Area Info for Cossington (Leicestershire)

Overview of Cossington, Leicestershire

Cossington is a small village located in the county of Leicestershire, in the East Midlands region of England. It is situated approximately 4 miles south of Leicester city centre, offering a rural setting with close proximity to urban amenities. The village is part of the district of Charnwood and is known for its peaceful environment and traditional English village character.

History and Heritage

Cossington has a history that dates back several centuries, with historical records indicating its existence since at least the medieval period. The village features typical rural architecture, including historic cottages and farm buildings. It has maintained its traditional charm over the years, with some buildings and structures reflecting its historical significance.

Community and Amenities

The village has a small, close-knit community with a few local amenities. These include a church, a village hall, and some local farms. Residents often rely on nearby towns for shopping, education, and healthcare services. The community hosts local events and activities that foster a sense of togetherness among residents.

Transport Links

Cossington is accessible via local roads connecting to larger towns and cities. The nearest railway station is in Leicester, providing rail links to other parts of the UK. Bus services also operate in the area, facilitating travel to nearby towns and villages.

Natural Environment

The surrounding landscape of Cossington features typical Leicestershire countryside, including farmland, green fields, and small woodland areas. The village's rural setting makes it suitable for outdoor activities such as walking and cycling.
Education
School
Cossington Church of England Primary School0.24 miles
Main Street, Cossington, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 4UU
Sileby Redlands Community Primary School1.19 miles
King Street, Sileby, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 7LZ
Highgate Community Primary School1.45 miles
Heathcote Drive, Sileby, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 7ND
Ratcliffe College1.47 miles
Fosse Way, Ratcliffe-on-the-Wreake, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 4SG
St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy1.52 miles
Upper Church Street, Syston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 1HR
Rothley Church of England Primary School1.53 miles
Burrow Drive, Rothley, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 7RZ
Wreake Valley Academy1.61 miles
Parkstone Road, Syston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 1LY
Christ Church & Saint Peter's Cofe Primary School1.70 miles
8 Rothley Road, Mountsorrel, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 7JU
The Roundhill Academy2.02 miles
997 Melton Road, Thurmaston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 8GQ
Broomfield Community Primary School2.06 miles
Ploughmans Lea, East Goscote, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 3ZQ
The Merton Primary School2.12 miles
Cherry Drive, Syston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 2PT
The Cedars Academy2.16 miles
Wanlip Lane, Birstall, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 4GH
Bishop Ellis Catholic Primary School, Thurmaston2.22 miles
Barkby Thorpe Lane, Thurmaston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 8GP
ALP Leicester2.29 miles
Stonehill Avenue, Birstall, LE4 4JG
Eastfield Primary School2.46 miles
Eastfield Road, Thurmaston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 8FP
Queniborough Church of England Primary School2.56 miles
Coppice Lane, Queniborough, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 3DR
Health
Clinic
Highgate Medical Centre1.16 miles
5 Storer Close, Sileby, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 7UD
Rubicon Close1.48 miles
1&3 Rubicon Close, Linkfield Road, Mountsorrel, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 7DJ
Navas [Syston Health Centre]1.69 miles
