Area Info for Anstey (Leicestershire)

Overview of Anstey, Leicestershire

Anstey is a small town located in the county of Leicestershire, in the East Midlands region of England. It is situated approximately 5 miles east of Leicester city centre, making it a suburban area with close links to the city. The town is known for its historic charm, local community, and scenic surroundings.

History and Heritage

Anstey has a rich history that dates back several centuries. The area has historically been a rural settlement, with agriculture playing a significant role in its development. Over time, it evolved into a residential community while retaining some of its historic features. The local church, St. Mary’s, is a notable historic building, with parts dating back to the 13th century.

Local Amenities and Facilities

The town offers a range of amenities including local shops, pubs, and restaurants. There are several parks and green spaces, such as Anstey Park, which provide recreational opportunities for residents and visitors. Educational facilities include primary schools, and residents often commute to nearby Leicester for additional services and employment.

Transport Links

Anstey benefits from good transport connections, with proximity to major roads such as the A46 and M1 motorway, facilitating travel to Leicester and other parts of the region. Public transport options include bus services connecting the town to Leicester and surrounding areas.

Community and Events

The town has a vibrant community spirit, with local events and activities organised throughout the year. These include village fairs, markets, and sports events, fostering a strong sense of community among residents.

Surrounding Area

Anstey is surrounded by picturesque countryside, including fields and woodland areas, making it an attractive location for outdoor activities such as walking and cycling. Its proximity to Leicester allows residents to enjoy urban amenities while living in a more rural setting.
Education
School
The Martin High School Anstey0.24 miles
Link Road, Anstey, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 7EB
The Latimer Primary School, Anstey0.34 miles
Latimer Street, Anstey, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 7AW
Woolden Hill Primary School0.42 miles
Netherfield Road, Anstey, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 7ES
Heatherbrook Primary School0.87 miles
Astill Lodge Road, Beaumont Leys, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 1BE
Beaumont Lodge Primary School1.39 miles
Astill Lodge Road, Beaumont Leys, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 1DT
Buswells Lodge Primary School1.50 miles
Beauville Drive, Beaumont Leys, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 0PT
Babington Community College1.64 miles
Strasbourg Drive, Beaumont Leys, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 0SZ
The Hall School1.70 miles
Glenfield Frith Drive, Glenfield, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 8PQ
Richard Hill Church of England Primary School1.71 miles
Anstey Lane, Thurcaston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 7JA
Elizabeth Woodville Primary School1.74 miles
Glebe Road, Groby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE6 0GT
Oakwood School1.80 miles
20 Main Street, Glenfield, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 8DG
Martinshaw Primary School1.86 miles
Forest Rise, Groby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE6 0BB
Barley Croft Primary School1.87 miles
Malham Close, Beaumont Leys, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 0UT
Lady Jane Grey Primary School1.88 miles
Wolsey Close, Groby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE6 0ZA
Glenfield Primary School1.89 miles
Stamford Street, Glenfield, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 8DL
Newtown Linford Primary School1.89 miles
Main Street, Newtown Linford, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE6 0AD
