Area Info for Thurcaston and Cropston (Leicestershire)

Thurcaston and Cropston (Leicestershire, UK)

Thurcaston and Cropston is a civil parish located in the district of Charnwood in Leicestershire, England. The parish comprises the villages of Thurcaston and Cropston, which are situated close to each other and are part of the East Midlands region.

Geography and Location

The parish is situated approximately 5 miles north of Leicester city centre. It is characterised by a rural setting with a mixture of residential areas, green spaces, and farmland. The area is known for its scenic countryside and proximity to natural features such as Bradgate Park and Beacon Hill.

History and Development

Thurcaston and Cropston have historical roots dating back several centuries. The villages have maintained their rural character over time, with historical buildings and local landmarks reflecting their heritage. The development of the area has been influenced by its proximity to Leicester and the surrounding natural environment.

Community and Amenities

The parish has a close-knit community with local amenities including churches, primary schools, and community centres. It offers a peaceful residential environment while being accessible to larger towns and cities for employment and leisure activities.

Transport

Transport links include road connections to Leicester and other nearby towns. Public transport options such as bus services provide connectivity to the wider region. The area is also accessible by foot and bicycle paths, promoting sustainable travel.

Natural Features and Recreation

Natural attractions in the area include Bradgate Park, a historic parkland with ancient trees, wildlife, and the ruins of Bradgate House. The park is popular for walking, cycling, and outdoor recreation. Beacon Hill, another notable natural feature, offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.
Education
School
Richard Hill Church of England Primary School0.39 miles
Anstey Lane, Thurcaston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 7JA
Glebelands Primary School1.28 miles
Chancel Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 2WF
Swithland St Leonard's Church of England Primary School1.33 miles
Main Street, Swithland, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 8TQ
Woolden Hill Primary School1.35 miles
Netherfield Road, Anstey, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 7ES
Beaumont Lodge Primary School1.51 miles
Astill Lodge Road, Beaumont Leys, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 1DT
The Martin High School Anstey1.53 miles
Link Road, Anstey, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 7EB
Rothley Church of England Primary School1.60 miles
Burrow Drive, Rothley, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 7RZ
Heatherbrook Primary School1.62 miles
Astill Lodge Road, Beaumont Leys, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 1BE
The Latimer Primary School, Anstey1.87 miles
Latimer Street, Anstey, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 7AW
Highcliffe Primary School and Community Centre1.93 miles
Greengate Lane, Birstall, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 3DL
Mowmacre Hill Primary School2.13 miles
Tedworth Green, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 2NG
ALP Leicester2.16 miles
Stonehill Avenue, Birstall, LE4 4JG
The Cedars Academy2.29 miles
Wanlip Lane, Birstall, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 4GH
Babington Community College2.32 miles
Strasbourg Drive, Beaumont Leys, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 0SZ
Christ Church & Saint Peter's Cofe Primary School2.37 miles
8 Rothley Road, Mountsorrel, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 7JU
Woodstock Primary School2.43 miles
Hattern Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 2GZ
Health
Clinic
The Anstey Surgery1.76 miles
21A The Nook, Anstey, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 7AZ
Rubicon Close2.28 miles
