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 miles7 km
- Coventry 22.5 miles36.3 km
- Nottingham 20.4 miles32.9 km
- Derby 20.2 miles32.5 km
- Burton upon Trent 20.9 miles33.7 km
- Nuneaton 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Tamworth 21 miles33.9 km
- Rugby 20.6 miles33.1 km
- Loughborough 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Corby 24.7 miles39.8 km
- West Bridgford 17.4 miles28 km
- Long Eaton 15.4 miles24.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Beaumont Leys Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Cropston Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Thurcaston and Cropston Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Glenfield Faire Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Thurcaston Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Groby Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Glenfields Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Newtown Linford Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Glenfield Ellis Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Abbey Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Birstall West Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Western Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
Example postcodes in Anstey
LE7 7FA, LE7 7EY, LE7 7BG, LE7 7EA, LE7 7ES, LE7 7EJ, LE7 7GH, LE7 7DY, LE7 7QA … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 12.2 miles19.7 km
- Birmingham International Airport 28 miles45.1 km
- Rothley Railway Station 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Leicester North Railway Station 2.4 miles3.8 km
Hotels near Anstey Ad
- St Martins Lodge 4 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Novotel Leicester 4 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Castle Hotel by Greene King Inns 4 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Voco Leicester 4 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Holiday Inn Leicester 4 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Belmont Hotel Leicester 4 4.2 miles6.8 km
- The Fieldhead Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Winstanley House 4 3.5 miles5.6 km
- The Broadway Rooms 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Ibis Budget Leicester 3 2.8 miles4.5 km
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 miles2 km
- Belgrave Library Library 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Highcross Shopping centre 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 4.2 miles6.8 km
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 4.3 miles6.9 km
- University of Leicester University 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 7.4 miles12 km
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 10.6 miles17 km
- Donington Park Recreation 13.1 miles21 km
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Liberty Way Stadium 15.1 miles24.2 km