Health
Clinic
The Anstey Surgery0.30 miles
21A The Nook, Anstey, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 7AZ
The Agnes Unit1.12 miles
Gorse Hill Hospital, Gorse Hill, Anstey, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 7GX
The Glenfield Surgery1.35 miles
111 Station Road, Glenfield, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 8GS
Glenfield Surgery1.35 miles
111 Station Road, Glenfield, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 8GS
The Bradgate Mental Health Unit1.42 miles
Glenfield Hospital, Groby Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 9EJ
The Bennion Centre (Elderly)1.42 miles
Glenfield Hospital, Groby Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 9DZ
The Grange1.44 miles
Groby Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 9QF
Birstall Medical Centre3.24 miles
4 Whiles Lane, Birstall, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 4EE
Sk:N Leicester3.72 miles
29 Gallowtree Gate, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 5AD
BPAS Leicester3.76 miles
Leicester Medical Group, Thurmaston Health Centre, 573A Melton Road, Thurmaston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 8EA
Thurmaston Health Centre3.76 miles
573A Melton Road, Thurmaston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 8EA
Bowling Green Street - The Practice3.83 miles
29-31 Bowling Green Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 6AS
The Bowling Green Street Practice3.83 miles
29-31 Bowling Green Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 6AS
De Montfort Surgery3.86 miles
100 Mill Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 7HX
Merridale Medical Centre4.01 miles
5 Fullhurst Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 1BL
Rubicon Close4.04 miles
1&3 Rubicon Close, Linkfield Road, Mountsorrel, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 7DJ
GP
Dr N W Osborne & Partners0.30 miles
21a The Nook, Anstey, Leicester, Leics, LE7 7AZ
Dr RP Archer & Dr C K Archer1.32 miles
242 Astill Lodge Road, Leicester, Leics, LE4 1EF
Beaumont Lodge Medical Practice1.32 miles
244 Astill Lodge Road, Leicester, LE4 1EF
Dr J G Cooper & Partners1.35 miles
111 Station Road, Glenfield, Leics, LE3 8GS
Dr S S Gajebasia1.59 miles
26 Rookery Lane, Groby, Leics, LE6 0GL
Beaumont Lodge Medical Practice1.79 miles
2 Baxters Close, Beaumont Leys, Leicester, LE4 0QR
The Practice Beaumont Leys1.87 miles
1 Little Wood Close, Leicester, Leics, LE4 0UZ
The Parks Medical Centre2.06 miles
340 Aikman Avenue, Leicester, Leics, LE3 9PW
Border Drive Surgery2.32 miles
2 Border Drive, Leicester, LE4 2PF
Oakmeadow Surgery2.41 miles
Oakmeadow Surgery, Tatlow Road, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8NF
Dr S.M Arolker & Partners2.47 miles
122 Parker Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 0JF
Dr Taylor2.73 miles
Colwell Medical Centre, 26 Colwell Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 9AX
Dr RG Ackerley & Partners2.75 miles
1 Greengate Lane, Birstall, Leicester, Leics, LE4 3JF
Groby Road Medical Centre2.77 miles
Groby Road Medical Centre, 9 Groby Road, Leicester, LE3 9ED
Dr P Parwaiz2.83 miles
122 Station Road, Ratby, Leicestershire, LE6 0JP
Dr A Nana & Partners3.05 miles
39 Hockley Farm Road, Braunstone, Leicester, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 1HN
Hospital
Leicester Frith Hospital1.44 miles
Groby Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 9QF
Glenfield Hospital1.57 miles
Groby Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 9QP
Leicester Royal Infirmary4.07 miles
Leicester Royal Infirmary, Infirmary Square, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 5WW
Nuffield Health, Leicester Hospital5.54 miles
Scraptoft Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1HY
Leicester General Hospital5.57 miles
Gwendolen Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 4PW
Spire Leicester Hospital6.21 miles
