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Wigston Fields

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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 very low crime levels, with around 49 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
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
25.07(-27%)
Shoplifting
12.97(+49%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.7(-60%)
Public order
6.27(-9%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.52(-39%)
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 52 recent sales, the median property price is £259,500 in Wigston Fields area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 up to £395,000.

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
Detached12£280,000
Semi-Detached32£259,500
Terraced8£233,500

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

LE181HF

Guilford Drive

LE181FE

Ashbourne Road

LE182BD

Cherry Street

LE182BB

Cherry Street

LE181HW

The Crescent

LE181HZ

Milverton Close

LE181FB

Alfreton Road

LE182ER

Rutland Avenue

LE182EU

Whitehead Crescent

LE182BE

Clarkes Road

LE182EN

Owston Drive

LE181FA

Alfreton Road

LE181BS

Tythorn Drive

LE182BS

Manor Street

LE181HJ

Kingston Avenue

Data Sources

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