Area Info for Scraptoft (Leicestershire)

Overview of Scraptoft, Leicestershire

Scraptoft is a small village located in the county of Leicestershire, England. It is situated to the east of Leicester city centre, offering a semi-rural environment with a blend of residential and agricultural land. The village is known for its historic charm and close-knit community.

History and Heritage

The history of Scraptoft dates back several centuries, with origins linked to agricultural activities and rural settlements. The village features traditional English countryside architecture, including historic cottages and farm buildings. It has maintained its rural character despite proximity to urban areas.

Local Amenities and Facilities

Scraptoft offers basic amenities for residents, including a local pub, a church, and some small shops. The village is also served by nearby schools and healthcare facilities in the surrounding areas. For more extensive shopping and leisure activities, residents typically travel to Leicester.

Transport Links

The village benefits from good transport links, with proximity to major roads such as the A47 and A607, providing access to Leicester and other parts of Leicestershire. Public transport options include bus services connecting Scraptoft to Leicester and neighbouring villages.

Community and Events

Scraptoft has an active community with local events and gatherings organised throughout the year. The village community centre and local organisations often host social activities, fostering a sense of community among residents.

Natural Environment

The surrounding countryside offers scenic views, walking paths, and open spaces, making it a desirable location for those seeking a rural lifestyle. The area is characterised by fields, woodlands, and farmland typical of the Leicestershire landscape.
Education
School
Hamilton College0.66 miles
Keyham Lane West, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1RT
Nether Hall School0.66 miles
Keyham Lane West, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1RT
Scraptoft Valley Primary School0.92 miles
New Romney Crescent, Netherhall Estate, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1NG
Kestrels' Field Primary School1.13 miles
Maidenwell Avenue, Hamilton, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1TG
Fernvale Primary School1.18 miles
Somerby Road, Thurnby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 9PR
St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy1.21 miles
Armadale Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1HF
Keyham Lodge School1.34 miles
Keyham Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1FG
Willowbrook Primary Academy1.36 miles
Roborough Green, Thurnby Lodge, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 2NA
Hope Hamilton CofE Primary School1.55 miles
Sandhills Avenue, North Hamilton, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1LU
Leicester City Primary PRU1.57 miles
Gervas Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 2EG
Thurnby Lodge Primary Academy1.57 miles
Dudley Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 2EG
Thurnby, St Luke's Church of England Primary School1.69 miles
Main Street, Thurnby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 9PN
Humberstone Junior School1.73 miles
Main Street, Humberstone, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1AE
Humberstone Infant Academy1.73 miles
Main Street, Humberstone, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1AE
Falcons Primary School2.02 miles
George Hine House, Gipsy Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 0TA
The Pochin School2.10 miles
School Lane, Barkby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 3QL
Health
Clinic
Icall Care Ltd - Leicester1.23 miles
117 Cardinals Walk, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1LJ
Johnson Medical Practice1.36 miles
22 Maidenwell Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1BL
Bushby Branch Surgery1.76 miles
Hill Court, Main Street, Thurnby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 9NY
Adolescent Psychiatric Unit2.17 miles
Oakham House, 17 Herongate Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 0AW
Arnold Lodge Regional Secure Unit2.47 miles
Cordelia Close, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 0LE
The Willows (Leicester)2.47 miles
Cordelia Close, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 0LE
The Willows Medical Centre2.54 miles
184 Coleman Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 4LJ
Willows Medical Centre No Scalpel Vasectomy Service2.54 miles
184 Coleman Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 4LJ
Willows Medical Practice2.54 miles
184 Coleman Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 4LJ
The Evington Centre2.61 miles
