Oakthorpe & Donisthorpe, North West Leicestershire
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Oakthorpe & Donisthorpe is a UK electoral ward in North West Leicestershire. Oakthorpe & Donisthorpe is a rural neighbourhood in North West Leicestershire where you'll find plenty of green space — two parks and a nature reserve — plus crime rates well below…
About Oakthorpe & Donisthorpe
Oakthorpe & Donisthorpe is a rural neighbourhood in North West Leicestershire where you'll find plenty of green space — two parks and a nature reserve — plus crime rates well below the UK average. The schools here are a real strength. Oakthorpe Primary is rated Good, and Donisthorpe Primary has improved significantly in recent years. You will need to travel for secondary education though. House prices are mid-range for the area, with terraced homes costing more than in neighbouring neighbourhoods. Rents are more affordable than the regional average. The A42 connects you easily to the M42, making commutes to Leicester, Nottingham or Birmingham straightforward. You'll need a car though — public transport is limited locally.
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