It is well connected to Leicester City centre, with a very frequent direct bus service.

Whetstone was the site of Frank Whittle's factory, where jet engines were developed.

English Electric was one of the largest engineering companies in the Leicester area, employing thousands of workers and training hundreds of apprentices each year.

Apart from Blaby, nearby places are Enderby, Glen Parva, Countesthorpe, Cosby, Littlethorpe and Narborough.

Holmes Park is also home to the Leicester City Football Club Under 23s.