1&3 Rubicon Close, Linkfield Road, Mountsorrel, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 7DJ
The Agnes Unit2.29 miles
Gorse Hill Hospital, Gorse Hill, Anstey, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 7GX
Birstall Medical Centre2.60 miles
4 Whiles Lane, Birstall, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 4EE
The Grange2.77 miles
Groby Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 9QF
The Bradgate Mental Health Unit2.84 miles
Glenfield Hospital, Groby Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 9EJ
The Bennion Centre (Elderly)2.84 miles
Glenfield Hospital, Groby Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 9DZ
The Glenfield Surgery3.01 miles
111 Station Road, Glenfield, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 8GS
Glenfield Surgery3.01 miles
111 Station Road, Glenfield, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 8GS
BPAS Leicester3.19 miles
Leicester Medical Group, Thurmaston Health Centre, 573A Melton Road, Thurmaston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 8EA
Thurmaston Health Centre3.19 miles
573A Melton Road, Thurmaston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 8EA
Highgate Medical Centre3.81 miles
5 Storer Close, Sileby, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 7UD
Navas [Syston Health Centre]4.21 miles
Syston Health Centre, Melton Road, Syston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 2EQ
Syston Health Centre4.21 miles
1330 Melton Road, Syston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 2EQ
Syston Medical Centre4.21 miles
Melton Road, Syston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 2EQ
Spire Syston Clinic4.21 miles
Syston Health Centre, Melton Road, Syston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 2EQ
GP
Dr RP Archer & Dr C K Archer1.42 miles
242 Astill Lodge Road, Leicester, Leics, LE4 1EF
Beaumont Lodge Medical Practice1.42 miles
244 Astill Lodge Road, Leicester, LE4 1EF
Dr N W Osborne & Partners1.76 miles
21a The Nook, Anstey, Leicester, Leics, LE7 7AZ
Dr RG Ackerley & Partners2.01 miles
1 Greengate Lane, Birstall, Leicester, Leics, LE4 3JF
Charnwood Surgery2.28 miles
39 Linkfield Road, Mountsorrel, Leics, LE12 7DJ
Dr I R Schofield & Partners2.37 miles
86 Rothley Road, Mountsorrel, Loughborough, Leics, LE12 7JU
Border Drive Surgery2.38 miles
2 Border Drive, Leicester, LE4 2PF
The Practice Beaumont Leys2.40 miles
1 Little Wood Close, Leicester, Leics, LE4 0UZ
Dr K S Shergill2.60 miles
4 Whiles Lane, Birstall, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 4EE
Beaumont Lodge Medical Practice2.62 miles
2 Baxters Close, Beaumont Leys, Leicester, LE4 0QR
The Cottage Surgery2.90 miles
37 Main Street, Woodhouse Eaves, Loughborough, Leics, LE12 8RY
Dr S.M Arolker & Partners2.94 miles
122 Parker Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 0JF
Dr J G Cooper & Partners3.01 miles
111 Station Road, Glenfield, Leics, LE3 8GS
Dr S.M Arolker & Partners3.19 miles
577 Melton Road, Thurmaston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 8EA
Thurmaston Health Centre (part of Leicester Medical Group)3.19 miles
Thurmaston Health Centre, 573a Melton Road, Thurmaston, Leics, LE4 8EA
Dr S S Gajebasia3.30 miles
26 Rookery Lane, Groby, Leics, LE6 0GL
Hospital
Leicester Frith Hospital2.77 miles
Groby Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 9QF
Glenfield Hospital2.93 miles
Groby Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 9QP
Leicester Royal Infirmary4.91 miles
Leicester Royal Infirmary, Infirmary Square, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 5WW
Nuffield Health, Leicester Hospital5.45 miles
Scraptoft Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1HY
Leicester General Hospital5.81 miles
Gwendolen Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 4PW
Loughborough Hospital5.85 miles
Hospital Way, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 5JY
Spire Leicester Hospital6.66 miles
Gartree Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 2FF
