Postcode LE18 1JQ 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 44.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Wigston North is £44,900 per year. The nearest station is South Wigston located about 1.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Knighton Park.
Wigston North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,481 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.
Wigston North has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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 of residents in Wigston North is £44,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE18 1JQ.
Wigston North near LE18 1JQ 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Knighton Park | Large | Walking directions to Knighton Park |
| 0.4 mi | Knighton Park | Large | Walking directions to Knighton Park |
Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £259,000 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 | 11 | £282,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £105,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £257,500 |
| Terraced | 10 | £227,500 |
10 year median price trend in Wigston Fields
In the LE18 1JQ postcode area, located within Wigston North, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE18 1JQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Leicester Road, Wigston, LE18 1JX | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Kingston Avenue, Oadby and Wigston, LE18 1HJ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Aberdale Road, Leicester, LE2 6GB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Arrow convenience store | 92 Shackerdale Road, Leicester, LE2 6HS | Walking directions to Arrow convenience store |
| 0.4 mi | West Knighton Supermarket | Aberdale Road, Leicester, LE2 6GE | Walking directions to West Knighton Supermarket |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.