Postcode LE18 2EP 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 moderate crime levels, with around 57.3 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 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.
Wigston Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,709 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Wigston Town has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 57.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 25.9% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE18 2EP.
Wigston Town near LE18 2EP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £252,500 in Wigston Fields area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £430,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £320,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £105,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £255,000 |
| Terraced | 12 | £214,500 |
10 years price trend in Wigston Fields
In the LE18 2EP postcode area, located within Wigston Town, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Fairfield Community Primary School | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Wigston College | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | Wigston Academy | Academy converter | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.