Welcome to Crown Hills

Crown Hills is a vibrant and diverse area located in the heart of Leicestershire. It is a popular residential area that is home to a diverse community of people from different backgrounds and cultures. The area is well-connected to the rest of the city, with excellent transport links and easy access to major roads and highways. Crown Hills is also known for its excellent schools, parks, and recreational facilities, making it an ideal place for families and young professionals.

One of the most notable features of Crown Hills is its rich cultural heritage. The area is home to a number of historic landmarks and buildings, including the iconic Crown Hills Library and the Crown Hills Community Centre. These buildings serve as important community hubs, providing a range of services and activities for local residents. Crown Hills is also home to a number of religious institutions, including mosques, temples, and churches, which reflect the diverse religious and cultural traditions of the area.

Crown Hills is a bustling and vibrant area that offers something for everyone. Whether you are looking for a quiet residential neighbourhood or a lively community with plenty of activities and events, Crown Hills has it all. With its rich cultural heritage, excellent schools, and convenient location, it is no wonder that Crown Hills is one of the most sought-after areas in Leicestershire.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 9.1°C

Feels Like: 5.5°C

Wind: 17.4 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jennie Henson	Balderstone Close Off Ambassador Road Leicester Leicestershire LE5 4ES 1162768812 School Website
Ash Field Academy Academy Special Converter Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Mrs Tracey Lawrence	Broad Avenue Leicester Leicestershire LE5 4PY 01162737151 School Website
Al-Aqsa Schools Trust Other Independent School Ages:3-16 Head Teacher Mr Abdelhamid Chachi	The Wayne Way Leicester Al Aqsa School Leicester Leicestershire LE5 4PP 1162760953 School Website
Crown Hills Community College Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs F Adam	Gwendolen Road Leicester Leicestershire LE5 5FT 01162736893 School Website
Coleman Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Katherine Wade	Gwendolen Road Leicester Leicestershire LE5 5FS 01162490109 School Website
Linden Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Christopher Taylor	Headland Road Evington Leicester Leicestershire LE5 6AD 01162738435 School Website
Krishna Avanti Primary School Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Dravit Koorichh	Spencefield Lane Evington Leicester Leicestershire LE5 6HN 01162419880 School Website
St Paul's Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Shelley Conaghan	Spencefield Lane Leicester Leicestershire LE5 6HN 1162414057 School Website
Whitehall Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anna Boychuk	Whitehall Road Leicester Leicestershire LE5 6GJ 01162413087 School Website
Oaklands School Community Special School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Osborne	Whitehall Road Evington Leicester Leicestershire LE5 6GJ 01162415921

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Leicester London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB 1.77 Miles

South Wigston Kenilworth Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4XU 3.94 Miles

Syston Melton Road, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 2HA 4.33 Miles

Narborough Station Road, Narborough, Leicestershire, LE19 2HR 6.64 Miles

Sileby King Street, Sileby, Leicestershire, LE12 7RN 6.89 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Green Lane Taxis 0116 276 7573 Coleman Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 4LN 0.01 Miles
A M Minibus 0116 255 7468 135 Ethel Rd, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 5WB 0.58 Miles
Goldline Cabs 0116 276 2233 65 Uppingham Rd, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 3TB 0.95 Miles
Star Taxis Leicester 0116 276 3322 65 Uppingham Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 3TB 0.95 Miles
Crown Cabs 0116 273 1111 Unit D 93 Gwendolen Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 5FL 0.96 Miles
Quick Cabs 0116 241 2662 Thurncourt Rd, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 2NG 1.12 Miles
Quick Cars 0116 243 1888 Thurncourt Garage/Thurncourt Rd, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 2NG 1.12 Miles
Gold Line Cabs Associates 0116 273 1110 196 Evington Rd, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 1HN 1.17 Miles
Apcabs 0116 298 6321 115 Willow Brook Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 0FH 1.22 Miles
Taxi 07505 147182 15 Conway Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 1PE 1.23 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Oxon Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Leicester General Hospital Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Waterfield Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broad Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wicklow Drive Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Wayne Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gamel Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Footpaths/Ethel Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crown Hills Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barbara Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ethel Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Park Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grocot Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Uppingham Road Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Tavistock Drive Weekday Last Collection:00:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Diabetes Specialist Nurse Service 0116 2584997	Diabetes Care Portacabin General Hosp,Gwendolen Rd Leicester LE5 4PW
Aegis Healthcare Pcn Enhanced Access 0116 2461311	184 Coleman Road Leicester Leicestershire LE5 4LJ
The Willows Medical Centre 0116 2461311	Willows Medical Centre 184 Coleman Road Leicester LE5 4LJ
The Surgery 1162737792	10 The Common Evington Leicester Leicestershire LE5 6EA
East Leicester Med Pract(S Longworth) 0116 3666446	East Leicester Med.Pract. 131 Uppingham Road Leicester Leicestershire LE5 4BP

