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South Wigston

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About

South Wigston sits within the borough of Oadby and Wigston in Leicestershire and is primarily a residential neighbourhood. Much of the housing dates from the late 19th century, built to house workers employed by local industry and the railways; long runs of red-brick terraced streets and rear gardens reflect that period of development. Local life centres on a few shopping streets, small businesses, and community facilities, with primary schools and allotments serving nearby residents. A small railway station provides rail access and sits close to the main road routes that run through the area.

The layout mixes housing with light industrial and commercial plots, and pockets of open space and play areas are scattered between streets. Community groups run activities from church halls and social centres, and independent shops remain on the principal parades. Traffic flows along Blaby Road and adjoining streets shape daily rhythm, while the built form and street pattern make clear the area’s development around 19th-century industry and transport links.

Area overview

On average South Wigston has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in South Wigston is £45,745 per year. There are 3 schools in South Wigston: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). South Wigston is home to around 8,115 people, with a population density of about 2,567.6 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
10.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

South Wigston Population
8,115
Population density
2,567.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.98(+4%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.17(-16%)
Shoplifting
12.57(+45%)
Public order
7.76(+12%)
Burglary
7.27(+118%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,788
83.64%
Indian
324
3.99%
Other White
265
3.27%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
122
1.5%
White and Asian (mixed)
83
1.02%
Total population: 8,116

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,541
23.6%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,433
21.95%
Level 3 (A level)
1,142
17.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
993
15.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
774
11.85%
Total 16+ residents: 6,529

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,215
34.01%
Owns with a mortgage
1,037
29.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
760
21.28%
Other social rented
260
7.28%
Social rents from council
174
4.87%
Total households: 3,572

Property prices in South Wigston

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £217,250 in South Wigston area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £545,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for South Wigston in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in South Wigston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£360,000
Terraced38£189,000
Semi-Detached43£250,000
Flats3£150,000

10 years median price trend in South Wigston

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Wigston.

All postcodes in South Wigston

LE184SZ

Blaby Road

LE184NX

Cutting Close

LE184SX

Leopold Street

LE184UL

Saffron Road

LE184XS

Kenilworth Road

LE184PP

Canal Street

LE184ZD

Magna Road

LE184AD

Park Road

LE184YE

Gloucester Crescent

LE184UY

Tigers Road

LE184XL

Cumberland Road

LE184XA

Anglesey Road

LE184SH

Clifford Street

LE184TH

Station Street

LE184YJ

Gloucester Crescent

LE184ZL

Harrison Close

LE184NE

Towpath Link

LE184PL

Canal Street

LE184PU

Dunton Street

LE184YB

Westmorland Avenue

LE184NT

Bush Lock Close

LE184AL

Canal Street

LE184YS

Worcester Drive

LE184NQ

Ervins Lock Road

LE184UF

Kenilworth Road

LE184XU

Lincoln Drive

LE184LY

Lansdowne Grove

LE184UZ

Gloucester Crescent

LE184YD

Gloucester Crescent

LE184PR

Countesthorpe Road

LE184NL

Taylors Bridge Road

LE184XN

Durham Drive

LE184LU

Lansdowne Grove

LE184QH

Ellison Close

LE184AE

Tigers Close

LE184PX

Healey Street

LE184LA

Arnold Avenue

LE184PN

Canal Street

LE184PB

Blaby Road

LE184WQ

Sussex Road

LE184NB

Mill Close

LE184TR

Jasmine Court

LE184TG

Saffron Road

LE184LF

Chatsworth Avenue

LE184UB

Crete Avenue

LE184XG

Cornwall Road

LE184NP

Barge Close

LE184SP

Glengate

LE184TP

Wilson Road

LE184NA

Matlock Avenue

LE184TJ

Bates Court

LE184LJ

Curzon Avenue

LE184XZ

Brecon Close

LE184WB

Dorset Avenue

LE184YT

Cornwall Road

LE184ND

Tansley Avenue

LE184LP

Devonshire Avenue

LE184NG

Weir Close

LE184SD

Blaby Road

LE184SW

Leopold Street

LE184UW

Waverley Road

LE184YH

Gloucester Crescent

LE184NW

Windlass Drive

LE184UJ

Namur Road

LE184PA

Blaby Road

LE184WL

Northumberland Road

LE184SU

Fairfield Street

LE184NS

Narrow Boat Close

LE184XR

Kent Crescent

LE184WN

Suffolk Close

LE184NJ

Lock Gate Close

LE184WT

Moores Close

LE184ST

Kirkdale Road

LE184SE

Blaby Road

LE184LG

Clifton Drive

LE184QE

Railway Street

LE184UD

Hindoostan Avenue

LE184PS

Canal Street

LE184WS

Saffron Road

LE184LR

Hazelwood Road

LE184NH

Foxton Lock Close

LE184PZ

Best Close

LE184SQ

Glengate

LE184YL

Gloucester Crescent

LE184AB

Lansdowne Grove

LE184LZ

Lansdowne Grove

LE184XT

Kenilworth Road

LE184LX

Lansdowne Grove

LE184PQ

Canal Street

LE184LW

Lansdowne Grove

LE184LB

Blaby Road

LE184XW

Oxford Drive

LE184XQ

Kent Crescent

LE184SB

Blaby Road

LE184NU

Lock Keeper Close

LE184PD

Bassett Street

LE184WF

Dorset Avenue

LE184LQ

Florence Avenue

LE184QD

Park Road

LE184UA

Aisne Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.