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About

Oadby Uplands covers the northern and eastern residential areas of Oadby. The ward is characterised by suburban housing, ranging from mid-century developments to more recent estates, set along quiet, tree-lined roads. It includes the grounds of the former Stoughton Grange and is bordered by significant open spaces like the University of Leicester's Botanic Garden and the expansive fields of the Stoughton Lodge Farm estate to the east.

The area is largely residential, with local shopping parades serving the community. It contains several schools and sports facilities, including the Leicester Road sports fields. The landscape gently slopes, giving the 'Uplands' its name, with views westward across the town. A network of footpaths connects the neighbourhoods to the surrounding green belt, providing direct access to farmland and rural walks.

Area overview

On average Oadby Uplands has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 1.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Oadby Uplands is £64,230 per year. There are 2 schools in Oadby Uplands: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Oadby Uplands is home to around 4,522 people, with a population density of about 3,868.9 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
1.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Oadby Uplands Population
4,522
Population density
3,868.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.92(-54%)
Public order
3.98(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.54(-79%)
Other theft
2.21(-61%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.99(-73%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
2,070
45.79%
British
1,153
25.5%
Pakistani
396
8.76%
Other
213
4.71%
Other Asian
178
3.94%
Total population: 4,521

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,499
41.4%
No qualifications
565
15.6%
Level 3 (A level)
506
13.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
471
13.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
304
8.4%
Total 16+ residents: 3,621

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
715
45.48%
Owns with a mortgage
581
36.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
217
13.8%
Other forms of private rent
33
2.1%
Social rents from council
14
0.89%
Total households: 1,572

Property prices in Oadby Uplands

Median price£337,500
Price per sq ft£341
Sales (last 12 months)36
Typical range (middle 50%)£287K – £395K

Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £337,500 (about £341 per square foot) in Oadby Uplands area, with individual transactions ranging from £205,000 up to £640,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Oadby Uplands over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£397,500£366
Terraced2£325,000£322
Semi-Detached20£304,000£324

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Oadby Uplands

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oadby Uplands.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£290,000£225,500
2017£290,000£220,000£214,500
2018£303,750£230,000£210,750
2019£367,500£254,000£185,000
2020£372,000£265,000£235,000
2021£375,000£265,000£250,000
2022£390,000£270,000£320,000
2023£475,000£260,000£366,000
2024£405,000£244,250£205,000
2025£440,500£300,000£255,000
2026£375,000£252,000£300,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oadby Uplands.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oadby Uplands.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£248£236
2017£253£246£211
2018£276£230£217
2019£261£255£232
2020£283£258£243
2021£315£285£208
2022£315£334£277
2023£305£312£257
2024£381£320£257
2025£341£337£274
2026£405£321£353
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oadby Uplands.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Oadby Uplands in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Oadby Uplands

Is Oadby Uplands safe?

Oadby Uplands records about 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Oadby Uplands?

The median sale price in Oadby Uplands is £337,500 (about £341 per square foot) based on 36 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Oadby Uplands?

Oadby Uplands has 1 primary school (1 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Oadby Uplands?

Oadby Uplands scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Oadby Uplands sits around rank 27,951 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Oadby Uplands?

The average household income in Oadby Uplands is around £64,230 per year, and 1% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Oadby Uplands?

Oadby Uplands is represented by 2 elected councillors: Rupa Joshi (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Samia Zuffar Haq (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.