Postcode LE18 2BR 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 high crime levels, with around 85.1 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 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Blaby Road Park.
Wigston Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,696 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Wigston Town has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 8.3% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 50 ft away from LE18 2BR.
Wigston Town near LE18 2BR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 in Wigston Fields area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £430,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £300,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £105,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £249,000 |
| Terraced | 10 | £220,000 |
10 years price trend in Wigston Fields
In the LE18 2BR postcode area, located within Wigston Town, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.