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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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Wigston Fields is £260,000 (around £303 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £234,250 and £292,625. 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

Median price: £260,000
Price per sq ft: £303
Sales (last 12 months): 44
Typical range (middle 50%): £234K – £293K

Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 (about £303 per square foot) in Wigston Fields area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 up to £385,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wigston Fields over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£278,000£335
Semi-Detached31£260,000£301
Terraced5£227,000£266

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wigston Fields

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wigston Fields.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£235,000£158,500£151,500
2017£228,750£178,000£136,500
2018£211,000£182,150£152,000
2019£242,383£195,000£165,000
2020£262,500£215,000£173,000
2021£261,000£230,000£190,000
2022£285,000£264,000£215,000
2023£310,750£250,000£225,000
2024£405,000£249,975£220,000
2025£278,000£260,000£232,000
2026£284,900£260,000£206,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wigston Fields.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wigston Fields.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£212£176£160
2017£242£198£165
2018£278£215£190
2019£273£224£189
2020£266£231£218
2021£309£254£236
2022£322£280£250
2023£354£285£235
2024£315£274£239
2025£370£282£262
2026£298£313£270
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wigston Fields.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Oadby and Wigston district.

Band A£1,605
Band B£1,872
Band C£2,139
Band D£2,407
Band E£2,942
Band F£3,477
Band G£4,011
Band H£4,814

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Wigston Fields ward.

Local councillors

Bill Boulter

Wigston Fields - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Carl James Richard Martin

Wigston Fields - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Kevin John Loydall

Wigston Fields - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

All postcodesin 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