Glen Parva
Ward in Blaby, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.585, -1.157 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 57 98 |
| Dialling code: | 0116 (Leicester) |
Glen Parva is a suburban ward in the district of Blaby, on the south‑west fringe of Leicester in Leicestershire, England. It feels like a compact residential community with a mix of Victorian terraces and post‑war and modern housing, local shops, schools and green spaces that give it a village‑y character despite being close to the city. Good road links make it a popular spot for commuters while retaining a quieter, neighbourhood atmosphere.
Locally notable is the presence of a long‑standing young offenders’ institution which has been a visible part of the area’s identity and local discussion. There are active community groups, sports clubs and parish facilities, and the ward’s history as an older settlement that expanded with 20th‑century development is still visible in street patterns and older buildings. Many residents work in nearby commercial parks or in Leicester, so the area combines suburban living with easy access to urban amenities.
Postcode districts covering Glen Parva
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Coventry 18.8 miles30.3 km
- Nuneaton 14.6 miles23.4 km
- Tamworth 22.2 miles35.8 km
- Rugby 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Loughborough 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Kettering 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Kettering Town 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Corby 20.8 miles33.6 km
- West Bridgford 23.5 miles37.9 km
- Long Eaton 21.8 miles35.1 km
- Hinckley 9.8 miles15.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Glen Parva Parish 0 miles0 km
- Eyres Monsell Ward 0.7 miles1.1 km
- South Wigston Ward 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Blaby Parish 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Aylestone Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Blaby and Whetstone Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- North Whetstone Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Wigston Fields Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Braunstone Millfield Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Wigston Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Enderby Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Enderby and Narborough Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
Example postcodes in Glen Parva
LE2 9DJ, LE2 9TF, LE2 9HE, LE2 9UG, LE2 9JL, LE2 9TB, LE2 9PH, LE2 9QP, LE2 9HR … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 18.5 miles29.7 km
- Birmingham International Airport 26.4 miles42.6 km
- South Wigston Railway Station 1 mile1.6 km
- Narborough Railway Station 2.2 miles3.5 km
Hotels near Glen Parva Ad
- St Martins Lodge 4 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Voco Leicester 4 3 miles4.8 km
- Novotel Leicester 4 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Belmont Hotel Leicester 4 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Leicester Marriott Hotel 4 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Holiday Inn Leicester 4 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Winstanley House 4 3 miles4.8 km
- Holiday Inn Leicester - Wigston 4 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Castle Hotel by Greene King Inns 4 4.8 miles7.6 km
- Villare Leicester City Centre Hotel 3.6 miles5.8 km
Schools in Glen Parva
- Glen Hills Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 2.7 miles4.4 km
- University of Leicester University 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Highcross Shopping centre 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Belgrave Library Library 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Bradgate House Historic site 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Liberty Way Stadium 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Ricoh Arena Stadium 17.1 miles27.6 km
- Merevale Abbey Historic site 17.5 miles28.1 km