Property profile

147 West Avenue

Map showing 147 West Avenue, Wigston

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£265,000

Semi-Detached sold in Wigston Fields

The box shows the middle 50% of semi-detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold31 Jul 2020
£175,000Change since last sale: +£88,000 (+50%)
Annualised change
+6.8% per yearOadby and Wigston annualised change (semi-detached) since 2020: +2.5% per yearThis property's value grew faster than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £301 per sq ft
£278 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£24 per sq ft (−7.8%)
Local sold pricesMedian for semi-detached in Wigston Fields
£260,000Estimate vs local median: +£3,000 (+1.1%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Semi-Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1950-1966
Floor area88 m² / 947 sq ft
Rooms4 habitable / 4 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection10 Feb 2026

Sales history

DatePriceChange
31 Jul 2020£175,000-

Local market

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.

Recent sales

There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE18 2FE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE18 2FE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 May 2025137, West Avenue, Wigston, LE18 2FESemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
07 May 2025131, West Avenue, Wigston, LE18 2FETerracedFreehold£245,000
22 May 20251, Wiltshire Road, Wigston, LE18 2FJTerracedFreehold£241,000
27 Feb 20267, Elizabeth Crescent, Wigston, LE18 2EESemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000
21 Oct 2025199, Aylestone Lane, Wigston, LE18 1BEDetachedFreehold£278,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
97, West Avenue, Wigston-82 m²-
99 West Avenue, WigstonFreehold85 m²£125,000 (2015)
101, West Avenue, WigstonFreehold84 m²£211,000 (2021)
103, West Avenue, WigstonFreehold84 m²£132,000 (2016)
105 West Avenue, WigstonFreehold97 m²£137,000 (2013)
107, West Avenue, WigstonFreehold85 m²£150,000 (2018)
109, West Avenue, WigstonFreehold84 m²£180,300 (2018)
111, West Avenue, WigstonFreehold95 m²£126,500 (2012)
113 West Avenue, WigstonFreehold68 m²£139,000 (2017)
119 West Avenue, WigstonFreehold82 m²£240,000 (2024)

Area insights for LE18 2FE

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Overview

Postcode LE18 2FE is located in an urban city, within the Wigston Fields area of Oadby and Wigston in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Wigston Town area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 43.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wigston Town is £45,456 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. The nearest station is South Wigston, about 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Goldhill Spinney.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
25.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Wigston Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,313 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Wigston Town has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

25.9%

Approximately 25.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Wigston Town is £45,456 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE18 2FE.

Flood risk

No risk

Wigston Town near LE18 2FE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is South Wigston located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LE18 2FE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

South Wigston

N/A

Walking directions to South Wigston

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LE18 2FE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miGoldhill SpinneySmallWalking directions to Goldhill Spinney

Area Profile

Population
395
Population density
7,852.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.83(-25%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.41(-41%)
Other theft
4.41(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.78(-78%)
Burglary
2.52(-24%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
291
73.67%
Indian
55
13.92%
Other White
12
3.04%
Pakistani
6
1.52%
Other Asian
6
1.52%
Total population: 395

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
65
21.52%
No qualifications
61
20.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
57
18.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
47
15.56%
Level 3 (A level)
46
15.23%
Total 16+ residents: 302

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
54
40%
Owns outright
32
23.7%
Social rents from council
32
23.7%
Other forms of private rent
9
6.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
3.7%
Total households: 135

Schools

In the LE18 2FE postcode area, located within Wigston Town, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LE18 2FE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryFairfield Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryWater Leys Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryHoly Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LE18 2FE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LE18 2FE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express234 Aylestone Lane, Wigston, LE18 1BDWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miR & R Mahagan Convenience Store106 Aylestone Lane, Wigston, LE18 1BAWalking directions to R & R Mahagan Convenience Store
0.4 miSpar47-49 Queens Drive, Wigston, LE18 2DGWalking directions to Spar
0.5 miArrow convenience store92 Shackerdale Road, Leicester, LE2 6HSWalking directions to Arrow convenience store