Gartree Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 2FF
Loughborough Hospital6.93 miles
Hospital Way, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 5JY
Coalville Community Hospital7.35 miles
Coalville Hospital, Broom Leys Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 4DE
Hinckley & Bosworth Community Hospital10.84 miles
Ashby Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 3DA
Hinckley & District Hosp11.85 miles
Mount Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 1AG
Ashby & District Hospital12.37 miles
Leicester Road, Ashby-De-La-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1DG
St Mary's Hospital14.65 miles
Leicestershire County and Rutland PCT, Thorpe Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1SJ
Melton Mowbray Hospital14.65 miles
Thorpe Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1SJ
Feilding Palmer Hospital14.97 miles
Gilmorton Road, Lutterworth, Leicestershire, LE17 4DZ
Pembleton Unit15.70 miles
The Manor Site, Manor Court Avenue, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 5HX
George Eliot Hospital16.32 miles
College Street, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 7DJ
Pharmacy
National Co-Operative Chemists Limited0.27 miles
1 Bradgate Road, Anstey, Leicestershire, LE7 7AB
Boots1.27 miles
20-22 Fletcher Mall, Beaumont Leys Centre, Leicester, LE4 1DG
Astill Lodge Pharmacy1.32 miles
234 Astill Lodge Road, Anstey Heights, Leicester, LE4 1EF
Glenfield Pharmacy1.35 miles
111 Station Road, Glenfield, Leicestershire, LE3 8GS
The Co-Operative Pharmacy1.67 miles
18A Ratby Road, Groby, Leicester, LE6 0GG
Morningside Pharmacy1.67 miles
64 Station Road, Glenfield, Leicester, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 8BQ
Km Brennan (Chemists) Ltd1.88 miles
Unit 5 Home Farm Shop.Pre, Strasbourg Drive, Beaumont Leys, Leicester, LE4 0RY
Parkem Chemist Ltd2.01 miles
102 Dominion Road, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8FB
The Co-Operative Pharmacy2.06 miles
311 Aikman Avenue, New Parks Estate, Leicester, LE3 9PW
Paul Disney Chemist2.39 miles
15 Belgrave Boulevard, Leicester,, LE4 2JD
Mr Pickford's Pharmacy2.41 miles
19 Norwich Road, Leicester, LE4 0LR
Pharmak Chemist2.65 miles
7 Kingsgate Avenue, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 3HD
The Co-Operative Pharmacy2.75 miles
Greengate Medical Centre, 1 Greengate Lane, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 3JF
Blackbird Pharmacy2.81 miles
8 Blackbird Road, Leicester,, LE4 0FS
Ratby Chemist2.88 miles
10 Main Street, Ratby, Leicester, LE6 0JG
Boots2.91 miles
123 Sibson Road, Birstall, LE4 4ND
Leisure
Park
BRADGATE PARK (Grade II Listed)1.37 miles
SHEET HEDGES1.49 miles
BRADGATE PARK AND SWITHLAND WOODS1.65 miles
GOSS MEADOWS1.84 miles
THE ORCHARDS2.14 miles
KIRBY FRITH2.73 miles
BELGRAVE HALL (Grade II Listed)3.05 miles
ABBEY PARK (Grade II* Listed)3.15 miles
WATERMEAD COUNTRY PARK3.18 miles
WATERMEAD3.62 miles
BROOMBRIGGS FARM3.62 miles
HALSTEAD ROAD CENTENARY PASTURE3.69 miles
BIRSTALL3.80 miles
CHURCH FIELD, BRAUNSTONE3.80 miles
REEDBED3.87 miles
THURMASTON VILLAGE GREEN4.02 miles
Shop
Groceries
Londis, The Nook0.30 miles
27 The Nook, Anstey, LE7 7AZ
Co-op Leicester0.36 miles
Anstey, LE7 7BP
Tesco Leicester (Extra)1.24 miles
1 Bradgate Mall, Beaumont Shopping Centre Beaumont Leys, Leicester, Leicester, LE4 1DE
Iceland Beaumont Leys1.27 miles
Unit 42, The Beaumont Shopping Centre, Beaumont Leys, LE4 1DF
Co-op Leicester1.57 miles
Groby, LE6 0DJ
Co-op Leicester1.63 miles
Glenfield, LE3 8BQ
SPAR Groby Road1.81 miles
St Martins Service Station, 335 Groby Road, Leicetershire, LE3 9QJ
Co-op Leicester1.85 miles
Laundon Way, Groby, LE6 0YG
Home Farm Convenience Store1.89 miles
3 Old Barn Walk, Home Farm Close Beaumont Leys Leicester LE4 0RX
Tesco Leicester (Express)2.06 miles
Dominion Rd, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 8FB
Co-op Leicester2.10 miles
Aikman Avenue, LE3 9PW
Jays News & Off-Licence2.21 miles
