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.