Postcode LE18 1BJ 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 North area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 45.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wigston North is £52,630 per year. The nearest station is South Wigston located about 0.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Goldhill Spinney.
Wigston North has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,617 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.
Wigston North has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Wigston North is £52,630 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 189 ft away from LE18 1BJ.
Wigston North near LE18 1BJ 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | South Wigston | N/A | Walking directions to South Wigston |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Goldhill Spinney | Small | Walking directions to Goldhill Spinney |
Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £256,250 in Wigston Fields area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £425,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £291,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £255,000 |
| Terraced | 10 | £227,500 |
10 year median price trend in Wigston Fields
In the LE18 1BJ postcode area, located within Wigston North, there are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE18 1BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 234 Aylestone Lane, Wigston, LE18 1BD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Arrow convenience store | 92 Shackerdale Road, Leicester, LE2 6HS | Walking directions to Arrow convenience store |
| 0.3 mi | Premier Stores | Attlee Way, Leicester, LE2 6QT | Walking directions to Premier Stores |
| 0.4 mi | West Knighton Supermarket | Aberdale Road, Leicester, LE2 6GE | Walking directions to West Knighton Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Aberdale Road, Leicester, LE2 6GB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Oadby and Wigston district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.