LE 9

Leicester is a city and unitary authority in the East Midlands of England, known for being the largest city in the region and the county town of Leicestershire.

Barwell is a village and civil parish in Leicestershire with a population of just over 9,000 residents. It offers a rural setting with a small‑town feel, and its name hints at local natural features such as a brook and historic references to a boar.

Botcheston is a small hamlet in Leicestershire, about 6.5 miles west of Leicester, known for its quiet rural setting and historic War Memorial. It offers a close-knit community feel with limited local amenities but easy access to nearby villages.

Broughton Astley is a large village in Leicestershire with a population of 8,940 (2011). It lies in a rural setting about 9 mi from Leicester and 6 mi from Hinckley, with a tributary of the River Soar running through it.

Cosby is a small village in Leicestershire, close to larger towns such as Whetstone, Blaby, Wigston and Oadby, and within easy reach of the city of Leicester.

Croft is a small community in Leicester, notable for its railway station and its connection to former Leicester Tigers rugby player Tom Croft. The area offers a quiet residential feel with easy access to local transport.

Desford is a small village and civil parish in Leicestershire with a population of 4,592 as of the 2021 census. It sits on a hill about 400 feet above sea level, 7 miles west of Leicester’s centre and 7 miles north‑east of Hinckley.

Earl Shilton is a market town in Leicestershire with a population of just over 10,000. It lies about 5 miles from Hinckley and 10 miles from Leicester, offering a small‑town feel close to a larger city.

Elmesthorpe is a small village and civil parish in Leicestershire, with a population of just over 500. It lies to the south‑east of Earl Shilton and is close to Hinckley on the A47 road.

Huncote is a small village in Leicestershire, situated within the Blaby district. It lies just west of Narborough and is situated on the Thurlaston Brook, offering a quiet rural setting.

Kirby Muxloe is a village in Leicestershire with a population of around 4,667. It lies west of Leicester and is part of the Leicester Urban Area.

Kirkby Mallory is a small village in Leicestershire with a modest population. It offers a quiet, rural setting within the Hinckley and Bosworth district.

Leicester Forest West is a residential area in the city of Leicester, within the LE 9 postal district. It is close to the home ground of Leicester City Football Club, offering a vibrant local football culture.