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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

LE184WE

Dorset Avenue

LE184XY

Radnor Road

LE184XE

Cardigan Drive

LE184SS

Kirkdale Road

LE184YG

Gloucester Crescent

LE184LT

Jordan Avenue

LE184TQ

Wilson Road

LE184QG

Timber Street

LE184XX

Pembroke Avenue

LE184PF

Countesthorpe Road

LE184LE

Belper Close

LE184UP

Saffron Road

LE184SA

Albion Street

LE184NR

Pochins Bridge Road

LE184LL

Darley Avenue

LE184YF

Gloucester Crescent

LE184WG

Essex Road

LE184YQ

Gloucester Crescent

LE184QJ

Blenheim Close

LE184WA

Cheshire Drive

LE184QF

Timber Street

LE184YA

Stafford Drive

LE184AJ

Genesis Park

LE184TF

Saffron Road

LE184UQ

Saffron Road

LE184WP

Sussex Road

LE184PY

Healey Street

LE184WH

Norfolk Road

LE184ZH

Magna Road

LE184SF

Bennett Way

LE184XP

Glamorgan Avenue

LE184LS

Hazelwood Road

LE184SL

Fairfield Street

LE184PJ

Countesthorpe Road

LE184WD

Dorset Avenue

LE184TD

Saffron Road

LE184LN

Denacre Avenue

LE184NN

Double Rail Close

LE184PG

Countesthorpe Road

LE184SN

Fairfield Street

LE184NZ

Windlass Drive

LE184LH

Cromford Avenue

LE184UE

Ivanhoe Road

LE184SY

Wright Place

LE184XJ

Gloucester Crescent

LE184UH

Marstown Avenue

LE184XF

Cornwall Road

LE184PW

Garden Street

LE184XH

Cornwall Road

LE184XB

Anglesey Road

LE184WJ

Norfolk Road

LE184LD

Baldwin Avenue

LE184NY

Keel Close

LE184TA

St Thomas Road

LE184PT

Countesthorpe Road

LE184PE

Bassett Street

LE184UN

Saffron Road

LE184SJ

Clifford Street

LE184QA

Irlam Street

LE184PH

Blaby Road

LE184SR

Kirkdale Road

LE184QB

Orange Street

Data Sources

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