Syston Health Centre, Melton Road, Syston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 2EQ
Syston Health Centre1.69 miles
1330 Melton Road, Syston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 2EQ
Syston Medical Centre1.69 miles
Melton Road, Syston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 2EQ
Spire Syston Clinic1.69 miles
Syston Health Centre, Melton Road, Syston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 2EQ
Birstall Medical Centre2.74 miles
4 Whiles Lane, Birstall, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 4EE
BPAS Leicester2.96 miles
Leicester Medical Group, Thurmaston Health Centre, 573A Melton Road, Thurmaston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 8EA
Thurmaston Health Centre2.96 miles
573A Melton Road, Thurmaston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 8EA
Johnson Medical Practice4.56 miles
22 Maidenwell Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1BL
Arnold Lodge Regional Secure Unit4.61 miles
Cordelia Close, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 0LE
The Willows (Leicester)4.61 miles
Cordelia Close, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 0LE
The Anstey Surgery4.62 miles
21A The Nook, Anstey, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 7AZ
Adolescent Psychiatric Unit4.70 miles
Oakham House, 17 Herongate Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 0AW
The Agnes Unit4.75 miles
Gorse Hill Hospital, Gorse Hill, Anstey, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 7GX
Navas [The Merlin Vaz Health & Social Care Centre]5.13 miles
1 Spinney Hill Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 3GH
GP
The Banks Surgery1.10 miles
9 The Banks, Sileby, Loughborough, Leics, LE12 7RD
Dr M K Lakhani1.16 miles
5 Storer Close, Sileby, Loughborough, Leics, LE12 7UD
Charnwood Surgery1.48 miles
39 Linkfield Road, Mountsorrel, Leics, LE12 7DJ
The Jubilee Medical Practice1.67 miles
Syston Health Centre, 1330 Melton Road, Syston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 2EQ
Dr R S Hurwood & Partners1.69 miles
Melton Road, Syston, Leicester, LE7 2EQ
Dr I R Schofield & Partners1.70 miles
86 Rothley Road, Mountsorrel, Loughborough, Leics, LE12 7JU
Dr B J Shah2.21 miles
10 Chestnut Way, East Goscote, Leics, LE7 3QQ
Dr RG Ackerley & Partners2.64 miles
1 Greengate Lane, Birstall, Leicester, Leics, LE4 3JF
Dr K S Shergill2.74 miles
4 Whiles Lane, Birstall, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 4EE
Dr S.M Arolker & Partners2.96 miles
577 Melton Road, Thurmaston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 8EA
Thurmaston Health Centre (part of Leicester Medical Group)2.96 miles
Thurmaston Health Centre, 573a Melton Road, Thurmaston, Leics, LE4 8EA
Silverdale Medical Centre3.00 miles
6 Silverdale Drive, Thurmaston, Leicester, Leics, LE4 8NN
Dr N H R Simpson & Partners3.19 miles
27 High Street, Barrow Upon Soar, Loughborough, Leics, LE12 8PY
Quorn Medical Centre3.38 miles
1 Station Road, Quorn, Loughborough, Leics, LE12 8BP
Rushey Mead Health Centre3.60 miles
Rushey Mead 1 Surgery, 8 Lockerbie Walk, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 7ZX
The Practice Rushey Mead3.60 miles
8 Lockerbie Walk, Leicester, Leics, LE4 7ZX
Hospital
Nuffield Health, Leicester Hospital5.10 miles
Scraptoft Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1HY
Leicester Frith Hospital5.19 miles
Groby Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 9QF
Glenfield Hospital5.34 miles
Groby Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 9QP
Leicester General Hospital5.94 miles
Gwendolen Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 4PW
Leicester Royal Infirmary6.19 miles
Leicester Royal Infirmary, Infirmary Square, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 5WW
Loughborough Hospital6.54 miles
Hospital Way, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 5JY
Spire Leicester Hospital6.99 miles
Gartree Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 2FF
St Mary's Hospital10.04 miles
Leicestershire County and Rutland PCT, Thorpe Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1SJ
Melton Mowbray Hospital10.04 miles