Local Stores

Rowlatts Hill
2A Rowlatts Hill Road
Rowlatts Hill
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE5 4UN
01162 761409
Store Website
0.25 miles

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HGS - SPAR - Harborough Road
Oadby Service Station
Harborough Road
Leicester
LE2 4LE
01162 714161
Store Website
2.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Leicester
192 Uppingham Road Leicester Leicestershire LE5 0QG 0116 276 0850 leicester@medivet.co.uk Website 0.72 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A The Park Veterinary Group
151 Scraptoft Lane Leicester Leicestershire LE5 2FF 0116 241 8326 scraptoft@parkvetgroup.com Website 0.86 miles
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Bell, Brown &Amp; Bentley
192 London Road Leicester Leicestershire LE2 1ND 0116 254 3255 richard.bell@bbbvet.org.uk Website 1.53 miles

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Leicester St Georges Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 6, St Georges Retail Park St Georges Way Leicester Leicestershire LE1 1SG 0116 242 6540 leicestercentral@vets4pets.com Website 1.62 miles
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Medivet Oadby
19 Stoughton Road Oadby Leicester Leicestershire LE2 4DS 0116 271 2856 oadby@medivet.co.uk Website 2.14 miles
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Vets4u
Oadby Industrial Estate Leicester Leicestershire LE2 5NE 0116 272 9955 john@vets4u.uk Website 2.38 miles


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24 Hrs Online Veterinary Pharmacy at www.vets4u.uk
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24 Hrs Online Veterinary Pharmacy at www.vets4u.uk
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24 Hrs Online Veterinary Pharmacy at www.vets4u.uk
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24 Hrs Online Veterinary Pharmacy at www.vets4u.uk
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24 Hrs Online Veterinary Pharmacy at www.vets4u.uk
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24 Hrs Online Veterinary Pharmacy at www.vets4u.uk
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24 Hrs Online Veterinary Pharmacy at www.vets4u.uk

Local Dog Walks

Shady Lane Arboretum
Also Known As Evington Arboretum, The Arboretum Is An Attractive Open Public Space On The Southern Boundary Of The City Of Leicester. Recreational, Botanical, Wildlife And Historical Features Make This A Popular Space. There Are Over 500 Species Of Trees And A Fenced Nature Area Has Been Planted With Native Trees And Shrubs And A Sown Wildflower Grassland. The Southern Section Of The Site Below The Brook Is Predominantly Grassland, And Is Managed As Meadow Or Rough Mown Grass To Encourage A Species And Wild Flower Diversity. It Is Surrounded By A Breedon Gravel Footpath And Criss-Crossed By A Well-Developed System Of Grass Paths. Shady Ln Leicester Lancashire LE2 2FB 1.25 miles

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Watermead Country Park
A Network Of Lakes And Canals Set In Beautiful Park And Woodlands In The North Of Leicestershire. A563 Lancashire 2.87 miles We Are Located North-East Of Leicester, Immediately Adjacent To The A46, Between The Villages Of Syston And Wanlip. The Country Park’S Main Entrance Can Be Accessed From Wanlip Road, Syston, Near To The Hope And Anchor Pub (Le7 1Pd).

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Aylestone Meadows
A Huge Walking Area Next To The River Soar With Parking Aplenty. Woodlands And Grassy Areas, Very Well Kept With Steps And Raised Walkways. Running Streams Mean Your Pooch Can Swim Without Fear Of Blue Algae. There Are Bins Dotted About So You Never Have To Walk Far With A Poo Bag. Playgrounds And Picnic Areas Available. British Telecomon Aylestone 473 Aylestone Rd Leicester Lancashire LE2 8TB 3.12 miles Off Aylestone Road

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Bouskell Park
A Good Mix Of Park Area, Woodlands And Bridal Way. There Is Also A Cornfield Which Is Lovely To Walk Throughout The Year. Free Parking, Plenty Of Disabled Parking Spaces. Well Maintained Park Area With Plenty Of Rubbish Bins. All Very Friendly Dogs And Owners Use This Area. 79 Sycamore St Blaby Leicester LE8 4FL 5.28 miles

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Bradgate Park
Childhood Home Of Lady Jane Grey. With Beautiful Parkland, River &Amp; Ruined House. All Surrounded By Several Acres Of Deer Park &Amp; Woods. Wonderful Place For A Dog To Walk Off Lead But It Is Used Widely By Horse Riders And There Are Several Herds Of Deer Roaming Free So If Your Dogs A Hunter Then Might Be Best To Keep Him On A Lead. In The Deer Park There Are View Points, Monuments And A Folly. 521 Bradgate Rd Newtown Linford Leicester LE6 0HE 6.48 miles Newtown Linford

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Bradgate Park
Bradgate Park Is A Public Park In Leicestershire, East Midlands, Covering 850 Acres. Lancashire LE6 0HB 6.94 miles Bradgate Park Lies 6 Miles North-West Of Leicester And 7 Miles South Of Loughborough.

Weather Forecast

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