby Road | 280 m | |
| College | 305 m | |
| Willoughby Road | 311 m | |
| College | 337 m | |
| Westfield Avenue | 458 m | |
| Narborough Rail Station | 3.59 km | |
| South Wigston Rail Station | 3.75 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 32.52 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to LE8 5PE - Data from Dec 2021
| Ash Spinney | 1.22 km | |
| Whetstone Gorse | 1.55 km | |
| Black Spinney | 2.15 km | |
| Cosby Hill | 2.85 km | |
| Mill Stream | 2.97 km | |
| Reed Pool Spinney | 3.19 km | |
| Foston Wood | 3.19 km | |
| Sir John's Wood | 3.26 km | |
| The Plantation | 3.29 km | |
| Her Ladyship's Covert | 3.53 km | |
| Lattice Coppice | 3.55 km | |
| Moat Spinney | 3.58 km | |
| Alexandra Clump | 3.6 km | |
| Ash Pole Spinney | 3.61 km | |
| Cosby Spinneys | 3.62 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for LE8 5PE - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 39.1 Mbps | 62.9 Mbps | 205 Mbps |
| Upload | 8.6 Mbps | 9.3 Mbps | 21 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 21.7 | 5 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 18.5% | 100% | 68.5 | 9.9 |
| 300+ Mbps | 81.5% | 81.5% | - | - |
Energy usage data for LE8 5PE - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Leicestershire |
| Latitude | 52.55276000 |
| Longitude | -1.15998100 |
| OS Easting | 457053 |
| OS Northing | 0295322 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Leicestershire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
South Leicestershire |
| County Electorial Division | Cosby & Countesthorpe ED |
| Electoral Ward | Countesthorpe |
| Local Authority District | Blaby |
| Region / Government Office Region | East Midlands |
| European Electoral Region | East Midlands |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Leicester and Leicestershire Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Leicestershire |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000129 |
| Travel To Work Area | Leicester |
| NHS England Region | Midlands |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Leicestershire County and Rutland |
| Cancer Alliance | East Midlands |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
East Midlands |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS East Leicestershire and Rutland CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Suburbanites Group: Suburban achievers Subgroup: Detached retirement living |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural town and fringe |
| Built-Up Area | Countesthorpe BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33016254 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Blaby 011 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Blaby 011A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6A3 |