Gwendolen Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 4QF
BPAS Leicester3.17 miles
Leicester Medical Group, Thurmaston Health Centre, 573A Melton Road, Thurmaston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 8EA
Thurmaston Health Centre3.17 miles
573A Melton Road, Thurmaston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 8EA
Navas [The Merlin Vaz Health & Social Care Centre]3.19 miles
1 Spinney Hill Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 3GH
Charnwood Practice3.19 miles
1 Spinney Hill Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 3GH
The Practice - Sayeed Medical Centre3.37 miles
352-354 East Park Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 5AY
North East Community Health Network - The Practice Sayeed Medical Centre3.37 miles
352-354 East Park Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 5AY
GP
St Elizabeth's Medical Centre1.14 miles
Netherhall Road, Leicester, Leics, LE5 1DR
Dr J Astles & Partners1.20 miles
195 Thurncourt Road, Leicester, Leics, LE5 2NL
Hilltop1.46 miles
Hilltop Surgery, 22 Maidenwell Avenue, Leicester, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1BJ
Bushby Branch Surgery1.67 miles
Main Street, Bushby, Leics, Leicester, LE7 9PL
Downing Drive Surgery2.24 miles
155 Downing Drive, Evington, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 6LP
Northern Heights Medical Centre2.34 miles
Plot 7, Old Brickworks, Off Lewisher Road, Leicester, England - Uk, LE4 9LR
Humberstone Medical Centre2.37 miles
150 Wycombe Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 0PR
The Willows Medical Centre2.54 miles
Willows Medical Centre, 184 Coleman Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 4LJ
Dr S Longworth & Partners2.62 miles
131 Uppingham Road, Leicester, Leics, LE5 4BP
Silverdale Medical Centre2.68 miles
6 Silverdale Drive, Thurmaston, Leicester, Leics, LE4 8NN
Dr JA Wood2.80 miles
10 The Common, Evington, Leicester, Leics, LE5 6EA
Rushey Mead Health Centre2.96 miles
Rushey Mead 1 Surgery, 8 Lockerbie Walk, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 7ZX
The Practice Rushey Mead2.96 miles
8 Lockerbie Walk, Leicester, Leics, LE4 7ZX
Dr S.M Arolker & Partners3.17 miles
577 Melton Road, Thurmaston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 8EA
Thurmaston Health Centre (part of Leicester Medical Group)3.17 miles
Thurmaston Health Centre, 573a Melton Road, Thurmaston, Leics, LE4 8EA
Highfields Medical Centre3.19 miles
Merlyn Vaz Health Centre, 1 Spinney Hill Road, Leicester, Leics, Leicester, LE5 3GH
Hospital
Nuffield Health, Leicester Hospital1.64 miles
Scraptoft Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1HY
Leicester General Hospital2.55 miles
Gwendolen Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 4PW
Spire Leicester Hospital3.33 miles
Gartree Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 2FF
Leicester Royal Infirmary4.52 miles
Leicester Royal Infirmary, Infirmary Square, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 5WW
Leicester Frith Hospital6.01 miles
Groby Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 9QF
Glenfield Hospital6.04 miles
Groby Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 9QP
St Mary's Hospital10.23 miles
Leicestershire County and Rutland PCT, Thorpe Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1SJ
Melton Mowbray Hospital10.23 miles
Thorpe Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1SJ
Loughborough Hospital11.53 miles
Hospital Way, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 5JY
St Lukes Hospital12.25 miles
33 Leicester Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7BN
Rutland Memorial Hospital12.53 miles
Cold Overton Road,, LE15 6NT
Market Harborough Hospital12.95 miles
58 Coventry Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 9DD
Coalville Community Hospital14.04 miles
Coalville Hospital, Broom Leys Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 4DE
Feilding Palmer Hospital15.07 miles
Gilmorton Road, Lutterworth, Leicestershire, LE17 4DZ
Hinckley & Bosworth Community Hospital15.40 miles
Ashby Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 3DA
Hinckley & District Hosp16.01 miles
Mount Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 1AG
Pharmacy
Unipharm Chemists1.14 miles
83 Netherhall Road, Leicester,, LE5 1DR
The Co-Operative Pharmacy1.20 miles
Willowbrook Medical Ctr., 195 Thurncourt Road, Thurnby Lodge, Leicester, LE5 2NL
Tesco Extra1.46 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Maidenwell Avenue, Hamilton, Leicester, LE5 1BJ
Hamilton Pharmacy1.47 miles
Unit 2,192 Sandhills Ave, Hamilton, Leicester, LE5 1QN
Asha Pharmacy Ltd1.83 miles
3 The Parkway, Leicester,, LE5 2BB
R Glenton & Son Ltd1.95 miles
49 Welland Vale Road, Evington, Leicester, LE5 6PX
Mr Pickford's Home Pharmacy Direct2.07 miles
Pickford House, 16/18 High View Close, Leicester, LE4 9LJ
