Anstey
Built-up area in Charnwood, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.675, -1.189 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 54 08 |
| Population: | 6,528 |
| Dialling code: | 0116 (Leicester) |
Anstey is a compact village and civil parish in the borough of Charnwood, about four miles north of Leicester in Leicestershire, England. It sits on the edge of the Charnwood countryside, offering easy access to green spaces such as Bradgate Park, and retains a mix of older stone and brick buildings alongside later suburban housing. The settlement has medieval roots and a historic parish church, while the landscape gives pleasant views across the Leicestershire plain.
Historically known for stocking and hosiery crafts, Anstey moved from small-scale industry to a mainly residential, commuter-orientated economy, though local shops, clubs and a strong community spirit remain important. Cultural life is marked by active amateur sport and societies, and the village’s proximity to Leicester makes it a convenient base for both city amenities and country walking.
Postcode districts covering Anstey
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 4.3 miles
- Coventry 22.5 miles
- Nottingham 20.4 miles
- Derby 20.2 miles
- Burton upon Trent 20.9 miles
- Nuneaton 16.4 miles
- Tamworth 21 miles
- Rugby 20.6 miles
- Loughborough 6.5 miles
- Corby 24.7 miles
- West Bridgford 17.4 miles
- Long Eaton 15.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Beaumont Leys Ward 1.2 miles
- Cropston Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Thurcaston and Cropston Parish 1.7 miles
- Glenfield Faire Ward 1.7 miles
- Thurcaston Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Groby Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Glenfields Parish 1.8 miles
- Newtown Linford Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Glenfield Ellis Ward 1.9 miles
- Abbey Ward 2.4 miles
- Birstall West Ward 2.4 miles
- Western Ward 2.4 miles
Example postcodes in Anstey
LE7 7FD, LE7 7TE, LE7 7FZ, LE7 7FT, LE7 7UF, LE7 7EF, LE7 7UX, LE7 7ED, LE7 7EW … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 12.2 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 28 miles
- Rothley Railway Station 2.4 miles
- Leicester North Railway Station 2.4 miles
Hotels near Anstey Ad
- Novotel Leicester 4 3.3 miles
- Belmont Leicester Hotel 3 4.2 miles
- Premier Inn Leicester North West 3 1.2 miles
- voco Leicester 4 4.2 miles
- Ramada Encore by Wyndham Leicester City Centre 3 3.8 miles
- Holiday Inn Leicester City 4 3.5 miles
- The Broadway Rooms 2.6 miles
- ibis budget Leicester 3 2.9 miles
- Premier Inn Leicester Central 3 1.9 miles
- St Martins Lodge 4 3.5 miles
Schools in Anstey
- The Latimer Primary School Primary
- The Martin High School Anstey Secondary
- Wolfdale School Independent - special
- Woolden Hill Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Bradgate House Historic site 1.2 miles
- Belgrave Library Library 3.3 miles
- Highcross Shopping centre 3.5 miles
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 4.2 miles
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 4.3 miles
- University of Leicester University 4.6 miles
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 6.6 miles
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 7.4 miles
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 10.6 miles
- Donington Park Recreation 13.1 miles
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 14.6 miles
- Liberty Way Stadium 15.1 miles