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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 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 2,566.3 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
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
2,566.3 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 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 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
Flats3£150,000
Semi-Detached43£250,000
Terraced38£189,000

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

LE184UJ

Namur Road

LE184PU

Dunton Street

LE184UN

Saffron Road

LE184QG

Timber Street

LE184XW

Oxford Drive

LE184YQ

Gloucester Crescent

LE184XR

Kent Crescent

LE184TF

Saffron Road

LE184LL

Darley Avenue

LE184PW

Garden Street

LE184SJ

Clifford Street

LE184WB

Dorset Avenue

LE184YB

Westmorland Avenue

LE184UE

Ivanhoe Road

LE184XA

Anglesey Road

LE184XG

Cornwall Road

LE184AB

Lansdowne Grove

LE184WJ

Norfolk Road

LE184UD

Hindoostan Avenue

LE184TQ

Wilson Road

LE184SE

Blaby Road

LE184NT

Bush Lock Close

LE184XE

Cardigan Drive

LE184LG

Clifton Drive

LE184YL

Gloucester Crescent

LE184NE

Towpath Link

LE184SQ

Glengate

LE184ZL

Harrison Close

LE184TH

Station Street

LE184XP

Glamorgan Avenue

LE184LJ

Curzon Avenue

LE184SH

Clifford Street

LE184WP

Sussex Road

LE184WQ

Sussex Road

LE184UZ

Gloucester Crescent

LE184LT

Jordan Avenue

LE184NH

Foxton Lock Close

LE184LZ

Lansdowne Grove

LE184SR

Kirkdale Road

LE184PR

Countesthorpe Road

LE184PF

Countesthorpe Road

LE184WF

Dorset Avenue

LE184XL

Cumberland Road

LE184NW

Windlass Drive

LE184WT

Moores Close

LE184LE

Belper Close

LE184LR

Hazelwood Road

LE184ZH

Magna Road

LE184AJ

Genesis Park

LE184TG

Saffron Road

LE184UW

Waverley Road

LE184AL

Canal Street

LE184SU

Fairfield Street

LE184XB

Anglesey Road

LE184YG

Gloucester Crescent

LE184PY

Healey Street

LE184LF

Chatsworth Avenue

LE184NB

Mill Close

LE184SZ

Blaby Road

LE184AD

Park Road

LE184NL

Taylors Bridge Road

LE184WS

Saffron Road

LE184PG

Countesthorpe Road

LE184PH

Blaby Road

LE184PZ

Best Close

LE184NP

Barge Close

LE184WA

Cheshire Drive

LE184WD

Dorset Avenue

LE184SA

Albion Street

LE184SW

Leopold Street

LE184LQ

Florence Avenue

LE184PJ

Countesthorpe Road

LE184PT

Countesthorpe Road

LE184QJ

Blenheim Close

LE184WH

Norfolk Road

LE184XS

Kenilworth Road

LE184PS

Canal Street

LE184NS

Narrow Boat Close

LE184PL

Canal Street

LE184TR

Jasmine Court

LE184SD

Blaby Road

LE184YA

Stafford Drive

LE184LY

Lansdowne Grove

LE184LX

Lansdowne Grove

LE184LS

Hazelwood Road

LE184UH

Marstown Avenue

LE184YF

Gloucester Crescent

LE184UL

Saffron Road

LE184QD

Park Road

LE184UQ

Saffron Road

LE184TD

Saffron Road

LE184QF

Timber Street

LE184ZD

Magna Road

LE184NA

Matlock Avenue

LE184YS

Worcester Drive

LE184LB

Blaby Road

LE184YJ

Gloucester Crescent

LE184SN

Fairfield Street

LE184YE

Gloucester Crescent

LE184XJ

Gloucester Crescent

Data Sources

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