Postcode LE18 1BD is located in an urban city, within the Wigston Fields ward of Oadby and Wigston in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Wigston Town area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Wigston Town is £35,500 per year. The nearest station is South Wigston located about 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Goldhill Spinney.
Wigston Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,709 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Wigston Town has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 57.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 43.0% 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.
The average income of residents in Wigston Town is £35,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE18 1BD.
Wigston Town near LE18 1BD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is South Wigston located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | South Wigston | N/A | Walking directions to South Wigston |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Goldhill Spinney | Small | Walking directions to Goldhill Spinney |
Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £256,250 in Wigston Fields area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £430,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £278,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £105,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £258,250 |
| Terraced | 12 | £220,000 |
10 year median price trend in Wigston Fields
In the LE18 1BD postcode area, located within Wigston Town, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE18 1BD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 234 Aylestone Lane, Wigston, LE18 1BD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | R & R Mahagan Convenience Store | 106 Aylestone Lane, Wigston, LE18 1BA | Walking directions to R & R Mahagan Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 47-49 Queens Drive, Wigston, LE18 2DG | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 mi | Arrow convenience store | 92 Shackerdale Road, Leicester, LE2 6HS | Walking directions to Arrow convenience store |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | Kingston Avenue, Oadby and Wigston, LE18 1HJ | Walking directions to Spar |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.