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South Wigston

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About

South Wigston is a residential ward located on the southern edge of the larger Wigston area. The landscape is primarily characterised by post-war housing estates, with a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes. Local amenities are centred along Blaby Road, which serves as a main thoroughfare. The ward contains several small parks and green spaces, including the recreation ground off Saffron Road.

The Grand Union Canal forms a distinct western boundary, with a towpath providing a route for walking and cycling. The area is served by South Wigston railway station, offering connections to Leicester and Birmingham. Industrial units are situated near the canal and railway line, contributing to local employment. Housing density is higher here compared to more rural parts of the borough.

Area overview

On average South Wigston has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 90 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 2,566.3 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
10.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

South Wigston Population
8,115
Population density
2,566.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.17(+17%)
Shoplifting
14.29(+61%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.68(-17%)
Public order
9.98(+43%)
Other theft
8.38(+44%)
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 qualifications or above
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 89 recent sales, the median property price is £216,500 in South Wigston area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £482,500.

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
Detached10£345,000
Flats3£150,000
Semi-Detached40£250,000
Terraced36£185,250

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

LE184TP

Wilson Road

LE184UL

Saffron Road

LE184NQ

Ervins Lock Road

LE184LR

Hazelwood Road

LE184LS

Hazelwood Road

LE184TQ

Wilson Road

LE184NH

Foxton Lock Close

LE184TR

Jasmine Court

LE184WE

Dorset Avenue

LE184PU

Dunton Street

LE184YD

Gloucester Crescent

LE184YH

Gloucester Crescent

LE184YQ

Gloucester Crescent

LE184AD

Park Road

LE184UF

Kenilworth Road

LE184XY

Radnor Road

LE184PT

Countesthorpe Road

LE184SF

Bennett Way

LE184PF

Countesthorpe Road

LE184TD

Saffron Road

LE184WF

Dorset Avenue

LE184WG

Essex Road

LE184PG

Countesthorpe Road

LE184QB

Orange Street

LE184SA

Albion Street

LE184AE

Tigers Close

LE184PL

Canal Street

LE184XW

Oxford Drive

LE184ND

Tansley Avenue

LE184WD

Dorset Avenue

LE184WN

Suffolk Close

LE184WS

Saffron Road

LE184SR

Kirkdale Road

LE184SW

Leopold Street

LE184AJ

Genesis Park

LE184XL

Cumberland Road

LE184ZH

Magna Road

LE184NB

Mill Close

LE184PN

Canal Street

LE184SB

Blaby Road

LE184SJ

Clifford Street

LE184SP

Glengate

LE184WA

Cheshire Drive

LE184ZL

Harrison Close

LE184PR

Countesthorpe Road

LE184NZ

Windlass Drive

LE184XJ

Gloucester Crescent

LE184LF

Chatsworth Avenue

LE184NA

Matlock Avenue

LE184NN

Double Rail Close

LE184AL

Canal Street

LE184LQ

Florence Avenue

LE184PE

Bassett Street

LE184UA

Aisne Road

LE184NL

Taylors Bridge Road

LE184SH

Clifford Street

LE184YJ

Gloucester Crescent

LE184LY

Lansdowne Grove

LE184XH

Cornwall Road

LE184XG

Cornwall Road

LE184PH

Blaby Road

LE184PS

Canal Street

LE184PB

Blaby Road

LE184SN

Fairfield Street

LE184ST

Kirkdale Road

LE184ZD

Magna Road

LE184NS

Narrow Boat Close

LE184QG

Timber Street

LE184SZ

Blaby Road

LE184YA

Stafford Drive

LE184LJ

Curzon Avenue

LE184QJ

Blenheim Close

LE184UZ

Gloucester Crescent

LE184NG

Weir Close

LE184PJ

Countesthorpe Road

LE184WP

Sussex Road

LE184LW

Lansdowne Grove

LE184NE

Towpath Link

LE184QH

Ellison Close

LE184TH

Station Street

LE184NP

Barge Close

LE184NY

Keel Close

LE184UB

Crete Avenue

LE184NR

Pochins Bridge Road

LE184XN

Durham Drive

LE184SY

Wright Place

LE184UQ

Saffron Road

LE184WJ

Norfolk Road

LE184PX

Healey Street

LE184QF

Timber Street

LE184TA

St Thomas Road

LE184XE

Cardigan Drive

LE184PA

Blaby Road

LE184UD

Hindoostan Avenue

LE184LD

Baldwin Avenue

LE184LE

Belper Close

LE184WQ

Sussex Road

LE184AB

Lansdowne Grove

LE184QE

Railway Street

LE184SE

Blaby Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.