Aylestone is a south-west suburban ward of Leicester that still feels like a village in parts: a compact historic core of older stone and brick cottages sits alongside later suburban terraces and post-war housing. It is primarily residential, served by local shops, pubs and community facilities, and benefits from straightforward bus and cycle links into the city centre.
The ward is notable for its riverside setting beside the River Soar and the broad floodplain of Aylestone Meadows, a popular spot for walkers, birdwatchers and families. That mix of green open space, a recognisable village identity and a long-standing local community gives the area a quieter, semi-rural feel within easy reach of urban amenities.
Postcode districts covering Aylestone
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 2.2 miles
- Coventry 19.8 miles
- Burton upon Trent 24.9 miles
- Nuneaton 15.1 miles
- Tamworth 22.3 miles
- Rugby 15.8 miles
- Loughborough 11.8 miles
- Kettering 23.3 miles
- Kettering Town 23.3 miles
- Corby 21 miles
- West Bridgford 22.3 miles
- Long Eaton 20.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Eyres Monsell Ward 0.9 miles
- Saffron Ward 1 mile
- Braunstone Millfield Ward 1.2 miles
- Glen Parva Parish 1.2 miles
- Braunstone Ravenhurst Ward 1.4 miles
- South Wigston Ward 1.6 miles
- Braunstone Parish 1.6 miles
- Wigston Fields Ward 1.7 miles
- Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields Ward 1.7 miles
- Knighton Ward 1.7 miles
- Westcotes Ward 1.8 miles
- Wigston Built-up area 2 miles
Example postcodes in Aylestone
LE2 8HA, LE2 6UP, LE2 8NA, LE2 8ET, LE2 8GB, LE2 8LF, LE2 8RB, LE2 6UE, LE2 9GX … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 17.5 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 27.1 miles
- South Wigston Railway Station 1.5 miles
- Leicester Railway Station 2.4 miles
Hotels near Aylestone Ad
- Belmont Leicester Hotel 3 2.2 miles
- voco Leicester 4 1.8 miles
- Novotel Leicester 4 2.5 miles
- Leicester Marriott Hotel 4 1.6 miles
- College Court Hotel 1.6 miles
- Ramada Encore by Wyndham Leicester City Centre 3 2.5 miles
- Holiday Inn Leicester City 4 2.3 miles
- Days Inn by Wyndham Leicester Forest East M1 3 2.6 miles
- St Martins Lodge 4 2.3 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Leicester 3 1.4 miles
Schools in Aylestone
- Granby Primary School Primary
- Montrose School Primary
Local points of interest
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 1.4 miles
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 1.7 miles
- University of Leicester University 1.8 miles
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 2.4 miles
- Highcross Shopping centre 2.4 miles
- Belgrave Library Library 3.6 miles
- Bradgate House Historic site 6.4 miles
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 10.7 miles
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 12.7 miles
- Liberty Way Stadium 13.4 miles
- Merevale Abbey Historic site 17.8 miles
- Ricoh Arena Stadium 18 miles