Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe
Built-up area in Blaby, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.624, -1.223 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 52 03 |
| Population: | 13,846 |
| Dialling code: | 0116 (Leicester) |
Leicester Forest East is a sizeable suburban village in the district of Blaby, lying just west of the city of Leicester in Leicestershire, England. It takes its name from the old royal hunting forest and largely developed in the 20th century as commuter housing; close motorway links give it a mixed residential and local‑retail character, with community centres, schools and typical post‑war estates alongside newer developments.
Kirby Muxloe is a neighbouring village in the same district, best known for the dramatic 15th‑century moated stronghold Kirby Muxloe Castle, a partly ruined fortified manor that anchors a small conservation area. The village combines historic cottages and later housing, local pubs and businesses, and a village‑community feel while serving many people who commute into Leicester, so together the two places illustrate Leicestershire’s blend of medieval heritage and suburban growth.
Postcode districts covering Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 4.2 miles
- Coventry 18.9 miles
- Nottingham 24 miles
- Derby 22.4 miles
- Burton upon Trent 21.5 miles
- Nuneaton 13.2 miles
- Tamworth 19.3 miles
- Rugby 17 miles
- Loughborough 9.8 miles
- Corby 24.4 miles
- West Bridgford 21.1 miles
- Long Eaton 18.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Leicester Forest East Parish 0.3 miles
- Kirby Muxloe Parish 0.4 miles
- Leicester Forest & Lubbesthorpe Ward 0.8 miles
- Lubbesthorpe Parish 1.2 miles
- Thorpe Astley & St. Mary's Ward 1.3 miles
- Braunstone Parish 1.8 miles
- Western Ward 1.8 miles
- Ratby Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Glenfield Ellis Ward 1.9 miles
- Glenfields Parish 2 miles
- Braunstone Ravenhurst Ward 2 miles
- Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields Ward 2.1 miles
Example postcodes in Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe
LE3 3NX, LE9 2BE, LE3 3LR, LE9 2EZ, LE19 4ET, LE3 3FA, LE19 4EE, LE9 2EE, LE9 2AJ … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 14.9 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 25 miles
- Narborough Railway Station 3.8 miles
- Leicester Railway Station 4.2 miles
Hotels in Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe Ad
- Days Inn by Wyndham Leicester Forest East M1 3
- Premier Inn Leicester - Forest East 3
- The Castle Hotel 3
Schools in Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe
- Fossebrook Primary School Primary
- Kirby Muxloe Primary School Primary
- New Lubbesthorpe Primary School Primary
- Stafford Leys Community Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 3.4 miles
- Highcross Shopping centre 3.7 miles
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 3.8 miles
- University of Leicester University 4.1 miles
- Bradgate House Historic site 4.3 miles
- Belgrave Library Library 4.7 miles
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 5.6 miles
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 7.9 miles
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 10.5 miles
- Liberty Way Stadium 11.7 miles
- Merevale Abbey Historic site 15.1 miles
- Donington Park Recreation 15.4 miles