Thorpe Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1SJ
Coalville Community Hospital10.38 miles
Coalville Hospital, Broom Leys Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 4DE
Lings Bar Hospital14.34 miles
Beckside,, NG2 6PR
Ashby & District Hospital15.28 miles
Leicester Road, Ashby-De-La-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1DG
Hinckley & Bosworth Community Hospital15.51 miles
Ashby Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 3DA
Rutland Memorial Hospital15.57 miles
Cold Overton Road,, LE15 6NT
CircleNottingham NHS Treatment Centre16.02 miles
Nottingham NHS Treatment Centre, Lister Road, Nottingham, NG7 2FT
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust - Queen's Medical Centre Campus16.15 miles
Derby Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 2UH
Pharmacy
Boots1.19 miles
54 Swan Street, Sileby, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 7NW
Riverside Pharmacy1.26 miles
Inside Costcutter Supermarket, 112-114 Barrow Road, Sileby, Leicestershire, LE12 7LP
Rothley Pharmacy1.60 miles
7 Woodgate, Rothley, Leicester, LE7 7LL
Mountsorrel Pharmacy1.60 miles
99 Rothley Road, Mountsorrel, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 7JT
Sunlit Chemist1.62 miles
Unit 16, Syston Shopping Centre, Town Square,Syston, LE7 1GZ
The Co-Operative Pharmacy1.69 miles
1318 Melton Road, Syston, Leicester, LE7 2EQ
Boots1.69 miles
1326 Melton Road, Syston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 2EQ
East Goscote Pharmacy2.15 miles
10 Merchant Common, East Goscote, Leicester, LE7 3XR
Asda Pharmacy2.20 miles
Barkby Thorpe Lane, Thurmaston, Leicester, LE4 8GN
Boots2.22 miles
Unit 2 Thurmaston Retail Park, Barkby, Thorpe Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 8GP
Thurmaston Pharmacy Ltd2.59 miles
721 Melton Road, Thurmaston, Leicestershire, LE4 8ED
Boots2.61 miles
123 Sibson Road, Birstall, LE4 4ND
Pharmak Chemist2.61 miles
7 Kingsgate Avenue, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 3HD
The Co-Operative Pharmacy2.64 miles
Greengate Medical Centre, 1 Greengate Lane, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 3JF
The Co-Operative Pharmacy2.66 miles
101 Sibson Road, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4NB
Birstall Pharmacy2.74 miles
4 Whiles Lane, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4EE
Leisure
Park
REEDBED1.42 miles
HALSTEAD ROAD CENTENARY PASTURE2.13 miles
BIRSTALL2.20 miles
WATERMEAD2.26 miles
THURMASTON VILLAGE GREEN2.50 miles
WATERMEAD COUNTRY PARK3.26 miles
BELGRAVE HALL (Grade II Listed)3.98 miles
BRADGATE PARK AND SWITHLAND WOODS4.73 miles
GOSS MEADOWS4.89 miles
ABBEY PARK (Grade II* Listed)4.96 miles
BRADGATE PARK (Grade II Listed)5.00 miles
THE ORCHARDS5.18 miles
SCRAPTOFT5.25 miles
BROOMBRIGGS FARM5.26 miles
PRESTWOLD HALL (Grade II Listed)5.27 miles
HUMBERSTONE PARK5.32 miles
Shop
Groceries
Tesco Loughborough (Express)1.11 miles
High St, Sileby, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 7RX
Co-op Leicester1.16 miles
Loughborough Road, LE7 7NH
Costcutter Sileby1.26 miles
112-114 Barrow Road, Sileby, Leicestershire, LE12 7LP
Co-op Leicester1.58 miles
Mountsorrel, LE12 7JT
SPAR Syston Service Station1.61 miles
Spar Store, Wanlip Road, LE7 1PA
Nisa Bradley's Supermarkets1.62 miles
26 Woodgate, Rothley, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 7LJ
Co-op Leicester1.62 miles
Syston, LE7 1GP
ALDI 1169 Melton Road1.68 miles
Syston, LE7 2JT
Tesco Leicester (Metro)1.72 miles
Melton Rd, Syston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 2JT
M&S Branston Bp1.87 miles
1487 Melton Rd, Leicester, LE7 3FP
M&S Leicester Thurmaston Simply Food2.22 miles
Thorpe Lane, Leicester, LE4 8GP
ASDA Thurmaston2.24 miles
Barkby Thorpe Lane, Leicester, LE4 8GN
Tesco Leicester (Express)2.60 miles
139 Sibson Rd, Birstall, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 4ND
Co-op Leicester2.77 miles
Birstall, Wanlip Lane, LE4 4JU
Londis, Leicester3.01 miles
1/3 Silverale Drive, Leicester, LE4 8NH
SPAR Hks Fosseway3.16 miles
Spar Store, Fosseway Service Station, Leicester, LE4 7SP