Coalville Community Hospital7.78 miles
Coalville Hospital, Broom Leys Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 4DE
Hinckley & Bosworth Community Hospital12.58 miles
Ashby Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 3DA
Ashby & District Hospital12.81 miles
Leicester Road, Ashby-De-La-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1DG
St Mary's Hospital13.15 miles
Leicestershire County and Rutland PCT, Thorpe Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1SJ
Melton Mowbray Hospital13.15 miles
Thorpe Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1SJ
Hinckley & District Hosp13.61 miles
Mount Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 1AG
Lings Bar Hospital15.95 miles
Beckside,, NG2 6PR
Feilding Palmer Hospital16.46 miles
Gilmorton Road, Lutterworth, Leicestershire, LE17 4DZ
CircleNottingham NHS Treatment Centre17.02 miles
Nottingham NHS Treatment Centre, Lister Road, Nottingham, NG7 2FT
Pharmacy
Astill Lodge Pharmacy1.42 miles
234 Astill Lodge Road, Anstey Heights, Leicester, LE4 1EF
Rothley Pharmacy1.58 miles
7 Woodgate, Rothley, Leicester, LE7 7LL
National Co-Operative Chemists Limited1.82 miles
1 Bradgate Road, Anstey, Leicestershire, LE7 7AB
Pharmak Chemist1.86 miles
7 Kingsgate Avenue, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 3HD
The Co-Operative Pharmacy2.01 miles
Greengate Medical Centre, 1 Greengate Lane, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 3JF
Boots2.06 miles
20-22 Fletcher Mall, Beaumont Leys Centre, Leicester, LE4 1DG
Boots2.17 miles
123 Sibson Road, Birstall, LE4 4ND
The Co-Operative Pharmacy2.26 miles
101 Sibson Road, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4NB
Mountsorrel Pharmacy2.28 miles
99 Rothley Road, Mountsorrel, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 7JT
Km Brennan (Chemists) Ltd2.42 miles
Unit 5 Home Farm Shop.Pre, Strasbourg Drive, Beaumont Leys, Leicester, LE4 0RY
Paul Disney Chemist2.42 miles
15 Belgrave Boulevard, Leicester,, LE4 2JD
Birstall Pharmacy2.60 miles
4 Whiles Lane, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4EE
Mr Pickford's Pharmacy2.83 miles
19 Norwich Road, Leicester, LE4 0LR
Oakwood Pharmacy2.84 miles
2a Main Street, Woodhouse Eaves, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 8RZ
Glenfield Pharmacy3.01 miles
111 Station Road, Glenfield, Leicestershire, LE3 8GS
Thurmaston Pharmacy Ltd3.18 miles
721 Melton Road, Thurmaston, Leicestershire, LE4 8ED
Leisure
Park
BRADGATE PARK AND SWITHLAND WOODS1.72 miles
BRADGATE PARK (Grade II Listed)1.91 miles
HALSTEAD ROAD CENTENARY PASTURE1.95 miles
REEDBED2.61 miles
WATERMEAD2.72 miles
GOSS MEADOWS2.81 miles
WATERMEAD COUNTRY PARK2.83 miles
BIRSTALL2.88 miles
SHEET HEDGES3.05 miles
BROOMBRIGGS FARM3.07 miles
BELGRAVE HALL (Grade II Listed)3.12 miles
THE ORCHARDS3.17 miles
THURMASTON VILLAGE GREEN3.22 miles
ABBEY PARK (Grade II* Listed)3.72 miles
BEACON HILL3.83 miles
KIRBY FRITH4.37 miles
Shop
Groceries
Nisa Bradley's Supermarkets1.55 miles
26 Woodgate, Rothley, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 7LJ
Co-op Leicester1.69 miles
Anstey, LE7 7BP
Londis, The Nook1.73 miles
27 The Nook, Anstey, LE7 7AZ
Co-op Leicester1.96 miles
Loughborough Road, LE7 7NH
Iceland Beaumont Leys2.09 miles
Unit 42, The Beaumont Shopping Centre, Beaumont Leys, LE4 1DF
Tesco Leicester (Extra)2.11 miles
1 Bradgate Mall, Beaumont Shopping Centre Beaumont Leys, Leicester, Leicester, LE4 1DE
Tesco Leicester (Express)2.15 miles
139 Sibson Rd, Birstall, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 4ND
Co-op Leicester2.25 miles
Mountsorrel, LE12 7JT
Home Farm Convenience Store2.44 miles
3 Old Barn Walk, Home Farm Close Beaumont Leys Leicester LE4 0RX
Co-op Leicester2.51 miles
Birstall, Wanlip Lane, LE4 4JU
Nisa Marwood Convenience Store Ltd2.54 miles
12-18 Marwood Rd, Stocking Farm Estate, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 2ED
SPAR Charnwood Forest2.69 miles
Spar Store, 1 Maplewood Road, Leicestershire, LE12 8RG
SPAR Groby Road2.97 miles
