Postcode LE18 4WD 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62.7 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 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Exchange Park.
South Wigston has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,639 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.
South Wigston has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 62.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.5% 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 4WD.
South Wigston near LE18 4WD 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | South Wigston | N/A | Walking directions to South Wigston |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Exchange Park | Medium | Walking directions to Exchange 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 4WD postcode area, located within South Wigston, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE18 4WD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Gloucester Crescent, Oadby and Wigston, LE18 4XJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 1-3 Dorset Avenue, Wigston, LE18 4UP | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Tiger News | Jekor Close, Leicester, LE2 6SP | Walking directions to Tiger News |
| 0.4 mi | J&D Stores | Jekor Close, Leicester, LE2 6SP | Walking directions to J&D Stores |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | Rye Close, Leicester, LE2 9DB | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
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 4WD, 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.