LE8 5WS Postcode Area
Use the postcode street map opposite - and the information below - to discover useful information for the LE8 5WS postcode area in Leicester.
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What social class do the population of LE8 5WS belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is LE8 5WS in Leicester, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about LE8 5WS from the Census 2011.
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People and Demographics
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Demographics
An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in LE8 5WS, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.
Crime Rates
Police crime stats - see how safe it is around LE8 5WS, including burglaries, ASBOs, vehicle crime and violent crime. How does this area compare?
Constituency
Find out the voting intentions, poll results, your local MP, 2015 election results and voting turnout for your local constituency.
Local Issues
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Sunrise/Sunset
Sunrise (dawn) and sunset (dusk) times for today as well as for the next month for the postcode area LE85WS. Wakey wakey, rise and shine!
Job Vacancies
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Travel & Transport
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Traffic Reports
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Taxi Firms
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Car Parks
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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities
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Events
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Attractions
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Hotels
Comfortable, quality bed & breakfast and hotel accommodation located within a 15 miles of the postcode area LE8 5WS.
Tourist Information
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Local Amenities
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Banks
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Cash Machines
Locations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the LE8 5WS postcode area that dispense money.
Schools
The nearest schools in the LE8 5WS area, including their latest Ofsted Results, pupil statistics and test results.
Shopping Centres
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Police Stations
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Emergency Facilities
A handy list of emergency information in this area, including hospitals, doctors, chemists and emergency services near LE8 5WS.
Post Offices
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Libraries
A useful list of lending libraries located in and around LE8 5WS. May also lend CDs and DVDs, and other services available.
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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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LE85WS Postcode Breakdown
| LEAREA | 8DISTRICT | 5SECTOR | WSUNIT |
| Full Postcode | LE8 5WS |
| Latitude/Longitude | , |
| Postal Town | Leicester |
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| County | Leicestershire |
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| Country | England |
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| Area Classification | Urban with City and Town |
LE85WS Postal District
LE8 5WS postcode is located in the postal town of Leicester. Leicester postal area may cover a large geographical region that may correspond to several postal districts, which may include many towns and/or villages. Use the map to determine the geographical location of the postcode LE8 5WS.
| Great Peatling | 1.6 miles SE |
| Ketteringham | 2.2 miles W |
| Cosby | 2.5 miles SW |
| Wigston | 2.5 miles NE |
| Hethel | 2.8 miles W |
| Arnesby | 3.3 miles SE |
| Enderby | 3.4 miles NW |
| Ashby Magna | 3.9 miles SW |
| Bruntingthorpe | 4 miles SE |
| Croft | 4.2 miles W |
| Broughton Astley | 4.3 miles SW |
| Shearsby | 4.7 miles SE |
| Peatling Parva | 4.9 miles S |
| Saddington | 5 miles E |
| Leicester | 5.5 miles N |
| London | 85 miles SE |
| Glasgow | 257 miles NW |
| Edinburgh | 248 miles NW |
| Cardiff | 115 miles SW |
| Liverpool | 97 miles NW |
| Southampton | 115 miles S |
| Saint Ives | 123 miles S |
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