Transport
Airport
East Midlands Airport12.25 miles
Coventry Baginton Airport28.66 miles
Birmingham International Airport Terminal 132.06 miles
Birmingham International Airport Terminal 232.14 miles
Birmingham International Airport32.16 miles
Sheffield City Airport48.35 miles
Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport53.39 miles
Bus Stop
Royal Oak (NW)0.11 miles
Royal Oak (SE)0.11 miles
Primary School (SW)0.27 miles
Primary School (NE)0.29 miles
Garden Centre (E)0.41 miles
Garden Centre (W)0.41 miles
Chalfont Drive (S)0.56 miles
Chalfont Drive (N)0.56 miles
Flaxland Crescent (N)0.74 miles
Flaxland Crescent (S)0.77 miles
Industrial Estates (S)0.89 miles
Industrial Estates (N)0.92 miles
Gate Hangs Well (N)0.97 miles
Gate Hangs Well (S)0.98 miles
Back Lane (W)1.07 miles
Back Lane (E)1.07 miles
Railway Station
Sileby Rail Station1.18 miles
Syston Rail Station1.67 miles
Barrow upon Soar Rail Station2.96 miles
Leicester Rail Station5.87 miles
Loughborough (Leics) Rail Station5.90 miles
South Wigston Rail Station9.29 miles
Melton Mowbray Rail Station9.58 miles
Narborough Rail Station10.81 miles
East Midlands Parkway Rail Station12.20 miles
Long Eaton Rail Station14.06 miles
Attenborough Rail Station14.26 miles
Beeston Rail Station14.87 miles
Oakham Rail Station15.69 miles
Nottingham Rail Station16.13 miles
Radcliffe (Notts) Rail Station16.36 miles
Hinckley Rail Station16.83 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (LE7 4U*)
Number of Properties in Catchment252
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
26, MANOR DRIVE
SILEBY
LOUGHBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE12 7RZ		£175,000
2025-06-20
terraced
freehold
60, KENDAL ROAD
SILEBY
LOUGHBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE12 7PF		£320,000
2025-06-19
detached
freehold
41, MIDDLEFIELD ROAD
COSSINGTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 4UT		£250,000
2025-06-06
semidetached
freehold
40, PHOENIX DRIVE
SILEBY
LOUGHBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE12 7QU		£180,000
2025-05-29
terraced
freehold
21, AVENUE ROAD
SILEBY
LOUGHBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE12 7PG		£294,000
2025-03-28
semidetached
freehold
27, ALBION ROAD
SILEBY
LOUGHBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE12 7RA		£173,000
2025-03-24
semidetached
freehold
4, FREDRICK STREET
SILEBY
LOUGHBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE12 7XD		£240,000
2025-03-21
terraced
freehold
45, SHERRARD DRIVE
SILEBY
LOUGHBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE12 7SG		£175,000
2025-03-10
terraced
freehold
225, COSSINGTON ROAD
SILEBY
LOUGHBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE12 7RR		£344,000
2024-11-28
detached
freehold
75, COSSINGTON ROAD
SILEBY
LOUGHBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE12 7RW		£215,000
2024-11-15
semidetached
freehold
95, EXCELSIOR WAY
SILEBY
LOUGHBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE12 7XE		£439,995
2024-10-17
detached (New)
freehold
6, STANLEY DRIVE
SILEBY
LOUGHBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE12 7YF		£249,995
2024-09-27
terraced (New)
freehold
27, STANLEY DRIVE
SILEBY
LOUGHBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE12 7YF		£249,995
2024-09-27
terraced (New)
freehold
25, STANLEY DRIVE
SILEBY
LOUGHBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE12 7YF		£227,995
2024-09-27
terraced (New)
freehold
9, STANLEY DRIVE
SILEBY
LOUGHBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE12 7YF		£140,549
2024-08-23
semidetached (New)
freehold
6, FREDRICK STREET
SILEBY
LOUGHBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE12 7XD		£260,000
2025-03-13
terraced
freehold
14, MELODY DRIVE
SILEBY
LOUGHBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE12 7UT		£250,000
2025-02-21
semidetached
freehold
15, BACK LANE
COSSINGTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 4UQ		£335,000
2025-02-18
semidetached
freehold
4, STANLEY DRIVE
SILEBY
LOUGHBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE12 7YF		£254,995
2024-07-26
terraced (New)
freehold