St Martins Service Station, 335 Groby Road, Leicetershire, LE3 9QJ
Lidl Loughborough Rd3.02 miles
227 Loughborough Road, Leicester, LE4 5PN
SPAR Hks Fosseway3.18 miles
Spar Store, Fosseway Service Station, Leicester, LE4 7SP
ALDI Abbey Lane, Humphreys Way3.21 miles
Leicester, LE4 0BR
Transport
Airport
East Midlands Airport11.27 miles
Coventry Baginton Airport26.04 miles
Birmingham International Airport Terminal 128.97 miles
Birmingham International Airport Terminal 229.05 miles
Birmingham International Airport29.07 miles
Sheffield City Airport49.08 miles
Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport55.00 miles
Bus Stop
Latimer Road (SE)0.11 miles
Latimer Road (NW)0.16 miles
Bradgate Road (SW)0.20 miles
Bradgate Road (NE)0.22 miles
Sandham Bridge Road (SW)0.24 miles
Sandham Bridge Road (NE)0.26 miles
The Wheatsheaf (NW)0.31 miles
The Wheatsheaf (SE)0.31 miles
Guild Close (N)0.34 miles
Guild Close (S)0.36 miles
Leicester Road (S)0.36 miles
All Saints Church (W)0.40 miles
All Saints Church (S)0.41 miles
Anstey Lane (SE)0.43 miles
Anstey Lane (NW)0.43 miles
All Saints Road (NE)0.48 miles
Railway Station
Sileby Rail Station3.51 miles
Syston Rail Station3.65 miles
Barrow upon Soar Rail Station3.85 miles
Leicester Rail Station4.81 miles
Loughborough (Leics) Rail Station5.86 miles
South Wigston Rail Station7.98 miles
Narborough Rail Station8.71 miles
East Midlands Parkway Rail Station12.17 miles
Melton Mowbray Rail Station12.70 miles
Long Eaton Rail Station13.98 miles
Hinckley Rail Station13.98 miles
Attenborough Rail Station14.77 miles
Beeston Rail Station15.63 miles
Nuneaton Rail Station17.01 miles
Nottingham Rail Station17.39 miles
Atherstone Rail Station17.98 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (LE7 7G*)
Number of Properties in Catchment230
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
145, LEICESTER ROAD
THURCASTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7JL		£341,000
2025-03-31
semidetached
freehold
73, LEICESTER ROAD
THURCASTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7JH		£318,000
2025-03-27
semidetached
freehold
56, THE RIDGEWAY
ROTHLEY
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7LE		£2,000,000
2024-12-17
detached
freehold
70, SWITHLAND LANE
ROTHLEY
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7SE		£1,390,000
2024-12-10
detached
freehold
181, LEICESTER ROAD
THURCASTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7JL		£340,000
2024-11-29
semidetached
freehold
40, MILL ROAD
THURCASTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7JP		£582,500
2024-11-16
detached
freehold
32, RECTORY LANE
THURCASTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7JQ		£420,000
2025-01-30
terraced
freehold
90, SWITHLAND LANE
ROTHLEY
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7SE		£3,450,000
2024-09-06
detached
freehold
153, LEICESTER ROAD
THURCASTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7JL		£350,000
2024-12-08
semidetached
freehold
17, BROWNHILL CRESCENT
ROTHLEY
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7LA		£695,000
2024-11-26
detached
freehold
170, LEICESTER ROAD
THURCASTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7JJ		£550,000
2024-11-01
detached
freehold
54, LEICESTER ROAD
THURCASTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7JG		£393,000
2024-10-01
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2022-10-28   £375,000
29, RECTORY LANE
THURCASTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7JR		£451,000
2024-09-04
detached
freehold
46, SWITHLAND LANE
ROTHLEY
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7SE		£645,000
2024-07-26
semidetached
freehold
52, LEICESTER ROAD
THURCASTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7JG		£335,000
2024-07-22
semidetached
freehold
35, WALLIS CLOSE
THURCASTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7JS		£175,000
2024-06-27
flatmaisonette
leasehold
197, LEICESTER ROAD
THURCASTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7JL		£295,000
2024-05-03
semidetached
freehold
