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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 low crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. 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

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£271
Sales (last 12 months)77
Typical range (middle 50%)£182K – £260K

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £271 per square foot) in South Wigston area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £410,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in South Wigston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£355,000£283
Semi-Detached42£245,000£282
Terraced26£182,000£234
Flats2£115,000£198

10-year price trendmedian sale price in South Wigston

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Wigston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£257,495£107,500£167,000£117,000
2017£234,500£71,500£166,601£126,500
2018£303,500£110,500£172,000£134,000
2019£290,000£87,500£189,250£138,000
2020£292,125£85,000£190,000£146,000
2021£267,000£127,250£215,000£165,000
2022£345,000£88,500£230,000£185,000
2023£275,000£102,500£240,000£180,000
2024£300,000£127,725£244,000£180,000
2025£365,000£150,000£245,000£182,250
2026£325,000£237,500£170,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Wigston.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Wigston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£222£194£201£150
2017£205£140£211£161
2018£216£181£219£172
2019£221£154£226£180
2020£229£173£222£182
2021£267£182£260£200
2022£304£187£296£243
2023£215£164£289£210
2024£299£274£299£222
2025£296£225£279£242
2026£242£299£234
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Wigston.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.