3/5 Musson Road, Leicester LE3 6LW
Nisa Marwood Convenience Store Ltd2.28 miles
12-18 Marwood Rd, Stocking Farm Estate, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 2ED
Londis Bloxham News2.53 miles
21 Bloxham Road, New Parks, LE3 9HT
Co-op Leicester2.61 miles
Sharmon Crescent, LE3 6NW
ALDI Abbey Lane, Humphreys Way2.71 miles
Leicester, LE4 0BR
Transport
Airport
East Midlands Airport11.96 miles
Coventry Baginton Airport24.29 miles
Birmingham International Airport Terminal 127.33 miles
Birmingham International Airport Terminal 227.41 miles
Birmingham International Airport27.43 miles
Sheffield City Airport50.34 miles
Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport56.56 miles
London Oxford Airport58.39 miles
Bus Stop
Ellis Street (SW)0.06 miles
Woodgon Road (SE)0.08 miles
Bradgate Road (S)0.12 miles
Woodgon Road (NW)0.12 miles
Hazelhead Road (SW)0.14 miles
Ulverscroft Books (NE)0.14 miles
Forest Gate (SE)0.14 miles
Ulverscroft Books (SW)0.15 miles
Forest Gate (NW)0.15 miles
Paper Mill Close (SE)0.18 miles
Dalby Road (SW)0.19 miles
Groby Road (E)0.20 miles
Paper Mill Close (NW)0.21 miles
Long Close (NW)0.22 miles
Long Close (SE)0.24 miles
Ashfield Drive (NE)0.24 miles
Railway Station
Leicester Rail Station4.14 miles
Syston Rail Station4.84 miles
Sileby Rail Station5.25 miles
Barrow upon Soar Rail Station5.54 miles
South Wigston Rail Station6.86 miles
Narborough Rail Station7.16 miles
Loughborough (Leics) Rail Station7.20 miles
Hinckley Rail Station12.22 miles
East Midlands Parkway Rail Station13.29 miles
Melton Mowbray Rail Station14.19 miles
Long Eaton Rail Station15.05 miles
Nuneaton Rail Station15.30 miles
Attenborough Rail Station16.07 miles
Atherstone Rail Station16.46 miles
Bermuda Park Rail Station16.74 miles
Beeston Rail Station17.00 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (LE7 7F*)
Number of Properties in Catchment571
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
25, FOREST GATE
ANSTEY
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7FJ		£219,950
2025-06-16
semidetached
freehold
98, FOREST GATE
ANSTEY
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7FH		£240,000
2025-06-09
semidetached
freehold
85, FOREST GATE
ANSTEY
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7FJ		£250,000
2025-05-30
terraced
freehold
Sold 2024-07-19   £100,000
PETTIFOR COURT, 101 (FLAT 4), BRADGATE ROAD
ANSTEY
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7FE		£83,500
2025-05-30
flatmaisonette
leasehold
Sold 2024-08-22   £88,000
257, BRADGATE ROAD
ANSTEY
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7FX		£312,000
2025-05-27
terraced
freehold
13, ASHFIELD DRIVE
ANSTEY
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7TA		£265,000
2025-04-22
semidetached
freehold
55, FALCON ROAD
ANSTEY
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7FY		£317,500
2025-03-31
detached
freehold
44, FALCON ROAD
ANSTEY
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7FY		£255,000
2025-03-25
semidetached
freehold
89, FOREST GATE
ANSTEY
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7FJ		£200,000
2025-03-21
terraced
freehold
226, LINK ROAD
ANSTEY
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7EE		£224,000
2024-12-12
terraced
freehold
35, FALCON ROAD
ANSTEY
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7FY		£282,000
2024-11-15
semidetached
freehold
63, HOLLOW ROAD
ANSTEY
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7FQ		£233,000
2024-11-08
terraced
freehold
PETTIFOR COURT, 101 (FLAT 19), BRADGATE ROAD
ANSTEY
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7FE		£80,000
2025-02-20
flatmaisonette
leasehold
3, ASHFIELD DRIVE
ANSTEY
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7TA		£350,000
2025-02-07
semidetached
freehold
27, GROBY ROAD
ANSTEY
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7FN		£243,500
2024-12-19
semidetached
freehold
7, FOREST GATE
ANSTEY
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7FJ		£280,000
