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LE18 2DG

Queens Drive

Wigston Fields

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Overview

Postcode LE18 2DG 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 66.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wigston Town is £45,456 per year. The nearest station is South Wigston, about 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
32.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

7/10

Wigston Town has a high crime rate, with approximately 66.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

32.2%

Approximately 32.2% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Wigston Town is £45,456 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE18 2DG.

Flood risk

No risk

Wigston Town near LE18 2DG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is South Wigston located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LE18 2DG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

South Wigston

N/A

Walking directions to South Wigston

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
294
Population density
1,096.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.33(-15%)
Public order
10.35(+50%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.2(-46%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.05(+8%)
Burglary
6.33(+90%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
262
89.42%
Other White
13
4.44%
Caribbean
6
2.05%
Indian
4
1.37%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.02%
Total population: 293

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
68
28.45%
Level 3 (A level)
45
18.83%
Level 4+ (Degree)
41
17.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
13.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
11.3%
Total 16+ residents: 239

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
41
34.75%
Social rents from council
37
31.36%
Owns outright
28
23.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.93%
Other social rented
1
0.85%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Wigston Fields

Median price£255,000
Price per sq ft£300
Sales (last 12 months)38
Typical range (middle 50%)£231K – £282K

Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 (about £300 per square foot) in Wigston Fields area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 up to £385,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wigston Fields over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£278,000£345
Semi-Detached27£255,000£300
Terraced6£223,500£260

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wigston Fields

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wigston Fields.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£235,000£158,500£151,500
2017£228,750£178,000£136,500
2018£211,000£182,150£152,000
2019£242,383£195,000£165,000
2020£262,500£215,000£173,000
2021£261,000£230,000£190,000
2022£285,000£264,000£215,000
2023£310,750£250,000£225,000
2024£405,000£249,975£220,000
2025£278,000£260,000£232,000
2026£260,000£251,500£206,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wigston Fields.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wigston Fields.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£212£176£160
2017£242£198£165
2018£278£215£190
2019£273£224£189
2020£266£231£218
2021£309£254£236
2022£322£280£250
2023£354£285£235
2024£315£274£239
2025£369£278£262
2026£345£336£270
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wigston Fields.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wigston Fields in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE18 2DG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE18 2DG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Dec 202519, Queens Drive, Wigston, LE18 2DGTerracedFreehold£245,000
03 Mar 202573, Manor Street, Wigston, LE18 2BTSemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000
15 Apr 202671, Pullman Road, Wigston, LE18 2DBSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
19 Sept 202535, Holmden Avenue, Wigston, LE18 2EGSemi-DetachedFreehold£280,000
15 Dec 20251, Gold Hill Court, Wigston, LE18 2DETerracedFreehold£215,000

Schools

In the LE18 2DG postcode area, located within Wigston Town, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LE18 2DG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryWigston CollegeAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miSecondaryWigston AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miNot applicableWigston Birkett House Community Special SchoolAcademy special converter

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE18 2DG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LE18 2DG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miSpar47-49 Queens Drive, Wigston, LE18 2DGWalking directions to Spar
0.2 miCherry Stores44 Pullman Road, Wigston, LE18 2DAWalking directions to Cherry Stores
0.3 miR & R Mahagan Convenience Store106 Aylestone Lane, Wigston, LE18 1BAWalking directions to R & R Mahagan Convenience Store
0.3 miLidlBlaby Road, Wigston, LE18 4SEWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miTescoBlaby Road, Wigston, LE18 4SEWalking directions to Tesco

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Oadby and Wigston district (2025-26).

Band A£1,553
Band B£1,812
Band C£2,071
Band D£2,330
Band E£2,848
Band F£3,366
Band G£3,883
Band H£4,660

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LE18 2DG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Bill Boulter

Wigston Fields - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Carl James Richard Martin

Wigston Fields - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Kevin John Loydall

Wigston Fields - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Neil O'Brien

Harborough, Oadby and Wigston - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictOadby and WigstonE07000135
Parliamentary ConstituencyHarborough, Oadby and WigstonE14001266
WardWigston FieldsE05005538
ParishOadby and Wigston, unparished areaE43000108
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wigston TownE02005414
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Oadby and Wigston 005BE01025994
Police ForceLeicestershire
Postcode Introduced1992-08-01

Frequently asked questions about LE18 2DG

Is LE18 2DG (Wigston Town) safe?

The area around LE18 2DG records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near LE18 2DG?

The median sale price around LE18 2DG in Wigston Town is £255,000 (about £300 per square foot) based on 38 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LE18 2DG?

There are 14 schools close to LE18 2DG, including Wigston College (Good), Wigston Academy (Good) and Wigston Birkett House Community Special School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LE18 2DG?

The closest station to LE18 2DG is South Wigston, about 1,066 m away.

How deprived is the area around LE18 2DG?

LE18 2DG scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,696 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LE18 2DG (Wigston Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Harborough, Oadby and Wigston covering LE18 2DG is Neil O'Brien (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Bill Boulter (Liberal Democrats), Carl James Richard Martin (Liberal Democrats) and Kevin John Loydall (Liberal Democrats).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.