Welcome to Glen Parva
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Glen Parva is a civil parish in the Blaby district of Leicestershire, England with a population of over 17,000. The population of the civil parish (including Eyres Monsell) was measured at 17,189 in the 2011 census. To the north it runs into Aylestone and to the east South Wigston. To the south and west it is not immediately surrounded by development. Eyres Monsell forms part of the City Of Leicester District but is included in the Parish of Glen Parva (southern part of Eyres Monsell only from south of Sturdee road). Glen Parva forms part of the Leicester Urban Area due to its close proximity to Leicester City Centre. Glen Parva is in the Saxondale ward of Leicestershire. Glen Parva with Eyres Monsell is 4.5 miles south of Leicester city centre, 1 mile southeast of Fosse Shopping Park that is in Enderby and half a mile from Blaby. It is a largely residential area with no main shopping or leisure centres, although it is situated next to Fosse Shopping Park, which is one of Britain's largest out-of-town shopping parks. There are a few small shops located in Glen Parva itself, mainly being located at Carvers Corner. At Carvers Corner there is a newsagent, off licence, post office, chemist, barbers, cob shop and accountant. In the surrounding area, there is a beautician and another off licence as well as a working men's club which is for members only.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
293 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
5,703 (2021) |
Density |
1,949 people/km2 |
Mean age |
39.2 |
Ward |
Saxondale |
District |
Blaby |
Postcodes |
LE18, LE2 |
ONS ID |
E04005350 |
Council
Contact details for Glen Parva Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Glen Parva Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Glen Parva Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Glen Parva Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Glen Parva Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Glen Parva Parish.
Local News
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Glen Parva councillor resigns triggering Christmas elections
Published: 17th Nov 2023
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By-election polls open next Thursday
Published: 12th Dec 2023
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Plan for 26 homes on Glen Parva former landfill site
Published: 20th Feb 2024