2024-12-18
terraced
freehold
3, GREEN FARM COURT
ANSTEY
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7RY		£499,950
2024-11-15
detached
freehold
309, LINK ROAD
ANSTEY
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7ED		£249,950
2024-11-01
semidetached
freehold
38D, DALBY ROAD
ANSTEY
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7DJ		£249,500
2024-11-20
detached
freehold
286, LINK ROAD
ANSTEY
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7EF		£225,000
2024-11-15
semidetached
freehold
98, BRADGATE ROAD
ANSTEY
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7FB		£575,000
2024-10-25
detached
freehold
22, ANSTIGE AVENUE
ANSTEY
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7TP		£450,000
2024-10-23
detached
freehold
37, GROBY ROAD
ANSTEY
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7FN		£227,000
2024-10-08
semidetached
freehold
39, LONG CLOSE
ANSTEY
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7QG		£500,000
2024-10-04
detached
freehold
220, BRADGATE ROAD
ANSTEY
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7FD		£552,500
2024-09-23
detached
freehold
1, CHERRY TREE CLOSE
ANSTEY
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7TB		£350,000
2024-07-22
semidetached
freehold
269, BRADGATE ROAD
ANSTEY
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7FX		£278,000
2024-07-19
terraced
freehold
44, WOODGON ROAD
ANSTEY
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7ER		£250,000
2024-07-04
semidetached
freehold
21, WOLFE END
ANSTEY
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7TR		£235,000
2024-06-28
terraced
freehold
90, FOREST GATE
ANSTEY
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7FH		£250,000
2024-06-27
terraced
freehold
3, FOREST GATE
ANSTEY
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7FJ		£222,500
2024-06-27
terraced
freehold
261, BRADGATE ROAD
ANSTEY
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7FX		£236,000
2024-06-14
terraced
freehold
6, HOLLOW ROAD
ANSTEY
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7FQ		£216,000
2024-05-23
terraced
freehold
114, HOLLOW ROAD
ANSTEY
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7FS		£300,250
2024-05-02
semidetached
freehold
239, LINK ROAD
ANSTEY
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7EB		£120,000
2024-04-29
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2024-02-02   £116,250
74, BRADGATE ROAD
ANSTEY
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7FB		£193,000
2024-04-19
semidetached
freehold
279, BRADGATE ROAD
ANSTEY
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7FX		£240,000
2024-04-19
terraced
freehold
21, LONG CLOSE
ANSTEY
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7QG		£235,000
2024-03-22
semidetached
freehold
22, FOREST GATE
ANSTEY
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7FH		£220,000
2024-03-07
terraced
freehold
205, BRADGATE ROAD
ANSTEY
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7FX		£535,000
2024-02-09
detached
freehold
39, FOREST GATE
ANSTEY
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7FJ		£240,000
2024-02-02
terraced
freehold
30, HAZELHEAD ROAD
ANSTEY
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7DX		£265,000
2023-12-08
semidetached
freehold
200, BRADGATE ROAD
ANSTEY
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7FD		£425,000
2023-11-27
detached
freehold
THE SHOEMAKERS (12), FOREST GATE
ANSTEY
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7JW		£180,000
2023-11-24
flatmaisonette
leasehold
79, WOODGON ROAD
ANSTEY
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7ER		£215,000
2023-11-24
semidetached
freehold
3, DALE CLOSE
ANSTEY
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7TQ		£272,000
2023-11-23
semidetached
freehold
72A, FOREST GATE
ANSTEY
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7FH		£260,000
2023-11-17
semidetached
freehold
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