77, EXCELSIOR WAY
SILEBY
LOUGHBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE12 7XE		£334,995
2024-06-28
detached (New)
freehold
3, MIDDLEFIELD ROAD
COSSINGTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 4UT		£465,000
2025-01-08
detached
freehold
159, CHARLES STREET
SILEBY
LOUGHBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE12 7SH		£225,000
2024-12-18
semidetached
freehold
19, STEVENS ROAD
SILEBY
LOUGHBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE12 7XL		£238,000
2024-12-16
terraced
freehold
117, CHARLES STREET
SILEBY
LOUGHBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE12 7SH		£251,000
2024-12-10
semidetached
freehold
27, CHARLES STREET
SILEBY
LOUGHBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE12 7RH		£215,000
2024-12-02
semidetached
freehold
9, CHARLES STREET
SILEBY
LOUGHBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE12 7RH		£194,000
2024-11-08
terraced
freehold
21, KENDAL ROAD
SILEBY
LOUGHBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE12 7PF		£226,500
2024-11-01
semidetached
freehold
1, BACK LANE
COSSINGTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 4UQ		£285,000
2024-10-18
terraced
freehold
1, BENNETTS LANE
COSSINGTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 4UP		£200,000
2024-09-13
detached
freehold
9, MILNER CLOSE
SILEBY
LOUGHBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE12 7SE		£270,000
2024-11-01
detached
freehold
20, EXCELSIOR WAY
SILEBY
LOUGHBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE12 7XE		£343,000
2024-11-01
detached
freehold
61, KENDAL ROAD
SILEBY
LOUGHBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE12 7PF		£250,000
2024-09-26
semidetached
freehold
35, COSSINGTON ROAD
SILEBY
LOUGHBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE12 7RW		£307,500
2024-09-23
terraced
freehold
32, MANOR DRIVE
SILEBY
LOUGHBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE12 7RZ		£198,000
2024-09-06
terraced
freehold
134, COSSINGTON ROAD
SILEBY
LOUGHBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE12 7RT		£280,000
2024-08-30
semidetached
freehold
3, CHARLES STREET
SILEBY
LOUGHBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE12 7RH		£241,000
2024-08-30
terraced
freehold
8, KILBOURNE CLOSE
SILEBY
LOUGHBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE12 7SD		£270,000
2024-08-16
semidetached
freehold
28, MANOR DRIVE
SILEBY
LOUGHBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE12 7RZ		£177,000
2024-07-31
terraced
freehold
121, COSSINGTON ROAD
SILEBY
LOUGHBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE12 7RP		£250,000
2024-07-11
terraced
freehold
7, AVENUE ROAD
SILEBY
LOUGHBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE12 7PG		£171,500
2024-06-21
terraced
freehold
17, MAIN STREET
COSSINGTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 4UU		£750,000
2024-05-28
detached
freehold
6, PHOENIX DRIVE
SILEBY
LOUGHBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE12 7QU		£190,000
2024-05-24
semidetached
freehold
6, BENNETTS LANE
COSSINGTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 4UP		£255,000
2024-04-26
terraced
freehold
19, SHERRARD DRIVE
SILEBY
LOUGHBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE12 7SG		£230,000
2024-04-26
semidetached
freehold
119, CHARLES STREET
SILEBY
LOUGHBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE12 7SH		£290,500
2024-04-19
semidetached
freehold
100, MAIN STREET
COSSINGTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 4UX		£1,250,000
2024-04-12
detached
freehold
24, FLAXLAND CRESCENT
SILEBY
LOUGHBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE12 7SB		£210,000
2024-04-05
semidetached
freehold
9, HOMESTEAD CLOSE
COSSINGTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 4UN		£435,000
2024-03-27
detached
freehold
15, ALBION ROAD
SILEBY
LOUGHBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE12 7RA		£170,500
2024-02-28
terraced
freehold
96, CHARLES STREET
SILEBY
LOUGHBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE12 7SJ		£270,000
2024-02-16
semidetached
freehold
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