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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

LE184NQ

Ervins Lock Road

LE184PX

Healey Street

LE184XN

Durham Drive

LE184AE

Tigers Close

LE184PQ

Canal Street

LE184SF

Bennett Way

LE184LA

Arnold Avenue

LE184WE

Dorset Avenue

LE184NZ

Windlass Drive

LE184NR

Pochins Bridge Road

LE184LD

Baldwin Avenue

LE184YT

Cornwall Road

LE184TA

St Thomas Road

LE184LW

Lansdowne Grove

LE184PD

Bassett Street

LE184SX

Leopold Street

LE184XQ

Kent Crescent

LE184PE

Bassett Street

LE184TP

Wilson Road

LE184XY

Radnor Road

LE184SP

Glengate

LE184NY

Keel Close

LE184NJ

Lock Gate Close

LE184NG

Weir Close

LE184LP

Devonshire Avenue

LE184XZ

Brecon Close

LE184XT

Kenilworth Road

LE184PP

Canal Street

LE184SY

Wright Place

LE184ND

Tansley Avenue

LE184XF

Cornwall Road

LE184YD

Gloucester Crescent

LE184UB

Crete Avenue

LE184LN

Denacre Avenue

LE184UY

Tigers Road

LE184PB

Blaby Road

LE184QB

Orange Street

LE184XX

Pembroke Avenue

LE184QH

Ellison Close

LE184UP

Saffron Road

LE184YH

Gloucester Crescent

LE184UF

Kenilworth Road

LE184NU

Lock Keeper Close

LE184TJ

Bates Court

LE184LH

Cromford Avenue

LE184WL

Northumberland Road

LE184QE

Railway Street

LE184ST

Kirkdale Road

LE184PN

Canal Street

LE184SB

Blaby Road

LE184XU

Lincoln Drive

LE184QA

Irlam Street

LE184PA

Blaby Road

LE184NN

Double Rail Close

LE184UA

Aisne Road

LE184LU

Lansdowne Grove

LE184SL

Fairfield Street

LE184WG

Essex Road

LE184XH

Cornwall Road

LE184NX

Cutting Close

LE184SS

Kirkdale Road

LE184WN

Suffolk Close

Data Sources

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