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About

Wigston Fields is a residential ward located in the borough of Oadby and Wigston in Leicestershire. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, including post-war estates and more modern developments. It contains several local amenities such as shops, schools, and community facilities, serving the daily needs of its residents. The ward is primarily a suburban community with a focus on family living.

The landscape includes areas of green space, such as local parks and playing fields, which provide recreational opportunities. A notable local feature is the presence of the historic Roman road, Fosse Way, which runs near the area. Transport links are provided by main roads connecting to Leicester and surrounding towns, supporting local commuting patterns.

Area overview

On average Wigston Fields has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wigston Fields is £49,074 per year. There are 1 schools in Wigston Fields: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Wigston Fields is home to around 6,862 people, with a population density of about 4,436.3 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
12.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wigston Fields Population
6,862
Population density
4,436.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.38(-23%)
Shoplifting
11.37(+28%)
Public order
6.85(-2%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.7(-59%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.68(-24%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,648
67.73%
Indian
1,050
15.3%
Other White
251
3.66%
Pakistani
193
2.81%
Other
120
1.75%
Total population: 6,863

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,356
24.64%
No qualifications
1,245
22.62%
Level 3 (A level)
929
16.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
778
14.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
668
12.14%
Total 16+ residents: 5,504

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
978
36.47%
Owns with a mortgage
965
35.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
330
12.3%
Social rents from council
257
9.58%
Other social rented
71
2.65%
Total households: 2,682

Property prices in Wigston Fields

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £256,250 in Wigston Fields area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £425,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wigston Fields 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 Wigston Fields over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached10£291,000
Semi-Detached36£255,000
Terraced10£227,500

10 years median price trend in Wigston Fields

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wigston Fields.

All postcodes in Wigston Fields

LE181DY

Shardlow Road

LE181BL

Dale Avenue

LE181HA

Bradgate Drive

LE181JN

Granville Crescent

LE182FN

Chartwell Drive

LE181FJ

Burleigh Avenue

LE181GE

Warmsley Avenue

LE182DJ

Station Road

LE181BP

Lynmouth Drive

LE181FU

Newstead Avenue

LE182BJ

Lyon Close

LE181HP

Kingston Avenue

LE181HY

Westfield Avenue

LE182FL

Chartwell Drive

LE181FB

Alfreton Road

LE181GB

Repton Road

LE182DA

Pullman Road

LE182EU

Whitehead Crescent

LE181HW

The Crescent

LE181HB

Bradgate Drive

LE181HN

Kingston Avenue

LE182BB

Cherry Street

LE182FJ

Wiltshire Road

LE181HT

Roehampton Drive

LE181JP

Granville Road

LE182FA

West Avenue

LE182BX

Regent Close

LE181BB

Aylestone Lane

LE181DH

Carlton Drive

LE181HF

Guilford Drive

LE181JQ

Granville Road

LE181HR

Milverton Drive

LE182BS

Manor Street

LE181JZ

Woodville Gardens

LE182EZ

Chartwell Drive

LE182EW

Abington Close

LE181BD

Aylestone Lane

LE182BN

Coronation Avenue

LE182BU

Midland Cottages

LE182FS

Chartwell Drive

LE181HG

Guilford Drive

LE182BW

Orchards Drive

LE181HZ

Milverton Close

LE182EQ

Rolleston Road

LE181HL

Kingston Avenue

LE182ER

Rutland Avenue

LE181BH

Brixham Drive

LE181FQ

Castleton Road

LE181FR

Chellaston Road

LE181HH

Kew Drive

LE182EG

Holmden Avenue

LE182DG

Queens Drive

LE181FP

Castleton Road

LE182FF

West Avenue

LE181FX

Northfield Avenue

LE182EX

Heatherley Grove

LE182EL

Orson Drive

LE182FD

West Avenue

LE182DE

Gold Hill Court

LE181BJ

Brixham Drive

LE181BE

Aylestone Lane

LE181FH

Burleigh Avenue

LE181BG

Brailsford Road

LE182EH

Margaret Crescent

LE182BG

Clarkes Road

LE181BQ

Shackerdale Road

LE181HQ

Leicester Road

LE181JX

Leicester Road

LE182BE

Clarkes Road

LE181FA

Alfreton Road

LE182EB

Central Avenue

LE182ED

Dukes Close

LE181HS

Roehampton Drive

LE182FP

Kenneth Gamble Court

LE182DR

Station Road

LE182DH

Station Road

LE182EP

Rolleston Road

LE181HE

Croft Drive

LE182BL

Viking Road

LE182ES

South Avenue

LE181BF

Baddeley Drive

LE181FF

Bakewell Road

LE181FL

Burleigh Avenue

LE181FG

Barnby Avenue

LE182EN

Owston Drive

LE181FE

Ashbourne Road

LE182BF

Clarkes Road

LE182FB

West Avenue

LE181BS

Tythorn Drive

LE182EE

Elizabeth Crescent

LE181FD

Ashbourne Road

LE181FS

Duffield Avenue

LE181FN

Burleigh Avenue

LE181HX

Westfield Avenue

LE182BR

Hansen Court

LE182FT

Chartwell Point

LE181HJ

Kingston Avenue

LE181HU

Roehampton Drive

LE182ET

Warwick Road

LE181GA

Repton Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.