Postcode LE18 3WE is located in an urban city, within the Wigston Meadowcourt ward of Oadby and Wigston in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Wigston Town area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83.7 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 1.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Brocks Hill.
Wigston Town has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,886 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Wigston Town has a high crime rate, with approximately 83.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.0% 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 3WE.
Wigston Town near LE18 3WE 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Brocks Hill | Large | Walking directions to Brocks Hill |
| 0.5 mi | Peace Memorial Park | Small | Walking directions to Peace Memorial Park |
Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 in Wigston Meadowcourt area, with individual transactions ranging from £128,000 up to £602,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 33 | £385,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £128,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £267,500 |
| Terraced | 13 | £210,000 |
10 year median price trend in Wigston Meadowcourt
In the LE18 3WE postcode area, located within Wigston Town, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE18 3WE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Select Convenience | 34-36 Kelmarsh Avenue, Wigston, LE18 3QW | Walking directions to Select Convenience |
| 0.3 mi | Farmfoods | 44-46 Bell Street, Wigston, LE18 1AD | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Bull Head Street, Wigston, LE18 1PA | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | 22 Bell Street, Wigston, LE18 1AD | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | 10-14 Bell Street, Wigston, LE18 1AD | Walking directions to Iceland |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.