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Wigston St Wolstan's

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About

Wigston St Wolstan's ward occupies the southern portion of the town of Wigston, forming part of the Oadby and Wigston district. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing types from different periods. Its boundaries are largely defined by main roads, including Leicester Road to the north and Blaby Road to the south, with the Grand Union Canal tracing part of its western edge.

The ward includes the Saffron Road sports fields and is home to Wigston College. A notable local feature is the early 20th-century red brick clock tower on Bull Head Street, a prominent landmark near the historic core. The area functions as a residential community with local shopping parades serving daily needs, directly connected to Leicester's urban area.

Area overview

On average Wigston St Wolstan's has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wigston St Wolstan's is £50,804 per year. There are 2 schools in Wigston St Wolstan's: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Wigston St Wolstan's is home to around 6,561 people, with a population density of about 5,034.1 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
8.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wigston St Wolstan's Population
6,561
Population density
5,034.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.14(-47%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.49(-67%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.88(-35%)
Public order
4.57(-35%)
Burglary
4.27(+28%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,480
68.29%
Indian
955
14.56%
Pakistani
205
3.12%
Other White
198
3.02%
Other
170
2.59%
Total population: 6,560

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,605
30.05%
No qualifications
1,060
19.85%
Level 3 (A level)
932
17.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
747
13.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
485
9.08%
Total 16+ residents: 5,341

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,265
48.49%
Owns with a mortgage
904
34.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
250
9.58%
Social rents from council
105
4.02%
Other forms of private rent
35
1.34%
Total households: 2,609

Property prices in Wigston St Wolstan's

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £291,000 in Wigston St Wolstan's area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £505,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wigston St Wolstan's 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 St Wolstan's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£370,000
Semi-Detached33£275,000
Terraced8£213,725

10 years median price trend in Wigston St Wolstan's

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wigston St Wolstan's.

All postcodes in Wigston St Wolstan's

LE181LW

Spring Lane

LE183QG

Winslow Drive

LE181EB

Willow Park Drive

LE181JG

Grange Road

LE183QB

Sandy Rise

LE181LY

Ruskington Drive

LE181NR

Leicester Road

LE183RT

Windermere Road

LE183PH

Cheddar Road

LE183RL

Mere Road

Data Sources

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