Postcode LE18 1NJ is located in an urban city, within the Wigston St Wolstan's ward of Oadby and Wigston in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Wigston North area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73.0 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 1.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Knighton Park.
Wigston North has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,144 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Wigston North has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.6% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE18 1NJ.
Wigston North near LE18 1NJ 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 1.5 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 66 recent sales, the median property price is £288,750 in Wigston St Wolstan's area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £505,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £350,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £273,000 |
| Terraced | 9 | £235,000 |
10 year median price trend in Wigston St Wolstan's
In the LE18 1NJ postcode area, located within Wigston North, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE18 1NJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Kingston Avenue, Oadby and Wigston, LE18 1HJ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Leicester Road, Wigston, LE18 1JX | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.5 mi | Rayan Supermarket | 60 Leicester Road, Leicester, LE18 1DR | Walking directions to Rayan Supermarket |
| 0.5 mi | Rijoke Supermarket | 46 Leicester Road, Leicester, LE18 1DR | Walking directions to Rijoke Supermarket |
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.
Elected local representatives for LE18 1NJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Clare Denise Kozlowski
Wigston St Wolstan's - Elected 4 May 2023
Frank Stephen Broadley
Wigston St Wolstan's - Elected 4 May 2023
Linda Margaret Broadley
Wigston St Wolstan's - Elected 4 May 2023
Neil O'Brien
Harborough, Oadby and Wigston - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.