Yakub Chemist Care Home Services2.07 miles
1 High View Close, Hamilton Office Park, Lewisher Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 9LJ
Boots2.35 miles
212 Uppingham Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 0QG
Medicine Chest Pharmacy Ltd2.37 miles
Wycombe Road, Leicester,, LE5 0PR
Houghton Pharmacy Ltd2.48 miles
14 Main Street, Houghton On The Hill, Leicestershire, LE7 9GD
Samat Chemist2.58 miles
274 Victoria Road East, Leicester,, LE5 0LF
Boots2.62 miles
149 Uppingham Road, Leicester, LEICESTER, LE5 4BP
Sayfees Chemist2.71 miles
9 Silverdale Drive, Thurmaston, Leicester, LE4 8NH
J and A Pharmacy2.77 miles
19-21 Main Street, Evington, Leicester, LE5 6DN
Rowlands Pharmacy2.82 miles
Unit 3, 174 Ethel Road, Evington, Leicester, LE5 4WE
Leisure
Park
SCRAPTOFT0.46 miles
OCEAN ROAD OPEN SPACE1.51 miles
HUMBERSTONE PARK2.33 miles
QUENBY HALL (Grade II Listed)2.94 miles
BAGGRAVE HALL (Grade II Listed)3.12 miles
THURMASTON VILLAGE GREEN3.19 miles
BIRSTALL3.57 miles
WATERMEAD COUNTRY PARK3.66 miles
WATERMEAD3.69 miles
BELGRAVE HALL (Grade II Listed)3.80 miles
VICTORIA PARK, LEICESTER (Grade II Listed)4.09 miles
NEW WALK, LEICESTER (Grade II Listed)4.12 miles
LOWESBY HALL (Grade II Listed)4.17 miles
REEDBED4.19 miles
ABBEY PARK (Grade II* Listed)4.20 miles
WELFORD ROAD CEMETERY (Grade II Listed)4.47 miles
Shop
Groceries
Co-op Leicester0.69 miles
Scraptoft, LE7 9TD
Costcutter Leicester1.14 miles
87-89 Netherhall Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1DR
Co-op Leicester1.34 miles
Thurncourt Road, LE5 2NG
Tesco Leicester (Extra)1.46 miles
Maidenwell Ave, Hamilton, Leicester, Leicester, LE5 1BJ
Co-op Thurnby1.47 miles
Thurnby, LE7 9PU
Sainsbury's Leics Hamilton Local1.48 miles
Sandhills Avenue, Hamilton, Leicester, LE5 1QN
Co-op Leicester2.00 miles
Downing Drive, LE5 6LL
Co-op Leicester2.19 miles
Rowlatts Hill, LE5 4UN
Iceland Uppingham Road2.39 miles
273 Uppingham Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 4DG
Co-op Leicester2.40 miles
Uppingham Road, LE5 4DG
Tesco Leicester (Express)2.44 miles
326 Humberstone Ln, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 9JP
Londis Houghton Garage2.45 miles
71 Uppingham Road, Houghton On The Hill, LE7 9HJ
Co-op Leicester2.47 miles
Houghtn On The Hill, LE7 9GE
Londis, Leicester2.70 miles
1/3 Silverale Drive, Leicester, LE4 8NH
Co-op Leicester2.70 miles
Evington Village, LE5 6GB
Leo’s Supersaver2.77 miles
23-25 Main Street, Evington Lane Leicester LE5 6DN
Transport
Airport
East Midlands Airport17.22 miles
Coventry Baginton Airport27.01 miles
Birmingham International Airport Terminal 132.38 miles
Birmingham International Airport Terminal 232.44 miles
Birmingham International Airport32.48 miles
Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport57.57 miles
Bus Stop
Barkford Close (S)0.56 miles
Hinks Avenue (W)0.58 miles
Barkford Close (S)0.59 miles
Mitchell Grove (N)0.60 miles
Hamilton Community College (E)0.62 miles
Briarfield Road (W)0.66 miles
Stocks Road (S)0.68 miles
Village Hall (N)0.75 miles
Southfield Close (S)0.78 miles
Southfield Close (N)0.79 miles
Scraptoft Rise (W)0.79 miles
Selby Avenue (N)0.80 miles
Ringwood Road (NW)0.82 miles
Scraptoft Rise (E)0.83 miles
Ringwood Road (SE)0.84 miles
Netherhall Road (S)0.88 miles
Railway Station
Syston Rail Station3.48 miles
Leicester Rail Station4.06 miles
Sileby Rail Station6.28 miles
South Wigston Rail Station6.41 miles
Barrow upon Soar Rail Station8.09 miles
Narborough Rail Station9.03 miles
Melton Mowbray Rail Station9.74 miles
Loughborough (Leics) Rail Station11.01 miles
Oakham Rail Station12.68 miles
Market Harborough Rail Station13.08 miles
Hinckley Rail Station16.31 miles
East Midlands Parkway Rail Station17.34 miles
Corby Rail Station18.45 miles
Long Eaton Rail Station19.20 miles
Attenborough Rail Station19.33 miles
Beeston Rail Station19.86 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (LE7 9SJ)
Number of Properties in Catchment29
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)4
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
THE DAIRY, BEEBY ROAD
SCRAPTOFT
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 9SJ		£1,300,000
2024-11-14
detached
freehold
Sold 2013-11-01   £400,000
2, BARKFORD CLOSE
SCRAPTOFT
LEICESTER
LEICESTER
LE7 9SL		£325,000
2024-03-28
detached
freehold
Sold 2012-01-20   £172,500
Sold 2006-10-06   £183,000
Sold 2002-05-31   £129,950
Sold 2001-09-14   £98,000
HALL FARM, BEEBY ROAD
SCRAPTOFT
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 9SJ		£1,050,000
2023-10-11
detached
freehold
Sold 2017-10-23   £816,000
Sold 2015-12-03   £280,000
4, HAMILFORD CLOSE
SCRAPTOFT
LEICESTER
LEICESTER
LE7 9SZ		£216,000
2021-11-26
semidetached
freehold
6, HAMILFORD CLOSE
SCRAPTOFT
LEICESTER
LEICESTER
LE7 9SZ		£280,000
2020-08-28
semidetached
freehold
49, PORTCULLIS ROAD

