Postcode LE18 4LB is located in an urban city, within the South Wigston ward of Oadby and Wigston in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the South Wigston area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in South Wigston is £45,745 per year. The nearest station is South Wigston located about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Blaby Road Park.
South Wigston has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,945 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
South Wigston has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 55.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in South Wigston is £45,745 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE18 4LB.
South Wigston near LE18 4LB 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | South Wigston | N/A | Walking directions to South Wigston |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Blaby Road Park | Large | Walking directions to Blaby Road Park |
Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £217,250 in South Wigston area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £545,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £360,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £150,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £250,000 |
| Terraced | 38 | £189,000 |
10 year median price trend in South Wigston
In the LE18 4LB postcode area, located within South Wigston, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE18 4LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco | Blaby Road, Wigston, LE18 4SE | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Blaby Road, Wigston, LE18 4SE | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | 79 Blaby Road, Wigston, LE18 4PB | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 105-107 Lansdowne Grove, Wigston, LE18 4LX | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | 7 Days Convenience Store | 47 Blaby Road, Wigston, LE18 4PA | Walking directions to 7 Days Convenience Store |
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 4LB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Carl Andrew Melvin Walter
South Wigston - Elected 4 May 2023
Richard Edward Rue Morris
South Wigston - Elected 4 May 2023
Rosemarie Helen Adams
South Wigston - 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.