Welcome to Leicester Forest East
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Leicester Forest East (LFE) is a large suburban village in Leicestershire, England, west of Leicester, straddling the M1 motorway. It is part of the Blaby district. Leicester Forest East is a popular location among commuters and young families. It was developed primarily between 1920 and 1985, seeing major developments constructed along the Hinckley Road (A47) and to the south-east of the M1 throughout the 1930s. Large-scale housing developments took place in the 1960s, to the north-east and west of the M1 motorway. In the 1980s, a large housing project was constructed at the western edge of the settlement. The village takes its name from the ancient Leicester Forest. The streets through the housing developments to the north-east of the M1 take their names from Ann Packer and Robbie Brightwell, Olympic medalists in the 1964 Tokyo games.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
n/a |
|---|---|
Population |
7,487 (2021) |
Density |
n/a |
Mean age |
39.2 |
Ward |
Forest |
District |
Blaby |
Postcodes |
LE3 |
ONS ID |
E04005354 |
Council
Contact details for Leicester Forest East Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Leicester Forest East Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Leicester Forest East Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Leicester Forest East Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Leicester Forest East Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Leicester Forest East Parish.
Local News
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Leicester Forest East latest news - LeicesteshireLive
Published: 3rd Apr 2024
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Swarms of flies plague homes in village for years
Published: 4th Jul 2023
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Work progressing in Blaby on shops, cafe, GP and new care home
Published: 7th Feb 2024