20, WALLIS CLOSE
THURCASTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTER
LE7 7JS		£152,500
2024-04-29
terraced
leasehold
7, VINEHOUSE CLOSE
THURCASTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7JU		£570,000
2024-03-27
detached
freehold
11, SWITHLAND LANE
ROTHLEY
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7SG		£610,000
2024-03-22
semidetached
freehold
33, RECTORY LANE
THURCASTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7JR		£500,000
2024-03-08
detached
freehold
8, WALLIS CLOSE
THURCASTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7JS		£160,000
2024-03-04
semidetached
leasehold
129, LEICESTER ROAD
THURCASTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7JL		£335,000
2024-02-09
semidetached
freehold
27, WALLIS CLOSE
THURCASTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7JS		£160,000
2024-02-09
terraced
leasehold
34, LEICESTER ROAD
THURCASTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7JG		£330,000
2024-02-09
detached
freehold
40, RECTORY LANE
THURCASTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7JQ		£410,000
2024-01-15
detached
freehold
32, WALLIS CLOSE
THURCASTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7JS		£175,000
2024-01-15
terraced
leasehold
53, SWITHLAND LANE
ROTHLEY
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7SG		£726,000
2023-12-14
detached
freehold
29, WALLIS CLOSE
THURCASTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7JS		£164,950
2023-12-08
terraced
leasehold
47, SWITHLAND LANE
ROTHLEY
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7SG		£611,000
2023-11-10
semidetached
freehold
31, WALLIS CLOSE
THURCASTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7JS		£163,000
2023-10-27
semidetached
leasehold
77, LEICESTER ROAD
THURCASTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7JH		£322,000
2023-10-27
semidetached
freehold
82, SWITHLAND LANE
ROTHLEY
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7SE		£2,000,000
2023-07-05
detached
freehold
20A, SWITHLAND LANE
ROTHLEY
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7SE		£975,000
2023-06-01
detached
freehold
35, SWITHLAND LANE
ROTHLEY
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7SG		£765,000
2023-06-01
detached
freehold
25, WALLIS CLOSE
THURCASTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7JS		£147,500
2023-05-10
terraced
leasehold
12, LANESBOROUGH DRIVE
THURCASTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7JT		£560,000
2023-04-28
detached
freehold
62, ANSTEY LANE
THURCASTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7JA		£631,000
2023-04-20
semidetached
freehold
66B, SWITHLAND LANE
ROTHLEY
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7SE		£1,250,000
2023-03-29
detached
freehold
86, SWITHLAND LANE
ROTHLEY
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7SE		£2,425,000
2023-03-10
detached
freehold
7, WALLIS CLOSE
THURCASTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7JS		£178,000
2023-03-10
terraced
leasehold
62, LEICESTER ROAD
THURCASTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7JG		£265,000
2023-01-26
semidetached
freehold
26, WALLIS CLOSE
THURCASTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7JS		£142,500
2023-01-11
terraced
leasehold
6, VINEHOUSE CLOSE
THURCASTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7JU		£630,000
2022-11-25
detached
freehold
139, LEICESTER ROAD
THURCASTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7JL		£320,000
2022-11-08
semidetached
freehold
60, SWITHLAND LANE
ROTHLEY
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7SE		£878,200
2022-11-08
detached
freehold
44, ANSTEY LANE
THURCASTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7JA		£625,000
2022-11-04
detached
freehold
48, SWITHLAND LANE
ROTHLEY
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7SE		£860,000
2022-10-31
detached
freehold
27, LEICESTER ROAD
THURCASTON
LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE7 7JH		£565,000
2022-10-14
detached
freehold
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