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Wigston Meadowcourt

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About

Wigston Meadowcourt ward lies in the eastern part of the town of Wigston, within the borough of Oadby and Wigston. It is primarily a residential area characterised by a mix of housing types, including inter-war semis and more modern developments. The ward's boundaries are largely defined by main roads, with the A5199 to the west and the A50 to the south, shaping its local transport links and access.

The area is served by local amenities including schools and shops along Blaby Road. A notable local feature is the presence of the former Wigston Magna railway station site, a reminder of the area's historical transport connections, though the line is now closed. The ward provides functional housing in a settled urban part of the wider borough, with green spaces like small recreation grounds offering local leisure space.

Area overview

On average Wigston Meadowcourt has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wigston Meadowcourt is £48,704 per year. There are 1 schools in Wigston Meadowcourt: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Wigston Meadowcourt is home to around 6,303 people, with a population density of about 1,249.2 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
4.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wigston Meadowcourt Population
6,303
Population density
1,249.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.48(-31%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.87(-64%)
Other theft
3.81(-34%)
Vehicle crime
2.7(-35%)
Public order
2.54(-64%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,087
80.69%
Indian
503
7.98%
Other White
171
2.71%
Pakistani
75
1.19%
Other
70
1.11%
Total population: 6,304

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,624
30.92%
Level 3 (A level)
1,016
19.34%
No qualifications
879
16.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
683
13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
537
10.22%
Total 16+ residents: 5,253

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,220
43.85%
Owns with a mortgage
935
33.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
376
13.52%
Social rents from council
139
5%
Other social rented
44
1.58%
Total households: 2,782

Property prices in Wigston Meadowcourt

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in Wigston Meadowcourt area, with individual transactions ranging from £128,000 up to £602,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wigston Meadowcourt 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 Meadowcourt over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached29£370,000
Flats1£128,000
Semi-Detached36£260,000
Terraced12£205,000

10 years median price trend in Wigston Meadowcourt

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

All postcodes in Wigston Meadowcourt

LE183LG

Snowdens End

LE183SF

Newton Lane

LE183WD

Blakesley Road

LE183XT

Rosedale Road

LE183SB

Harcourt Road

LE183SZ

Ashurst Close

LE183UN

Clipstone Gardens

LE183XG

Culworth Drive

LE183XN

Wheeldale

LE183QD

Spa Lane

LE183UG

Peakdale

LE183WH

Lamport Close

LE183XA

Lowick Drive

LE183XL

Baysdale

LE183YS

Europa Road

LE183AP

Mould Pen

LE183LN

Blackwell Close

LE183UA

Meadow Hill

LE183YT

Hurst Close

LE183QF

Yarwell Drive

LE183WP

Upton Drive

LE183XQ

Garsdale

LE183LJ

Broughtons Field

LE183UB

Johnson Close

LE183UF

Arndale

LE183WJ

Laxton Close

LE183AH

Admiral Close

LE183LU

Glebe Close

LE183QT

Cottesbrooke Close

LE183RY

Coverdale Road

LE183TX

Cooks Lane

LE183PQ

Milton Close

LE183WS

Canvey Close

LE183XU

Bransdale Road

LE183YF

Askrigg Way

LE183AE

Welford Road

LE183US

Clayhill Field

LE183UX

Clayhill Field

LE183TS

Wards Closes

LE183WE

Grendon Close

LE183BW

Wigston Meadowcourt

LE183LR

Herrick Way

LE183RW

Bilsdale Road

LE183AJ

Cranes Way

LE183PL

Godwin Avenue

LE183PS

Whitegates Field

LE183TW

Welford Road

LE183XJ

Denton Walk

LE183UQ

Dobson Close

LE183TU

Ingrams Way

LE183RA

Church Nook

LE183RX

Wensleydale Road

LE183TP

Freer Close

LE183XE

Sywell Drive

LE183BE

Wigston Meadowcourt

LE183UZ

Langham Road

LE183XP

Farndale

LE183UY

Langham Road

LE183WW

Shearsby Close

LE183WA

Gayhurst Close

Data Sources

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