LEICESTER
LEICESTER
LE5 1SF		£204,000
2020-07-28
terraced
freehold
Sold 1999-04-30   £43,000
55, PORTCULLIS ROAD

LEICESTER
LEICESTER
LE5 1SF		£175,000
2019-10-11
semidetached
freehold
HALL FARM BARN, BEEBY ROAD
SCRAPTOFT
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 9SJ		£900,000
2018-08-24
detached
freehold
Sold 2014-03-28   £400,000
2, HAMILFORD CLOSE
SCRAPTOFT
LEICESTER
LEICESTER
LE7 9SZ		£219,000
2018-05-22
detached
freehold
3, HAMILFORD CLOSE
SCRAPTOFT
LEICESTER
LEICESTER
LE7 9SZ		£155,000
2016-11-25
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2009-08-07   £113,000
57, PORTCULLIS ROAD

LEICESTER
LEICESTER
LE5 1SF		£120,000
2015-11-27
semidetached
freehold
59, PORTCULLIS ROAD

LEICESTER
LEICESTER
LE5 1SF		£129,000
2015-06-12
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2007-02-16   £125,000
Sold 2002-05-10   £72,000
53, PORTCULLIS ROAD

LEICESTER
LEICESTER
LE5 1SF		£104,000
2014-06-13
semidetached
freehold
6, BARKFORD CLOSE
SCRAPTOFT
LEICESTER
LEICESTER
LE7 9SL		£155,000
2014-05-30
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2002-12-13   £122,000
Sold 1996-04-26   £48,000
51, PORTCULLIS ROAD

LEICESTER
LEICESTER
LE5 1SF		£101,000
2013-09-23
terraced
freehold
3, BARKFORD CLOSE
SCRAPTOFT
LEICESTER
LEICESTER
LE7 9SL		£124,000
2013-02-01
semidetached
freehold
5, HAMILFORD CLOSE
SCRAPTOFT
LEICESTER
LEICESTER
LE7 9SZ		£168,000
2011-03-25
detached
freehold
Sold 2006-06-29   £90,000
19, PORTCULLIS ROAD
LEICESTER
LEICESTER
LEICESTER
LE5 1SF		£110,000
2006-12-15
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2001-07-23   £16,660
5, PORTCULLIS ROAD
LEICESTER
LEICESTER
LEICESTER
LE5 1SF		£118,500
2006-11-10
terraced
freehold
45, PORTCULLIS ROAD
LEICESTER
LEICESTER
LEICESTER
LE5 1SF		£100,000
2006-06-05
semidetached
freehold
Sold 1999-11-12   £34,000
11, PORTCULLIS ROAD
LEICESTER
LEICESTER
LEICESTER
LE5 1SF		£107,500
2005-12-16
semidetached
freehold
OAK LODGE, BEEBY ROAD
SCRAPTOFT
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 9SJ		£260,000
1998-12-11
detached
freehold
13, PORTCULLIS ROAD
LEICESTER
LEICESTER
LEICESTER
LE5 1SF		£30,000
1997-06-20
terraced
freehold
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