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Oadby Woodlands

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About

The Oadby Woodlands ward covers the southern and eastern residential neighbourhoods of Oadby. The area is characterised by quiet, tree-lined streets and a mix of housing, from detached homes to more modern developments. Its layout is largely suburban, with local amenities and schools serving the community. The ward includes the grounds of the former Leicestershire Golf Club, which has now been redeveloped for housing, altering the southern boundary of the built-up area.

A significant feature is the presence of Brocks Hill Country Park in the ward's northeast. This large green space offers woodlands, meadows, and a visitor centre, providing a contrast to the surrounding housing. The park borders the A6 to the east, which acts as a key transport route. The overall feel is of a settled residential suburb with integrated green corridors, distinct from the more central commercial parts of Oadby.

Area overview

On average Oadby Woodlands has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 2.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Oadby Woodlands is £63,671 per year. There are 1 schools in Oadby Woodlands: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Oadby Woodlands is home to around 4,634 people, with a population density of about 2,710.6 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
2.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Oadby Woodlands Population
4,634
Population density
2,710.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.91(-48%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.53(-73%)
Public order
3.02(-56%)
Other theft
1.94(-66%)
Drugs
1.51(-48%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
1,948
42.02%
British
1,432
30.89%
Pakistani
318
6.86%
Other
249
5.37%
Other White
132
2.85%
Total population: 4,636

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,713
46.5%
Level 3 (A level)
567
15.39%
No qualifications
464
12.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
423
11.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
316
8.58%
Total 16+ residents: 3,684

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
735
44.74%
Owns with a mortgage
595
36.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
246
14.97%
Social rents from council
26
1.58%
Other social rented
23
1.4%
Total households: 1,643

Property prices in Oadby Woodlands

Median price£350,000
Price per sq ft£353
Sales (last 12 months)34
Typical range (middle 50%)£251K – £408K

Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 (about £353 per square foot) in Oadby Woodlands area, with individual transactions ranging from £197,500 up to £550,000.

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 Woodlands over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£368,750£353
Terraced2£291,000£299
Semi-Detached6£241,500£363

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Oadby Woodlands

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oadby Woodlands.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£310,000£193,750
2017£333,750£195,000£182,500
2018£345,000£234,950£166,500
2019£301,425£230,000£195,000
2020£322,500£216,750£218,000
2021£383,750£261,000£187,500
2022£397,500£265,000£276,250
2023£390,000£225,000£200,000
2024£380,000£240,000£223,500
2025£386,250£241,500£291,000
2026£387,000£250,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oadby Woodlands.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oadby Woodlands.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£244£230
2017£276£242£228
2018£255£262£254
2019£276£259£168
2020£286£309£295
2021£313£291£326
2022£341£304£332
2023£338£306£344
2024£349£331£324
2025£341£351£299
2026£384£400
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oadby Woodlands.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Oadby Woodlands

Is Oadby Woodlands safe?

Oadby Woodlands records about 30 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 Woodlands?

The median sale price in Oadby Woodlands is £350,000 (about £353 per square foot) based on 34 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Oadby Woodlands?

Oadby Woodlands has 1 primary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Oadby Woodlands?

Oadby Woodlands scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Oadby Woodlands sits around rank 28,621 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 Woodlands?

The average household income in Oadby Woodlands is around £63,671 per year, and 2% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Oadby Woodlands?

Oadby Woodlands is represented by 2 elected councillors: Dean Adam Gamble (Liberal Democrats) and Santokh Singh Athwal (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodes in Oadby Woodlands

LE24UG

Newby Gardens

LE24RW

Hill Field

LE24UA

Mount Pleasant

LE24TB

Pennine Close

LE24RT

Laurel Drive

LE24JG

Hursley Close

LE24RE

Elizabeth Drive

LE24SU

Ludlow Close

LE24TA

Carbery Close

LE24QF

Celandine Close

LE24SZ

Berkeley Close

LE24PE

Glen Road

LE24QA

Pipistrelle Way

LE24TF

Stevenstone Close

LE24UD

Norman Court

LE24UZ

Bonner Close

LE24US

Jackson Close

LE24RB

Charles Way

LE24TW

Poachers Place

LE24TN

Ennerdale Close

LE24TH

Rockbridge Road

LE24UP

Holbrook

LE24SX

Cottesmore Avenue

LE24SR

Ledbury Close

LE24UH

Hawker Road

LE24SQ

Burton Close

LE24SD

Princess Avenue

LE24TY

Beaufort Way

LE24JH

Tiverton Close

LE24QY

Fox Hollow

LE24RD

Elizabeth Drive

LE24UW

Weston Close

LE24UU

Rawlings Court

LE24UR

Palfreyman Lane

LE24TU

Wright Lane

LE24TP

Beaufort Close

LE24RA

Anns Way

LE24TS

Tynedale Close

LE24PT

Malham Way

LE24SB

Prince Drive

LE24TQ

Morpeth Drive

LE24XA

Boulton Court

LE24SL

Heythrop Close

LE24UF

Fenwick Road

LE24TL

Hayden Walk

LE24UL

Needham Close

LE24SJ

Fernie Close

LE24QZ

Florence Wragg Way

LE24RR

Gorse Lane

LE24SH

Quorn Avenue

LE24RU

Sunnyside

LE24SW

Meynell Close

LE24QD

The Pastures

LE24SF

Edward Close

LE24UB

Raine Way

LE24SG

Belvoir Close

LE24ST

Wilton Close

LE24TD

Hayden Avenue

LE24SP

Atherstone Close

LE24UJ

Devonia Road

LE24SN

Fitzwilliam Close

LE24RH

Glen Road

LE24RJ

Glen Road

LE24QB

Bluebell Close

LE24RQ

Gorse Lane

LE24QG

Willow Herb Close

LE24RL

Glen Road

LE24UX

Smore Slade Hills

LE24RS

Highcroft Road

LE24SY

Wheatland Close

LE24UN

Elliot Close

LE24QQ

Fludes Court

LE24QE

Woodlands Court

LE24SE

Woodside Road

LE24RX

Newpool Bank

LE24UE

James Gavin Way

LE24TG

Thurlow Close

LE24TX

Cooper Gardens

LE24SS

Ulleswater Walk

LE24PS

Malham Way

LE24TJ

Eskdale Close

LE24UY

Ellis Fields

LE24TE

Wexford Close

LE24TR

Edenhall Close

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.